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Norton SystemWorks 2005 - need alternative
YorkshireTraveller
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in Techie Stuff
I have been using Norton SystemWorks including the Symantec anti virus software since 2005. I have renewed this annually as I have been happy with both the anti virus software (which has caught a few nasties over the years) and a few of the cleanup/registry features of SystemWorks.
My renewal is now due, however Symantec no longer support SystemWorks 2005 and I am being offered the option to upgrade to either Norton Internet Security 2001 (£39.99) or Norton 360 5.0 (£54.99).
I seek the advice of the forum. Should I go for either of these alternatives (seem expensive to me), move to an alternative package, or simply install one of the free anti virus programs (such as AVG) that are available?
Any help and advice much appreciated.
My renewal is now due, however Symantec no longer support SystemWorks 2005 and I am being offered the option to upgrade to either Norton Internet Security 2001 (£39.99) or Norton 360 5.0 (£54.99).
I seek the advice of the forum. Should I go for either of these alternatives (seem expensive to me), move to an alternative package, or simply install one of the free anti virus programs (such as AVG) that are available?
Any help and advice much appreciated.
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Ditch Norton, making sure it is totally uninstalled.
Install one of the freebies such as (but not) AVG.
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avast 6 free, ccleaner free, malwarebytes free
download and run the norton removal tool!!
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Many thanks for your speedy help and advice!
I have used the Norton Removal Tool to get rid of all the Norton/Symantec components.
Downloaded Avast (couldn't get it to download from the Avast website so use filehippo.com).
Downloaded CCleaner.
Already have Malwarebytes installed.
Thanks again.0 -
Never renew via internet. You can get the software at half price or less when buying a security package from an outside source. i.e. Amazon, ebuyer etc.0
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