Solve : Norton antivirus problem..HELPPP?

1.	Solve : Norton antivirus problem..HELPPP?
Answer» it can be,but why need to gave your money to them since we have LOTS of av free? here's my choice and im using it, http://www.avira.de/en/download/index.html and for spy ware protection http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.htmlI have Spybot search and destroy to remove malware, but do I need another spyware program? I don't think Norton does much to remove spyware because last time I scanned with spybot It detected a program that disables my windows firewall, and norton never alerted me of that paritcular program during it's monthly system scans.As recommended: Antivirus: AVG Free Spyware & Adware: AVG Anti-Spyware Firewall: Comodo, PC Tools Firewall Plus Take your pick. They're all free. They're all good.Hey this is Tom. I'm a newby also. So if I say something without a huge knowledge base that isn't totally accurate, I'm sure the old guys will let me know. First off, you should be running something like LavaSoft SE (free) also. You can run as many malware programs you want to. I believe they are passive in nature. They will only run and identify problems when asked to. I also run Window's Defender. I'm sure there is a point when it all can be over done. One fellow recommended additional freeware (read previous posts). Now Norton and Firewalls. It happens by default but you should always check... You should auto (recommended) disable your window's firewall when your using (and you should be using) the firewall in Nortons software. Check to make sure Norton is "enabled" and Window firewall disabled. If you don't they (Windows & Norton) will compete amoungst eachother and I would say, something one day will fail. That is just rule of thumb when it comes to firewalls. You may just happen to be looking at your windows firewall properties and discovered it is turned off. Just make sure Nortons is enabled. Also remember to stay online with "Microsoft Windows Update" and keep your O/S up to date with its own security features. Thats important. I HOPE this newbie has done something good. T. Hey thanks i didn't know that! so windows firewall SHOULD be disabled if i'm using Norton??? ahhh I think I found my problem! You use ONE firewall, and ONE antivirus, ONLY. As for antispyware programs, use as many, as you want. I use one in real-time - Spyware Terminator, plus from time to time, I scan my computer with Spybot, and Ad-aware. Two of them, because often one finds what other misses, and also sometimes antispyware program will report some false-positive, so I'll check that particular entry with other program.I agree, 1 a/v and 1 f/w. Everything else at your own discretion. With your corroboration, I now know I wasn't giving any false information. All the above information is quite useful...yet keep the following in mind. I know it's already been said, but let's recant... You can use a hardware and a software firewall at the same time. For example...if you have a router configured with your system, the router usually has a built in firewall...this would be your hardware firewall. Your software firewall can be the built-in Windows firewall on your system, or a third-party program like Norton or Comodo. Remember...only run one software firewall...since running MULTIPLES can cause system instability and crashes. Also remember...it is not really necessary to use a software firewall if your computer is connected to the Internet via a router...since the router has its own firewall. Most people use the default Windows firewall for extra protection, but it does not warn you if other applications are accessing the Internet without your knowledge. That is why most use a third-party firewall...so they have control over the applications that need access to the Internet. One drawback to this is that most people don't know what programs need access to the Internet and usually end up blocking a file or program and then wonder why they are having problems with certain software on their computers. So make sure you read and understand the documentation that comes with your third-party software. Also make sure the Windows firewall is turned off, if you intend to use a third-party software firewall. Only install one antivirus program...again, multiples will cause system instability and/or crashes. A lot of people have more than one spyware/adware software program installed on their computer. This really isn't necessary. either. Find one which is top-rated and free...to save some bucks. Configure and use it. That's all you need to do. The more paranoid one gets about malware, the more "crap" they install on their computer and, again, wonder why their computer is not functioning properly. Remember...if you have more than one spyware/adware software program installed...only use one to actively scan your computer, while the others are there for backup...do not configure them to actively scan...otherwise, we're talking system instability again. If you have your antivirus and spyware/adware software configured to run automatic scans...do not let them both run at the same time. Configure one to run at a certain time...giving it enough time to finish its scan. Configure the other to run before or after the other...again, giving it enough time to finish its task. Stay on top of the UPDATES for your malware protection...making sure you have the latest definitons base for both your antivirus and spyware/adware software. Also make sure your third-party firewall software (if installed) is kept up-to-date as well. More than ever...make sure your Windows operating system is set to receive updates automatically and install them when they become available...do not put this off because you were in the middle of something. Stop what you're doing...save whatever you were working on...close any open programs...and install the updates. Personally, I have all of my malware protection set to automatic, but still like to open these programs and manually check for updates. I like to have complete control over my computer and not rely on the software to do its job. Consider it overkill, but better safe than sorry. Sorry about rambling, but I just though you'd get a better understanding, if there were a little more detail about the subject. Good luck to you...ohhh thanks!!!! I only have spybot as my spyware program, and norton for viruses, but it hasn't worked well at all lately which is why I'll probably uninstall it.The only reason I haven't is because I like to try hard to fix something before getting rid of it, I'm very conservative. ..... Also, I have a quick question, when Norton scans my enitre computer system, it always detects a tracking cookie, which Norton says has been fixed but each time it scans that same cookie shows up requiring attention I tried to remove the cookie through Windows add/remove a program wizard, but I cannot find it's filename..I know it belongs to the ad.yield.manager or something, from those annoying ads on websites. I was thinking about using windows explorer to delete it but i don't know how risky it is to do it that way.The first thing I did was go to wikipedia.com and plugged in "tracking cookie". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracking_cookie From there you can get detailed information all about tracking cookies. At this point, I don't see any reason to be alarmed. First, If spy-bot is not paying attention to it, it means to me it doesn't recognize it as a problem. Secondly, I think norton puts on a display of "required attention items" in order for you to think that they are so wonderful you couldn't live without them. Something like a liberal democrat. Norton will put on a display whether you like it or not. Maybe finally if it is just plane bugging you, you can adjust your security settings alittle tighter in Windows; Tools; Internet Options. After you read the article, you may become more comfortable but find after you've tightenned your security settings to high. You may find it more difficlt to navigate the web if they are set to high. Example; I set my setting one day in the middle of the month "higher then default". At the end of the month, I wanted to access my bank but couldn't. It was my security setting set to high even thought their https: url was in my approved sites. I hope this helps. T Quote The only reason I haven't is because I like to try hard to fix something before getting rid of it, I'm very conservative. Not to poke fun or make light of things but if you apply this approach to Norton you have alot of work to do... They have a few hundred people who get paid to show up everyday and do the same thing and look how far they've gotten. As far as the tracking cookie this could be showing up each time for a number of reasons...your homepage, any online games that are installed, a piece of hardware phoning home for updates etc. List the name of the cookie and that will help narrow it down. p.s. I would consider adding AdAware to your package...also Free. No one scanner gets it all which is why a multi-level approach is best.You neither poked fun nor made light of. This site is designed for just those ideas. I agree adding Ad-Aware SE will remove the same cookie everytime (and alot more). I use it. The point I tried to make was essentually what you said. It is a matter of your surfing habits. Norton is a pain in the censored. The cookie will be there every seesion your done on line. If it is a harmless cookie (average TAC. 3.00), we have nothing to worry about. Spybot didn't care. The only time I see a problem is if your bogged down with some many that is slows the sysytem down some. Anyway, I think he was just really worried if he had a problem or not. The consensus is he doesn't. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracking_cookie again, the information in this link should clear up all kinds of questions. Hey thanks! that was some great info there! the cookie is from an adyieldmanager site, and even Norton says it's risk level was LOW and not attempted. so I'll think I'll ignore this cookie. In general, "tracking cookie" is the least important security threat.

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it can be,but why need to gave your money to them since we have LOTS of av free?
here's my choice and im using it,
http://www.avira.de/en/download/index.html
and for spy ware protection
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.htmlI have Spybot search and destroy to remove malware, but do I need another spyware program? I don't think Norton does much to remove spyware because last time I scanned with spybot It detected a program that disables my windows firewall, and norton never alerted me of that paritcular program during it's monthly system scans.As recommended:

Antivirus: AVG Free
Spyware & Adware: AVG Anti-Spyware
Firewall: Comodo, PC Tools Firewall Plus

Take your pick. They're all free. They're all good.Hey this is Tom. I'm a newby also. So if I say something without a huge knowledge base that isn't totally accurate, I'm sure the old guys will let me know. First off, you should be running something like LavaSoft SE (free) also. You can run as many malware programs you want to. I believe they are passive in nature. They will only run and identify problems when asked to. I also run Window's Defender. I'm sure there is a point when it all can be over done. One fellow recommended additional freeware (read previous posts).

Now Norton and Firewalls. It happens by default but you should always check... You should auto (recommended) disable your window's firewall when your using (and you should be using) the firewall in Nortons software. Check to make sure Norton is "enabled" and Window firewall disabled. If you don't they (Windows & Norton) will compete amoungst eachother and I would say, something one day will fail. That is just rule of thumb when it comes to firewalls. You may just happen to be looking at your windows firewall properties and discovered it is turned off. Just make sure Nortons is enabled.

Also remember to stay online with "Microsoft Windows Update" and keep your O/S up to date with its own security features. Thats important.
I HOPE this newbie has done something good. T.
Hey thanks i didn't know that! so windows firewall SHOULD be disabled if i'm using Norton??? ahhh I think I found my problem! You use ONE firewall, and ONE antivirus, ONLY.
As for antispyware programs, use as many, as you want.
I use one in real-time - Spyware Terminator, plus from time to time, I scan my computer with Spybot, and Ad-aware. Two of them, because often one finds what other misses, and also sometimes antispyware program will report some false-positive, so I'll check that particular entry with other program.I agree, 1 a/v and 1 f/w. Everything else at your own discretion. With your corroboration, I now know I wasn't giving any false information. All the above information is quite useful...yet keep the following in mind. I know it's already been said, but let's recant...

You can use a hardware and a software firewall at the same time. For example...if you have a router configured with your system, the router usually has a built in firewall...this would be your hardware firewall. Your software firewall can be the built-in Windows firewall on your system, or a third-party program like Norton or Comodo. Remember...only run one software firewall...since running MULTIPLES can cause system instability and crashes. Also remember...it is not really necessary to use a software firewall if your computer is connected to the Internet via a router...since the router has its own firewall. Most people use the default Windows firewall for extra protection, but it does not warn you if other applications are accessing the Internet without your knowledge. That is why most use a third-party firewall...so they have control over the applications that need access to the Internet. One drawback to this is that most people don't know what programs need access to the Internet and usually end up blocking a file or program and then wonder why they are having problems with certain software on their computers. So make sure you read and understand the documentation that comes with your third-party software. Also make sure the Windows firewall is turned off, if you intend to use a third-party software firewall.
Only install one antivirus program...again, multiples will cause system instability and/or crashes.
A lot of people have more than one spyware/adware software program installed on their computer. This really isn't necessary. either. Find one which is top-rated and free...to save some bucks. Configure and use it. That's all you need to do. The more paranoid one gets about malware, the more "crap" they install on their computer and, again, wonder why their computer is not functioning properly.
Remember...if you have more than one spyware/adware software program installed...only use one to actively scan your computer, while the others are there for backup...do not configure them to actively scan...otherwise, we're talking system instability again.
If you have your antivirus and spyware/adware software configured to run automatic scans...do not let them both run at the same time. Configure one to run at a certain time...giving it enough time to finish its scan. Configure the other to run before or after the other...again, giving it enough time to finish its task.
Stay on top of the UPDATES for your malware protection...making sure you have the latest definitons base for both your antivirus and spyware/adware software.
Also make sure your third-party firewall software (if installed) is kept up-to-date as well.
More than ever...make sure your Windows operating system is set to receive updates automatically and install them when they become available...do not put this off because you were in the middle of something. Stop what you're doing...save whatever you were working on...close any open programs...and install the updates.

Personally, I have all of my malware protection set to automatic, but still like to open these programs and manually check for updates. I like to have complete control over my computer and not rely on the software to do its job. Consider it overkill, but better safe than sorry.

Sorry about rambling, but I just though you'd get a better understanding, if there were a little more detail about the subject.

Good luck to you...ohhh thanks!!!! I only have spybot as my spyware program, and norton for viruses, but it hasn't worked well at all lately which is why I'll probably uninstall it.The only reason I haven't is because I like to try hard to fix something before getting rid of it, I'm very conservative. ..... Also, I have a quick question, when Norton scans my enitre computer system, it always detects a tracking cookie, which Norton says has been fixed but each time it scans that same cookie shows up requiring attention I tried to remove the cookie through Windows add/remove a program wizard, but I cannot find it's filename..I know it belongs to the ad.yield.manager or something, from those annoying ads on websites. I was thinking about using windows explorer to delete it but i don't know how risky it is to do it that way.The first thing I did was go to wikipedia.com and plugged in "tracking cookie". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracking_cookie From there you can get detailed information all about tracking cookies. At this point, I don't see any reason to be alarmed. First, If spy-bot is not paying attention to it, it means to me it doesn't recognize it as a problem. Secondly, I think norton puts on a display of "required attention items" in order for you to think that they are so wonderful you couldn't live without them. Something like a liberal democrat. Norton will put on a display whether you like it or not.

Maybe finally if it is just plane bugging you, you can adjust your security settings alittle tighter in Windows; Tools; Internet Options. After you read the article, you may become more comfortable but find after you've tightenned your security settings to high. You may find it more difficlt to navigate the web if they are set to high. Example; I set my setting one day in the middle of the month "higher then default". At the end of the month, I wanted to access my bank but couldn't. It was my security setting set to high even thought their https: url was in my approved sites.

I hope this helps. T Quote

The only reason I haven't is because I like to try hard to fix something before getting rid of it, I'm very conservative.

Not to poke fun or make light of things but if you apply this approach to Norton you have alot of work to do...
They have a few hundred people who get paid to show up everyday and do the same thing and look how far they've gotten.

As far as the tracking cookie this could be showing up each time for a number of reasons...your homepage, any online games that are installed, a piece of hardware phoning home for updates etc.

List the name of the cookie and that will help narrow it down.

p.s. I would consider adding AdAware to your package...also Free. No one scanner gets it all which is why a multi-level approach is best.You neither poked fun nor made light of. This site is designed for just those ideas.

I agree adding Ad-Aware SE will remove the same cookie everytime (and alot more). I use it. The point I tried to make was essentually what you said. It is a matter of your surfing habits. Norton is a pain in the *censored*. The cookie will be there every seesion your done on line. If it is a harmless cookie (average TAC. 3.00), we have nothing to worry about. Spybot didn't care. The only time I see a problem is if your bogged down with some many that is slows the sysytem down some. Anyway, I think he was just really worried if he had a problem or not. The consensus is he doesn't. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracking_cookie again, the information in this link should clear up all kinds of questions. Hey thanks! that was some great info there! the cookie is from an adyieldmanager site, and even Norton says it's risk level was LOW and not attempted. so I'll think I'll ignore this cookie. In general, "tracking cookie" is the least important security threat.

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