Norton SystemWorks 2003

[George Stroker]

I just performed a clean install upgrde to Windows XP
from Windows 98SE. I am now installing my software with
satisfactory success. I have not installed Norton
SystemWorks 2003 yet. I am very apprehensive. I know I
need an Antivirus software. But I am not sure of the
compatibility of NSW 2003 or if I need the package all
together. Does Windows XP provide all the peformance and
maintenance that NSW has provided me in the past?

 

[Guest]

Hi,

Norton SystemWorks 2003 will run happily on XP (see link
below):

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nsw.nsf/0f75ab1a998228
3d88256c250066dc94/1b4c3780366cee3288256c16006b6360?
OpenDocument&prod=&ver=&tpre=eu&src=eu_sg&csm=no

Whether you want to install the complete product is up toy
you and your level of computer knowledge.

I personally used to have this product but now only run
the Antivirus. I prefer to solve issues myself and find
that SystemWorks installs far too much for what I need.

I would recommend to use the Antivirus and ensure you have
a Firewall (e.g. ZoneALarm). If you have fairly basic
computer understanding then go ahead and install it. The
product is not bad and has some nice features.

Regards,

Tim

 

[sem]

Hi
Norton System Works is completely compatible with Windows
XP. If you elect to install only the anti-virus portion,
you might experience some difficulties. I did, but I do
not remember enough to say what they were. They did have
something to do with not having removed every vestige of
Norton Anti-Virus 2002 from my machine and the fact that
I wanted to install only the anti-virus portion of System
Works. I resorted to installing Norton Anti-Virus from a
standalone disc and running System Works from the disc
(my preference for using System Works) after I removed
all instances of Norton Anti-Virus 2002.
HTH

 

[Unknown]

What makes you think you need an anti virus program? I don't have one.

 

[sem]

I don't know if you were addressing George or me, but you
posted under my post. So, I will respond to you with a
question. "I don't have one." Why is that? I think
your answer would be more interesting than George's or
mine.