Should I keep Norton?

cadge · 10-27-2006, 07:50 AM

Hi, I've just recieved a new laptop which has Norton Internet Security 2007 pre-installed on it. I know that on quite a few sites Norton has come under a lot of fire and I myself have stayed as far away from it as possible. However, I've heard that it can be a bit of pain to remove and I was wondering if it would be worthwhile removing it.

**Fr4665** · 10-27-2006, 08:44 AM

aslong as it doesnt make any trouble keep it. as soon as it gets annoying just remove it.

i personally dislike norton and would go with a free solution like AVG antivirus and Kerio or Zone Alarm Firewalls

fredmh · 10-27-2006, 08:45 AM

Everyone has their own opinion. Personally, I have used it for years and it has served me quite well, yes, it is a resource hog. Some people prefer other programs.

You can read through this well written article for more info:

PC SAFETY AND SECURITY

If you do decide to uninstall Norton, please visit this site:

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039

SpySentinel · 10-27-2006, 02:59 PM

The New NIS 2007 and other Symantec 2007 products are VERY GOOD. They reduced system lag and give much better protection. I WOULD KEEP IT.

bat21 · 10-27-2006, 06:13 PM

If it's a trial I don't recommend keeping it. I recommend Kasperski, or NOD32 for paid, and AntiVir or AVG for free. Need a firewall I like Kerio or Comodo. If oyu need a all-in-one suite I like KIS (very good).

SpySentinel · 10-28-2006, 03:25 PM

NIS 2007 is way better than the previous versions. It has a very good firewall which does not ask for your confirmation, it automatically blocks malware and permits good programs; it does not give false positives either because it scans any unknow programs. Also its antivirus and antispyware are good as well.
I would go with Nortan Internet Security 2007!

mallard32 · 10-28-2006, 06:43 PM

personally i would go with all norton 07 programs, its just me and i trust them

cadge · 10-29-2006, 10:00 AM

I just noticed something the Norton that is installed on my laptop says 2006, but the actual disk says 2007 on it. I didn't install the software myself, it was already on.

throoper · 11-01-2006, 06:19 PM

I've found Norton is a pretty decent product. It's a bit of a hog but has worked well for me. Plus I've heard it can be really difficult to completly uninstall.
If it's not broke, don't fix it. :3-laugh1:
T.

10-27-2006, 07:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
cadge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 151 OS: Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope)	Should I keep Norton? Hi, I've just recieved a new laptop which has Norton Internet Security 2007 pre-installed on it. I know that on quite a few sites Norton has come under a lot of fire and I myself have stayed as far away from it as possible. However, I've heard that it can be a bit of pain to remove and I was wondering if it would be worthwhile removing it.

10-27-2006, 08:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,965 OS: Win XP,Vista,Android My System	aslong as it doesnt make any trouble keep it. as soon as it gets annoying just remove it. i personally dislike norton and would go with a free solution like AVG antivirus and Kerio or Zone Alarm Firewalls __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

10-27-2006, 08:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
fredmh Analyst, Security Team ; TSF Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phila,Pa Posts: 2,335 OS: XP	Everyone has their own opinion. Personally, I have used it for years and it has served me quite well, yes, it is a resource hog. Some people prefer other programs. You can read through this well written article for more info: PC SAFETY AND SECURITY If you do decide to uninstall Norton, please visit this site: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039

10-27-2006, 02:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
SpySentinel Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: The United States Posts: 378 OS: Windows XP SP2	The New NIS 2007 and other Symantec 2007 products are VERY GOOD. They reduced system lag and give much better protection. I WOULD KEEP IT.

10-27-2006, 06:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
bat21 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 90 OS: XP Professional	If it's a trial I don't recommend keeping it. I recommend Kasperski, or NOD32 for paid, and AntiVir or AVG for free. Need a firewall I like Kerio or Comodo. If oyu need a all-in-one suite I like KIS (very good).

10-28-2006, 03:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
SpySentinel Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: The United States Posts: 378 OS: Windows XP SP2	NIS 2007 is way better than the previous versions. It has a very good firewall which does not ask for your confirmation, it automatically blocks malware and permits good programs; it does not give false positives either because it scans any unknow programs. Also its antivirus and antispyware are good as well. I would go with Nortan Internet Security 2007!

10-28-2006, 06:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
mallard32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 116 OS: Windows Vista My System	personally i would go with all norton 07 programs, its just me and i trust them

10-29-2006, 10:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
cadge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 151 OS: Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope)	I just noticed something the Norton that is installed on my laptop says 2006, but the actual disk says 2007 on it. I didn't install the software myself, it was already on.

11-01-2006, 06:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
throoper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 231 OS: Win XP Pro	I've found Norton is a pretty decent product. It's a bit of a hog but has worked well for me. Plus I've heard it can be really difficult to completly uninstall. If it's not broke, don't fix it. :3-laugh1: T.