Help with Norton Internet Security

DeadMansParty · 03-17-2006, 05:29 PM

I have this program on my computer now, but its really slowing it down, I have to wait everytime I look at a new page. Even on Google, it scans for a virus, does anyone know how to make that stop, or is that just what it does?

Liesje · 03-17-2006, 05:33 PM

Norton AV is the best AV product, but Internet Security is overkill, especially with SP2's Windows Security Center. It can be harmful to be running so many security programs at once. You should be able to go to Add/Remove Programs, click on Norton, click "uninstall", but only uninstall the components you don't need. Personally, I'd disable or uninstall everything but the antivirus program. Everything else is already being done by the security program built into Windows.

DeadMansParty · 03-17-2006, 06:01 PM

cool, thanks, Im gonna try that.

Justin24 · 03-17-2006, 06:09 PM

umm I work at the offices of Symantec(norton). Cool place to work. Dont like the product. I unistalled mine and purchased Trend Micro.

Doozer61 · 03-17-2006, 06:41 PM

i like mc afee

greeneyedgirl · 03-18-2006, 11:22 AM

DMP, my Norton scans the smilies list sometimes

Carek1230 · 03-18-2006, 05:41 PM

I like McAfee too. My sister worked for Symantec but they laid her off so I boycott them whenever possible. Bastards.

City7 · 04-17-2006, 02:05 AM

Ahh that sucks...

Yeah Norton does SIGNIFICANTLY slow down your PC, but it's better than McAffee, I'll tell you that. Your best bet is to buy AVG Antivirus, which is $35. It's got the best ratings and I've heard a lot about it.

All you really need is AVG, Windows Defender/Antispyware, Ad-Aware, and Spybot. Do weekly checks and you're good. (And you don't really need some of those... def. AVG, but pick two out of the other three)

Elvis · 04-17-2006, 06:45 PM

I use Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus Corporate edition and Windows Defender, and of course a physical firewall ... and I never have any problems.

03-17-2006, 05:29 PM	#1
DeadMansParty Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Bay, Ca Posts: 3,837 Local Time: 11:37 AM	Help with Norton Internet Security I have this program on my computer now, but its really slowing it down, I have to wait everytime I look at a new page. Even on Google, it scans for a virus, does anyone know how to make that stop, or is that just what it does? __________________

03-17-2006, 05:33 PM	#2
Liesje Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the dog house Posts: 19,563 Local Time: 03:37 PM	Norton AV is the best AV product, but Internet Security is overkill, especially with SP2's Windows Security Center. It can be harmful to be running so many security programs at once. You should be able to go to Add/Remove Programs, click on Norton, click "uninstall", but only uninstall the components you don't need. Personally, I'd disable or uninstall everything but the antivirus program. Everything else is already being done by the security program built into Windows. __________________

04-17-2006, 06:45 PM	#9
Elvis Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: May 2000 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,008 Local Time: 11:37 AM	I use Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus Corporate edition and Windows Defender, and of course a physical firewall ... and I never have any problems. __________________

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03-17-2006, 06:01 PM	#3
DeadMansParty Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Bay, Ca Posts: 3,837 Local Time: 11:37 AM	cool, thanks, Im gonna try that.

03-17-2006, 06:09 PM	#4
Justin24 Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Mateo Posts: 6,716 Local Time: 12:37 PM	umm I work at the offices of Symantec(norton). Cool place to work. Dont like the product. I unistalled mine and purchased Trend Micro.

03-17-2006, 06:41 PM	#5
Doozer61 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Setting up house on Scooter's Star Posts: 20,218 Local Time: 11:37 AM	i like mc afee

03-18-2006, 11:22 AM	#6
greeneyedgirl ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: RedrockU2's Left Shoulder Posts: 14,459 Local Time: 01:37 PM	DMP, my Norton scans the smilies list sometimes

03-18-2006, 05:41 PM	#7
Carek1230 Blue Crack Overdose Get me off the internetz! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: wishing I was somewhere else.... Posts: 125,647 Local Time: 12:37 PM	I like McAfee too. My sister worked for Symantec but they laid her off so I boycott them whenever possible. Bastards.

04-17-2006, 02:05 AM	#8
City7 The Fly Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 50 Local Time: 02:37 PM	Ahh that sucks... Yeah Norton does SIGNIFICANTLY slow down your PC, but it's better than McAffee, I'll tell you that. Your best bet is to buy AVG Antivirus, which is $35. It's got the best ratings and I've heard a lot about it. All you really need is AVG, Windows Defender/Antispyware, Ad-Aware, and Spybot. Do weekly checks and you're good. (And you don't really need some of those... def. AVG, but pick two out of the other three)