This isn't my PC although I'm allowed to do many things on it. I have to ask permission to remove programs. I know norton antivirus (better called virus) is very bad for the PC. However my mum doesn't get the point. I've even shown her experts opinions and she still won't budge.
How do I persuade?
The PC is dying and I know Norton is one of the things that helps that. It would be much more preferable to use ESET NOD32.
Thanks.
2007-12-17 05:14:01 · 13 answers · asked by god0fgod 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
If and when I have spare time. I am a beta tester for just about every antispyware/antivirus program in the world.
1. Nortons is the worse garbage in the world. And each an every year continues to get a lot more worse then the prior years. They fail to learn from experience.
2. Hugh resource hog that slow your PC down.
3. Fails to find the majority of viruses.
4. If found leave fragments of the virus behind.
5. Or just unable to kill at all.
6. When you or your mother decide to remove from Add/Remove you will only think that the program as been removed.
7. You are going to find that Nortons as left over 375 fragments glued to all your files/folders, registry and submsystem.
8. You will play hell trying to remove them as they cause conflict.
9. Symantec, (spelling) is also left behind in fragments.
10. If they gave me a life time free key, I would say thanks but no thanks. I don't need the pain or have my pc destroyed.
Minddoctor, France
2007-12-17 05:26:37 · answer #1 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-26 15:33:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reinstallation of windows surely remove all programes including 'Norton AV' handled by the O/S. So, before reinstalling any Windows OS, try to repair it from the Original Windows O/S CD. Because, repairing of Windows will not remove any programs. Before installing the Windows OS, atlease, take copy of your Documents (word, Excel, PP, etc) to a new folder or to a Writable CD, so that it can be reused. Best of Luck! Norton AV original edition is very good. But, the free edition is not so good compared to Avast Home edition.
2016-05-24 08:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know that Norton is bad, just expensive. I have used the AVG free version for several years and been very satisfied. It is an easy download and updates every day.
2007-12-17 05:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by Lee K 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Norton cost money and takes up a ton of space.
You can get AVG which is every bit as good for free.
We switched all of our company computers over 1.5 years ago and have had no problems and saved a lot of money.
2007-12-17 05:30:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it off and install a new norton anti-virus program. explain how it is better and if she refuses then tell her to install norton back on herself!
2007-12-17 05:21:55 · answer #6 · answered by mr.paulio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton is fine now! I don't know if it is killing your computer, but probably slowing it down. You do have to pay to get new Virus updates. I would just have to wait until then. Tell them to get one that is free!
2007-12-17 05:17:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One thing you could do is just remove and not tell her. Another thing you could do is tell her that Norton Anti Virus doesn't block viruses. It is just a program that is useless. But I recommend just removing it and installing a anti virus of your choice.
2007-12-17 05:19:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Debate it with her ? Pro's and Cons ....
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/Does-anybody-like-Norton-AntiVirus-/0,130061744,139166688,00.htm
Point out sites like these , but remember you can lead a horse to water but you cant make them drink ...
There really are no Pro's for Norton's product in my opinion :)
2007-12-17 05:28:13 · answer #9 · answered by Godzilla Gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait until the subscription is about to expire, then remove it and replace with something else.
2007-12-17 05:19:03 · answer #10 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋