Computer trouble

Warpath · 03-30-2006, 12:32 PM

My Norton Internet Security expired and now I think its holding me hostage. My Internet Explorer won't work and I can't sign into certain sites at all with I.E. like this one, yahoo, and of course my banks website. I was trying to figure out what the problem is, and sometmies I'll get an error message about certificates not being authorized because they aren't signed. I've called Comast 3 times and Symantec twice and they just keep passing me off to other people. any of you guys have any idea whats going on? I really think I need to figure out how to delete norton internet security. Control Panel > Add remove programs > remove norton internet security ... isn't working.

Schneed10 · 03-30-2006, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Warpath

My Norton Internet Security expired and now I think its holding me hostage. My Internet Explorer won't work and I can't sign into certain sites at all with I.E. like this one, yahoo, and of course my banks website. I was trying to figure out what the problem is, and sometmies I'll get an error message about certificates not being authorized because they aren't signed. I've called Comast 3 times and Symantec twice and they just keep passing me off to other people. any of you guys have any idea whats going on? I really think I need to figure out how to delete norton internet security. Control Panel > Add remove programs > remove norton internet security ... isn't working.

My sense is that you should renew your virus protection service. I know it costs some change, but I'm not fond of leaving my CPU open to the newest worms and stuff.

I'm no computer expert though, so maybe somebody else can offer suggestions for how to take care of the problem without renewing.

Warpath · 03-30-2006, 01:47 PM

Finally got the norton completely removed. things are better now. Currently running AVG virus protection.

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-30-2006, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

My sense is that you should renew your virus protection service. I know it costs some change, but I'm not fond of leaving my CPU open to the newest worms and stuff.

I'm no computer expert though, so maybe somebody else can offer suggestions for how to take care of the problem without renewing.

I know that at least cpayne, That Guy and I are pretty into the tech stuff, so I'll differ to them if I'm wrong, but there are FAR better free options to Norton out there.

jamf · 03-30-2006, 04:03 PM

Avg works pretty well.

I recommend going to windows SP2 and also trying microsofts antispyware beta.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx

drew54 · 03-30-2006, 04:13 PM

Norton = VOMIT

It uses way more memory that it should. Stick with AVG, and have it update daily.

I know it got a bad rap in some reviews, but its free, and it doesn't bog your system down with clutter.

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-30-2006, 04:16 PM

Right, also I think someone else suggested BitDefender. Both are free, I just prefer AVG. I think the memory usage is a bit lower than BitDefender, but BitDefender is a little better at scanning.

That Guy · 03-30-2006, 06:14 PM

For Norton (yeah i really hate it to): you should always use the norton uninstall and not add/remove programs, the norton firewall is notorious for breaking things (like all internet access) and its a resource hog.

If you don't want to pay for a new subscription, you can just uninsstall/reinstall and it should give you another year.

as for virus protection, i prefer bitdefender (its the most thorough anti virus scanner, but its scan speed are also the slowest because of that). www.bitdefender.com (they have a free version).

AVG is free and always free forever, but the hueristics (finding suspicious files and new viruses before patches are actually available) and response time (time from the company finding a new virus to releasing a patch) are better.

the most important thing is just to have something that works and you don't totally hate.

BDBohnzie · 03-31-2006, 10:44 AM

Warpath, if you are a Comcast customer, you are able to download the McAfee suite through Comcast.net for free. I know it's not much better than Norton, but I've been using it on my laptop at home for over 6 months, with no problems whatsoever.

http://www.comcast.net/security/?CM.src=Navigation

PWNED · 03-31-2006, 11:37 AM

mcafee is also just a step below norton in invasiveness

03-30-2006, 12:32 PM	#1
Warpath The Starter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Age: 48 Posts: 1,762	Computer trouble My Norton Internet Security expired and now I think its holding me hostage. My Internet Explorer won't work and I can't sign into certain sites at all with I.E. like this one, yahoo, and of course my banks website. I was trying to figure out what the problem is, and sometmies I'll get an error message about certificates not being authorized because they aren't signed. I've called Comast 3 times and Symantec twice and they just keep passing me off to other people. any of you guys have any idea whats going on? I really think I need to figure out how to delete norton internet security. Control Panel > Add remove programs > remove norton internet security ... isn't working.

03-30-2006, 01:47 PM	#3
Warpath The Starter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Age: 48 Posts: 1,762	Re: Computer trouble Finally got the norton completely removed. things are better now. Currently running AVG virus protection.

03-30-2006, 04:03 PM	#5
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,323	Re: Computer trouble Avg works pretty well. I recommend going to windows SP2 and also trying microsofts antispyware beta. http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx

03-30-2006, 04:13 PM	#6
drew54 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: IOWA Age: 42 Posts: 1,324	Re: Computer trouble Norton = VOMIT It uses way more memory that it should. Stick with AVG, and have it update daily. I know it got a bad rap in some reviews, but its free, and it doesn't bog your system down with clutter. __________________ No pressure, no diamonds.

03-30-2006, 04:16 PM	#7
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,233	Re: Computer trouble Right, also I think someone else suggested BitDefender. Both are free, I just prefer AVG. I think the memory usage is a bit lower than BitDefender, but BitDefender is a little better at scanning. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-30-2006, 06:14 PM	#8
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Computer trouble For Norton (yeah i really hate it to): you should always use the norton uninstall and not add/remove programs, the norton firewall is notorious for breaking things (like all internet access) and its a resource hog. If you don't want to pay for a new subscription, you can just uninsstall/reinstall and it should give you another year. as for virus protection, i prefer bitdefender (its the most thorough anti virus scanner, but its scan speed are also the slowest because of that). www.bitdefender.com (they have a free version). AVG is free and always free forever, but the hueristics (finding suspicious files and new viruses before patches are actually available) and response time (time from the company finding a new virus to releasing a patch) are better. the most important thing is just to have something that works and you don't totally hate.

03-31-2006, 10:44 AM	#9
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Computer trouble Warpath, if you are a Comcast customer, you are able to download the McAfee suite through Comcast.net for free. I know it's not much better than Norton, but I've been using it on my laptop at home for over 6 months, with no problems whatsoever. http://www.comcast.net/security/?CM.src=Navigation __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

03-31-2006, 11:37 AM	#10
PWNED The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ZOMGZZZ!!111 Age: 32 Posts: 1,160	Re: Computer trouble mcafee is also just a step below norton in invasiveness __________________ 143 lbs of twisted steel and sex appeal.

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