Vista - Norton on Vista

So you did just the opposite?
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If a program is useless, it must be documented.



"Potential Windows Vista User"
<PotentialWindowsVistaUser@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> well it told me to upgrade to Vista or Higher so I installed Linux.
>
> "Mick M" wrote:
>
>> d have just started to use Vista and each time I switch on a box comes up
>> telling I should use Norton. I don't want Norton and its reminders and
>> would
>> like to remove it from my system but cannot see how to do it.
>>
>> Would someone out there please advise me?
>>
>> Many thanks in advance.
>>
>> M

"Potential Windows Vista User"
<PotentialWindowsVistaUser@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:643E07E0-18C7-44F7-A91A-B6EA895C1F49@microsoft.com...
> well it told me to upgrade to Vista or Higher so I installed Linux.
>
> "Mick M" wrote:
>
>> d have just started to use Vista and each time I switch on a box comes up
>> telling I should use Norton. I don't want Norton and its reminders and
>> would
>> like to remove it from my system but cannot see how to do it.
>>
>> Would someone out there please advise me?
>>
>> Many thanks in advance.
>>
>> M

There was a time when Peter Norton wrote good software. Once he associated
with Semantic, he went downhill fast. Today, hi anti-virus program IS a
virus. Anyone that says otherwise is a liar. It is far worse than Windows
ME for running apps without telling you. If you want a real anti-virus or
anti-malware program, try AVG. They have a free version and AVG has won
several awards for finding new undocumented virus 100% of the time with zero
false positives.

Floyd

Floyd,
You might want to update your history.
Peter Norton sold the company to **Symantec** 17 years ago and significantly well in advance of Windows 95.

You might also wish to check your stats on AVG, the free version routinely finds(similar to other free programs)65-90% of the potential virus threats. Not a single AV program can detect 100% of undocumented virii including the fee based versions which operate in the 90%+ range.

Even the pro version of AVG (fee based) is further down the list compared to other reputable fee based versions. Here's a cross section of sites that perform ratings using a variety of different methods.
Note: These are the mostly for the free versions that have all the bells and whistle protections that the free versions contain.

http://www.av-comparatives.org//seit...se_2007_02.php
- scan through the history for the two available type of reports(retrospective and on demand) for performance and false positives.

http://www.virus.gr/
http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/05...-still-on-top/

For Vista,
The spot-on choice for fee based appears to be Kaspersky, Nod32 and Bit Defender.

..winston
MS-MVP Windows Live


"Floyd Humpherys" <mrhealth@thehealthybeaver.com> wrote in message news:%23RoruRRxHHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
: There was a time when Peter Norton wrote good software. Once he associated
: with Semantic, he went downhill fast. Today, hi anti-virus program IS a
: virus. Anyone that says otherwise is a liar. It is far worse than Windows
: ME for running apps without telling you. If you want a real anti-virus or
: anti-malware program, try AVG. They have a free version and AVG has won
: several awards for finding new undocumented virus 100% of the time with zero
: false positives.
:
: Floyd
:

"Floyd Humpherys" <mrhealth@thehealthybeaver.com> wrote in message
news:%23RoruRRxHHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>
> There was a time when Peter Norton wrote good software. Once he
> associated with Semantic, he went downhill fast. Today, hi anti-virus
> program IS a virus. Anyone that says otherwise is a liar. It is far
> worse than Windows ME for running apps without telling you. If you want a
> real anti-virus or anti-malware program, try AVG. They have a free
> version and AVG has won several awards for finding new undocumented virus
> 100% of the time with zero false positives.
>
The retail version of Symantec (Norton) is a major PITA and resource hog.
Try AOL Active Virus Shield (a Kaspersky product), you'll be glad you did
http://www.activevirusshield.com/ant...eav/index.adp?
(Do NOT download the toolbar offered during installation)

Hello all,
I read all your tips and views and finally plumped for Mick Murphy's link to
the Norton Removal Too. Very straight forward and it worked. Thanks, Mick.

My thanks to all who chipped in with views and tips. People like myself with
limited knowledge find these pages very useful.

Thanks again,

M



"Mick M" wrote:

> d have just started to use Vista and each time I switch on a box comes up
> telling I should use Norton. I don't want Norton and its reminders and would
> like to remove it from my system but cannot see how to do it.
>
> Would someone out there please advise me?
>
> Many thanks in advance.
>
> M

You absolutely right Winston. ANG is low on the list Mod 32 comes out top
with Kaspersky at about 78%

I prefer Panda but its three down on that list.



--
Ian

"...winston" <merlin@druid9#.com> wrote in message
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Floyd,
You might want to update your history.
Peter Norton sold the company to **Symantec** 17 years ago and
significantly well in advance of Windows 95.

You might also wish to check your stats on AVG, the free version routinely
finds(similar to other free programs)65-90% of the potential virus threats.
Not a single AV program can detect 100% of undocumented virii including the
fee based versions which operate in the 90%+ range.

Even the pro version of AVG (fee based) is further down the list compared to
other reputable fee based versions. Here's a cross section of sites that
perform ratings using a variety of different methods.
Note: These are the mostly for the free versions that have all the bells and
whistle protections that the free versions contain.

http://www.av-comparatives.org//seit...se_2007_02.php
- scan through the history for the two available type of
reports(retrospective and on demand) for performance and false positives.

http://www.virus.gr/
http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/05...-still-on-top/

For Vista,
The spot-on choice for fee based appears to be Kaspersky, Nod32 and Bit
Defender.

..winston
MS-MVP Windows Live


"Floyd Humpherys" <mrhealth@thehealthybeaver.com> wrote in message
news:%23RoruRRxHHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
: There was a time when Peter Norton wrote good software. Once he
associated
: with Semantic, he went downhill fast. Today, hi anti-virus program IS a
: virus. Anyone that says otherwise is a liar. It is far worse than
Windows
: ME for running apps without telling you. If you want a real anti-virus or
: anti-malware program, try AVG. They have a free version and AVG has won
: several awards for finding new undocumented virus 100% of the time with
zero
: false positives.
:
: Floyd
:

AOL will tie up all your computer.



--
Ian

"Kayman" <kayhkay~nospam~@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Floyd Humpherys" <mrhealth@thehealthybeaver.com> wrote in message
> news:%23RoruRRxHHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>
>> There was a time when Peter Norton wrote good software. Once he
>> associated with Semantic, he went downhill fast. Today, hi anti-virus
>> program IS a virus. Anyone that says otherwise is a liar. It is far
>> worse than Windows ME for running apps without telling you. If you want
>> a real anti-virus or anti-malware program, try AVG. They have a free
>> version and AVG has won several awards for finding new undocumented virus
>> 100% of the time with zero false positives.
>>
> The retail version of Symantec (Norton) is a major PITA and resource hog.
> Try AOL Active Virus Shield (a Kaspersky product), you'll be glad you did
>
> http://www.activevirusshield.com/ant...eav/index.adp?
> (Do NOT download the toolbar offered during installation)
>
>

He didn't say AOL, he said Active Virus Shield (by Kaspersky) but offered
free by AOL. Two different things. I use Active Virus Shield and it's very
good. Doesn't hog resources at all. I was skeptical at first but after
investigation, I found that AOL didn't screw it up. (for once!)


"Ian Betts" <igb123@talktalk.net> wrote in message
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> AOL will tie up all your computer.
>
>
>
> --
> Ian
>
> "Kayman" <kayhkay~nospam~@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:#PnfEESxHHA.312@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> "Floyd Humpherys" <mrhealth@thehealthybeaver.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23RoruRRxHHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> There was a time when Peter Norton wrote good software. Once he
>>> associated with Semantic, he went downhill fast. Today, hi anti-virus
>>> program IS a virus. Anyone that says otherwise is a liar. It is far
>>> worse than Windows ME for running apps without telling you. If you want
>>> a real anti-virus or anti-malware program, try AVG. They have a free
>>> version and AVG has won several awards for finding new undocumented
>>> virus 100% of the time with zero false positives.
>>>
>> The retail version of Symantec (Norton) is a major PITA and resource hog.
>> Try AOL Active Virus Shield (a Kaspersky product), you'll be glad you did
>>
>> http://www.activevirusshield.com/ant...eav/index.adp?
>> (Do NOT download the toolbar offered during installation)
>>
>>
>

I use panda cause it does not hog either and does everything including a
firewall. I personally would not touch either McAfee or Norton because they
not only hog but control.





--
Ian

"Bill Yanaire" <bill@yanaire.com> wrote in message
news:OZqPWMWxHHA.4088@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> He didn't say AOL, he said Active Virus Shield (by Kaspersky) but offered
> free by AOL. Two different things. I use Active Virus Shield and it's
> very good. Doesn't hog resources at all. I was skeptical at first but
> after investigation, I found that AOL didn't screw it up. (for once!)
>
>
> "Ian Betts" <igb123@talktalk.net> wrote in message
> news:err%233yUxHHA.4076@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> AOL will tie up all your computer.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Ian
>>
>> "Kayman" <kayhkay~nospam~@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:#PnfEESxHHA.312@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> "Floyd Humpherys" <mrhealth@thehealthybeaver.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23RoruRRxHHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>> There was a time when Peter Norton wrote good software. Once he
>>>> associated with Semantic, he went downhill fast. Today, hi anti-virus
>>>> program IS a virus. Anyone that says otherwise is a liar. It is far
>>>> worse than Windows ME for running apps without telling you. If you
>>>> want a real anti-virus or anti-malware program, try AVG. They have a
>>>> free version and AVG has won several awards for finding new
>>>> undocumented virus 100% of the time with zero false positives.
>>>>
>>> The retail version of Symantec (Norton) is a major PITA and resource
>>> hog.
>>> Try AOL Active Virus Shield (a Kaspersky product), you'll be glad you
>>> did
>>> http://www.activevirusshield.com/ant...eav/index.adp?
>>> (Do NOT download the toolbar offered during installation)
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
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