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norton 360 all-in-one security

could anyone please help me,i have recently bought a norton 360 all-in-one security dvd(2007 activate plus dvd edition) for $3.00US from a shop in cambodia,will this be ok or will it do more harm than good to my l/top.

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  • I would imagine at that price it is a pirate copy, and you will be unlikely to get the necessary updates, which means your lappie will be at risk

    Have a look at the freebies for security and protection, rather than risk the headache of trying to get rid of some nasty or other
  • 1) Pirated and illegal
    2) Due to untrusted source, could be slipstreamed with harmful software
    3) Norton is a bloated piece of software...

    Go to https://www.free-av.com and you have a virus scanner.

    Google Zonealarm and you have a firewall

    Google Spyboy S&D and you have spyware protection.

    All free and all better than norton :)
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  • donnajunkie
    donnajunkie Posts: 32,412 Forumite
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    the genuine version has a code number in the box for when you install it. if it doesnt have a code number it is not likely to work.
  • Acehole_2
    Acehole_2 Posts: 202 Forumite
    I myself would not put norton onto any piece of kit I have, I think it is the most over-rated software there is. Nightmare to get rid of too when you discover it is useless. Just my humble opinion though, others may love it.
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