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    Freedom from Norton

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Nocturnal310, Nov 22, 2007.

  1. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Finally my subscription expired....Wanna know if I should completely remove norton & install Avast or should i keep both coz norton still gives basic protection???
     
    Nocturnal310, Nov 22, 2007
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  2. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    remove (use Add/remove AND the norton removal tool).

    You don't want two antivirus programs on a machine when both support real time monitoring.
     
    gerryf19, Nov 22, 2007
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  3. kowell

    kowell Notebook Evangelist

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    Trying to install and run a new Antivirus while another one is still installed and running is pretty sure to result in Windows errors.
     
    kowell, Nov 22, 2007
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  4. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Nuke it. I'm trying out the newly released Comodo V3 in conjunction with Avast.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Nov 22, 2007
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  5. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Uninstall norton and get some free antivirus or renew your norton subscription. There is no point in using an expired av as it doesn't update the virus definitions. You don't have to use 2 av's since they most will conflict with each other and will lead to unnecessary windows crashes.

    AVG, Avast are some good free av programs.
     
    coolguy, Nov 22, 2007
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    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    Annihilate Norton and get avast. As suggested before use add and remove and the norton removal tool.
     
    Gintoki, Nov 22, 2007
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    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    I gave up on the Comodo V3 and returned to using Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite.

    Interestingly enough, in the fairly painful process of removing Comodo, which I was ultimately successful in accomplishing, I discovered that the Norton Uninstall Tool doe not completely remove everything. There are still some hidden non-PNP device drivers, inactive of course, that are listed and can be removed.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Nov 23, 2007
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  8. SGT Lindy

    SGT Lindy Notebook Consultant

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    On Vista what good does a third party firewall really do, especially if you sit behing a newer SOHO router?

    (Provided you have automatic updates on and some kind of malware protection.)
     
    SGT Lindy, Nov 23, 2007
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