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Caravan72 · 05-02-10, 11:55 PM

Sorry, abit pissed as my mother inlaw is 80 today, my norton account runs out tomorrow not sure if it shuts down or doesn't receive any more up dates. can I down load free protection which I've already chosen and use that with out removing Norton. any help would be appreciated.

Cheers

Mickha · 06-02-10, 12:02 AM

Remove Norton first, or it will cause problems, just go to their site and download the proper norton removal software.
Just google Norton Removal Tool
Which Operating System are you using? Microsoft have their own free anti virus software for Windows 7 and Vista users, but personally I'm still using Avast.

elli5on · 06-02-10, 12:02 AM

its generally advised not to run more than 1 Anti virus/have installed at the same time. Just un install norton via the add remove programs option in XP or programs and features for Vista... Then install this

AVG Free - Download Free Antivirus and Antispyware for Windows 7, Vista and XP

Regards

Caravan72 · 06-02-10, 04:00 PM

Thanks guys, i used the Norton tool to remove their software and downloaded MSE, I've also been advised to use Zonealarm, I looked at their site and it has a basic 2 way offer and the enhanced suite offer, which one do i download, sorry i'm a bit slow on the uptake all advice appreciated

Cheers

Mickha · 06-02-10, 04:18 PM

They probably mean the zonealarm free firewall, which you probably don't need, are you using a router?

alboking_uk · 06-02-10, 04:36 PM

norton is waste of space on a computer lol get kaspersky internet security best ever

Caravan72 · 06-02-10, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickha

They probably mean the zonealarm free firewall, which you probably don't need, are you using a router?

yes, its a router

Cheers

Caravan72 · 06-02-10, 06:11 PM

Ok, MSE has a firewall facility that is running, do I need the basic version of Zonealarm which is also a fire wall?

Cheers

Mickha · 06-02-10, 06:53 PM

No, windows has it's own firewall, just stick to the anti virus and run an anti spyware check every so often.
If you're worried run a free online scan once a week/month just to check that your security is working.

blakey_8 · 07-02-10, 03:17 AM

Get AVG or NOD32 mate! Both are free and have excellent reviews for being top anti-virus products.

05-02-10, 11:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Caravan72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 282 Thanks: 26 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	help Sorry, abit pissed as my mother inlaw is 80 today, my norton account runs out tomorrow not sure if it shuts down or doesn't receive any more up dates. can I down load free protection which I've already chosen and use that with out removing Norton. any help would be appreciated. Cheers

06-02-10, 12:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,799 Thanks: 42 Thanked 1,203 Times in 850 Posts	Re: help Remove Norton first, or it will cause problems, just go to their site and download the proper norton removal software. Just google Norton Removal Tool Which Operating System are you using? Microsoft have their own free anti virus software for Windows 7 and Vista users, but personally I'm still using Avast.

06-02-10, 12:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
elli5on Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 390 Thanks: 54 Thanked 66 Times in 62 Posts	Re: help its generally advised not to run more than 1 Anti virus/have installed at the same time. Just un install norton via the add remove programs option in XP or programs and features for Vista... Then install this AVG Free - Download Free Antivirus and Antispyware for Windows 7, Vista and XP Regards

06-02-10, 04:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Caravan72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 282 Thanks: 26 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: help Thanks guys, i used the Norton tool to remove their software and downloaded MSE, I've also been advised to use Zonealarm, I looked at their site and it has a basic 2 way offer and the enhanced suite offer, which one do i download, sorry i'm a bit slow on the uptake all advice appreciated Cheers

06-02-10, 04:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,799 Thanks: 42 Thanked 1,203 Times in 850 Posts	Re: help They probably mean the zonealarm free firewall, which you probably don't need, are you using a router?

06-02-10, 04:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
alboking_uk Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 463 Thanks: 40 Thanked 56 Times in 45 Posts	Re: help norton is waste of space on a computer lol get kaspersky internet security best ever

06-02-10, 06:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Caravan72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 282 Thanks: 26 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: help Ok, MSE has a firewall facility that is running, do I need the basic version of Zonealarm which is also a fire wall? Cheers

06-02-10, 06:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,799 Thanks: 42 Thanked 1,203 Times in 850 Posts	Re: help No, windows has it's own firewall, just stick to the anti virus and run an anti spyware check every so often. If you're worried run a free online scan once a week/month just to check that your security is working.

07-02-10, 03:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
blakey_8 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 6,947 Thanks: 245 Thanked 1,312 Times in 1,205 Posts	Re: help Get AVG or NOD32 mate! Both are free and have excellent reviews for being top anti-virus products.