Norton Internet Security

I'm a newbie to Vista. What, if anything, does Norton Internet Security
provide that is not included in Vista? If it's just virus protection, why
not just get NAV or one of the other anti-virus programs?
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Thanks, John

 

JohnInTexas wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> I'm a newbie to Vista. What, if anything, does Norton Internet
> Security provide that is not included in Vista? If it's just virus
> protection, why not just get NAV or one of the other anti-virus
> programs?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

In my opinion - you should stay away from any "All-in-One" suites.

- Put together and follow a good backup methodology/schedule.
- Use the built-in Windows firewall.
- If you have high-speed Internet, utilize a NAT router device to firther
separate you from the Internet (directly.)
- Use a decent (freeware is fine) AntiVirus application (home use, that is.)
- Keep the machine defragmented and check the disk for errors on occassion.
- Run the occassional "Disk Cleanup" <-- clear out old restore points as you
feel comfortable.
- Keep all of the machines software (OS, etc) updated with the latest
patches.

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
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How To Ask Questions The Smart Way

 

[Crossposted to Vista Security newsgroup]

Vista includes a two-way firewall and an antispyware application (Windows
Defender), but not an anti-virus application.

Did a free-trial of Norton Internet Security (2009) come preinstalled on
your computer when you bought it?
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002

JohnInTexas wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> I'm a newbie to Vista. What, if anything, does Norton Internet Security
> provide that is not included in Vista? If it's just virus protection, why
> not just get NAV or one of the other anti-virus programs? <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Norton Internet Security 2009 trial version came with my laptop. Now, of
course, it bugs me every hour to renew my subscription, but I don't see any
reason. Personally, I'm not sure North firewall or malware protection is any
better than Microsoft's. Normally, I've used ZoneAlarm as my firewall and
NAV as my antivirus.
--
Thanks, John


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
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> [Crossposted to Vista Security newsgroup]
>
> Vista includes a two-way firewall and an antispyware application (Windows
> Defender), but not an anti-virus application.
>
> Did a free-trial of Norton Internet Security (2009) come preinstalled on
> your computer when you bought it?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>
> JohnInTexas wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> > I'm a newbie to Vista. What, if anything, does Norton Internet Security
> > provide that is not included in Vista? If it's just virus protection, why
> > not just get NAV or one of the other anti-virus programs? <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Has the free-trial expired?

Even if you want to purchase & install NAV 2009, I would STRONGLY recommend
that you uninstall the free-trial (and LiveUpdate), then download/run the
removal tool before installing any other AV app or security suite.

Norton Removal Tool

[Related discussion: JohnInTexas wrote:<!--coloro:blu...c--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

On Thu, 28 May 2009 19:51:01 -0700, JohnInTexas wrote:
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> Norton Internet Security 2009 trial version came with my laptop. Now, of
> course, it bugs me every hour to renew my subscription, but I don't see any
> reason. Personally, I'm not sure North firewall or malware protection is any
> better than Microsoft's. Normally, I've used ZoneAlarm as my firewall and
> NAV as my antivirus.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

After you've uninstalled NIS 2009 from your OS using the proper removal
tool, re-activate the build-in firewall application and WindowsDefender.
Then download/install:
Avira AntiVir® Personal - FREE Antivirus


Good luck

 

thanks. I will.
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Thanks, John


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Has the free-trial expired?
>
> Even if you want to purchase & install NAV 2009, I would STRONGLY recommend
> that you uninstall the free-trial (and LiveUpdate), then download/run the
> removal tool before installing any other AV app or security suite.
>
> Norton Removal Tool
>
> [Related discussion: > > > JohnInTexas wrote:<!--colo...--/colorc--> > > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

thanks.
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Thanks, John


"Kayman" wrote:
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> On Thu, 28 May 2009 19:51:01 -0700, JohnInTexas wrote:
> <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> > Norton Internet Security 2009 trial version came with my laptop. Now, of
> > course, it bugs me every hour to renew my subscription, but I don't see any
> > reason. Personally, I'm not sure North firewall or malware protection is any
> > better than Microsoft's. Normally, I've used ZoneAlarm as my firewall and
> > NAV as my antivirus.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> After you've uninstalled NIS 2009 from your OS using the proper removal
> tool, re-activate the build-in firewall application and WindowsDefender.
> Then download/install:
> Avira AntiVir® Personal - FREE Antivirus
>
>
> Good luck
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->