Big Vista Problem

im soo lost rite now don't have a clue what's going on with my pc

1) my accessories, quick launch icons, and systems folders are gone , disappeared

2) any changes i make to my pc e.g. changing account picture, object dock settings doesn't save ..every time i restart my pc everything resets.

3) my Norton security subscription is expired after 6 months when i bought it for 1 year. and everytime i try to renew it, it tells me that an error occurred during my subscription renewal and i will have to uninstall norton and reinstall it (when it came preinstalled).

I have used system restore and nothing works...system restore doesn't even work it tells me that system restore couldn't restore my settings and i will have to do it again. do it again and same thing.

Any body knows whats going i can really use the help
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HP Pavilion Dv6575us
2GHz intel core 2 duo T7300
2GB RAM
200 GB HD
nVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS

 

Sounds like you got a virus. Not surprising you were using norton...

 

Tried making a new account?

Edit: Oh yeah, definitely install AVG or something.

 

Try reformating, you will become happy again.

 

And this time, buy NOD32.

 

Yes do a reformat.


I was wondering how come many people here do not like Norton?? I have been using it for several years already and I never had a virus attack of that magnitude.

 

Everyone who hates Norton, knows about it's evil side. Everybody who doesn't hate Norton, secretly hates it but chooses to ignore its evil side because they can't be bothered with buying NOD32.

 

Tell me the evil side?? I do not know.

If i is really evil I will just check out the AntiVirus Thread for a free antivirus program to replace norton.

 

Look here to see "the evils" of Norton. If you want good free protection, get Avira Antivir, if you want the best of the best, get NOD32. But you'll have to pay for it.

 

So it hogs resources too much.

Well will try Avira. But I would only do that when I uninstall Norton after I doing a reformat. Thanks for the info.

 

Remember to use the Norton Removal tool and if you run into problems, post it in the Security sub-forum.

 

If you have a vista install disk, you can do a Repair Install. This will renew the system files

If you dont then you most likely have to use the recovery disks.

Ive been using Norton since the XP days and even on Vista its been nothing but trouble. Its annoying, it hogs way too much resource and loads slow. Never again..

 

hey guys thanks for all you'll help i was up all night.. i had to uninstall my current norton and pruchase an updated version of norton 2008. After than i run a full system scan and found a virus(sneaky bugger) and ripped its guts out. after that restarted and everything was ok. all my files were back and my settings could save again

 

Gah! What did you purchase for?!?! Paying for software....tcha.

 

well when i uninstalled it my pc restarted and upon start up norton automatically directed me to download the latest version and i had to repurchase the licence key for updates.. i mean what else could i have done???? what other good internet security software are out there you can get for free?

 

Did you check Calvin's Best Free Software for Windows thread?

 

My friend, if you're going to buy anti-virus, get NOD32. It's the best of the best and i thoroughly recommend it to you, if you want a free anti-virus, look here. Also, as pixelot suggested, looking at my best free software for windows list would help too, and if you need guidance I'll help you.

 

awwww men you should of told me that earlier would of saved $10 ...oh well guess i will have to wait my years subscription out then try out some of those...thanks anyway.

 

I recommend you forget about the wasted $10 and just get one of those free antiviral utilities, or get NOD32 as i suggested. Norton isn't known for being a good anti-virus and you probably won't have to deal with any of your files being messed with anymore. I'm sure you'll notice a big speed improvement too.

 

How did you get Norton Antivirus 2008 for $10?

 

Like he said, if you think $$ = quality, go for NOD32.

 

He didn't buy Norton Anti-virus 2008, he just bought a renewal license.

 

actually i saw from calvin's list one for ten dollars less

 

thanks alot calvin..i'll check it out right now.

Q. Can you have more than one security software on your pc or will they conflict with each other?

 

don't try that, using 2 anti virus or 2 firewalls at the same time will cause you trouble....

 

It's generally not a good idea as they may conflict with each other as you said. There is usually a low chance of that but in your case, uninstall Norton and use the Norton removal tool after uninstall to get rid of anything left over before installing another AV. Also, do the same for your firewall, disable Windows firewall before using a better firewall such as Comodo Pro.