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Old 03-06-2008, 11:00 PM
Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP]
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Re: Norton Internet Security 2008 doesn't have ad-blocking & IE6

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chocolatenutubet wrote:

> Vincenzo,
>
> Thanks for your assistance.
>
> I did already install the Add-On Pack for NIS 2008 (as I have always done
> in prior NIS versions).
> Unfortunately, the add-on pack for NIS 2008 does NOT include either the
> 'ad blocker' or 'pop-up blocker' that the add-on packs for NIS 2007, NIS
> 2006 etc. included.
>
> Also, Norton said that you can't use the add-on for NIS 2007 for NIS
> 2008-m not compatible. And, they also said all Norton 2008 products
> NO longer have ad-blocking capability. Norton 360 Version 2 does have
> pop-up blocking capability but no ad-blocking capability.
>
> Thanks in adavnce for anyone's recommendations (on ad-blocker, 'bannerad
> blocker' software)- very appreciated!
> :)


Please contact Symantec Norton Technical Support:
http://www.symantec.com/norton/suppo...?pvid=nis_2008

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Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional since 2003
Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & Security
My home: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/

> "Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> chocolatenutubet wrote:
>>
>>> I was using Norton Internet Security (NIS) 2007 until I upgraded today
>>> to NIS 2008, primarily b/c NIS 2008 has faster scan times (which proved
>>> true when I tested it).
>>>
>>> I discovered after the intstall of 2008, all Norton 2008 products no
>>> longer have the ad-blocking (aka 'ad banner' blocking) capability.
>>>
>>> While I am using the pop-up blocker in IE 6, I don't know which product
>>> I should get to block banner ads when I surf. Is there a
>>> recommendation(s)?
>>>
>>> Any (ad-blocker, banner ad blocker software) recommendations would be
>>> very appreciated!!!
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>> :)
>>>
>>> Computer specs:
>>> XP Pro SP2, IE6 SP2, NIS 2008, Spysweeper, Pentium Centrino Duo, 2GB
>>> Ram, Office 2003 Pro, OE6

>>
>>

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...257344007de8bc
>> "Download free AntiSpam and Parental Control Add-on Pack for Norton
>> Internet Security".
>>
>> --
>> Vincenzo Di Russo
>> Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional since 2003
>> Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & Security
>> My home: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
>> My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/



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