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Norton

Forum discussion tagged with Norton.
  1. aafusc2988

    Solved! Remove Norton completely from Windows 10 PC

    I regret getting Norton - this PC was just built two weeks ago or so. Have read horror stories trying to get this program removed. What do I do?
  2. W

    Solved! WiFi Connected But No Internet Access in some location

    my daughter has a new HP window 10. It was connect to any wifi without problem. But after we installed Norton premium and Norton parent control, it can connect to home wifi, starbuck without problem,but when she tried to connect to school wifi, it showed "connect but no internect access". I...
  3. G

    firewall needed now?

    Was using Norton 360 on win7 laptop. I can't afford to renew Norton so I uninstalled it and turned on Windows defender. Do I also need a firewall now?
  4. L

    Norton disabling links i try to share

    I hit share to share link but link is useless/disabled
  5. P

    Norton Ghost on DVD

    Hi. I have used Norton Ghost for over 10 years. Creates images of windows onto another partition. Very good. However this is old software and I wan't to buy a modern software that creates images . I have looked at Norton internet security and it states "keep your data safe on line". I don't want...
  6. M

    Solved! Do I need to install Norton Internet Security in Windows 10?

    Hi, I used Windows 7 on my Mac as a dual boot system for almost 20 years. I always used Norton Internet Security. Now, I got a Thinkpad with Windows 10 pre-installed, is it better to just rely on Windows Defender or just install Norton Internet Security? I wonder if using Norton Internet...
  7. C

    Solved! Is there a free alternative to M$ winthruster utility to clean up MSevent.exe

    Norton flagged it for unusual activity
  8. L

    Keyboard virus and random windows keep opening up

    Need help please, My toshiba laptop keyboard keeps typing the wrong keys. Haven't spilled anything on it. And it also keeps opening my crome browser to its last openned page (which is avast and norton help page) in multiple tabs over and over. I tried *Removing and reinstalling keyboards...
  9. H

    Are the Norton Antivirus programs exactly the same?

    Hello does the antivirus on Norton Standard work exactly the same as the Premium or Deluxe? Or do these versions have much stronger and tighter security than the Standard? Thank you. Lee.
  10. A

    How To solve Error: "8504,104" in Norton Antivirus?

    I have installed norton antivirus in our system but it do not installed insted off installation it shows Error: "8504,104". How to resolve this problem?
  11. activegalaxys

    Norton Antivirus Product Key - expired in a sealed, new box

    Hi there. I recently picked up a copy of Norton AntiVirus 2010 that was sealed, new. The CD was sealed in its little paper case too. However, when I went to activate it (why would I use AntiVirus 2010? I don't know) it claimed that the product key had expired and couldn't be used. Now, I have a...
  12. D

    Antivirus Software Compatibility

    I'm considering switching from Norton, which I've used for >10 years, and wondered whether any of the other premium AV suites could convert my Norton saved password files to work with the new software.
  13. W

    Security, antivirus, malware, etc., what do I really need?

    I have Norton/Symantec and have had it for years and have had no problems. I had a small problem and took it to my local "fix-it" shop and they said there was a "virus" and they were running Malwarebytes on my desk top. They suggested I install it and use from now on. My question is - what do...
  14. R

    How to completely and finally remove Norton/Symantec from my W10 PC?

    I am resurrecting my daughters PC. I updated to Windows 10 and everything is great except for eliminating Norton. Im afraid my daugter had succumbed to Symantec's ransom and purchased their product because the nag sreen wore her down. Im now trying, without success, to rid this PC of Norton. I...
  15. Z

    My program is being flagged

    Hi, so I decided that I was going to make a program that solved quadratic equations. When I was done, I clicked build (this is c# on visual studios) and transferred the executive file to my home computer. Norton then flagged it and I clicked run anyway. Out of interest I ran Norton power eraser...
  16. G

    Norton Core Router Review

    Not only is the Norton Core a high-performance router that pumps out the data, but it inspects every data packet entering your network. Norton Core Router Review : Read more
  17. B

    Secure WiFi Router

    What is your "rating" of the "all-new Norton Core (TM) Secure WiFi Router"?
  18. S

    Trojan.Zlob.Q Activity blocked by Norton, but not found during scans.

    In my Norton history their is a few intrusion attempts that were blocked for Trojan.Zlob.Q Activity. I've done a regular Norton scan, Norton power erase scan, Malwarebytes scan, Malwarebytes Antimalware scan, Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit scan plus a scan with superantispyware and all those scans...
  19. C

    Norton 2006 compatibility issue with Windows 8.1

    I'm trying to install Norton Internet Security 2006 on Windows 8.1, but it gives the error "This program has compatibility issues." and will not install. The "Get help online" option does nothing useful, of course, and other searches have so far been unfruitful. What's strange is that it was...
  20. M

    firewall blocking facebook photos

    First of all, this is my home PC, so it's not an "I'm trying to get around Facebook at work issue"' But I cannot post photos to facebook using my pc unless I turn it off. Is there a safer way to create an exception for facebook? I don't see a pop up that asks me anything about it either. I am...