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Dave T.

How would a guy properly uninstall Norton Internet
Security 2008 so he can use AVG?
thx
 
How would a guy properly uninstall Norton Internet
Security 2008 so he can use AVG?
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Well, a guy could Google for < uninstall Norton > then guy would be
directed to a website which provide a "Norton Removal Tool" suitable for
the guys requirements.
http://service1.symantec.com/Support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039
The Norton Removal Tool uninstalls all Norton 2008/2007/2006/2005/2004/2003
products and Norton 360 from your computer.
Then, the guy could/should do some more research... He may conclude that
AVG may not be the most (free) efficient AV apps available and find that
(free) AntiVir® is currently an unrivaled (free) AV application.
Avira AntiVir® PersonalEdition Classic - Free
http://www.free-av.com/antivirus/allinonen.html
You may wish to consider removing the 'AntiVir Nagscreen'
http://www.elitekiller.com/files/disable_antivir_nag.htm

But then again, its all to the guy :-)
Good luck!
 
Dave T. said:
Download the Norton removal tool from Symantec at this url:
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This is the correct link to the Removal Tool:
http://service1.symantec.com/Support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039

In addition to Dave T's advice, I suggest you run the removal tool two or
three times, rebooting after each run. The tool is not able rid a computer
from all of Norton's software in just one run, in fact residue will probably
be left behind even when using it multiple times.

Charlie42
 
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039

Above is the link for Norton Removal Tool; if using Norton.

Vista’s Firewall is very good!

http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

Above is a link to Avast Free 4 Home Anti-Virus
It is low resource using, free and Vista 32bit and 64bit compatible.
Only have one (1) anti-virus installed; more than 1 can cause conflicts.

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

For Spyware removal, use the above link to “Spybot Search & Destroy 1.5.2â€
Download it, install it, update it, immunize your system and scan your
System with it.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/

For a non-scanning, but running in the background, Program to STOP Spyware
being downloaded to your Computer, use SpywareBlaster 4, available at the
above link.
 
Charlie42 said:
This is the correct link to the Removal Tool:
http://service1.symantec.com/Support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039
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Charlie42
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Yes, thanks for the correction Charlie. The link I gave him was for the
benefit of anyone else reading the post who possibly wanted to use it on
a different OS. It was one page up from your link, where you must
specify your OS before proceeding.
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Dave T.


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best when that lens is focused on the positive possibilities." - Ralph
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