Vista - Antivirus?

What is everyone doing about Antivirus protection? My XP was loaded with
Norton's software. Under Vista I can not uninstall. Keeps telling me they'll
let me know when it will work.

I cannot install AVG, Bit Defender, EzArmor without uninstalling Nortons and
of course Norton's doesn't work. Seems that MS is pushing pretty hard to sell
Trend Micro....

The problem is the incompatible antivirus you left on the system during the
upgrade.
Incompatible software and hardware should have been removed first.
The issue has little if anything to do with whatever Microsoft may be
"pushing".
Contact Norton for a solution.
Or perhaps a Clean Installation is needed at this point.

Whatever anti virus you use, be sure it is compatible with Windows Vista
before attempting installation.
Many such as Norton have a Beta for Vista since the Norton released products
are mostly incompatible.

I use:
http://www.my-etrust.com/Microsoft/vista/default.aspx

Remember Vista is Beta and as a Beta should be used accordingly.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"troyboy" <troyboy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:42BB44A4-A652-4F04-9C21-438254E18EBD@microsoft.com...
> What is everyone doing about Antivirus protection? My XP was loaded with
> Norton's software. Under Vista I can not uninstall. Keeps telling me
> they'll
> let me know when it will work.
>
> I cannot install AVG, Bit Defender, EzArmor without uninstalling Nortons
> and
> of course Norton's doesn't work. Seems that MS is pushing pretty hard to
> sell
> Trend Micro.

Thank you very much for the link. I was able to download and install over
Norton. I can breathe easier now.....

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
> I use:
> http://www.my-etrust.com/Microsoft/vista/default.aspx
>

As Jupiter said, this isn't a matter of a Microsoft endorsement... more like
a sloppy upgrade routine. Of course, "sloppy" and "upgrade" are always used
together in reference to operating systems. I wonder why?

Personally, I'd let the official Vista beta team deal with all the upgrade
headaches. I prefer the dual boot option right now. I keep XP just in case
Vista backs me into a compatibility nightmere.

http://lifehacker.com/software/top/w...sta-179906.php

I used eTrust's EZ anti-virus until I found Avast! Man, what a difference.
You should check it out. No more click to authorize blah blah blah.

http://avast.com/eng/avast-antivirus...ows-vista.html

I hope this helped,

Dave



"troyboy" <troyboy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:42BB44A4-A652-4F04-9C21-438254E18EBD@microsoft.com...
> What is everyone doing about Antivirus protection? My XP was loaded with
> Norton's software. Under Vista I can not uninstall. Keeps telling me
> they'll
> let me know when it will work.
>
> I cannot install AVG, Bit Defender, EzArmor without uninstalling Nortons
> and
> of course Norton's doesn't work. Seems that MS is pushing pretty hard to
> sell
> Trend Micro....
>
>

guys, i have an update from microsoft that lets me use Norton 2006, i still
use eTrust and Defender, but I trust Norton more.

"Daibidh" wrote:

> As Jupiter said, this isn't a matter of a Microsoft endorsement... more like
> a sloppy upgrade routine. Of course, "sloppy" and "upgrade" are always used
> together in reference to operating systems. I wonder why?
>
> Personally, I'd let the official Vista beta team deal with all the upgrade
> headaches. I prefer the dual boot option right now. I keep XP just in case
> Vista backs me into a compatibility nightmere.
>
> http://lifehacker.com/software/top/w...sta-179906.php
>
> I used eTrust's EZ anti-virus until I found Avast! Man, what a difference.
> You should check it out. No more click to authorize blah blah blah.
>
> http://avast.com/eng/avast-antivirus...ows-vista.html
>
> I hope this helped,
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> "troyboy" <troyboy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:42BB44A4-A652-4F04-9C21-438254E18EBD@microsoft.com...
> > What is everyone doing about Antivirus protection? My XP was loaded with
> > Norton's software. Under Vista I can not uninstall. Keeps telling me
> > they'll
> > let me know when it will work.
> >
> > I cannot install AVG, Bit Defender, EzArmor without uninstalling Nortons
> > and
> > of course Norton's doesn't work. Seems that MS is pushing pretty hard to
> > sell
> > Trend Micro....
> >
> >
>

dj,

can you share the update from microsoft that lets you to use norton 2006?....

i updated my xp without uninstalled the norton 2006 first and i can not
uninstall norton 2006 in windows vista....

so i need the update in order to use norton 2006...

please advise.

thanks,
cwong668

"DJ TECH" wrote:

> guys, i have an update from microsoft that lets me use Norton 2006, i still
> use eTrust and Defender, but I trust Norton more.
>
> "Daibidh" wrote:
>
> > As Jupiter said, this isn't a matter of a Microsoft endorsement... more like
> > a sloppy upgrade routine. Of course, "sloppy" and "upgrade" are always used
> > together in reference to operating systems. I wonder why?
> >
> > Personally, I'd let the official Vista beta team deal with all the upgrade
> > headaches. I prefer the dual boot option right now. I keep XP just in case
> > Vista backs me into a compatibility nightmere.
> >
> > http://lifehacker.com/software/top/w...sta-179906.php
> >
> > I used eTrust's EZ anti-virus until I found Avast! Man, what a difference.
> > You should check it out. No more click to authorize blah blah blah.
> >
> > http://avast.com/eng/avast-antivirus...ows-vista.html
> >
> > I hope this helped,
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> >
> > "troyboy" <troyboy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:42BB44A4-A652-4F04-9C21-438254E18EBD@microsoft.com...
> > > What is everyone doing about Antivirus protection? My XP was loaded with
> > > Norton's software. Under Vista I can not uninstall. Keeps telling me
> > > they'll
> > > let me know when it will work.
> > >
> > > I cannot install AVG, Bit Defender, EzArmor without uninstalling Nortons
> > > and
> > > of course Norton's doesn't work. Seems that MS is pushing pretty hard to
> > > sell
> > > Trend Micro....
> > >
> > >
> >

Dave,

Thanks so much for the Avast tip. It seems like a very good program and it
was easy to install and light on the system. I am very impresss with them so
far.

Thanks for your knowledge and time,

iam bennu



"Daibidh" <daibidh@msn.com> wrote in message
news:46404426-8D99-43D1-8FE3-34B80BF7E537@microsoft.com...
> As Jupiter said, this isn't a matter of a Microsoft endorsement... more
> like a sloppy upgrade routine. Of course, "sloppy" and "upgrade" are
> always used together in reference to operating systems. I wonder why?
>
> Personally, I'd let the official Vista beta team deal with all the upgrade
> headaches. I prefer the dual boot option right now. I keep XP just in
> case Vista backs me into a compatibility nightmere.
>
> http://lifehacker.com/software/top/w...sta-179906.php
>
> I used eTrust's EZ anti-virus until I found Avast! Man, what a
> difference. You should check it out. No more click to authorize blah blah
> blah.
>
> http://avast.com/eng/avast-antivirus...ows-vista.html
>
> I hope this helped,
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> "troyboy" <troyboy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:42BB44A4-A652-4F04-9C21-438254E18EBD@microsoft.com...
>> What is everyone doing about Antivirus protection? My XP was loaded with
>> Norton's software. Under Vista I can not uninstall. Keeps telling me
>> they'll
>> let me know when it will work.
>>
>> I cannot install AVG, Bit Defender, EzArmor without uninstalling Nortons
>> and
>> of course Norton's doesn't work. Seems that MS is pushing pretty hard to
>> sell
>> Trend Micro....
>>
>>
>

I downloaded Trend Micro PC-cillin and got nothing but problems. Keeps saying
it's out of date but won't let you update saying it does not support this
action. I have since tried to uninstall it. I got some of it uninstalled but
on installation it installed a "Network adapter" Common Firewall Miniport #3
that refuses to be deleted telling me Windows won't delete it because my PC
may not start without it. Do you or anyone else know how to completly remove
this from my PC? Any help would be gratful. Thanks, Randy

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> The problem is the incompatible antivirus you left on the system during the
> upgrade.
> Incompatible software and hardware should have been removed first.
> The issue has little if anything to do with whatever Microsoft may be
> "pushing".
> Contact Norton for a solution.
> Or perhaps a Clean Installation is needed at this point.
>
> Whatever anti virus you use, be sure it is compatible with Windows Vista
> before attempting installation.
> Many such as Norton have a Beta for Vista since the Norton released products
> are mostly incompatible.
>
> I use:
> http://www.my-etrust.com/Microsoft/vista/default.aspx
>
> Remember Vista is Beta and as a Beta should be used accordingly.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "troyboy" <troyboy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:42BB44A4-A652-4F04-9C21-438254E18EBD@microsoft.com...
> > What is everyone doing about Antivirus protection? My XP was loaded with
> > Norton's software. Under Vista I can not uninstall. Keeps telling me
> > they'll
> > let me know when it will work.
> >
> > I cannot install AVG, Bit Defender, EzArmor without uninstalling Nortons
> > and
> > of course Norton's doesn't work. Seems that MS is pushing pretty hard to
> > sell
> > Trend Micro.
>
>
>

I am using Avast but wondered if the web active scan is causing problems with
IE7.
IE7 was generating error reports on open and if on a forum. I paused the
active webpage scan until I found this post. Otherwise Avast is working.

"iam bennu" wrote:

> Dave,
>
> Thanks so much for the Avast tip. It seems like a very good program and it
> was easy to install and light on the system. I am very impresss with them so
> far.
>
> Thanks for your knowledge and time,
>
> iam bennu
>
>
>
> "Daibidh" <daibidh@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:46404426-8D99-43D1-8FE3-34B80BF7E537@microsoft.com...
> > As Jupiter said, this isn't a matter of a Microsoft endorsement... more
> > like a sloppy upgrade routine. Of course, "sloppy" and "upgrade" are
> > always used together in reference to operating systems. I wonder why?
> >
> > Personally, I'd let the official Vista beta team deal with all the upgrade
> > headaches. I prefer the dual boot option right now. I keep XP just in
> > case Vista backs me into a compatibility nightmere.
> >
> > http://lifehacker.com/software/top/w...sta-179906.php
> >
> > I used eTrust's EZ anti-virus until I found Avast! Man, what a
> > difference. You should check it out. No more click to authorize blah blah
> > blah.
> >
> > http://avast.com/eng/avast-antivirus...ows-vista.html
> >
> > I hope this helped,
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> >
> > "troyboy" <troyboy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:42BB44A4-A652-4F04-9C21-438254E18EBD@microsoft.com...
> >> What is everyone doing about Antivirus protection? My XP was loaded with
> >> Norton's software. Under Vista I can not uninstall. Keeps telling me
> >> they'll
> >> let me know when it will work.
> >>
> >> I cannot install AVG, Bit Defender, EzArmor without uninstalling Nortons
> >> and
> >> of course Norton's doesn't work. Seems that MS is pushing pretty hard to
> >> sell
> >> Trend Micro....
> >>
> >>
> >
>

Randy,

I had the same problem with my install. I had upgraded from XP and I was
forced to go into the registry to delete some of the files for this miniport
(under the trend micro name). After I deleted as many files I could that had
anything to do with Pc-cillin I was able to delete the port. I still had
many problems with this software and ASVAST! casued driver conflicts. Today
I did a clean install and peculiarly enough, like a dumba _ _ I tried
Pc-cillin 14.55 again. It did not work for updates too. There obviuosly is
a setting in the services that is blocking it. Off to experiment further.
GOOD LUCK!

"Randy K." wrote:

> I downloaded Trend Micro PC-cillin and got nothing but problems. Keeps saying
> it's out of date but won't let you update saying it does not support this
> action. I have since tried to uninstall it. I got some of it uninstalled but
> on installation it installed a "Network adapter" Common Firewall Miniport #3
> that refuses to be deleted telling me Windows won't delete it because my PC
> may not start without it. Do you or anyone else know how to completly remove
> this from my PC? Any help would be gratful. Thanks, Randy
>
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > The problem is the incompatible antivirus you left on the system during the
> > upgrade.
> > Incompatible software and hardware should have been removed first.
> > The issue has little if anything to do with whatever Microsoft may be
> > "pushing".
> > Contact Norton for a solution.
> > Or perhaps a Clean Installation is needed at this point.
> >
> > Whatever anti virus you use, be sure it is compatible with Windows Vista
> > before attempting installation.
> > Many such as Norton have a Beta for Vista since the Norton released products
> > are mostly incompatible.
> >
> > I use:
> > http://www.my-etrust.com/Microsoft/vista/default.aspx
> >
> > Remember Vista is Beta and as a Beta should be used accordingly.
> >
> > --
> > Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> > http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> > http://www.dts-l.org
> >
> >
> > "troyboy" <troyboy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:42BB44A4-A652-4F04-9C21-438254E18EBD@microsoft.com...
> > > What is everyone doing about Antivirus protection? My XP was loaded with
> > > Norton's software. Under Vista I can not uninstall. Keeps telling me
> > > they'll
> > > let me know when it will work.
> > >
> > > I cannot install AVG, Bit Defender, EzArmor without uninstalling Nortons
> > > and
> > > of course Norton's doesn't work. Seems that MS is pushing pretty hard to
> > > sell
> > > Trend Micro.
> >
> >
> >