Should I use the Norton Removal tool for Norton Antivirus? Bought NIS 2011: Should I use the Norton Removal tool for my currently installed Norton Antivirus 2010?
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Have you contacted Norton T/S and asked for their recommendation? I have used this tool before and it works very well particularly for removing Registry entries. However, I have only used it based on T/S's recommendations. About three to five years ago there were continmuing problems with Norton's software apps (see Customer Reviews) especially Norton Anti Virus. For me the problems always occurred after Live Up Date ran (at least monthly). When I called T/S their solution was always 1. Uninstall the software using Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, 2. Run the Norton Removal Tool, 3. Re-Install the software appllication. Starting in 2009 Norton has resolved those problems and my experience has been to just install the new software (the removal tool is not needed). I recently received an e-mail from Norton that provided me with a website that would allow me to update and use NIS 2011 for the remaining subscription time on my NIS 2010. Here is the URL http://updatecenter.Norton.com/manual/AutoDetect While the NIS 2011 installation program was executing I did notice that one of the program steps was "Uninstalling previous version." I recently purchased my NIS 2011 from Amazon. When my NIS 2010 subscription expires I'll just enter the product key for NIS 2011 and I'll have a smooth migration. Bill Atlanta GA
1298454
I am really not sure about that because this is my first time using Norton. I usually go with AVG. I thought the price was really good for this and that's why I purchased it. Hope this helps!
537402
I used it with norton , but I uninstalled it after the free month but if I remember it was hard to get rid of ?
1608461
Don't know for certain, but Noron would be my last choice for security. Get AVG, Avast, or any of a dozen others that are far superior to Norton and McAfee.
1091644
Seems so. See http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-for-Mac/Apple-OS-X-10-9-and-NIS-for-Mac-Support/td-p/1027079
362009
No extra software that really is important. Norton antivirus comes with it but it is a limited time free. Everything in the specs for hardware.
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The upgrade to 2010 is FREE if you have 2009!!! In fact, any product you buy from Norton is upgradeable for free - they just don't like to show it! Buy the Norton 2009 from Amazon at the cheap price - Then, go here: http://updatecenter.norton.com//manually.ftl?NUCLANG=en This will lead you to the Norton Update Center (yes, it is norton's own website see in the address "norton.com") where you can choose your product (Norton Internet Security) and version (2009) and it will provide you with the appropriate download. I just did this today - it works!
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I don't know, but this shouldn't be an issue because AVG free edition is vastly superior to both McAfee and Norton and doesn't cost a dime!
1488003
I'm sorry, but I do not have the answer for that. You might check with support with Norton or Amazon.
678968
While it comes with the a free trial for Norton, there are several free anti-virus programs available. I personally use McAfee which also contains anti-spamware. It works best for me.
993384
Will this stick remove the Groovorio virus? And it is really any better than free programs like SuperAntiSpyware? If it can't remove the trojan viruses, like someone mentioned here, what else does it not help remove? I need help with the biggie things.
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It doesn't matter. If it's new in the box and the key has never been registered, you're 15 months start at the time of registration, and Norton automatically updates it to the current version. If there's any question, open 360 and click on support in the upper right corner. Choose "New Version Check" from the drop down. Norton checks for the latest version and gives the option of updating. All updates are free during the 15 months of the agreement period. I typically buy new but year or two old-hopefully open box- copies of 360 and have done so for as low as $5. I register the key, update, and have the same protection for a fraction of even the discounted product. The worst possible deal is automatic renewal. Oh yes, to answer your actual question, I bought one of these. It was the latest product when posted last year, and the description was never change. Oops! The good news is this product should now be really cheap now and you'll get a great deal on the same protection others are paying a good bit more for.
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I was unable to delete these items until Norton anti-virus was installed. It stopped MOST of the pop-ups.
657494
It includes a trialware version of Office 2010 Standard along with gigs upon gigs of Norton Security nagware that randomly pops up encouraging you register and pay and it does so with increasing frequency as you near the end of the trial. It inspires about as much confidence of protecting like a bodyguard who walks behind you while insistently demanding a payday advance. Worse, when you try to uninstall it, it tries to scare you into believing you're going to be in danger and it gives confusing choices to proceed with the removal of such as "No" and the other is "Cancel" Why anyone is still paying for Norton when Microsoft gives away their own version of signature based antivius at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download. It is about time Microsoft started giving away free antivirus, just like hookers who should carry their own condoms supply, but they already got the blikkie.
1900129
No. Part of the installation process for NIS 2010 detects and removes older versions of the software.
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No. I have been a user of Norton security products for well over 20 years and Symantec since 1988. I have used Norton personally as well as professionally and have NEVER suffered from downtime due to a virus. Professionally, includes 16 file servers and over 350 clients (PCs.) The 360 Multi-Device will cover 5 individual devices (i.e. PC, smart phone, tablet in any combination. For your home network you have everything you need. Keep in mind that you can always add security to any network but this will do the job alone. Just keep it updated. Hope this helps!
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There is a 2 month trial of Norton. Beyond that one could try a free program such as offered by AVG or avast (avg.com or avast.com respectively)