Re: paranoid user needs new security software

Jim Madsen <justme@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
news:eimvDveAIHA.4712@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:

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?

Stay away from McAfee (no better than Norton). There is a removal
tool you can download.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/200503310816
2039
You can "roll your own" security suite.
AntiVir has a free version with real-time scanning.
http://www.free-av.com/
Are you using a router? If not you'll need a firewall.(Turn off
Windows Firewall after install of Sygate)
Sygate Personal Firewall(last free version)
http://www.download.com/3000-2092_4-10637565.html
Use the usual suspects for AntiSpyware
(AdAware,SpybotSearch+Destroy,SuperAntiSpyware)
BitDefender has a free on-demand scanner that you can use as a
backup.
http://www.bitdefender.com/site/view/Download-Free-Products.html
I have some other tools listed(with links)on my pages(see below)

max
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Virus Removal http://max.shplink.com/removal.html
Keep Clean http://max.shplink.com/keepingclean.html
Tools http://max.shplink.com/tools.html
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