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Old 03-04-2008   #1 (permalink)
Huib
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Norton Internet Security 2008

Hi,

I am intended to install the above packet.
From earlier communication on the forum i dedected that there is really a
problem using Norton SW with Vista.

Is this still the case?

Would it be better with SP1?

If i would use it nevertheless is there any conflict between Windows
defender & the antispyware function from Noron?

Regards
Huib


My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-04-2008   #2 (permalink)
SG
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Re: Norton Internet Security 2008

Hi,

By reading your post it doesn't seem to matter what we say you are going to
try it anyway. I really suggest you think many times over before you install
that CRAPWARE on your system.

If you insist, you better uninstall any Virus software you now have. Any and
ALL spyware programs and turn off Windows Defender. BTW, NIS will disable
your Firewall and use it's version.

I'm not going to list a bunch of reviews, good or bad. You seen to have done
some homework, but here is one link and if you decide to uninstall you will
have to use their Norton Removal Tool to get rid of everything.

http://review.zdnet.com/internet-sec...-32588378.html

--
All the best,
SG

ALEX NICHOL
(1935-2005)
http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm
You will never be forgotten my friend

"Huib" <anonymous@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:47cd1f94$0$2980$ba620e4c@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Hi,
>
> I am intended to install the above packet.
> From earlier communication on the forum i dedected that there is really a
> problem using Norton SW with Vista.
>
> Is this still the case?
>
> Would it be better with SP1?
>
> If i would use it nevertheless is there any conflict between Windows
> defender & the antispyware function from Noron?
>
> Regards
> Huib
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-04-2008   #3 (permalink)
Huib
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Re: Norton Internet Security 2008

Hi SG,
Thanks for reaction & the references.
The point is i am getting the package for free from my provider.
I asked the question again because it could be that there was an evolution
from Semantic & Vista SP1 to work better togther.

You convinced me not to use it and i am indeed not intended to blow up the
good performance of my Vista.

Regards
Huib

"SG" <sorry@xxxxxx> schreef in bericht
news:OOxHXQefIHA.4260@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Hi,
>
> By reading your post it doesn't seem to matter what we say you are going
> to try it anyway. I really suggest you think many times over before you
> install that CRAPWARE on your system.
>
> If you insist, you better uninstall any Virus software you now have. Any
> and ALL spyware programs and turn off Windows Defender. BTW, NIS will
> disable your Firewall and use it's version.
>
> I'm not going to list a bunch of reviews, good or bad. You seen to have
> done some homework, but here is one link and if you decide to uninstall
> you will have to use their Norton Removal Tool to get rid of everything.
>
> http://review.zdnet.com/internet-sec...-32588378.html
>
> --
> All the best,
> SG
>
> ALEX NICHOL
> (1935-2005)
> http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm
> You will never be forgotten my friend
>
> "Huib" <anonymous@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:47cd1f94$0$2980$ba620e4c@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> Hi,
>>
>> I am intended to install the above packet.
>> From earlier communication on the forum i dedected that there is really a
>> problem using Norton SW with Vista.
>>
>> Is this still the case?
>>
>> Would it be better with SP1?
>>
>> If i would use it nevertheless is there any conflict between Windows
>> defender & the antispyware function from Noron?
>>
>> Regards
>> Huib
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-04-2008   #4 (permalink)
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Vista Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 

Re: Norton Internet Security 2008

all u need for real is

antivirus + brain

get simple anivir like nod32 or kaspersky (not suite, just antivirus) and stay with microsoft firewall + windows update

you will be same save like with suites, but ur system will run faster and soft will be cheaper
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-04-2008   #5 (permalink)
Bob
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Re: Norton Internet Security 2008

Norton is known to cause many problems in Vista and they don't always appear
immediately. You are asking for trouble if you use it.

"Huib" <anonymous@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:47cd1f94$0$2980$ba620e4c@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Hi,
>
> I am intended to install the above packet.
> From earlier communication on the forum i dedected that there is really a
> problem using Norton SW with Vista.
>
> Is this still the case?
>
> Would it be better with SP1?
>
> If i would use it nevertheless is there any conflict between Windows
> defender & the antispyware function from Noron?
>
> Regards
> Huib
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-04-2008   #6 (permalink)
Doug
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Re: Norton Internet Security 2008

I found the switch from Norton to NOD32 was a great relief. Yes, avoid
Norton.

Doug

"Bob" <nowhere@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:KOqdndwktZN9xVDanZ2dnUVZ_vKunZ2d@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Norton is known to cause many problems in Vista and they don't always
> appear immediately. You are asking for trouble if you use it.
>
> "Huib" <anonymous@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:47cd1f94$0$2980$ba620e4c@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> Hi,
>>
>> I am intended to install the above packet.
>> From earlier communication on the forum i dedected that there is really a
>> problem using Norton SW with Vista.
>>
>> Is this still the case?
>>
>> Would it be better with SP1?
>>
>> If i would use it nevertheless is there any conflict between Windows
>> defender & the antispyware function from Noron?
>>
>> Regards
>> Huib
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-04-2008   #7 (permalink)
HeyBub
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Re: Norton Internet Security 2008

SG wrote:
Quote:

>
> I'm not going to list a bunch of reviews, good or bad. You seen to
> have done some homework, but here is one link and if you decide to
> uninstall you will have to use their Norton Removal Tool to get rid
> of everything.
> http://review.zdnet.com/internet-sec...-32588378.html
>
I don't think that's sufficient. Symantec is the barnacle of the software
world. It's like your mother-in-law moved in. Teen-agers hanging around the
Stop-N-Rob are now known as "Nortons."

You'll have to visit the registry to remove some residual bits, but even
that's not sufficient.


My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-04-2008   #8 (permalink)
Bob
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Re: Norton Internet Security 2008

Using the removal tool should solve any Norton related problems even with
the "residual bits" remaining in the registry.

"HeyBub" <heybub@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:OUqV8shfIHA.2000@xxxxxx
Quote:

> SG wrote:
Quote:

>>
>> I'm not going to list a bunch of reviews, good or bad. You seen to
>> have done some homework, but here is one link and if you decide to
>> uninstall you will have to use their Norton Removal Tool to get rid
>> of everything.
>> http://review.zdnet.com/internet-sec...-32588378.html
>>
>
> I don't think that's sufficient. Symantec is the barnacle of the software
> world. It's like your mother-in-law moved in. Teen-agers hanging around
> the Stop-N-Rob are now known as "Nortons."
>
> You'll have to visit the registry to remove some residual bits, but even
> that's not sufficient.

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-04-2008   #9 (permalink)
John A
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Re: Norton Internet Security 2008

I agree with your philosophy KAV + Windows firewall = no problems for
me!

John

On Tue, 4 Mar 2008 05:26:27 -0600, Deshroom
<Deshroom.35qx02@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote:
Quote:

>
>all u need for real is
>
>antivirus + brain
>
>get simple anivir like nod32 or kaspersky (not suite, just antivirus)
>and stay with microsoft firewall + windows update
>
>you will be same save like with suites, but ur system will run faster
>and soft will be cheaper
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-09-2008   #10 (permalink)
ssg31415926
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Re: Norton Internet Security 2008

On Mar 4, 10:07 pm, John A <n...@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:

> I agree with your philosophy KAV + Windows firewall = no problems for
> me!
>
> John
>
> On Tue, 4 Mar 2008 05:26:27 -0600, Deshroom
>
> <Deshroom.35q...@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote:
>
Quote:

> >all u need for real is
>
Quote:

> >antivirus + brain
>
Quote:

> >get simple anivir like nod32 or kaspersky (not suite, just antivirus)
> >and stay with microsoft firewall + windows update
>
Quote:

> >you will be same save like with suites, but ur system will run faster
> >and soft will be cheaper
I've just removed Norton Internet Security 2008 from my laptop - a 3-
month trial came free with it. I never had any intention of paying
for it because I've had bad experiences with several versions of
Norton Anti-Virus before but I wish I'd decided to remove it earlier.
I've had two problems which I realised were due to it: I couldn't add
search providers to IE7 unless I disabled UAC - as soon as I
uninstalled NIS, it worked as designed. Also, I couldn't install
Citrix Presentation Server, not even if I disabled UAC. What a load
of junk!

My System SpecsSystem Spec
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