Norton Antivirus 2003 always try to connect to the net.

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Andy Smith

I am using Win98SE with IE6 and have a dial-up networking.

Recently, my NAV 2003 always try to connect to the net automatically.
Also whenever I try to open the software, it tries to connect to the
net. Only when it is connected to the net can I open the software. I
had been away for a week and when I returned home, I found this
problem. My friend who has been using the computer in my absence
swore that he didn't download or installed anything in my absence.

I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the software but to no avail.
But when I install NAV 2001, there was no problem. Kindly advise.
Thanks.
 
This seems to been due to an update released on 7th January.

Taff............

I am using Win98SE with IE6 and have a dial-up networking.

Recently, my NAV 2003 always try to connect to the net automatically.
Also whenever I try to open the software, it tries to connect to the
net. Only when it is connected to the net can I open the software. I
had been away for a week and when I returned home, I found this
problem. My friend who has been using the computer in my absence
swore that he didn't download or installed anything in my absence.

I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the software but to no avail.
But when I install NAV 2001, there was no problem. Kindly advise.
Thanks.
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Hi.
Word for word I have the same problem.
Did anyone find a solution?
If so, please report back, its driving me nuts.
Longfelow
 
Hi.
Word for word I have the same problem.
Did anyone find a solution?
If so, please report back, its driving me nuts.
Longfelow
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As with many other companies, Symantec started adding Digital
Rights Management software to **downloadable** versions of
Norton Antivirus 2003.

Their data is hidden and encrypted. There was talk about them
writing to the boot sector of your HD. Not being a user of
anything incorporating DRM, I have not kept up with the subject.

See if this old link is still available:
http://www.zeropaid.com/news/articles/auto/04082003b.php

BoB
 
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There was talk about them writing to the boot sector of your HD
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The only mention of this that I remember is the statement that their
DRM was implemented *without* writing to the bootsector.

Iirc there was some sort of hash using information provided by
the hardware in the system. Some hardware changes would then
necessitate a re-activation.
 
Hi.
Solution published in Symantec Support web pages.
Internet Explorer -> Tools -> Advanced Tab -> Security.
Remove ticks from
Check for server certificate revocation
Check for Publishers Certificate revocation
Then Re Boot

Wow, am I pleased.
Longfellow.
 
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