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Offline Jorn_DK

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Norton Internet Security 2007 - After Trail Period - Safe ?
« on: December 06, 2007, 04:35:22 PM »

Hallo LandzDown Forum, and thanks for the nice Welcome !
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My wife, and I have got a PC with Windows Vista and Norton Internet Security 2007 on, as a 90 days trail.
Last week did Ingrid's period expire, and it can not be updated, what do not surprise us, as one is supposed to buy the product...
But - Can it scan prober and still protect now ?  Is it safe to use, for some time (Guess there is not new Virus every day).
Or is there a Risk ?

And -
If one decide to  get a free Anti-Virus Program - What are best to Vista, who is using Firefox 98%
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What is best ?   

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Re: Norton Internet Security 2007 - After Trail Period - Safe ?
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2007, 05:37:32 PM »
Hi, Jorn_DK.  Another welcome for you!

You are correct, if the software cannot be updated, the computer is not adequately protected.  Since Add/Remove programs generally is not able to remove all of the bits and pieces of Norton, you will want to follow the instructions for the "Norton Removal Tool for Windows 2000/XP/Vista 2008.0.1.19".  See http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Norton_Removal_Tool_for_Windows_2000XPVista/1169144666/1

Personally, I use Firefox 99.9% of the time on my Windows Vista machine.  I am fortunate to have a license for Eset NOD32 antivirus.  However, there are "several free for personal use" antivirus software products available.  See the list in my "Windows Vista Bookmarks" blog document:  Vista Compatible Antivirus Software.   
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Re: Norton Internet Security 2007 - After Trail Period - Safe ?
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2007, 05:43:22 PM »
Jorn_DK,
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If one decide to  get a free Anti-Virus Program - What are best to Vista
One I Recomend is AVG Anti-Virus (Free Edition)
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Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
Limitations: No limitations
Also I to recommend that you download and use Norton Removal Tool for your product IE: Norton 2007
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Something else you may be interested in is a FREE Firewall if so one I recommend is Comodo Firewall Pro
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Re: Norton Internet Security 2007 - After Trail Period - Safe ?
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2007, 06:10:21 PM »
Hej Jorn_dk

You are not safe running outdated security software. If you don't want to use Norton Internet Security 2007 anymore, please go to following site and run the Rnav2003.exe removal utility.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2003062408451306?Open&src=bar_sch_nam&docid=2001092114452606&nsf=nav.nsf&view=docid&dtype=&prod=&ver=&osv=&osv_lvl=
If you want a danish explanation here is a guide in danish:
http://www.spywareinfo.dk/#/tip-og-tricks/afinstallere_norton.htm



Free antivirussoftware: http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html#DownloadAvastHomeEdition

Free firewall: http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/

Free antispyware: http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/us/frt/0#details

If you want to buy something similar software like NIS 2007..Following software is highly recommanded:
http://www.bullguard.com/UK.aspx
DK site:  http://www.bullguard.com/DK.aspx

If you are in DK you can find some tips & tricks here: http://www.spywareinfo.dk/#/htm/tips-tricks.htm
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Re: Norton Internet Security 2007 - After Trail Period - Safe ?
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2007, 06:49:23 PM »
Wow!  It looks like we are on the same path!  Stealthzone, thanks for providing the links for SpywareInfo.dk, another ASAP Member site, for Jorn_DK. 

@Jorn_DK -- we won't be offended if you prefer to follow up at a DK site.  However, we still welcome you to spend time here at LandzDown with us. 
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« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2007, 03:25:43 AM »
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  A 2nd "Vote" for Avast ; it has 7 "Providers/Shields" and EXCELLENT Support Forums.
  Before choosing your "Replacement", it would be wise to read a products "FAQ"s
  and Avast's is at www.avast.com/eng/faq-avast-4-home-professional.html .
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Re: Norton Internet Security 2007 - After Trail Period - Safe ?
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2007, 06:38:39 AM »
Hej Corrine !

"You are correct, if the software cannot be updated, the computer is not adequately protected"
... Well, I did not think so either ...

"Since Add/Remove programs generally is not able to remove all of the bits and pieces of Norton, you will want to follow the instructions for the "Norton Removal Tool for Windows 2000/XP/Vista 2008.0.1.19".  See http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Norton_Removal_Tool_for_Windows_2000XPVista/1169144666/1"
...Many Thanks...

"Personally, I use Firefox 99.9% of the time on my Windows Vista machine.  I am fortunate to have a license for Eset NOD32 antivirus.  However, there are "several free for personal use" antivirus software products available.  See the list in my "Windows Vista Bookmarks" blog document:  Vista Compatible Antivirus Software."

... Yes FF is better ! Also thank for that - Did not know it.  (We have Windows Vista 32-bit - pre-installed)
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Re: Norton Internet Security 2007 - After Trail Period - Safe ?
« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2007, 06:46:48 AM »
Hej GR@PH !

Thank you for AVG Link ! And Norton Removal Tool -

And Comodo Firewall
(So Windows Vista´s own Firewall is not safe ?)
We use to have Norton as Firewall, as recommended by Symantec.
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Re: Norton Internet Security 2007 - After Trail Period - Safe ?
« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2007, 06:53:04 AM »
Hej stealthzone !

Many thanks for the link !

Yes - I am in Denmark ... Copenhagen. 
Did not know spyware.info.dk - Nice place !
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« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2007, 06:54:55 AM »
Hej SpiritWind !

Thanks !

  A 2nd "Vote" for Avast ; it has 7 "Providers/Shields" and EXCELLENT Support Forums.
  Before choosing your "Replacement", it would be wise to read a products "FAQ"s
  and Avast's is at www.avast.com/eng/faq-avast-4-home-professional.html .

... I´ll go for Avast too ...
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Re: Norton Internet Security 2007 - After Trail Period - Safe ?
« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2007, 06:59:33 AM »
Hej agin Corrine !
 

"@Jorn_DK -- we won't be offended if you prefer to follow up at a DK site.  However, we still welcome you to spend time here at LandzDown with us"

... I´ll (also) go to the DK site - Including the other links. And I´ll return to LandzDown, who is a pleasant place ...
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Re: Norton Internet Security 2007 - After Trail Period - Safe ?
« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2007, 09:20:00 AM »
Im runing with avast free. It has a great protection and I never have any viruses.

I can't recommend AVG as it not detects many of these viruses I am playing with. Ect. some remote trojans and some full system acces trojans and so on. Avast detects them all, but AVG dosn't.

But you would be happy, when you uninstall Norton - Then your computer would be fast like hell  :).
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