my norton is out of date now that my computer is 15 mos old and it says i need to renew but they want like 50 bucks, i have heard these free sites are just as reliable, but someone said i need to uninstall the old virus program before installing the new one...does anyone know?
2007-01-05 12:54:10 · 9 answers · asked by Sandie L 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
i have done everything, unistalled norton, and installed avg but now it says virus protection is out of date and no matter what i click to update it says it is updated already on my coputer, but yet when i check the red exclamatio point is still on saying it is out of date....HELP!!!!
2007-01-05 14:39:36 · update #1
Yes, you should uninstall Norton simply because it will require CPU resources every time you access a file.
In the end it will slow down the performance of your computer.
Most viruses discovered are usually bleeding edge. Older viruses are common and are 99% of the time in any popular antivirus program. Meaning you will have no advantage to keeping Norton AV installed.
* It is unlikely you'll have trouble running both (not to name anything) but it is still recommended you uninstall Norton and not run both.
Let me know if you need more assistance,
Ken
2007-01-05 13:03:41 · answer #1 · answered by A: Ken 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do need to uninstall your old anti-virus program. When you have 2 anti-virus programs running, they tend to argue and give false positives (find viruses that aren't really there). Your best bet is to download AVG (free) & back it up by doing a free online scan via Trendmicro's housecall (free & removes viruses free unlike others that will only remove if you purchase a license).
Along with that use spybot, ad-aware & hi-jack this to keep an eye on your pc's health. If you want to really eliminate the potential for problems dump IE & use Firefox. Firefox has some great extensions like Noscript, ADblock that further protect you from sites that run malicious scripts (accidentally or not) when you visit them.
>> Sorry so long, but protection really should be done in layers.
2007-01-05 21:07:56 · answer #2 · answered by low_on_ram 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, i would because it's old and expired with no use.. Also, if u dont uninstall that and install the other program your computer will become slow for just a 15month old computer.. Gradually viruses would start growing in your computer and it'll become no use Here is A link if u want to get rid of viruses(It's free and all u have to do is download it).. Run it weekly and your computer will be safe with no worries.. another thing u can do to run it faster is to get rid of any programs u dont use or haven't use for a while.. They don't do any good and just make everything run very slow
2007-01-05 21:02:40 · answer #3 · answered by Huda Y. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Download avg but dont install it untill you uninstall norton as running two anti-virus programs can damage your system
2007-01-05 21:04:30 · answer #4 · answered by SUPERSTAR X 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can not install AVG install another antivirus. It is possible that AVG havs stopped freeware support There are a number of antivirus and anti spyware in the market. Some are free and some are to be purchased. Please visit the following site and select a suitable free antivirus.
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You can visit the following site , if you want a more effective antivirus . You have to pay for it!
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2007-01-06 08:04:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Norton Antivirus will slow your computer down and as its expired its of no use. Uninstall it, then install AVG.
2007-01-05 20:58:53 · answer #6 · answered by Timmy T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it would be a good idea to uninstall the old NAV first before installing a new one. Antivirus software usually work deep with your system software, and thus may encounter conflicts resulting to PC crashes. it is therefore better to simply uninstall first NAV before installing a new one.
...and always keep your antivirus software updated.
2007-01-05 21:04:27 · answer #7 · answered by Guymelef 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. If you can, before uninstalling norton, go to where you would download AVG. but, instead of clicking open,click save and save it to your desktop. then disconnect yourself from the internet (pull the plug) and uninstall norton, then connect back to the internet and click the button you saved on your desktop.
Thanx!!
2007-01-05 20:58:09 · answer #8 · answered by gregelectro13 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it's of no use anyway....besides u have not have 2 anti virus running in ur computer at the same time
2007-01-05 21:07:23 · answer #9 · answered by kisses 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋