[YankeeReb]

I don't mean to suggest mac is without problems, and truth be told I've never owned one, but I bought a Windows 8 PC about 18 months ago and right after the Norton anti virus expired, I was so choked with ad ware I couldn't use the thing.

I renewed Norton, which helped, but it's still not good. I've actually taken to using my Windows 2000 desktop, which works fine for my purposes. But, it shouldn't be like that.

[oh8eleven]

I bought a Windows 8 PC about 18 months ago and right after the Norton anti virus expired, I was so choked with ad ware I couldn't use the thing.
But how is that a Win 8 problem? I'm not sure it's even a Norton issue.
You need ad blocking SW like Adblock Plus (free) and for your UI, try Classic Shell (free).

[FreedomPoster]

Run Malwarebytes and clean that thing up.

[GeronL]

You get a Linux LiveDisc (or USB) and you will find NO adware and stuff