2007-12-19 07:51:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Because Norton is one of the biggest RAM drainers and if you are running an older version of Windows like 98, ME, or 2000 or you have an older PC then Norton will really make your computer drag. You also need to think about how long it has been since you reformated (erased) your hard drive as many people do not understand that over time Windows rewrites its self over and over and after a while your computer in general starts to slow because of programs you have installed or uninstalled and Windows in general.
If you have never reformatted your hard drive since you got your PC then I highly recommend doing so which you can do yourself or take it in to Best Buy or any computer store.
Another issue you may be facing with your PC slowing down is you may be infected with a virus, worm, or Trojan Horse. Since many of the viruses, Trojans, and worms of today disable Anti-Virus, Firewalls, and Anti-Spyware software to avoid being detected the only true way to discover if you are infected is to visit an external Web site and use the FREE scanner on your hard drive to make sure. I have created a security site that helps you scan your PC and what to do, plus it helps you verify that you have the right security software installed on your PC. To visit my security site go to: http://www.rrsecurity-abuse.com/virusfix.
I also recommend that you visit this site: http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,130869/article.html from PC World that did an amazing job on reviewing the top AV software makers on many different levels. The 2 AV software vendors that scored the highest on not dragging down your PC was Eset NOD32 and Panda Antivirus 2007. I know you spent money on Norton but I would recommend that you throw it out and start over with something else besides Norton or McAffee. I refer to those two programs as a creeping vine as they get in to everything on your computer which if your hard drive hasnt been reformatted in a very long time, your PC is older, or if you dont have enough RAM then Norton and McAfee will really drag down your PC. I am a Network Security Admin and have spent the past 7+ years researching and testing Security products which is why I created the security Web site in hopes to help to educate others and offer products that are cheap or free. I hope my answer helps.
2007-12-19 08:11:17 · answer #1 · answered by Crystal A 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I found exactly the same . Do yourself a big favour and download A V G package and delete the norton
2007-12-19 07:57:51 · answer #2 · answered by philandbren@btinternet.com 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Nortons is one of the biggest resource hogs in the world of antivirus. Remove if you can as Nortons will leave behind 375 plus fragments glued to your registry, files/folders and subsystem, that will cause you serious conflict.
Minddoctor, France
2007-12-19 07:54:49 · answer #3 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
try a lighter anti virus it does the same as norton all ati virus do the same thing try avast its really good they even have a free version of it or nod32 and there are many others that will keep your pc protected and not slow it down
2007-12-19 07:58:05 · answer #4 · answered by navarro967 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes the same thing happened to me and then i uninstalled it and downloaded avg. Norton is gud for viruses but it slows down u cpu processing.AVG IS veryy gud and many ppl who use to use norton have now swtiched to AVG its very good.
2007-12-19 07:56:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Beacause you didnt use Kaspersky and Norton has all that backup your files thing you can use Nero to burn a backup DVD norton just has some Bull on there that you dont need
2007-12-19 07:55:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had Norton, I had to ditch it it is very bloated eats up the RAM and hogs your resourses. Its very popular alot of people would not use any thing else but it was not for me. It just reduced my computer to a crawl.
2007-12-19 09:26:37 · answer #7 · answered by Fay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't just delete Norton;even the uninstall in add/remove programs does not clean all of it out. to rid your PC of Norton you must go to their web site & find the removal tool for the version you had.Norton is plain bad news
2016-04-10 08:04:40 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem. The quick scan slows your pc down, if you go into the settings you can disable it.
2007-12-19 07:54:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because norton is **** to be honest delete it as its crap and download AVG for free online its 10000 times better
2007-12-19 07:56:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋