Norton Software

zeke1312 · 04-28-2008, 10:54 PM

My HP came preloaded with Norton software. I used the Norton Uninstall program available from their website. I ran the uninstall and completed OK. It asked to restart the pc which I did. Surprise!!! The Norton software began to reinstall itself! Geez, I hate this preloaded s*****!

Can you help? Thanks

zeke1312 · 05-02-2008, 06:58 AM

I was able to delete Norton.

Vizy93 · 05-02-2008, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeke1312

My HP came preloaded with Norton software. I used the Norton Uninstall program available from their website. I ran the uninstall and completed OK. It asked to restart the pc which I did. Surprise!!! The Norton software began to reinstall itself! Geez, I hate this preloaded s*****!

Can you help? Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeke1312

I was able to delete Norton.

that's good for you dude. Yea this preloaded crap they put is just there for insecure users, and hp and stuff get money outta it.

Good thing u got rid of it.

oh btw, goodnight.

cohen · 05-02-2008, 07:11 AM

norton is a really system hogger!!!! I will never recommend it to anyone...!!!

adarsh · 05-02-2008, 07:18 AM

It is a good protection against Port Scanners.
But yes, it is a memory hog.

cohen · 05-02-2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adarsh

It is a good protection against Port Scanners.
But yes, it is a memory hog.

AVG does the same job

zeke1312 · 05-02-2008, 06:50 PM

My reason for removing Norton:

I have used System Suite for the last few years and has worked for me. Lower cost, virus updates and many features.

04-28-2008, 10:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
zeke1312 Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 40	Norton Software My HP came preloaded with Norton software. I used the Norton Uninstall program available from their website. I ran the uninstall and completed OK. It asked to restart the pc which I did. Surprise!!! The Norton software began to reinstall itself! Geez, I hate this preloaded s*****! Can you help? Thanks

05-02-2008, 07:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,166	norton is a really system hogger!!!! I will never recommend it to anyone...!!! __________________ My Website Forum Site JOIN NOW! Desktop / Laptop Motherboard: Asus M2N X SE / Unknown CPU: AMD 4000+ 2.1GHZ x 2 / Intel Pentium M 1.60GHZ Ram: 2GB Transcend / 512MB Hard Drive: 320GB / 60GB Video Card: Both Intergrated Monitor: 19" Benq / 15.4" OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3

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adarsh Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dubai Age: 16 Posts: 855	It is a good protection against Port Scanners. But yes, it is a memory hog. __________________ http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/7130/kainzr2.jpg Your views about my post are highly appreciated. Please bear in mind that I too am human, and therefore am prone to making errors. If you think that I am wrong, please do not hesitate to PM me suggesting a better fix. Thank you. Please visit Punk's gallery

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zeke1312 Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 40	I was able to delete Norton.

05-02-2008, 06:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
zeke1312 Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 40	My reason for removing Norton: I have used System Suite for the last few years and has worked for me. Lower cost, virus updates and many features.