Spyware, viruses, & security : Should I renew Norton?
Norton
by rosawood - 8/5/05 4:13 AM In reply to: No Norton for me by Alan CopelandI left Norton's behind after I installed 2005. It has become bloatware of the worst kind. I noticed an immedicate slowdown of my system, uninstalled it a couple of weeks later and noticed an immediate improvement. I then installed it on my sister's computer, and she has been complaining of her system being slow ever since as well.
We both went to Avast, which is free and just as good. I personally don't care for AVG's interface, but Avast is great.
Avast Is a great option
by dmslabaugh - 8/5/05 4:45 AM In reply to: Norton by rosawoodI also have found avast to be preferable over AVG. You can find it at www.avast.com
Norton 2005, how to uninstall
by lacross - 8/10/05 9:08 PM In reply to: Norton by rosawoodI know that you go to add/remove program in the control panel, but my question is: what exactly are the 1, 2, 3 steps to uninstall successfully for a ME OS, and what pitfalls if any are there in uninstalling Norton. I know that just uninstalling something doesn't always work, or that more may be needed to be done. Also, I pay $5.95 a month thru EarthLink to maintain Norton on-line, please give whatever advise you can.
Thanks in advance, Earl
same here
by bhodges00 - 8/5/05 12:51 PM In reply to: No Norton for me by Alan CopelandSame here. I bought the AVG, Kerio combo and they both never gave me any problems or slow downs. Great companies.
AVG for me too
by jahan - 8/7/05 4:14 PM In reply to: No Norton for me by Alan CopelandI had Norton System Works and AV for years, and dumping it was one of the best things I've done for my PC, and my wallet.
AVG doesn't seem to be nearly as much of a hog on system resources as Norton.
Norton AV stopped running Live-update by itself for the last 6 months I had it and the self-help from their website just led me around in circles without fixing anything.
I had the free version of AVG and ran it beside Norton for about 4 months. When the Norton subscription ran out last month I uninstalled it (surprised that it uninstalled without a problem, maybe because the license had expired) and bought AVG Pro.
Free anti-virus is great, that it's accessable to everyone, but to those of you out there who can afford to pay for it, please do so. How can we expect these companies to be vigilant in keeping definitions up to date if they're not making any money out of it?
No Norton's for me, either!
by dickstub - 3/13/06 9:35 AM In reply to: No Norton for me by Alan CopelandHaving used Norton's System Works(different versions), to include their anti virus protection for over 4 years, have grown in disgust with their inability to scan complete my PC, as well as slowing it down. I'm currently using Windows OneCare Beta, and will subscribe to it when released.
Love Norton ... HATE Digital River
by plcard - 3/14/06 5:51 PM In reply to: No Norton for me by Alan CopelandI was a Norton user for many years. I bought almost everything they make and had fantastic results. THEN ... along came Digital River. You know, the folks who provide the program when you download them rather than wait for the CD to arrive.
I had a problem with Norton Internet Security a couple of years ago. I purchased it online through DR. Silly me, I contacted Norton for assistance, who referred me to DR. DR sent me back to Norton. Norton back to DR. You get the picture.
Digital River had my purchase in front of them, but insisted I get them more and more information that I just didn't have handy. My Irish blood began to boil from my toes, which is a dangerous sign. I told them I questioned the fact they have parents who were married at their birth and hung up the phone. I then called Norton ... informed them their offspring ... well anyway, that was the end of a long and wonderful relationship with Symantec.
I, like you, tried the AVG free. Found it as good as Norton, without the name, and bought the firewall, virus, etc and have been very happy.
Just because you have a strong name doesn't mean you have the greatest product.
Patrick in Pensacola
ok
by dyspyzthespyz - 7/30/05 9:10 PM In reply to: Should I renew Norton? by cmungohttp://www.grisoft.com/doc/1 all answered there.... my question is why ask, i mean, only you know whats best for your system, not us, if you like norton, if you think it a product worth keeping, keep it, renew the license, if not AVG and or Sygate off free version other then their repespected pro or paid for services! here is a link with numerous suggestions, along with other defernses that you may find useful1 http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6132-0.html?forumID=32&threadID=114259&messageID=1301091
no way I would use norton anymore
by chuckburmester - 8/5/05 5:19 AM In reply to: Should I renew Norton? by cmungoI would switch to avast. It is free and it is a top notch program, I have it on 3 computers now and you could not give me any other anti-virus program.
Almost free Norton
by Geneius - 8/5/05 5:30 AM In reply to: Should I renew Norton? by cmungoI do not renew Norton. I watch Staple's ads and replace Norton (System Works) with the newest version when the rebates make it almost free. I have done this for several years now and this year I got the premier version for sales tax and stamps for rebates, less than $5.00. I don't install it until my subscription expires.
Norton forgot about its customers
by colingillie - 8/5/05 6:01 AM In reply to: Should I renew Norton? by cmungoNo way will I renew Norton, there customer support and knowledgebase forgot about helping others and is all about selling product.EZ antivirus is free for 1 year and works great.I dont see Norton as caring about its customers it just wants your money.
Norton Customer Service Sucks
by john case - 10/12/06 1:25 PM In reply to: Norton forgot about its customers by colingillieI needed an Internet Security Suite in August, and was looking at Norton 2006 version. I was leery about buying it as I was not sure when the Norton 2007 Internet Security Suite was coming out, and did not want to buy th 2006 only to have to pay to upgrade to the 2007 version a month or 2 later. I contacted Norton Customer Service about this, and they advised me to buy the 2006 version, and said that if the 2007 version came out within 60 days they would give me a free upgrade.
Guess what? I bought the 2006 version, and the 2007 version was released 32 days later. Norton Customer service has thus far not responded to my numerous requests for the free upgrade, and, in fact, the only response I could get out of them was that I could not get a refund on the 2006 version as I had it more than 30 days.
Norton really sucks big time in my book.
I say no to all, keeps life simple.
by Brianstech - 8/5/05 6:15 AM In reply to: Should I renew Norton? by cmungoAbout 3 years ago, I paid $45 for Norton, whatta mess! Uninstalled almost immediatly, (which was very difficult), and never looked back.
I keep removing virus', trojans, and other nasties from clients computers that are running different antivirus programs. It's debatable how they get through. I can usually blame the operator more than the program. It's funny how uninstalling their useless antivirus is sometimes more work than eradicating the virus itself.
I just see a lot of profit in selling programs by playing on the fear of the general public. I have no fear, and if I ever, (for the first time) catch a virus, I may even have to wipe and reinstall. That still sounds better than bogging down my 4 boxes with programs that may or may not stop a villian.
It's been over a year since I recieved unwanted email using todays block lists. Email is the biggest risk.
I do use Ad-aware, Spybot, Spyhunter, Firefox browser, Windows firewall, router firewall, and a little common sense to keep the crap at bay. I've even tried some of the online scans, which never find anything.
If you feel antivirus is a necessity, by all means go for the freebies. Some are great.
I just wanted to offer my insight, even though many would argue it.
No antivirus?
by sherr7 - 3/13/06 3:56 AM In reply to: I say no to all, keeps life simple. by BrianstechIt's more than a little nutty to say "I wouldn't use any antivirus" to anyone. I have been in the computer field since the 70's, and while most virus infections are due to users opening attachments and such that they should not, I have gotten several without opening anything. You should NEVER go online without both a firewall (and while Windows firewall does work, there are many better ones out there) and an antivirus package. Do not pay attention to anyone that should tell you "you don't really need an antivirus program". Also, many should argue not using antivirus software. It just doesn't make any sense not to, and most do not bog down modern computers (or any of the older ones that I have used and built).
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