Norton Internet Security 04

graffitirebel · 01-30-2005, 02:16 PM

I've always used Norton Internet Security on my computer and I don't have any problems with it as long as I keep it updated and use AdAware & Spybot along with it. My subscription is about to expire in about 15 days and I'm thinking about uninstalling Norton and using AntiVir and ZoneAlarm instead. (i don't want to pay the subscription fee)

Could I just uninstall Norton Internet Security and install the other software? Or... would it just be easier to start off with a clean install of the OS without Norton (I've got plenty of storage to backup files)...

I've heard Symantec's software is pretty tough to get rid of

Has anyone had experience with uninstalling Norton Internet Security successfully?

Osiris · 01-30-2005, 03:54 PM

Just uninstall it and you should be fine. Ive had no problems doing so. But if you do run into problems, I know how to get you around it. It's very easy.

CntdwnToExtn · 01-30-2005, 07:51 PM

just make sure you don't install za with norton installed.......they absolutely hate each other....i can't even get my system to start up when i had both installed...
uninstalling should be fine.....just go into your registery and delete the stuff that is left behind if you want....

Osiris · 01-30-2005, 07:53 PM

You can use Zone Alarm and Norton together just as long as you don't install the Zone Alarm with antivirus. If you do, it will want you to delete Norton. But I use it and it works just fine.

graffitirebel · 01-30-2005, 08:25 PM

will using a utility such as Registry TuneUp be ok for cleaning out the registry? I'm not too comfortable with digging around the registry on my own.

thanks much for the advice!

Osiris · 01-30-2005, 08:36 PM

I don't advise using any registry editing tools but that's up to you.
I usually go in myself and delete what I want not what the registry tool wants to delete.

techsupport · 01-31-2005, 10:11 AM

registry tools= REFORMAT

RangerXero · 01-31-2005, 12:16 PM

iv used alot of diferant firewalls , but this is my favorite so far , and its free..........http://smb.sygate.com/products/spf/spf_ov.htm

d_source · 01-31-2005, 02:01 PM

I have always hated unistalling and reinstalling antivirus and firewall programs especially norton. Even after an uninstall, norton will leave behind a whole bunch of junk. If you have the time and the patience i definitely would recommend yout o reinstall the OS and then install the new antivirus software. It wont just help with Norton's junk but it'll be a completely clean install and ur system will feel better. Thats what i do once a year, reinstall the OS and grab the latest version of the software.

01-30-2005, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
graffitirebel Newb Techie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 26	Norton Internet Security 04 I've always used Norton Internet Security on my computer and I don't have any problems with it as long as I keep it updated and use AdAware & Spybot along with it. My subscription is about to expire in about 15 days and I'm thinking about uninstalling Norton and using AntiVir and ZoneAlarm instead. (i don't want to pay the subscription fee) Could I just uninstall Norton Internet Security and install the other software? Or... would it just be easier to start off with a clean install of the OS without Norton (I've got plenty of storage to backup files)... I've heard Symantec's software is pretty tough to get rid of Has anyone had experience with uninstalling Norton Internet Security successfully?

01-30-2005, 03:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Osiris Security/Hacking Mod Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 24,115	Just uninstall it and you should be fine. Ive had no problems doing so. But if you do run into problems, I know how to get you around it. It's very easy. __________________ www.MasterB365.com www.MasterB-Outdoors.com

01-30-2005, 07:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
CntdwnToExtn Monster Techie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parents Basement Posts: 1,082	just make sure you don't install za with norton installed.......they absolutely hate each other....i can't even get my system to start up when i had both installed... uninstalling should be fine.....just go into your registery and delete the stuff that is left behind if you want.... __________________ AMD Athlon X2 4400 @ 2.7Ghz \| DFI LP UT nf4 SLI-DR \| Corsair TwinX XMS 2x1gig 3-3-3-6 \| WD Raptor 36gig, 74gig \| XFX 8800GT XT 512MB \| OCZ 850w GameXtream \| Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 \| Viewsonic 19" WS, BenQ T904 19" \| Logitec X530 \| Windows Vista Home Pre. SP1

01-30-2005, 07:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Osiris Security/Hacking Mod Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 24,115	You can use Zone Alarm and Norton together just as long as you don't install the Zone Alarm with antivirus. If you do, it will want you to delete Norton. But I use it and it works just fine. __________________ www.MasterB365.com www.MasterB-Outdoors.com

01-30-2005, 08:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Osiris Security/Hacking Mod Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 24,115	I don't advise using any registry editing tools but that's up to you. I usually go in myself and delete what I want not what the registry tool wants to delete. __________________ www.MasterB365.com www.MasterB-Outdoors.com

01-30-2005, 08:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
graffitirebel Newb Techie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 26	will using a utility such as Registry TuneUp be ok for cleaning out the registry? I'm not too comfortable with digging around the registry on my own. thanks much for the advice!

01-31-2005, 10:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
techsupport Newb Techie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 19	registry tools= REFORMAT

01-31-2005, 12:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
RangerXero True Techie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 133	iv used alot of diferant firewalls , but this is my favorite so far , and its free..........http://smb.sygate.com/products/spf/spf_ov.htm __________________ Athlon 64 2800+ clawhammer 512 kb MSI k8t neo mobo MSI 6600 gt samsung 512 mb pc 3200 WD 80 gig ata100 7200 rpm Onboard sound / realtek 5.1 based sound 7 year old cheap *** 17\" monitor but looks great , im surprised its still running , its bin through 5 computers so far.

01-31-2005, 02:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
d_source True Techie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 114	I have always hated unistalling and reinstalling antivirus and firewall programs especially norton. Even after an uninstall, norton will leave behind a whole bunch of junk. If you have the time and the patience i definitely would recommend yout o reinstall the OS and then install the new antivirus software. It wont just help with Norton's junk but it'll be a completely clean install and ur system will feel better. Thats what i do once a year, reinstall the OS and grab the latest version of the software. __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3500+ [939 Socket] W/ ASUS \"A8N-SLI Deluxe\" nForce4 SLI Chipset PCIe Motherboard Kingston 1024 MB [512MB X2] DDR-400 PC3200 Memory MSI Nvidia GeForce 6600GT 128MB DDR3 128-bit PCIe Western Digital 160 GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA Hard Drive + WD 120GB 7200 RPM IDE HDD LG Dual Format/Double Layer 16X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive

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