Should I renew it, upgrade to full internet security pack or get something else?
2007-01-25 00:24:00 · 20 answers · asked by jono 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Try freeware. You need a special tool from the Symantec website to remiove Norton, hopefully someone will post the link.
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 firewall.
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 manages 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.
2007-01-25 02:07:13 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CA (Computer Associates) makes a anti virus program that beats Norton all the way. It has an anti virus, firewall, anti span, anti spy ware programs, and it never interferes with the rest of the computer like Norton does. It costs about $50 and is well worth it.
CA updates itself automatically. It is fast and accurate.
It also has another program with it. It is call K9. It helps you set limits of the pages of Internet you want to see. It is password protected so you can change it at your will.
2007-01-25 00:48:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had Norton Internet security for a couple of years!
Get a better form of Internet Security ; Norton, didn't save my computer, from a rather nasty virus, that destroyed my hard drive.
I'm keeping my new computer (presently using) safe, by NOT using Norton Internet Security and using avast instead.
2007-01-25 00:30:49 · answer #3 · answered by Karennerak 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Norton is a good service. I use McAfee because I initially got the service for free.
Upgrade to a full security pack.
2007-01-25 00:28:48 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get AVG it's completely free and is not invasive like norton, search on google for AVG antivirus
2007-01-25 03:21:58 · answer #5 · answered by smarts24inc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with another antivirus program. Norton is such a huge system bloater, most of the freeware antivirus programs that are available are much better
Free Antivirus
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/
http://www.free-av.com/
http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html
http://www.clamwin.com/
Completely Remove Symantec Products
http://www.schrockinnovations.com/removenav.php
2007-01-25 00:27:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had norton but my pc repair person reccomended against it come renewal time.
There is nothing for nothing and you get what you pay for. I currently use bullguard which (fingers crossed) has protected my pc excellently.
2007-01-25 00:34:50 · answer #7 · answered by Mark B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you totally delete your entire hard drive, then reinstall norton, your computer will think it is installing it for the first time and you will get a new years subscription for free!!!! what a steal! of course you will lose all of your data, but whatever.
2007-01-25 00:28:29 · answer #8 · answered by Matt 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There a free anti-virus options available. See the question below.
Don't waste your money.
2007-01-25 00:30:55 · answer #9 · answered by Mad Professor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ugh...I hated norton. Get a free one, I have had Sophos and AVG and both are great!
2007-01-25 00:33:03 · answer #10 · answered by SaraMae 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋