Norton Security.

[cheffybot]

has anyone else had norton internet security put on to their p.c. only to slow it down to a snails pace? If so is there anything that I can do to speed it back up apart from removing Norton.

[bravejordy]

I've been using Norton for over two years now and never had a problem with it. Have you tried deleting your Temporary Internet Files and cookies? I do this 3 or 4 times a week and my computer seems to run smoothly.

Hope this helps.

[Postdog]

Remove Norton , it's highly rated rubbish usually from people who don't know any different. I used norton, and it let through a virus, so now I use AVG free. Been using it for years, always updates when you first log on, and apart from then - we are only talking seconds - it doesn't slow it down at all.

http://free.grisoft.com/

[bravejordy]

We'll have to agree to disagree on this one, Postdog. I too was using AVG up until it let viruses get onto my system. It was then I decided to get a "paid for" antivirus software rather than some useless overrated freebie.

[Jugglering]

Is Norton the only virus checking software that you have on your pc ? If you do have something else as well, you will need to uninstall one or the other (I had Norton for free and then downloaded McAfee and my poor pc was soooooooooooooo slow - I think they were both trying to write to the same file/area and there was a conflict).

[fo3nix]

Norton is well known for slowing down your computer, as the above says.

Remove the offending piece of rubbish ASAP, and get something else like Avast or AVG installed.

bravejordy: I'm sorry to hear that, but I doubt it was something that Norton could have caught either. Nothing is 100% protection, by their nature.

[fo3nix]

BTW, Norton is such malware, that it even prevents you from cleanly uninstalling it usual the normal process in Windows.

You need to download and run their own special tool to do this:

http://service1.symantec.com/Support/tsgeninfo .nsf/docid/2005033108162039

[rojash]

There are a number of viruses that are less detrimental to your computer than Norton. Get rid of it - it is junk.

[good_egg]

everywhere i go, i see te same question and the same mixed bag of replies. everybody praising their own AV and slating the others. Im currently running my free trial of norton and when it runs out. im safe in the knowledge that purchasing a copy of norton 360, is either the sensible option or the biggest mistake ever. downloading AVG is much better except that it lets viruses through. and were i to list every AV known, im sure that each would have its pros and cons. The only AV that im yet to hear slated is Kapersky. tho im sure someones just waiting to dish the dirt

[fo3nix]

good_egg: no, Norton is consistently written about as being a pile or rubbish. At least, by those that know what they're talking about.

AVG and Avast are, by test results, both very good.

Kapersky is also meant to be very good. It isn't recommended as much since it costs money. But I do believe it is very good.

Panda also used to be very good, but when I was using it a few years ago, I did have some issues with it (installing a bit weirdly, forgetting it was registered...).

Regardless, nothing will protect the user from their own ignorance and stupidity -- the main reason for viruses spreading.

[Mac70]

Norton and McAfee are notoriously resource hungry, but they do their job.
If you want to pay for an anti-virus then NOD32 is the one you want.

Like many others here I used AVG for years but the new version has become bloated and will be heading down the road of Norton. They also include their anti-spyware which cannot be uninstalled seperately and it used be a good program until Grisoft took it over and ruined it.

Ive switched to Avira which has been coming out on top in for detection in benchmark tests.

[beso]

Norton is bloatware. It is poorly written inefficient code. Unless you have a very high powered computer it is a very common experience to see the computer running very slow.

It is also very hard to get rid off.

However also note that AVG free is NOT particularly good. It does not protect against picking up a virus by simply visiting an infected website. Quite reputable websites can be attacked and you will get a virus if you happen to visit one.

You have to pay for the full version of AVG if you want to be protected.

NOD is definitely the best written of the paid ones.

[rojash]

Yep, NOD32 is the ONLY AV that is worth paying for. But if you don't want to pay, you have a number of choices...

[cheffybot]

thank you all very much for your opinions at least I have a few options to consider.

[computer-tec]

AVG Free is the best has always been the best and will always BE the best. (ITS NOT AN OVERATED FREEBIE) norton isn't the be all end all in actual fact i think norton write most of the viruses anyway.

Lets put things into perspective, (what site always has a removal tool ever so fast when new viruses come out?) hmmm norton I rest my case

Use AVG FREE.

[MKG]

Cheffybot, Did you get rid of Norton?
I must say i have been having problems with my computer being slow. And infact i have tried averything! And thanks to answerbank. I have deleted NORTON and it is working much faster now. Was looking to buy a new computer, So i have saved about �700.