XP & Norton Internet 2005 problem

[Mujahideen]

Hi, i am running XP home SP2 and Norton Internet Security (NIS) 2005. I
have been having trouble getting onto the internet using Firefox since
i last updated it (v1.0.7 i think). Internet explorer works fine. I
have traced this back to my firewall settings (i think) as when i turn
off NIS 2005 firefox works fine again.
Problem: when i try to change the settings for firefox in the firewall
NIS just keeps freezing and the only way i can get it moving again is
"Ctrl Alt Del"
Apart from uninstalling NIS What should i do?
Thanks for your help.

Mark

 

[TaurArian [MS-MVP]]

Uninstall and reinstall Nortons.
Run Live update.

 

[John7]

Hi, i am running XP home SP2 and Norton Internet Security (NIS) 2005. I
have been having trouble getting onto the internet using Firefox since
i last updated it (v1.0.7 i think). Internet explorer works fine. I
have traced this back to my firewall settings (i think) as when i turn
off NIS 2005 firefox works fine again.
Problem: when i try to change the settings for firefox in the firewall
NIS just keeps freezing and the only way i can get it moving again is
"Ctrl Alt Del"
Apart from uninstalling NIS What should i do?
Thanks for your help.

Mark

Hi Mark,


Norton AntiVirus and NIS cause increasingly more problems.
I am fed up with it and quit using it LIKE MANY OTHERS.
These products are resource hogs, slow down boot speed and
program launches, fail to update / scan sometimes, fail to detect
virusses while other products did see the virus.

In case of problems, the Symantec knowledgebase advises
frequently to remove and re-install. NAV / NIS.
As even removing doesn't work smooth anymore you may
have to download their special removal / uninstall tool.
After all, even the re-install did not solve the issue..... argh !!!

If you plan the leave the Symantec path, use the removal tool
as well to prevent problems with other security products.


HTH
John7

 

[Dave]

You might try removing all of the NIS rules and letting it do a new program
scan and create new rules.

 

[Plato]

Hi, i am running XP home SP2 and Norton Internet Security (NIS) 2005. I

Remove NIS ASAP.

 

[Dave]

Why?

Remove NIS ASAP.

 

[Plato]

Why?

Because if you are having problems with your pc removing NIS often
solves them.

 

[Dave]

I've never heard of such a thing. It seems a little troubleshooting to
determine the culprit would be in order before uninstalling things.
I haven't heard him say anything that pointed to NIS 2005 other than he had
it installed.

 

[Plato]

I've never heard of such a thing. It seems a little troubleshooting to
determine the culprit would be in order before uninstalling things.

That's because you are not in the pc repair business.

 

[kurttrail]

I've never heard of such a thing. It seems a little troubleshooting
to determine the culprit would be in order before uninstalling things.
I haven't heard him say anything that pointed to NIS 2005 other than
he had it installed.

If it says "Norton" ANYTHING, you know it has to be an overpriced,
bug-riddled, piece of dung, and should be removed and completely
sanatized from any system that anyone cares about.

Symancrap sucks only slightly less than its Symancrapphants!

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[Dave]

Thanks for your unsolicited anti-Norton opinion! That wasn't the original
question though.

 

[Dave]

I don't want you working on my PC then.

That's because you are not in the pc repair business.

 

[kurttrail]

Thanks for your unsolicited anti-Norton opinion!

It wasn't unsolicited. You asked for it by stating you never heard of
uninstalling a Norton product as a way to solve problems they cause.

Norton/Symancrap has earned its reputation that its products blow. Used
to be a good company with good products, but that was years ago. Now,
its just a wrecking ball. Swallowing up good companies and destroying
or killing off those companies' good products.

That wasn't the
original question though.

I wasn't answering the "original question," dimwit. I was answering
your post as to why uninstalling a Norton product is the preferred fix
to Norton problems. Didn't you notice my reply was to you, not to the
OP? Or are you just that dense as to not be aware that my post wasn't
in response to the "original question?"

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[kurttrail]

I don't want you working on my PC then.

"Thanks for your unsolicited anti-[Plato] opinion! That wasn't the
original
question though."

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

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[ANONYMOUS]

I would stop using Firefox and only use IE6 fully patched up regularly.
When you bought your Operating System, you have effectively paid to use
Microsoft's flagship Internet Explorer and so make best use of it.

I find that Symantec Products and Microsoft's products work well in
harmony. 3rd party software interferes with smooth operation of my
system so I have stopped using all of them except I still use Netscape
because I like its Messenger.

hth

 

[Dave]

Resorting to calling names now? Yep, it goes along with your Norton
flaming attitude. When I stop using a software I move on to another. Yes,
I did see that you addressed me but I have to desire to talk to scum like
you. Bye

 

[kurttrail]

Resorting to calling names now?

Nope, just calling a spade by its rightful name.

Yep, it goes along with your Norton
flaming attitude.

Really? I would have thought it would have went better with a fine
Merlot myself!

When I stop using a software I move on to
another.

And you just stay quiet about it, letting friends, family and such
continue having problems with it? And you call me scum! LOL!

Yes, I did see that you addressed me but I have to desire
to talk to scum like you. Bye

Desire is a streetcar, and you have yet to "talk" to anyone here, though
I'm sure you have to move your mouth as you type.

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[Dave]

Like I said.....Bye Jerk!

Nope, just calling a spade by its rightful name.


Really? I would have thought it would have went better with a fine Merlot
myself!


And you just stay quiet about it, letting friends, family and such
continue having problems with it? And you call me scum! LOL!


Desire is a streetcar, and you have yet to "talk" to anyone here, though
I'm sure you have to move your mouth as you type.

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[kurttrail]

Like I said.....Bye Jerk!

Why? Were you going somewhere? To go out and pick up a bottle of
Merlot perhaps? ;-)

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[NoNoBadDog!]

Remove NIS ASAP.

Another idiot spewing unsupported garbage.

You could at least state *WHY*, but you obviously don't have a clue as to
why.

Bobby