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    Anti Virus Symantec

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by mrbogangles, Sep 23, 2011.

  1. mrbogangles

    mrbogangles Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just recently bought a 8150 and I am having a problem installing the Symantec Anti Virus on the computer. An error code pops up and the blue screen comes on. I would have to reboot the whole system cause I am unable to access the main windows page. Is this computer unable to run Symantec?
     
    mrbogangles, Sep 23, 2011
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    rpg711 Notebook Consultant

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    Uh. There's no such thing as a COMPUTER that is unable to execute the program... windows 7 should be compatable with whatever antivirus you're trying to install... and even if it isn't, it shouldn't cause blue screens.
     
    rpg711, Sep 23, 2011
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    supralover23 Notebook Consultant

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    I wouldn't bother with Symantec, to be honest. MSE is plenty sufficient, or Avast/Avira/AVG if you want a little more.
     
    supralover23, Sep 23, 2011
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    Kevin Egregious

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    Skip it and download Microsoft Security Essentials. It's all you need.
     
    Kevin, Sep 23, 2011
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  5. mrbogangles

    mrbogangles Notebook Enthusiast

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    Downloaded MSE, thanks for the input.
     
    mrbogangles, Sep 23, 2011
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