03-05-2008
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Re: Norton 360 not recognized as Malware Protection
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Sadie
"Charlie42" wrote:
> "Sadie" <Sadie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
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> > Appreciate your reply. With my tech skills, I will leave as is for now;
> > hopefully Norton 360 will improve eventually. Had difficult time removing
> > Norton Internet Security 2007 to install Norton 360; mission accomplished
> > & pleased. All things will never be perfect!
>
> I can not help myself (rant of the day follows): Not with Symantec products
> anyway. Norton really is not the best security software around, it is also
> has a huge footprint and comes jam packed with bloatware few need. Next time
> your subscription is up for renewal, you should honestly consider obtaining
> a different solution. (Rant finished.)
>
> Search this group for "best anti virus", "best anti spyware", "best
> security" an so on, and you will find good recommendations. What you need is
> an anti virus, an additional anti spyware (you already have Windows
> Defender) and a firewall (the built in Windows Firewall serves most home
> user's needs just fine). Enable your router firewall if you have one, it
> makes an excellent first line of defense, and educate yourself on online
> do's and don'ts.
>
> Microsoft Security at Home:
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect/default.mspx
>
> I am sorry my previous post appeared a wee bit too technical, command line
> work can be a bit advanced. If your problems persist, you should take your
> computer to a professional and have him or her take a look at it.
>
> As for removing Norton products, Symantec offers a removal tool. Perhaps you
> are already aware of it. You may have to run it 2-3 times in order to to
> wipe out your system properly, sadly even then Norton may leave residue
> behind.
>
> Norton Removal Tool:
> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039
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> Charlie42
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> THANKS! Will pursue when N360 expires. Also well aware of the Norton Removal Tools needing to be run several times.
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