I installed Norton security and my computer got pretty slow, on top of that it crashes everytime I close a window using either the exit option or the red tab in the upper corner, and it makes every windw shut down bu it only messes with internet, oher programs are just fine, it takes forever to upload a page from the internet and sometimes it wont even upload it, I checked my internet provider and it's fine, any help would be greatly apreciated.
2007-02-11 16:55:18 · 14 answers · asked by batdamian1 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Norton is a resource hog.Try zone alarms free version.It will catch more then Norton and less demanding along with spybot.There is no substituting a good anti virus with a free one.Norton should definitely be free.
2007-02-11 16:59:24 · answer #1 · answered by warpigs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton Internet Security is a Very good software.
But it is Resource hungry. So if you are running it on a slow system you might feel that it has slowed down the system even more.
And the second problem with Norton is when it is installed for the first few days it will take most of your computers banwdith for updating itself.
And the self learning engine would take lot of your processing power for learning your different browser habits.
If you update your Antivirus Program and Definitions regularly and have a fast PC. I would definitely recommend it.
One more problem is its not a easy product to configure.
You need to have some computer knowledge to use it effectively.
If you still need further clarifications please get back to me.
2007-02-11 17:04:43 · answer #2 · answered by Sunil Saripalli 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NIS is a resource hog. Their antivirus is not too bad but you can get a comparable one for free like Avast and AVG. So why spend money. If you have a very fast and modern PC, Norton will probably not affect your PC's performance. However, if you have an old or low-quality PC you will notice the slowdown. Having a dual core PC, 1 to 2 GB of memory, discrete (not on-board) video card (with high video memory, 256mb), & 80 GB of hard drive will probably not be affected by Norton.
2007-02-11 17:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by Reston 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been with network security for awhile and I never recommend Norton. Mainly b/c Norton is a computer resource junkie. Once you start it, it hogs your processing speed.
If your computer isn't working at Mach 3 to began with then you can really tell the difference.
Recommendation: Kick Norton and pick up ZoneAlarm, TrendMicro, McAfee, or some other accredited vendor.
2007-02-11 17:01:36 · answer #4 · answered by nothin_nyce1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton is a system HOG
I recommend :
AVG anti-virus Free edition
SpywareBlaster
Spybot S&D
ZoneAlarm Free - Firewall
Those Programs above updated regularly will keep you pretty safe
2007-02-11 16:59:59 · answer #5 · answered by ComputerDude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton is just like that!!
It works fine but it slows down u r computer by using lot of memory.My suggestion to u is to uninstall norton and download a new antivirus s/w like avast.It is the best and fastest antivirus s/w i have ever seen.If like u can do it!!!
2007-02-11 16:59:34 · answer #6 · answered by surya p 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion,Norton is not the best.
Here:http://www.spyware-detectors.net
it is the top 5 anti spyware review and comparison
2007-02-11 22:20:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
norton is allowed to work with certain types of computers. enail me at knightmare_6853@yahoo.com and i'll send you ready made firewall with everything - the zone alarm pro. let me take care of it. uninstall norton beforehand.
2007-02-11 17:02:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton will do that....I stopped using it because it slowed my laptop down something awful, especially on boot up. I use McAfee now....it's quick and troublefree.
2007-02-11 16:59:40 · answer #9 · answered by arcticsunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go into your norton settings TWEAK THEM FOR YOUR BROWSING HABITS ,SUCH AS FIREWALL, SECURITY LEVELS,HOME PAGE, , SO ON AN SO ON,,, BE SURE ANY OTHER VIRUS PROGRAMS YOU MAY HAVE ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE nORTON, GOOD LUCK
2007-02-11 17:02:24 · answer #10 · answered by nra_man58 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋