uninstall the norton the program & reinstall,all i have is my 6 back up disks ive been through them &cant find anything to do with norton.the system is showing that the auto protect-off
wormprotection-off
e mail-off
system scan -not compleat
virus definitions-error
renewal date-error
please help
2006-12-09 03:36:31 · 16 answers · asked by mr b 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
had same problem, ended up buying a new version of same security,found it worked. hope this helps
2006-12-09 03:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by zanydumplings 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change it as soon as possible...I had the same on my computer. It's very intrusive, slow and a right pain in the a***. If you go into remove and add programmes and take it out...it also comes under Symnatec. Get McAfee or download a freebee like bitdefender 8 or AVG (30 day trial normally) until you are covered. I'd never use Norton again as long as I live. Also if you go to the start menu and type in Norton or Symnatec and delete all files to do with either....download bit defender. If you can back up your system with system restore and create a restore point then if it takes anything useful with it you can always back track. Good luck x Spybot will deal with adware x
2006-12-09 03:44:31 · answer #2 · answered by minitheminx65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure the message is genuine? Go to the norton website and update from there, but don't click a link in the message.
You can't just uninstall Norton, you need a special tool to do it. Hopefully someone will post the link to the Symantec website. And if you don't have the discs you can't reinstall.
You can either buy a new copy, or use freeware. But don't come online without at least a basic firewall. Check the Windows firewall is On if Norton is off.
You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall OR
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo security suite.
You need to install one anti virus;
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ -AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus
You need all three anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.
Also use Microsoft Defender and their online scans.
And these are useful utilities;
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
https://www.grc.com - Shields Up security site, check your firewall works.
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
2006-12-09 03:44:17 · answer #3 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the statusof validity date. You may have to resubscribe.I can give a few links that offer free virus and spyware removers...! Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2006-12-09 10:30:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton is S.H.I.T and that's putting it nicely.
When you uninstall it, leave it like that and replace it with a good firewall/ antivirus program. There are plent of free ones around.
Hope this helps
2006-12-09 06:59:38 · answer #5 · answered by foureyesslim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 00:41:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Malware or invaders are produced every day, so I suppose that
Norton are wanting you to download a new version with these
new bugs included to further protect your computer.
2006-12-09 03:51:43 · answer #7 · answered by Ricky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ditch Norton and get AVG, you fill have far better protection with far less problems.
http://www.cybertopcops.com/free-downloads.php
2006-12-09 04:21:48 · answer #8 · answered by cppgenius 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how long have u had the pc? maybe ur norton has run out.
2006-12-09 03:40:21 · answer #9 · answered by shaz37ukuk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it is messing up anyway. I would un-install it and get something else.
http://www.google.com/search?q=free+antivirus&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
2006-12-09 03:41:43 · answer #10 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋