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Mcafee VS Norton
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both what? anti-virus? norton and mcaffee?Oil Please said:I use both! Kind of like using 2 condoms.
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This comp is quicker than the roadrunner!kitaa said:...just slows the computer down.
One good program is enough!
I've used Norton products for years. Right now I have Norton Internet Security and I haven't had any problems. It takes a while to "train it" with your e-mail and attacks from other computers but once you have allowed access to the necessary programs on your computer I find it works well. I'm not saying its the best because I don't have experience with other comparable products. I can tell you I use it, it hasn't let me down, and I will continue to use it. Haven't had a virus or problem since I installed Norton Internet security. I can say though it does use a lot of system resources, don't put it on an outdated machine; you'll be waiting forever.
Norton vs Macafee? They're both horrible bloated and not that great. Another vote for NOD32. It's detected viruses that Norton and Mcafee have both missed.
Very timely thread as my Norton subscription is up for renewal.
I hate Norton.
Once I had Norton Internet security and it completely screwed up my internet driver. I couldn't link anywhere. I ended up having to reformat my hard drive and went and just got Norton Anti virus. That is very slow to boot up, and I have disabled it scanning outgoing emails because it takes so long.
I agree that it also detects viruses, but can't seem to delete them.
I will give NOD 32 a shot, but won't uninstall Norton just yet. I don't want it to release some virus into the system like Protoss.
I hate Norton.
Once I had Norton Internet security and it completely screwed up my internet driver. I couldn't link anywhere. I ended up having to reformat my hard drive and went and just got Norton Anti virus. That is very slow to boot up, and I have disabled it scanning outgoing emails because it takes so long.
I agree that it also detects viruses, but can't seem to delete them.
I will give NOD 32 a shot, but won't uninstall Norton just yet. I don't want it to release some virus into the system like Protoss.
thewheelman said:Neither for me anymore... Norton is just too deeply integrated into your system files, it takes forever to remove. McAfee is too processor intensive. Both want to control all your systems security.
Agree. Norton is a big fat bully to your machine. Folks should avoid using the 2, especially Norton, as it comes bundled with most new pc's. There are enough options listed in this thread, I'd say use Zone Alarm, plus a couple others.
Berlin said:Agree. Norton is a big fat bully to your machine. Folks should avoid using the 2, especially Norton, as it comes bundled with most new pc's. There are enough options listed in this thread, I'd say use Zone Alarm, plus a couple others.
With Norton being so deeply embedded within the computer, is it possible to uninstall it, or will uninstalling it merely fuck things up at some level?
From a thread in the tech forum
Here's the trick to uninstalling & reusing Norton.
Been usuing & reusing Norton 2002 since 2002......
True Norton is a bit of a resource hog, uses about 5% system resources for me, but I'm familiar with Norton and that doesn't bother me.
Back in 2002 the guys at AudioGalaxy told me about it and have been using it since then. You don't need any special removal tool.
1: First uninstall Norton using the add/remove feature in your Windows control panel.
This will take out most but not all of Norton.
Symantec leaves behind several folders and a few registry keys, so you can't just simply remove & reinstall Norton.
2: Then click on, Start>Find>Files or Folders.
In 'Files or Folders' do a complete search of your computer for all Norton, Symantec & Antivirus, and delete all folders you find. There will be several.
3: Get and run a Registry Cleaner, which is freely available on CNET or Download.com.
After running Registry Cleaner, scroll through the registry keys listed and remove all Norton & Symantec registry keys you find.
Once you have done these 3 things, just reinstall Norton for another entire year complete with auto updates and all their features.
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That being said a couple months ago I switched to Avast, it's free, like it and it seems to be doing the job.
Here's the trick to uninstalling & reusing Norton.
Been usuing & reusing Norton 2002 since 2002......
True Norton is a bit of a resource hog, uses about 5% system resources for me, but I'm familiar with Norton and that doesn't bother me.
Back in 2002 the guys at AudioGalaxy told me about it and have been using it since then. You don't need any special removal tool.
1: First uninstall Norton using the add/remove feature in your Windows control panel.
This will take out most but not all of Norton.
Symantec leaves behind several folders and a few registry keys, so you can't just simply remove & reinstall Norton.
2: Then click on, Start>Find>Files or Folders.
In 'Files or Folders' do a complete search of your computer for all Norton, Symantec & Antivirus, and delete all folders you find. There will be several.
3: Get and run a Registry Cleaner, which is freely available on CNET or Download.com.
After running Registry Cleaner, scroll through the registry keys listed and remove all Norton & Symantec registry keys you find.
Once you have done these 3 things, just reinstall Norton for another entire year complete with auto updates and all their features.
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That being said a couple months ago I switched to Avast, it's free, like it and it seems to be doing the job.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I think an everyday pc user will not be able to completely uninstall Norton via automated software. Reformatting may be the only route if you need to get rid of it completely.
If anyone here have a tried and better way to rid of Norton, please share.
A LF bought a pc laptop recently and did what any innocent user would do, activated Norton that came with the PC. I have not and do not plan to uninstall it. Other than installing Zone Alarm and a couple other freewares for her, all she does now is to disable Norton everytime she starts up the pc.
If anyone here have a tried and better way to rid of Norton, please share.
A LF bought a pc laptop recently and did what any innocent user would do, activated Norton that came with the PC. I have not and do not plan to uninstall it. Other than installing Zone Alarm and a couple other freewares for her, all she does now is to disable Norton everytime she starts up the pc.
WoodPeckr said:Here's the trick to uninstalling & reusing Norton.
Been usuing & reusing Norton 2002 since 2002......
I posted before seeing yours.
WoodPeckr, have you tried that on the latest Norton ?
Berlin said:I posted before seeing yours.
WoodPeckr, have you tried that on the latest Norton ?
Haven't tried it on the latest Norton but don't know why it shouldn't work.
Back in 2002 I was going to update to Norton 2003 until the guys at AudioGalaxy knocked 2003 and said just stick with the 2002 version of Norton.
So have been using 2002 with no problem since then until switching to Avast a couple months ago, just to give Avast a try.
