Norton's Anti Virus problem

[bnewt]

trying to renew my norton's anti virus 2000 on windows 98se. renewal process tells me that my version is no longer supported. I have noticed that when I updated via Live Update, the defintions showed version 2001. Can I buy a new subscription of 2001. I don't want to remove my old version & install a new one, which I have. Seems like I always encounter problems removing an old version & installling a newer one.

[vidster]

I can't help with your question bnewt but i can offer you my advice, and that is to bin 'Snortin' Norton and install AVG7 free edition. It's light on resources and has never let me down yet

[radspanner]

with you 100 per cent there vidster

[Miz]

I agree. Norton, in my opinion, isn't good enough to pay for an upgrade (or a subscription, for that matter). AVG works as well (or better in some cases), the price is right and it doesn't invade the operating system or hog resources.

[ANZAC_ELITE]

Agree totally with previous posts.

The pertinent point here is the word "unsupported" it's a dinosaur.

Bin it, get AVG free

[aashik]

Originally Posted by ANZAC_ELITE

Agree totally with previous posts.

The pertinent point here is the word "unsupported" it's a dinosaur.

Bin it, get AVG free

I wish I had seen this thread a little earlier. I did invest in an upgrade from NAV 2005 to 2005. The 2004 worked reasonably well ( I believe) to the extent that it did not mess up my OS or OE. The 2005 will not allow me to download Oulook Express email. Only way I can do it is to disable it temporarily. Fortunately the upgrade was free. However because of the technical issues, I am going to look into uninstalling this free upgrade and install AVG. Comments are appreciated.


Thanks

[HalOfBorg]

I'll not knock AVG. I've used it - it's fine.

I use Norton's 2003, and have only had one virus get in and fire off (as far as I know). It put a shortcut to nothing in before Norton stomped it.

But yeh - it DOES use more system. I can't complain though - the price has always been - shall we say - right. AND there IS that LiveUpdate file.....

[ANZAC_ELITE]

Originally Posted by HalOfBorg

I'll not knock AVG. I've used it - it's fine.

I use Norton's 2003, and have only had one virus get in and fire off (as far as I know). It put a shortcut to nothing in before Norton stomped it.

But yeh - it DOES use more system. I can't complain though - the price has always been - shall we say - right. AND there IS that LiveUpdate file.....

Yer NAV2003 was a goodie until they put that code into the registry that negated uninstall/reinstall for another 12 months subscription, the ensuing registry hunt for the entry became tedious after that, the last option was format, lol, all for a 12 month sub.

I used NAV 2003 for 2 years but found it had a dismal record at finding trojans (used Trendmicro Housecall for trojans)

I've had AVG 7 Free since release and no trouble with the programme or viruses since install.

Quick side note here, there is a known problem and patch for the Roxio software (Easy CD Creator etc) conflict with AVG 7 free

[HalOfBorg]

As far as the 12-month subscription, there is a file for that. Simply replace the current one with this one, and your good for a year. Good for 2002/2003. Don't know about other versions.

PM ok for requests.

[aashik]

Originally Posted by HalOfBorg

As far as the 12-month subscription, there is a file for that. Simply replace the current one with this one, and your good for a year. Good for 2002/2003. Don't know about other versions.

PM ok for requests.

Thanks to all for your comments. I was able to fix my email download issue by disabling NAV2005 during the email download in the OE viewer. Later I found that I got the same result by switching from comprehensive file scan to smart scan. Whatever that does, it does allow me to download my email in OE.

Cheers.

Aashik