#@*&%$!!!!!!! Computers!!!!!

[Kenny_S]

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A lot of the known ISP now have "Anti-Virus software " on their equipment but I still run anti virus program on each one of the pcs and laptop plus use a firewall, spyware, popup blocker plus some others and have not had any problems. I highly recommend AVG and Ad- Aware also. You can schedukle the scans to run when you are least using the 'puter.
Yep Susieq and Bob, Norton use to be the best but over the years they have dumbied down their once great anti virus software.

The only thing I see wrong with the Grisoft free AVG is no support for it but they do update it on a daily bases. Depends on how you schedule wheather it is done daily or weekly and I recommend at least weekly for updates.

[Kenny_S]

Re: #@*&%$!!!!!!! Computers!!!!!

A lot od the known ISP now have "Anti-Virus software " on their equipment but I still run anti virus program on each one of the pcs and laptop plus use a firewall, spyware, popup blocker plus some others and have not had any problems. I highly recommend AVG and Ad- Aware also. You can schedukle the scans to run when you are least using the 'puter.
Yep Susieq and Bob, Norton use to be the best but over the years they have dumbied down their once great anti virus software.

The only thing I see wrong with the Grisoft free AVG is no support for it but they do update it on a daily bases.

[susieq]

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Amen..... Norton used to be the best. Now it's just an over blown system hog. I bought a new version than what I had a couple of years ago and my computer just refused to run once I had installed it. As soon as I took it off the computer, everything was back to normal. Avoid Norton like the plague until they fix it. I know many others who have had the same thing happen to them.

[Just Carving]

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I agree with both Kenny and Hi Ho. I'm pretty certain that all it would take is another bit of security software to make my computer cry Uncle--especially since the idiots at Norton have basically taken a great software program and turned into a not so beneficial program--I know because I've been using Norton since I've had a computer which is probably close to 15 years now. Norton spends an awful lot of time scanning for problems and doesn't find them, so what's the point. More then likely Norton has built in something so other security programs won't work so well resulting in your computer running slow.

Hi Ho, my guess is the worms were probably there already. Others have said they uncovered problems after installing new software. I expect the same with mine when I change the software. Hopefully, I'll be doing it this weekend when I have a bit of time. Thanks for all your help--I'm glad this site is available. It helps with more things than carving.

Bob L

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

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I would sure try to download the AVG first..........I did it the opposite way and immediately had a bunch of worms! Maybe they were already there, I don't know............?

[Kenny_S]

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HiHo is correct Bob in vunerablility but I don't think Norton will allow you to install another anti-virus program while it is running. However, You may be able to disable it first, then download AVG, but then, still not protected. I do believe Grisoft is a safe site. Have not heard of any problems with their download free software.
In this day and age, one never knows. Let us know if and how things turn out.

[Just Carving]

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Thanks Kenny. I was thinking it would be better to get rid of Norton and then install the AVG.

Bob L

[Kenny_S]

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Try www.grisoft.com and look for the Free edition.
I have it on 2 PCs and 2 Laptops. No problems. Might have to uninstall Norton first and if so do a full uninstall, then immediately download the AVG free anti-virus software.

[Just Carving]

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Thanks Dave. Any particular website I should go to?

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

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I would suggest downloading the free AVG first....otherwise for a short time you are vulnerable...it happened to me once! Also make sure you are getting the free AVG...there are some copy outfits that say its free, but then charge you...been there too!! liars and thieves everywhere anymore!!

[Just Carving]

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So, I guess the way to go is to remove Norton, restart the computer, and then download the free AVG software?

Bob L

[mark yundt]

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I'm certainly no computer wizz but on the advice of those in the know I installed AVG as opposed to all the other virus scans ( I was having a bunch of problems with viruses,,trojan horses,,worms ,,bugs etc. ) an since then this has cleared up everything with no problem. I had been using Norton,,and it didn't catch half of what this does,,nor cleaned them out,,and this was free! My computer is so much faster now.
Norton missed 3 trojan horses,,,this found them. Man,,,what a difference! No more wierd messages,,bookmarks that dissappeared,,pages that took long to load,,,all cured! Haven't had a problem since,,good,,'cause I don't know how to fix them.

[Kenny_S]

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I guess coming from a computer background, I don't see those kinds of problems.

But sometimes I think computers are the "ANTI CHRIST"

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

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I had Norton for several years, renewed over the internet and thought I was covered until I started having problems...I called them and got a "tinkyuberrymud, for to be calling norton!" anyway, this clown tells me I am not covered because my norton isn't up to date...I said thats funny, norton hasn't had a problem collecting money every year for an update! anyway long story short....good by "tinkyouberrymud" and norton lol

[real good]

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I installed the Norton 2008 worked on it for two weeks and it still not right tryed to get help from them FOR GET IT never again Jack