and that by installing the old 2004, it will still scan for current viruses. I have 3 questions:  I need all 3 answered:\n1-can I get free updates for the norton 2004?\n2-since I already have PC_Cillian security internet 2006 installed, won't having two anti virus programs be counterproductive..not to mention the security program already put out by Microsoft......\n3-If I use pc-cillian and Norton 2004, I will then have\n  two firewalls operating?  Microsfot says that it is better\n  to disable at least one firewall....technicall, I would have three firewalls operating:  (if i re-install norton 2004). I would have the pc-cillian firewall, the norton firewall and the Microsfot security system firewall\n\nthank you\nCautious
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1.Yes if you do install the old Norton antivirus you will get updates so it will scan for current virueses (it will autmomatically update).\n\n2. Yes you will have two, but it is not counter productive if one misses a virus the other will pick it up, you may jsut have to choose which one is more user friendly towards you.\n\n3.yes you would have 3 firewalls running but really you only need one so it would be perfectly fine to disable two of them and run off one.
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My mum had Norton, there was a similar problem.  I contacted their tech support but after several attempts, they could not resolve it.  You could try their tech support too, but you may find you need to reinstall.  In my mothers case even after reinstalling there were problems, it was very frustrating.  As a result I won't use Norton, I use McAfee, windows doesn't seem to be slowed down so much.  A few guys at work use Grisoft AVG and they have had no problems at all, they think it's excellent, plus it's free!
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You first remove norton 2005 from add&remove software and installed 2006 it will work.
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don't install it because trhere are viruses have the same name,i checked that inn norton anti virus page,\nUpdated: October 30, 2006 11:11:26 AM ZE9\nType: Other\nName: Drive Cleaner 2006\nVersion: 1.10.19.0\nPublisher: Drive Cleaner, Inc\nRisk Impact: Medium\nFile Names: installdrivecleanerstart.exe UDC2006.exe UDCPChk.dll UDCShell.dll\nSystems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows CE, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
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Norton is a piece of crap .get  XOFTSPY  , you pay once only and get regular FREE updates for LIFE ! it is the best adware ,spyware cleaning software in the planet . i had lots of problems til i got it
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Your are correct to remove exsisting antivirus before installing a new one. Also only one antivirus should be installed on an operationg system at a time.\n\nYou will most likely have one of 3 antivirus. Norton, PC-Cillin, or MacAfee. The newer versions require a removal program available at the products website. I believe however these programs can be un-installed from the Add/Remove Program in the Control Panel.\n\nThe antivirus you have choosen to install, eTrust EZ Antivirus, form CA is a good program. They are a well respected member of the Security Community. With the programs you need to protect your computer these days I would not recommend it unless you computer is a P-III and has min. of 256mb of RAM. In conjunction to the antivirus there are several other antispyware programs that should be up and running.\n\nI would like you to consider freeware alternative to CA product. They demand less resources and are as I noted free.\n\nhttp://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic3616.html\n\n\nGood luck.
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Will U is right.  Anything made my Symantec, including Norton Antivirus, is worse than having a virus.  Your problem is that your operating system (Windows ME) has been installed for years now, and any version of Windows 98, like you have, really needs to be reinstalled every 6-12 months, for optimal performance.\n\nYou'll want to backup all of your important data first, then find someone you know that knows quite a bit about computers to reformat your hard drive first, then reinstall Windows.
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There are one of two things for you and I dearly hope that you didn't pay for that copy of Norton.  The first thing is uninstall Norton, it is the worst anti-virus application on the market, you will probably have to restart.  Then download and install AVG Free made by Grisoft, http://free.grisoft.com/ which is a free anti-virus program and you will get free program updates as well.  Once that is installed run its scanner to remove the virus.\n\nOr, you can download AVG Free without uninstalling Norton but having two anti-virus solutions on your PC is never a good idea as they may interfere with each other.\n\nFor a Firewall (always have your PC behind a router) but for a software solution I like the Kerio Personal Firewall, http://www.snapfiles.com/get/keriofirewall.html/\n\nFor spyware protection get all of the following:\n\nAdaware SE Personal, http://www.lavasoft.com/\nMS Antispyware Beta, http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx\nSpybot S&D, http://www.safer-networking.com/\nSpywareBlaster, http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/\n\nWell, just go ahead and download AVG and run it instead.  Norton should be in the Add/Remove programs list in the Control Panel, if it isn't check it's entry in the Start Menu under All Programs and see if Norton provided an uninstaller, there has to be a way to get rid of it.  If you still can't remove it download, CCleaner, http://www.ccleaner.com/ and see if it has an option to remove Norton under its "Tools" section.\n\nIf you STILL can't remove it, just go ahead and download AVG.  But prevent Norton from starting up by going to Start > Run typing in msconfig and uncheck anything related to Norton, if you can't identify it, type the item names into Google to identify them, the first or second search result will be from a process library telling you what the entry is.
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Norton slows everything down.  Any antivirus program will, but Norton makes it REALLY slow.  \n\nI would not use it, there are much better alternatives out there, like Avast! or AVG. \n\nCheers!
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In my spare time I test antivirus an antispyware program to see if they perform as claimed.  Or if they have hidden embedded trojans or adware.     \n\nNortons has always been pure garbage for many years and each an every year continues to get worse.   \n\nYou may think that when you went to add/removed, Nortons it is not true.  My testing of this program showed that it was pure junk in the ability to find any virus installed or remove the virus.  \n\nWhat was even worse trying to uninstall Nortons.  I did just what you did, add/remove Nortons.  Only to find out that Nortons will leave you with atleast 350 fragments of their program glued to all of your files/folders.  Worse of all some of these fragments are hidden in you system.  (They just hate you when you remove their program).\n\nIt was a living hell trying to get the 350 fragments out.  If you go to run and type in: c://program files, click on browse, click program files and open and look for "symantec", I think you are going to still see the file there.  An I doubt if you will be able to delete the file as it will say, "file in use, unable to delete".  \n\nThe worse part is that you can only use one antivirus program, or you will have serious conflict with your system.  You can use three or four antispyware without any conflict.  \n\nUnless you are an expert with computers, I don't want you to remove the registry fragments of Nortons on a manual basis.  One mistake can cost you your entire system.   \n\nI have a paid program from http://www.rosecitysoftware.com  Registry First Aid.  If you are smart you can remove all of the fragments during the evaluation period.  \n\nFirst after the program is installed, before the scan starts it will make a backup of your entire registry.  (You can find the backup by typing in your search for files, "backups",  when the system scans you will see RFA backups at the top.  open and there are your backups.    \n\nFirst the program wil scan :"check registry for errors.  Delete all the check marks next too the green, yellow and red.  Don't worry, because a backup is made of everything you delete.  \n\nNow here is where you will get rid of the fragments.  Where you see "Search the registry:, type in at the top, "nortons" and click on add.  Then type in symantec and click on add.  Now the program will scan your registry for all associated keys with the two names.  When the scan is completed, left click on each file shown and where you see the arrow point down on the right side drop down and place delete string.  A check mark will appear or the left side of the program.  Do this for every one.   \n\nAfter you have completed the removal of nortons/symantec, reboot your system and then go back and delete symantec from the run on your start.  Will not say unable to delete as file is being used.   The run your new antivirus program and reboot again if it finds a virus.\n\nI notice that you say you have "Windows XP SP 1.  Do you have a valid key for the platform?  As you should be using SP2 which is upto date for Windows XP Prof.   If you key is not valid, not try to update anything from Microsoft, because they check atleast three or four times with their :WGA", tool to see validate your key.\n\nGood Luck,\n\nClinical Psychiatrist, France
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If you AVG-Free 7 then the only thing you need to do is update your AVG antivirus as frequently possible......I've used AVG for almost two years now....One of the greatest problems in Norton '06-Free is it keeps on pestering you to buy it....and AVG is totally free(AVG Pro cost some bucks)...."ONE" of the other problem I faced with Norton '06 after I bought it was when I was installing a huge game (a double CD game) it installed very slowly and I had to abort the installing .Then I chucked Norton '06 and got AVG...PRESTO!!! the game installed in less than 10 minutes.......U know what Norton '06 does???....It kinda locks UR HDD and scans whatever is put into the Hard Disc Drive leading to high HDD temp and CPU temp and slow transfer of data from HDD to anywhere else....to CD,Floppy,iPod ,even the NET!!!(slowing down your net speed cosiderably) resulting in unstable system environment.......So Norton Anti Virus is a pain in the computer.....Be done with it people!!!
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You definately need to format your computer and re-install your operating system.  I would recommend that you purchase Norton or McAfee antivirus, and pay for the subscription service.  Without current antivirus signatures, you are wide open to new threats.  Also, if running Windows, make sure it has all of the current Windows updates installed.  Enable automatic updates too, if your Internet connection is "always on."  It's also best to stay away from pornograpy, gambling, and other questionable websites.  Never open e-mail attachments from unknown sources, and be suspicious of attachments from known sources.
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I am serious when I say that your next task should be to uninstall Norton completely and install either AVG or Avast for free.\n\nNorton just has too much going on and tries to literally take control of your computer. It will run very slow.\n\npersonally, I prefer Avast. It also helps to stay under the radar, as many attempts at going around Norton are out there. The updates to the virus definitions are daily.
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Did Norton send you an installation CD, or did you download the program and then install it?\nIf the latter, and you still have the installation executable - copy it to a cd and install on new machine.
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Hi there,\n\nI will backup the answerer who recommended Prevx1.  This is a relatively new program that is already proving to detect, protect and remove more malware than all leading security solutions combined.\n\nAvoid AVG at all costs - it really is awful, now offering one of the lowest protection scores of all security programs, with newer viruses waltzing straight through their defences.  It's free for a reason, and that's because it's protection is lacking.  I recently installed Prevx1 on a friends computer who already had AVG - and Prevx1 went on to remove over 30 viruses AVG had completely missed.  Quite shocking really and I wish people would stop recommending it...\n\nIf you are going to ignore this advice and go for a more popular security program - I'll give you some info on the latest protection scores.  Kapersky is now quite far in the lead, ahead of Norton and Mcafee who are both pretty close together.  However, as already stated - their protection scores are currently dwarfed by those offered by Prevx1.\n\nYou can read more about Prevx1 and/or download a Free Trial of their program which will automatically scan and remove all threats from your computer free of charge here:\n\nhttp://www.prevx.com\n\nGood Luck
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i have had problems with norton and so i deleted it and all of its components.. i now use something called stop and it has a big red stop sign and it has done more to help this computer than norton ever did.. honestly.. it got rid of infected cookies and i had something hooked on to a game of mine and it put it in quarantine... and now i see when they do their work it says virus, and trogan and all computer is clean.. and that makes me feel good to see it.. hope you can find it .. i ordered for 3 months but i will reorder it when the time comes...
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First use the antivirus and antispyware software you have to run a full system scan. Do it in the windows safe mode. (AVG and avast antivirus softwares are free while a 6 month free trial for Norton is available at pack.google.com. Lavasoft's free Ad-Aware is the best antispyware to my knowledge. Also Windows Defender from Microsoft is good enough for real-time protection). This should identify the problem and most probably would solve it as well. However, if the antivirus software is unable to delete the malware, go to Norton's website and search for the name of the malware detected. Their must be some instructions posted to tackle the problem. You might have to delete the system restore points and as well delete the particular registry entries manually if the virus still regenerates on subsequent boot up of the machine. Good Luck.\n\nPS. If you are still having trouble, use Hijack This and copy the log it generates and post it on some tech help forum. I am sure there will be plenty of people ready to help you out.