final answer...NIS 2004 is a virus itself
From: anonymous (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/12/03
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Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 07:51:32 -0800
If not happy with Norton/McAffee...
find different anti-virus software here.
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>-----Original Message-----
>Caution! Beware of Norton Internet Security 2004 My
>internet was much faster than most T1 access I have used
>until I loaded Norton Internet Security 2004. This
>program itself is by definition a virus. It is loaded
>onto the computer and then corrupts many of your
programs,
>some will not run. It cannot be disabled, or more
programs
>will not run, and it cannot be removed (nice "bug" it
was
>released with) using any known method. Even Symantec
>cannot tell me how to remove it. My next step
>is "format c:" and reload everything. I've never had to
>do this, but it looks like a new adventure for me. I
>figure this software cost me about $60 cash and $2000+
>labor for my time to get my computer back to good
working
>order again.
>I will not say don't buy NIS2004... I would say RUN AWAY
>SCREAMING !!
>
>P.S. if anyone knows how to remove this program that has
>embedded itself in my other software, please let me
know.
>I have tried
>1. start/control panal/add/remove programs - no effect.
>2. insert original disc to correct or remove program -
no
>effect.
>3. disable all NIS related programs from startup - email
>and other programs become non-functional
>4. Symantec suggested I go the uninstall NIS2003 page on
>their website, it specifically states do not use the
>rnis.exe program to remove nis2004 or it will cause big
>trouble (how much worse could it get)
>5. I have spent hours searching the internet and it
>appears many people have this problem, but nobody has a
>solution.
>I say take Symantec to court and charge them with
>distribution of a destructive virus, perhaps they will
put
>out a removal tool, or at least put them out of business
>so more people do not go through this.
>
>Slightly P@#*%#^ off,
>
>Greg
>
>Greg
>.
>
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