It seems since the update of Internet Explorer 7, and Norton Internet Security 07 is pretty new, the problems began. Live update is always running in background, even when I turn off the auto live update, and then run it manually, that message appears. Then if I reboot the computer and right after run live update and do start it manually, it still freezes up and I can't even cancel without a lot of hassle and reboot. I tried uninstalling and re-installing.
2006-12-28 20:57:38 · 8 answers · asked by jumpingjacks 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
i hate Nortons. . . . i use McAfee
2006-12-28 21:03:58 · answer #1 · answered by Jeremy Medlock 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A word to the wise...
Always do a complete backup of your system BEFORE you upgrade software or make any kind of major change. That way, you can quickly go back if needed. I recommend using Acronis TrueImage or DriveClone.
I don't have IE 7 installed, as I've heard about all the headaches it's causing in XP. It will come integrated with Vista, which is what I believe it was really designed for. Stay away from it in XP when possible. As for Norton Internet Security, I have the 2007 version running on one of our workstations in the office. It doesn't have the symptoms you're seeing...
2006-12-28 21:01:56 · answer #2 · answered by SirCharles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once had Norton Internet Security 2007 but i had the same problems i suggest changing your Internet Security to McAfee
Internet Security because i had a Worm and Norton Internet Security 2007 did not say anything about the worm i scanned my computer with Norton Internet Security 2007 still didn't find there worm when i got McAfee it found it and deleted it right away and it's better to scan on safe mode.
2006-12-28 21:04:41 · answer #3 · answered by Papz8 R 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your first mistake was installing NIS 2007 in the first place. Norton products are notorious system resource hogs. Search the web for instructions on how to REALLY get rid of Norton, which will probably involve deleting a couple of hundred registry keys. You're are probably better off with a simple, free product like Zone Alarm.
2006-12-28 21:02:12 · answer #4 · answered by crashoften 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Everyone with Norton's Security products has trouble.
This time when you uninstall, don't re-install. Take it back and ask for a refund because it doesn't work. These clowns need to get the message.
I work in the IT industry and I am sick of fixing computers infected with Nortons.
2006-12-28 21:01:17 · answer #5 · answered by teef_au 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with the turning off live update and then when you try to do it manually problem i use norton internet securety 2003 and it does that for me aswell i pisses me off cuse it slows down the computer and freezes it up sometimes like you pointed out.
i found the best way to solve this is to press ctrl+alt+delete and kill the live activation proccess
2006-12-28 21:04:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to be happy that your Norton sub has run out, now's your probability to get a respectable antivirus. Avira antivirus (loose version) has a very severe detection fee and is mild on your equipment elements. with the help of ways make confident you basically hve one antivirus on your computing gadget at all of us time as they're going to reason conflicts and decelerate your equipment
2016-12-01 07:14:28 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.
i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.
besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.
download firefox for free, Just have a try:
http://www.toolforyou.net/firefox/
Good Luck, Merry Xmas !!!
2006-12-29 11:46:21 · answer #8 · answered by garden.lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋