paranoid user needs new security software

I have Norton Internet Security 2004, which came bundled on my Dell computer. I just received notice that this software is no longer supported by subscription (to updates, etc.)

The reason I never have updated to something else is I'm actually afraid of trying to uninstall this stuff. The instructions on the web site say just go to add and remove programs, and click uninstall. But this has stuff all over my computer -- there's Symantic Live Update, and it's tied into the Microsoft Security Center -- is that going to complain if I try to uninstall it?

My ISP offers a free copy of McAffee (which I hate, from the experiences we've had at work), but it says I must uninstall all security software prior to downloading the McAffee from the internet (yeah, right).

I might be able to get a free legitimate subscription to security software from work.

My biggest question, is, will I regret trying to uninstall Norton Internet Security?
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