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7 Replies Last post: Dec 5, 2006 11:17 AM by Car54

Kimikaze

19 posts since
Sep 9, 2006

Oct 18, 2006 1:25 PM

Norton Antivirus 2007

I know alot of people are disgusted with Symantec by now, but I still have to ask. Has anyone tried Norton Antivirus 2007 or read any reviews about it? I have AV 2005 and I'm thinking about BitDefender, but I'm hearing mixed reviews, especially about early expiration problems. Basically, I'd rather go with what I know and upgrade to Norton AV 07, but I'd like some feedback. Thanks.

Home-built system: AMD Athlon 64 x2 3800+, Patriot Signature 2GB PC-3200 SDRAM (4x512MB), Chaintech VNF4 ultra Zenith Value Edition mobo, 80 GB Samsung SpinPoint P SATA HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9600GT graphics, Antec Sonata case, Seagate 250GB Freeagent Desktop external hdd, Samsung Syncmaster 2253BW 22" widescreen LCD.

Chrome

3 posts since
Oct 20, 2006

1. Oct 20, 2006 1:09 PM

in response to: Kimikaze

Norton is an ok firewall, but i use nod32 and webroot for virus and spyware scanners.

DStMarks

1 posts since
Nov 15, 2006

2. Nov 15, 2006 4:32 AM

in response to: Kimikaze

Norton Internet Securitty2007 Conflict w/ HP packet writing

I have just upgraded my laptop and PC to Norton Internet Security 2007 and have had crashes on both when I inserted a CD. It is my understand that the issue is caused by a conflict with Norton 2007 and the Sonic program, specifically the command in the Start Up Menu within Configuration. relating to the comman tfswctrl.exe. I couldn't find the tfswctrl command in my Start Up within Configuration, so Symantec suggested I uninstall my OS XP and reinstall it. Frankly, I had rather uninstall NORTON 2007. Any helpful comments will be appreciated.:?

Car54

366 posts since
Nov 16, 2006

3. Nov 18, 2006 11:25 AM

in response to: Kimikaze

DStMarks, it sounds like you have a grip on things, (I'm not a Geek), yet I had the same experience with Dell. One tech. suggested the same thing, reinstall my OS,XP. Not wanting to do that, I called back again, got a different tech; all said, it was a bad monitor (Dell replaced it, N/C, warrenty was still active). I've used N.I.S. 2006, and tried 2007. My thought on both is that there pretty intrusive on my system. I don't have anything against Symantec, as I use their firewall and SystemWorks with good results. If you want to uninstall it, use their tool http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4749, and try giving someone else a test drive. I use BitDefender10+ with Nortons 2006 Firewall for its add and pop up blocker ( BitDefenders doesn't). I don't use their suite as I don't need Parental Control (The firewall in the suite is better than 10+ http://bitdforum.com/index.php?showtopic=408).

Happy user of Vista, XP, Firefox, IE7, of paid for, and free security software. I’m an equal opportunity user, lol

Porkchop

11 posts since
Dec 3, 2006

4. Dec 4, 2006 12:28 PM

in response to: Kimikaze

We just got this at work and what I notice is that I get pop-ups, more so than the 2006 version.

I have Norton 2006 Internet Security at home and I want to just switch to the anti-virus program, but not if I have to look forward to pop-ups.

Car54

366 posts since
Nov 16, 2006

5. Dec 4, 2006 2:18 PM

in response to: Kimikaze

Porkchop, did you mean that you just got the N.I.S 2007? If so, you can get the "add on" http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/custserv.nsf/docid/2006092616462646 which also includes pop up blocker. Otherwise Webroot has a pop up blocker software that I think you can demo. for 30 days. (I haven't tried it yet) http://www.webroot.com/consumer/products/popupwasher/features.html

Happy user of Vista, XP, Firefox, IE7, of paid for, and free security software. I’m an equal opportunity user, lol

Porkchop

11 posts since
Dec 3, 2006

6. Dec 5, 2006 8:21 AM

in response to: Kimikaze

Car54 wrote:Porkchop, did you mean that you just got the N.I.S 2007?l

No, Sorry. To clarify, we have the Norton Anti-Virus 2007 at work, but I have NIS 2006 at home. Ever since we updated at work I get pop-ups. At home I don't get any which is lovely.

I need to renew in a couple of weeks and I'm not sure if I want to stick with NIS, or just the Anti-Virus or get something completly different.:?:

The tech people here said that if I just update windows routinely, that I don't need Internet Security, just Anti-Virus software....Is that true?

Car54

366 posts since
Nov 16, 2006

7. Dec 5, 2006 11:17 AM

in response to: Kimikaze

IMO I would consider a good firewall (if your not behind a firewall router). For me, Nortons Personal Firewall is a nice no muss, no fuss, option, as your familire with it.
Yet supposedly it's going to be discontinued (the Personal Firewall ), http://reviews.cnet.com/Norton_AntiVirus_2007/4505-3667_7-32069537.html?tag=pop and yet, is "included" in Antivirus 2007? (see "Features", 2nd paragraph). A security suite might have add ons you don't need, and are paying for, but it can make life simpler w/o multiple software conflict "wars".

Happy user of Vista, XP, Firefox, IE7, of paid for, and free security software. I’m an equal opportunity user, lol

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