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My Norton is driving me nuts
April 14, 2005
| pbrown
Posted on 04/14/2005 9:25:57 AM PDT by processing please hold
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I don't have any idea what I'm doing when it comes to computers. I dig and poke around hoping I don't do more damage than is already done. My live update is running in the background...again. It seems to always be running. Explaining in as few syllables as possible would be a tremendous help.
To: pbrown
3 letters for you,
AVG
2 more words for you
NORTON SUCKS
To: pbrown
A scottsman walks into a bar with a steering wheel hanging out of his fly.
The bartender says "Hey, you have a steering wheel in your fly."
The scottsman says "Aye, it's drivin me nuts."
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posted on
04/14/2005 9:28:40 AM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(I'm apathetic but really don't care.)
To: pbrown
I did OK with Norton Internet Security 2003. But when I upgraded to a newer version, it seriously hosed my machine, and would not let me uninstall it. I lost Internet connectivity completely.
Norton's advice line told me to log into their web page and download a fix. Idiots.
There is no doubt: Norton sucks.
But there is a solution: Buy another product.
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posted on
04/14/2005 9:29:53 AM PDT
by
ClearCase_guy
(The fourth estate is a fifth column.)
To: pbrown
AVG is free and great. Norton's best feature is the uninstall function.
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posted on
04/14/2005 9:29:58 AM PDT
by
OSHA
(Pray for me. My [LOW FUEL] light is on.)
To: pbrown
To: pbrown
Oh, sorry. Thought you had a commando.
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posted on
04/14/2005 9:30:24 AM PDT
by
kallisti
To: pbrown
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posted on
04/14/2005 9:30:39 AM PDT
by
martin_fierro
(UnnnghConscious)
To: pbrown
Have you by any chance downloaded the Microsoft Service pack 2? If you have that is probably your problem. It is not compatible with Norton's Firewall.
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posted on
04/14/2005 9:31:26 AM PDT
by
BubbaBobTX
(I wasn't born in Texas but I got here as fast as I could.)
To: pbrown
I do not use Norton Internet Security 2004. I do use Norton Anti-Virus 2004 plus a personal firewall.
What causes you to uninstall and reinstall NIS?
What operating system are you using?
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posted on
04/14/2005 9:32:01 AM PDT
by
Racehorse
(Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.)
To: pbrown
I just bought and installed the 2005 version of Norton Systemworks.
I won't be buying 2006 Systemworks.
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posted on
04/14/2005 9:32:07 AM PDT
by
wolfpat
(Dum vivimus, vivamus)
To: pbrown
Dump Nortons(Hasn't been worth 2 cents since Norton sold the company). Grab another anti-viral package like Mcafee or others. Make sure you uninstall Norton Anti-Virus and the Live Update before you install any other packages.
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posted on
04/14/2005 9:32:07 AM PDT
by
JustAnAmerican
(Being Independent means never having to say you're Partisan)
To: pbrown
Here's my personal experience. First of all are you trying to install an older version of Norton with a newer version of Windows ..?? When I changed over to XP - I had to buy a 2004 version of Norton.
Also .. Whenever I delete or add any software - I always run defrag. I've found it makes the transition to new software much easier and less problematic. After I delete the software - I run defrag - then after I reinstall the software - I run defrag.
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posted on
04/14/2005 9:32:20 AM PDT
by
CyberAnt
(President Bush: "America is the greatest nation on the face of the earth")
To: MetalHeadConservative35
Excuse me .. NORTON is the very best.
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posted on
04/14/2005 9:33:15 AM PDT
by
CyberAnt
(President Bush: "America is the greatest nation on the face of the earth")
To: cripplecreek
A scottsman walks into a bar with a steering wheel hanging out of his fly. A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel attached to his crotch.
The bartender says, "Do you know you have a steering wheel attached to your crotch?"
The pirate replies, "ARRRRRRRR... She's drivin me nuts!"
If you're going to say it, say it right. :)
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posted on
04/14/2005 9:33:52 AM PDT
by
killjoy
(Real Men Love Bush)
To: pbrown
Norton is horrid! Macafee is a bit better but not by much. AVG is free and is very good. Another good one is called System Suite by V-Com. Its a all in one like norton that runs great and is only $40 bucks. Comes with Anti-virus, Firewall and a bunch of other stuff. Works fantastic!
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posted on
04/14/2005 9:33:56 AM PDT
by
Bommer
To: OSHA
How is AVG free? I notice my Norton constantly falls off auto mode so that it does not scan or update automatically, I have to do manual scans and updates.
When it expires I will go to something else.
To: BubbaBobTX
Have you by any chance downloaded the Microsoft Service pack 2? If you have that is probably your problem. It is not compatible with Norton's Firewall. What is incompatible is running both the MS and Norton FW's at the same time.
Regards, RW9 - Currently running Norton Systemworks Pro 2004 and SP2.
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posted on
04/14/2005 9:34:17 AM PDT
by
RedWing9
(No tag here... Just want to stay vague...)
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To: cripplecreek
"But do they call me Angus the Ship Builder? Noooooo...."
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posted on
04/14/2005 9:35:37 AM PDT
by
wtc911
("I would like at least to know his name.")
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