Symantec Complaint - Problems and unable to uninstall etc - Norton 360 and Norton Internet Security 2007

Posted by adzidek on 2007-06-19:

I agree, Norton stinks; actually, I don't use any antivirus that I can't disable. Programs that sit in memory are resource hogs, and often cause problems. I imagine in your case it was a firewall configuration issue. BTW, doesn't it cost like $80/hour to have Microsoft diagnose a problem for you?

Posted by outcast471 on 2007-06-19:

Try Advast It' Free and updated on a daily basis been using for 2 years now and love it. Just google Advast

Posted by outcast471 on 2007-06-19:

as far as firewall i use sygate. again i enjoy some of the funtion and it is also free, and it will allow you back trace pings

Posted by superbowl on 2007-06-19:

Norton has become a nightmare to anyone using it. It reduces your PC's processor by 50% and kills it's memory. A utility like CCleaner (Crud Cleaner) will clean up the install mess Norton makes. Symantec is a company gone out of control, management is clueless and customer service is being run by a bunch of idiots in India. STAY AWAY from Symantec / Norton, IT WILL wreck your computer.

http://www.ccleaner.com

Last updated on 16th May 2007 New
Over 65 million downloads!!!

CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware! :)

Posted by Stew.old on 2007-06-19:

superbowl – Good info and thanks for the link. You're certainly a wealth of information. I appreciate your contributions!

Posted by lobo65 on 2007-06-19:

I hate Norton too. I had it installed on my computer, but it dragged the system so bad that I uninstalled it, and got Kaspersky Internet Suite. It's pricey but good. The only problem I have is that I can't delete a stupid Norton file that Windows keeps trying to install every time I boot up. I've deleted every file of theirs I could find, but it won't let me delete this last one. I've tried using Adaware SE Personal, and Spybot, and still no luck. I'll try that CCleaner, and see if it helps. I hate Norton!!

Posted by superbowl on 2007-06-19:

lobo65, CC should clean it for you, let us know how it works out. I have had great luck with the utility.

Stew. it's a great utility and will really speed up your PC. You won't believe how much crud is on your PC till you run CCleaner.

Posted by lobo65 on 2007-06-19:

Thanks. I'll try it when I get home from work.

Posted by lobo65 on 2007-06-20:

It didn't get rid of the file, but it's still a handy program to use.

Posted by overloaded on 2007-11-04:

norton 360 the worst experience ever on this computer. for four hours they had my computer under there control and installed 360. After which nothing worked properly almost total disaster.
Contacting them is impossible the company should be put out of bussiness. many others have had similar problems with them in all areasShould any good atty,s want to start a suit against them, I would contribute.