i have just installed avg free edition anti virus so can i now take off all aspects of norton?and norton asks me do i want windows firewall to go back to its pre-installation date when i pretend to delete it.is it safe to go back to this date if im going to delete norton.
thanks
2006-10-01 12:30:56 · 12 answers · asked by torqueblaze 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
reboot into safe mode to remove Norton
but i recommend you remove avg and install avast (free) its a much better anti virus
2006-10-04 03:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in some cases diffrent antivirus systems can conflict, so if ur using freebie ones id reccommend that u do remove norton, make sure u reg-edit and remove all the registry files related to norton, or u'll screw up ur pc, but id get a better firewall than the windows one :D cos the words Chocolate and firegaurd come into mind when considering the windows FW
2006-10-02 02:10:36 · answer #2 · answered by captainivan118 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but also check your registry by going to start - run - type "regedit"- and search for all things norton. Now this can be dangerous if you dont pay attention, the regedit is the place that your computer stores all the pointers to your programs to include windows. So before you delete a thread make sure that it is actually for norton and not something named similiarly to norton.
2006-10-01 12:33:53 · answer #3 · answered by adventrskr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to go to run uninstall to get rid of Norton. Now I have Verizon Yahoo online protection and Zone alarm firewall. So far I haven't had any of the problems that Norton caused for me. Just let it go back to the earlier date then go to the Microsoft site to update it.
2006-10-01 12:43:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is safe to do so. I would also delete AVG. If you want a free and GOOD antivirus go to http://www.avast.com.
They have THE BEST anti virus program there is.
2006-10-01 12:34:52 · answer #5 · answered by Ex Head 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got avg free and deleted norton ages ago, no problems since. that ok 4 u? get ad-aware or similar spy stopper as well, just in case.
2006-10-01 12:44:12 · answer #6 · answered by Phil B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe avg free edition anti virus recommends only using one anti virus program. If you don't uninstall Norton, you could have problems.
2006-10-01 12:36:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Norton actually worms its way inbto windows so much you can't fully remove it without re-installing windows. You can delete most of it but some parts just won't go..
2006-10-01 12:53:35 · answer #8 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... it is safe... if u want to delete it totally ... Control panel ... Add/remove programs - Norton - Remove/delete.
There won't be any probs if u delete it... just make sure u do it right. Good luck!
2006-10-01 19:29:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that you should delete Norton at the registry by 'regedit'. Check for the subfolders named 'Symantec' in the software sections - there are two folders with subfolders for Norton in them.
2006-10-01 20:30:09 · answer #10 · answered by Druantia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋