Norton's limiting running out!

[BinkerNate]

Getting my new computer back on 1/1/10, it came with Norton Security Scan. Compared with my old computer and security; the fact that it shows what sites are safe or not, what attack was attempted but stopped because of it, etc. It is better, and I want to keep it.

However, it has been stating that time is running out and we're at 14 days now (at the time of this post) until it goes. I tried renewing it, only to have it go to a japanese site, and not being able to renew it as it says an error had occured. So I'm stuck.

I need help in keeping Norton. Is there a way?

P.S. I like Norton for what it does, as stated above. But, if there is something out there that does the exact same thing and is better than Norton (because there always seems to be something better than the other), let me know.

 

[TGSoldier]

You can buy it.

 

[theog]

Try here:

Norton AntiVirus, 360, SystemWorks & Internet Security Software Suite - Symantec Store Products

 

[IggyAZ]

Getting my new computer back on 1/1/10, it came with Norton Security Scan. Compared with my old computer and security; the fact that it shows what sites are safe or not, what attack was attempted but stopped because of it, etc. It is better, and I want to keep it.

However, it has been stating that time is running out and we're at 14 days now (at the time of this post) until it goes. I tried renewing it, only to have it go to a japanese site, and not being able to renew it as it says an error had occured. So I'm stuck.

I need help in keeping Norton. Is there a way?

P.S. I like Norton for what it does, as stated above. But, if there is something out there that does the exact same thing and is better than Norton (because there always seems to be something better than the other), let me know.

Hi and welcome aboard BinkerNate.
Have you looked at the new free Microsoft Security Essentials?
Many of us here use it and really like the way it works in the background.
Read more about as well as download here.
http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

Let us know what you think.

 

[BinkerNate]

Microsoft Security Essentials? Hmm, what does it have parallel to Norton? One of the things I love is its ability to check websites is they are safe or not (like on Google, the website results have a green checkmark next to it indicating its safe. Or a red (can't remember what thing it was) indicting it wasn't safe). And if I go to a site through a image link; if its bad, a screen shows up warning me that it is unsafe. That's what I like from Norton.

Does Microsoft Security Essentials have that?

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

Microsoft Security Essentials? Hmm, what does it have parallel to Norton? One of the things I love is its ability to check websites is they are safe or not (like on Google, the website results have a green checkmark next to it indicating its safe. Or a red (can't remember what thing it was) indicting it wasn't safe). And if I go to a site through a image link; if its bad, a screen shows up warning me that it is unsafe. That's what I like from Norton.

Does Microsoft Security Essentials have that?

Hello, Welcome to SF,

No BinkerNate it doesn't have all those bells and whistles that Norton has it just provide you decent protection and its free. There are lot of threads over here that we discussed about the features of Microsoft Security Essential you might wanna look at them.

Good Luck,
Captain

 

[malexous]

That feature is called Norton Safe Web. They recently released Norton Safe Web Lite (it is in beta form at the moment) which can be installed while using another anti-virus such as Microsoft Security Essentials.

 

[karlsnooks]

I use WOT which is a plugin/addon available for both IE and Firefox.

WOT stands for Web Of Trust.

I suggest you try it. You can always remove WOT if you are not satisfied.

I also use Microsoft Security Essentials.

With Firefox I use NoScript which can be a pain at times but it does help to keep websites from unruly behaviour.

With Firefox I also use AdBlock Plus which results in a few websites, i think ebay is one of them, rebelling against it. For such sites you add an exception if you really need the site.

 

[madtownidiot]

Not sure which is worse: A computer with a trial version of anything by norton or McAfee, or a computer with an uninstalled or soon to be expired trial version of anything by norton or McAfee

 

[karlsnooks]

Microsoft Security Essentials is absolutely to be trusted. You will not be disappointed.

 

[hackerman1]

hi !

welcome to the forum BinkerNate.

McAfee has something similar to Norton Safe Web, McAfee siteadvisor:
McAfee SiteAdvisor Software ? Website Safety Ratings and Secure Search

i have tried it, but only for a short period before i started using a2 (see below),
i´ve seen other members here saying it sometimes gives "wrong info".

another option is a HOSTS-file, which also blocks unsafe websites, mvps.org has a regularly (monthly) updated HOSTS-file:
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File

i´m using a-squared (a2) antimalware which also blocks unsafe sites, AND the HOSTS-file above.
www.emsisoft.com/en/software/antimalware/

a2 is very good at detecting viruses & malware and it uses very little memory
(at least on my computer )
http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/56018-squared-uses-620kb-memory-realtime-protection.html

 

[BinkerNate]

So with Norton going in less than 8 days, I have some choices: Microsoft Security Essentials, and A-squared. What-if I got....both of them? Would that be bad, or because one does one thing and the other can others, it won't be bad to have both? What do you guys think?

P.S. Just so everyone knows, I want to thank you guys for helping me out. Like any of you guys, like anyone else, you don't want to get screwed, computer-related. Thanks!

 

[karlsnooks]

yes that would bad and unnecessary. As a general rule, av software doesn't like other AV software. In the best case, you will slow down your computer. In the worst case, you will crash the computer.

Install Microsoft Security Essentials and never look back. You will not regret the decision.

 

[smiths22]

I don't remember which was blocking Torrents Search Engine, norton or MSE, whichever avoid it!

 

[karlsnooks]

More likely that windows firewall is doing the blocking but in any case,

If you want to avoid many types of problems, then do not use any peer-to-peer type of program.

 

[JonM33]

Getting my new computer back on 1/1/10, it came with Norton Security Scan. Compared with my old computer and security; the fact that it shows what sites are safe or not, what attack was attempted but stopped because of it, etc. It is better, and I want to keep it.

However, it has been stating that time is running out and we're at 14 days now (at the time of this post) until it goes. I tried renewing it, only to have it go to a japanese site, and not being able to renew it as it says an error had occured. So I'm stuck.

I need help in keeping Norton. Is there a way?

P.S. I like Norton for what it does, as stated above. But, if there is something out there that does the exact same thing and is better than Norton (because there always seems to be something better than the other), let me know.

Microsoft Security Essentials.

http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

 

[karlsnooks]

I second Jon's suggestion: Microsoft Security Essentials + Windows Firewall + use the WOT (web of Trust) add-on with your browser.

If you are using Firefox, then by all means use the NoScript add-on.

karl

 

[hackerman1]

hi !

yes that would bad and unnecessary. As a general rule, av software doesn't like other AV software. In the best case, you will slow down your computer. In the worst case, you will crash the computer.

Install Microsoft Security Essentials and never look back. You will not regret the decision.

wrong !

you are right that running 2 or more antivirus-programs with realtime-protection
can cause a lot of problems, but wrong about a-aquared.

a-squared (a2) can be used together with (almost) all other antivitus-programs,
fx. a2 works very well together with MSE, Avira & Avast.

 

[hackerman1]

hi !

MSE, Avira & Avast are very good antivirus-programs.
a-squared (a2) is also very good, especially at detecting malware, there is also a FREE version of a2.
a-squared Free - Free of charge Anti-Virus, Anti-Trojan, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Dialer and Anti-Worm Software - Freeware!

Windows FW is good at blocking INCOMING, but it doesn´t block OUTGOING connections, which is the big problem with most firewalls.
Windows Firewall CAN block outgoing connections.
but the problem is that it doesn´t block by default, you have to create rules, which requires a lot of work.
i´ve done some tests on different firewalls, and WF has a lot of leaks.

Comodo´s firewall is what i´m using right now, because it has a very good protection, 100% score at Matousec, and it also blocks all unwanted OUTGOING connections.
in fact, it was the only firewall of those tested that really blocked.

if you want a really good FREE firewall, but not Comodo,
then i suggest one of those at the top of the list: PC-Tools, OnlineArmor, Outpost.
i have not used PC-Tools as it´s earlier versions had some problems with Firefox, but now that it also has a 100% score, i´m considering trying it, just because of this toolbar-crap etc. with Comodo.

i have used OnlineArmor (earlier version), it had some problems on Windows 7,
but worked well on Vista.
i know Outpost works well on Windows 7, it´s also a lot easier to configure than Comodo, so it´s a good suggestion for normal users.

Comodo & PC-Tools firewalls are at the top at:
Results and comments - www.matousec.com

i have not tried PC-Tools, since it had problems with Firefox in earlier versions.

BUT, if you choose Comodo, do *NOT* install the "hopsurf-toolbar" !
it´s considered a security risk by experts, (Corinne) and since it´s prechecked when you install, you *MUST* uncheck those 3 "options".

i really recommend it, have used it on Windows 7 since Windows 7-beta,
works great and also has Defence+, that keeps an eye on every program that wants to run.

Firewall Software Download | Free Computer Protection

also get Winpatrol, which is a "must have-program", it´s a free program that also monitors your PC.
it´s recommended by experts, fx. Corinne.

BillP Studios - WinPatrol 2010

 

[BinkerNate]

Jeez, I hate it when I start an argument by accident. He, sorry.

Does Microsoft Security Essentials (I'm going to refer to it as MSE) also have this: if I'm on a site, but something happens like a freeze or a ad that goes as far as to play up the idea that I'm seeing my own computer folder (even though it isn't), I get out and a message comes up that basically says "a recent attack has occured, and has been blocked from your computer". Does MSE have that feature?

P.S. I did have avast, but only on my old computer. And I don't know if it was avast, or my old computer, but having it made my computer slow on booting up. But it was good to have, though because of that memory, I'm not going to be quick in getting that back.