anyway norton got rid of it.i dont have it anymore. but why norton did not prevent my pc to get that virus? my second question. i am gonna buy new laptop. can i use my old norton cd in the new laptop? its 163 days remaning. thanks
2007-05-18 01:47:41 · 12 answers · asked by \ 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Hi, there! Yes you can use your existing CD if you have the key code. I used Norton Internet Security 2007 and when I migrated to a new machine all I needed to was install software and log in to my Norton Account which holds product registration and hey presto virus updates where coming in again.
I have to agree with most answers so far that Norton or McAfee are the worst companies for Internet Security, first because the programs are full of bloatware (use to much system resources), second they are not fast enough with virus updates and third they are sometimes attacked in the first place for what they are - big and established. Anyway, since you have 163 days remaining use them up and choose something better. Here are some recommendations:
Bit Defender (Internet Security - called 'v10 plus') is excellent and low on system resources
Kaspersky - meant to have the most frequent updates - major banking corporations use it as they update definitions every couple of hours!
NOD32 - amazing Anti Virus but AV only.
AVG - great free alternative
Hope that helps. Good luck.
2007-05-18 02:21:30 · answer #1 · answered by lauti1970 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why would you want to put Nortons back into a new pc??. When Nortons is known for their slick marketing skills, to sell their hugh resource hog, plus their software is no good at finding any viruses. If it does find a virus does not even know how to remove.
Here is a free excelllent program from AOL, that is far superior to Nortons. Active Virus Shield, powered by Kerparsky of Russia, rated # 1 in the world for virus detections. You will get automatic updates every hour on the hour, plus has an excellent real time scanner in the background that really works.
AOL, will only ask you for your email so they can send you a free key good for one year. After one year just request a new key.
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp
Minddoctor, France
2007-05-18 03:14:44 · answer #2 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Trojan.Slapew.C is a Trojan horse that allows a compromised computer to be used as an email relay.
Maybe Norton is not fully up to date and did not recognise the virus keep it updated.
Yes you could use your norton cd in your laptop but you may have to remove the version you already have on it first but remember to update it
2007-05-18 04:21:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can run antivirus and antispyware programs, but the sad fact is if you have found one virus on your computer, you probably have several. Cleaning the computer now requires you to follow these steps, because modern viruses and spyware entrench themselves in files that your computer needs in order to run: 1. Virus-check your data files (not application files-- you have installer CDs for those). 2. Back up the data files, getting them off your hard drive. 3. Get your original operating system CDs that came with your computer. 4. Boot your computer from the operating system CD. 5. Select the option that erases your hard drive and then reinstall your system software. 6. Turn on your software firewall that came with your operating system. 7. Reconnect to the internet, and download *all* Windows updates, no matter how long it takes. 8. Reinstall your application software, and update the applications as much as you can. 9. Reinstall your data files. 10. Create a limited user account on your system that does *not* have administrator access, and web surf only from this account. Yes, this is a pain in the butt. No, there is no other way. No, antivirus and antispyware programs cannot fix this problem on its own. So, what do you do in the future? 1. Never click on links you find in an e-mail. 2. Never open an e-mail attachment, ever. 3. Only download files from a reputable website that you know is on the up-and-up. 4. Never use bit-torrent and other file-sharing programs. 5. Never use an unsolicited drive-checking site. 6. Turn off all java and java scripting by default, and only enable java and java scripting for sites that you know you can trust. 7. Never read an unsolicited e-mail, and delete spam immediately. It is possible to be hacked by reading an e-mail alone. Please adhere to the 'dont's' I provided above, because you will have to repeat the cleaning steps that I listed first *every time you get infected.* Anti-spyware and anti-virus programs are good to have, but they are a second line of defense. The best way to protect your system is you, and changing your behavior. Good luck!
2016-05-22 05:18:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice picture Mrs T! Norton doesn't stop every virus - especially new ones and rootkits - it got it in the end yes, use the rest of your Norton subscription on your new computer - then change to f-secure. Much better - comes from Finland.
Mike10613
2007-05-18 04:08:38 · answer #5 · answered by Mike10613 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunatly no anti virus is 100% accurate. There will always be a vunerability time between when a virus is first released and a fix created.
Norton is also one of the worst performing pieces of anti virus software. AVG free edition is considerably better, but again this still isnt the best.
In a recenty study, 10 antivirus products were tested with thousands of viruses. The winner, was NOD32. Highly recommend it myself, it picks up a lot of thing AVG doesnt.
2007-05-18 02:06:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some viruses attack norton specifically so it looks like everything is fine when you go to use it. i gave up with norton after the trial period because its just a rip off. now i use AVG Free which you can get from http://free.grisoft.com
2007-05-18 02:06:33 · answer #7 · answered by Daniel H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't bother
Go here : http://www.grisoft.com
Download AVG FREE EDITION - anti virus that is free and better than NORTON
Download - install - then update when installed
2007-05-18 01:54:11 · answer #8 · answered by jamand 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Allow me to let you in on a little secret........ Norton ain't all it's cracked up to be.
Last test I read (WHICH? magazine, February 2007) "ZONEALARM INTERNET SECURITY SUITE" came top
http://www.zonelabs.com
Personally I use a combo of
AVIRA Anti-VIR PersonalEdition Classic
http://www.free-av.com
ZONEALARM Free Firewall
http://www.zonelabs.com
SPYBOT: Search & Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org
+ MOZILLA FIREFOX (instead of Internet Exploder)
www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
& MOZILLA THUNDERBIRD (instead of Outlook Express)
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/thunderbird/
And never had a single problem on my new computer (which has never had a Norton product installed on it, and absolutely flies as a result.... yes, another problem I've heard that's down to using Norton Anti-Virus)
2007-05-18 09:33:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had Norton for a couple of years, and one thing I've learned is to never buy anything from them again, their customer service sucks and their product don't work.
2007-05-18 01:56:18 · answer #10 · answered by Jeremy D 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋