my Norton Internet security 2007 has expired and i will not renew it. i have Avast on my PC but it will not?

Question

work because norton internet security is on. i disabled Norton but still Avast will not run. Do i have to unistall Norton internet security to run my Avast antivirus or is there another free antivirus program i can install and keep Norton on my pc? the reasn i have decided to keep Norton because it still works, but will not protect me against *new viruses..... but it still protects against antispam and other stuff. ...i may wait for Norton internet security 2008(software, which is not out yet, even though it takes up a lot of ram space and cost $60.00.
*please don't tell me to download Zonealarm, it is not for a novice. i am not very pc savvy....HELP !!

Answer 1

go to the Norton site and down load Norton anti virus remover this will remove your Norton anti virus, then install avast, i recommend it .

try this with it it is what i am using at the moment

antivirus and spyware programs, if you are looking for a free antivirus and spyware, well I have been using these two for the last month or so, on a trial by myself, and so far, they are as good as any, that I have tried, if not better, since installing them they have picked up any and all known viruses and spyware.
The spyware impressed me, when I installed a torrent tool bar, that was full of spyware it not only removed the spyware it removed the tool bar as well, which impressed me.
The two programs are AVAST home and SPYWARE TERMINATOR; I would recommend these two programs to protect your systems.
The first link is avast antivirus
http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239_4-10721010.html?tag=topic
This is the link for spyware terminator
http://www.download.com/Spyware-Terminator/3640-8022_4-10689834.html?tag=lst-0-1
This is the link to a group that I have started for myself but I think it will be of future use to everyone that wants to join
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/arc_pc_clinic/

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Not to be Mr. Skeptical but..

Many computer people often use this statement:
"You get what you pay for".

I highly suggest you re-consider not renewing Norton Internet Security 2007. It is definitly one of the Best AV's if your comp can handle it.

But nonetheless, in order for your Avast! Home Edition to completly work, Norton must be uninstalled. Norton Tends to give people a hard time, meaning, you have to go an extra step besides doing
My Computer>Add/Remove Programs>Norton Internet Security 2007>Uninstall

You must download this tool, From Symantec
http://service1.symantec.com/support/norton2008.nsf/docid/2007072701410579

But, Before anything I'd suggest reconsidering.....

Thanks & Hope I helped

Mike

Answer 4

It is generally NOT advisable to run two antivirus programs at a time (which is the reason why Norton doesn't want to share the computer with AVG).

An alternative solution to that is for you to remove Norton, install AVG and Spybot S&D and SpamPal (http://www.spampal.org).

The good thing with these is that they're all free.

Answer 5

THE ANSWER:

1: Look for SYMNRT.EXE online. it is a tool made by Symantec to remove norton (since it is so hard to remove)

2: run it, reboot at the prompt.

3: update AVAST. it's is much better than norton, since it protects when something is downloaded or opened, and it can scan during the boot to protect before the computer even starts.

Also, you'll notice your computer will go alot faster.

Answer 6

Use this to remove Norton http://service1.symantec.com/support/norton2008.nsf/docid/2007072701410579

Only have one antivirus program and one firewall installed on your computer. http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2000031316555206
"Microsoft recommends that you have only one anti-virus program installed on your computer."
Anti-adware/malware/spyware are ok to have more of.

NIS 20008 is out.
http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=20070828_01
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,2176490,00.asp

Building on performance enhancements delivered in the 2007 product line, Symantec has raised the bar and further extended performance gains with significant improvements in key performance measures. Compared to Norton Internet Security 2007, the 2008 user interface responds 22% faster and completes a quick scan up to 39% faster. And as compared to an industry average of nine competitors, Norton Internet Security 2008 leads across five key performance areas including boot time (20% faster), memory usage (69% less), full scan (12% faster), user interface response (54% faster) and download speed (31% faster).*

Answer 7

Try Avg

http://www.grisoft.com/doc/31/us/crp/0

If you are not computer savvy, it is better to spend the money and subscribe to Norton or McAfee, so that your software is constantly updated.

You can uninstall one, reboot the computer and install the other one.

Answer 8

Uninstall norton in the add remove programs panel under my computer

then you will be able to use avast

Answer 9

Kaspersky is an superb anti-virus software and may well be waiting to scrub the virus out of your equipment. For help, you are able to flow to the 24/7 help communicate board and ask for help in its removing. make certain which you do state your working equipment and Kaspersky product on your question. enable them to be conscious of the suited virus call additionally. they'll stroll you by using its removing.

Answer 10

THIS IS A LINK FOR WHAT U NEED THERE IS FREE DOWNLOADS HERE!! CHECK OUT WHAT U NEED

http://www.download.com/Best-free-security-and-spyware-software/1200-2023_4-5163183.html?tag=dir