My wife's computer came with a free trial of Norton.
When it expired, I removed it and installed AVG.
The initial scan found 4 viruses that Norton had missed.
Just because Norton says you're OK doesn't make it so.

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"LesleyO " <lesleyo@DELETETHIStelusplanet.net> wrote in message
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> "Charlie42" <Charlie42@spam.me.not> wrote in message
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>> "baltsteve" <baltsteve@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>>> When I power up, I get a security alert saying my antivirus software
>>> may not be installed. Then, later I get a popup from Norton saying
>>> Windows Firewall has been turned on. Do u want to use Norton
>>> Internet Security instead of Windows Firewall? My Windows Firewall
>>> had always been turned on. This started the other day after I did
>>> salvagerepository to fix something else. Does Windows Vista recognize
>>> Norton? How do I stop these from popping up?
>>
>> Norton integrates with Vista Security Center. The repository salvage
>> procedure quite likely reset repository defaults, causing Security Center
>> not to recognise Norton. The standard remedy for this problem is running
>> "sfc /scannow" (yep, kind of ironic).
>>
>> As for the firewall, you need to enable one of them. Do not run both
>> simultaneously, pick the one you prefer. Two or more fw's are likely to
>> conflict, and may cause instability and connection problems. You will
>> find the enable/disable options in Norton's main window and Vista's
>> Security Center.
>>
>> Should you decide to go with Vista's firewall, Norton will keep nagging
>> you with a nice red X, which you can safely ignore.
>>
>>> Also, my free subscription to norton ends in a week? Any suggestions
>>
>> Yes. Do not renew. Norton really is not the best anti-malware around,
>> plus it is bloated and leaves a huge footprint on your system. In this
>> newsgroup (and in ...vista.security) there have been many discussions on
>> which security software is the best. Do a search and read the threads for
>> advice.
>>
>> If you are looking for a free solution, AVG Anti-Virus and avast! are
>> both popular and perfectly good programs. For a free firewall, you can
>> download Comodo Pro, but imo. most home users are sufficiently protected
>> by the built-in one in Windows Vista.
>>
>> Keep Windows Defender enabled and run regular scans with an additional
>> anti-spyware, there are good free ones available. Also remember to enable
>> your router firewall if you have one.
>>
>> Search Windows Vista newsgroups:
>> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/win...y/default.mspx
>> AVG 8.0 free anti-virus:
>> http://free.grisoft.com/
>> avast! free anti-virus:
>> http://www.avast.com/
>> Comodo Firewall Pro (free):
>> http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/index.html
>>
>> Charlie42
>
> I've wondered about how good Avast! is, as I know someone who swears it's
> good, yet he's had viruses twice in the last year. Yet I, using NIS (most
> recent), have had none. Makes me wonder.
> LesleyON

On Thu, 15 May 2008 15:25:12 -0500, Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:

> For maximum protection, consider installing
> a comprehensive anti-virus/security program, such as
> Windows OneCare. You can try it FREE for 90 days.
> http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm

Your enthusiasm is admirable but your statement is IMO exaggerated and does
not reflect the (independent) reports I've been reading.
The reports (admittedly) are somewhat dated and you may be privileged to
the latest evaluation results of WOC. Would you please submit these results
to this newsgroup?
TIA.

hello
thank you for all that info on this tread
my AVG free 7.5 all so expires on May the 31 st
and there is a avg 8 free available that I will install
2 questions
Do I need to uninstall avg 7.5 first?
I guess so, if so
Do I need to down load a Removal tool ?
to remove it properly
if so, where can I find it?
guess there are 3 questions here
I appreciate a responce

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"Charlie42" wrote:

> "Charlie42" <Charlie42@spam.me.not> wrote:
>
> > Yes. Do not renew. Norton really is not the best anti-malware around,
> > plus it is bloated and leaves a huge footprint on your system.
>
> This link is to Symantec's Norton Removal Tool:
> http://service1.symantec.com/Support...05033108162039
>
> Run it at least two times, each time reboot after it has finished, before
> you attempt to install your new anti-virus. Even Symantec's own tool
> struggles to rid a computer of all Norton residue.
>
> Charlie42
>
>

sorry, forgot
I don't need a firewall
my Vista security and firewall that came whit the system works just fine
guess I can download the AVG 8 without that firewall
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"Charlie42" wrote:

> "Charlie42" <Charlie42@spam.me.not> wrote:
>
> > Yes. Do not renew. Norton really is not the best anti-malware around,
> > plus it is bloated and leaves a huge footprint on your system.
>
> This link is to Symantec's Norton Removal Tool:
> http://service1.symantec.com/Support...05033108162039
>
> Run it at least two times, each time reboot after it has finished, before
> you attempt to install your new anti-virus. Even Symantec's own tool
> struggles to rid a computer of all Norton residue.
>
> Charlie42
>
>

I installed AVG 8 free on a Vista machine yesterday.
It uninstalls the older version as part of the install process.

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"silver hair" <silverhair@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> hello
> thank you for all that info on this tread
> my AVG free 7.5 all so expires on May the 31 st
> and there is a avg 8 free available that I will install
> 2 questions
> Do I need to uninstall avg 7.5 first?
> I guess so, if so
> Do I need to down load a Removal tool ?
> to remove it properly
> if so, where can I find it?
> guess there are 3 questions here
> I appreciate a responce
>
> --
> lucky me I guess
>
>
> "Charlie42" wrote:
>
>> "Charlie42" <Charlie42@spam.me.not> wrote:
>>
>> > Yes. Do not renew. Norton really is not the best anti-malware around,
>> > plus it is bloated and leaves a huge footprint on your system.
>>
>> This link is to Symantec's Norton Removal Tool:
>> http://service1.symantec.com/Support...05033108162039
>>
>> Run it at least two times, each time reboot after it has finished, before
>> you attempt to install your new anti-virus. Even Symantec's own tool
>> struggles to rid a computer of all Norton residue.
>>
>> Charlie42
>>
>>

Not Me wrote:
> I installed AVG 8 free on a Vista machine yesterday.
> It uninstalls the older version as part of the install process.
>

That's simply astonishing! What is an avowed Vista hater like you doing
anywhere near Vista?
Frank

"silver hair" <silverhair@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

<snip>
>> Do I need to uninstall avg 7.5 first?

AVG advices us to uninstall v.7.5 completely before installing v.8.0. I
recommend you reboot after removing the old version, wether prompted for it
or not.

>> Do I need to down load a Removal tool ?

Afaik, AVG does not offer a removal tool. Uninstall via Control Panel >
Programs.

Charlie42

On Sat, 17 May 2008 14:58:00 -0700, silver hair wrote:

> hello
> thank you for all that info on this tread
> my AVG free 7.5 all so expires on May the 31 st
> and there is a avg 8 free available that I will install
> 2 questions
> Do I need to uninstall avg 7.5 first?
> I guess so, if so
> Do I need to down load a Removal tool ?
> to remove it properly
> if so, where can I find it?
How to remove AVG Free Antivirus
http://askabouttech.com/how-to-remov...ree-antivirus/