JD Trampas, SASS # 55781 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 My 2011 Norton Internet Security is close to expiring, will this still work after it expires??? I'm waiting for the 2012 version, which I guess won't come out until Oct. Yes I know I can renew online, but I like to buy the program and install it. I thought about un-installing the 2011 and installing it again, low and behold, can't find the disc. Only have 8 days left on this. All for now JD Trampas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 My 2011 Norton Internet Security is close to expiring, will this still work after it expires??? I'm waiting for the 2012 version, which I guess won't come out until Oct. Yes I know I can renew online, but I like to buy the program and install it. I thought about un-installing the 2011 and installing it again, low and behold, can't find the disc. Only have 8 days left on this. All for now JD Trampas Not sure - I know our McAfee won't work if it expires (at least it did for a couple weeks after, but then it did not)..... GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Why not just use one of the free download anti virus packages such as AVG and forget the costly packages like Norton or McAfee. Test results show the free ones work as well or better anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Hi JD, I also use Norton. I just use the automatic download at renewal time and have done it that way since I got Internet service. Regards, AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollifer A. Dollar Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 It will work if you don't renew it but you can count on 2 things: - It won't download any new virus definitions - It will bug the ever holy he!! out of you with the renewal popup I just uninstalled the trial version that came with this PC because of that renewal popup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Why not just use one of the free download anti virus packages such as AVG and forget the costly packages like Norton or McAfee. Test results show the free ones work as well or better anyway. Kinda my thoughts.. our whole business uses AVG free edition Disclaimer: I ain't a tech expert either Rance Thinkin' that oughta cover me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I use the free Avast - SpyBot and Malware software with excellent results http://www.avast.com/en-us/index http://softdownloads.com/spybot-and-spyware-doctor/?gclid=CLulzYXSn6sCFcPe4AodyzCojQ http://www.avg.com/us-en/buyav-ppc_1?ctype=ppc_us_gs_0006_buyav&wm_crID=8300384&wm_lpID=39679069&wm_ctID=383&wm_kwID=16996929&wm_mtID=3&wm_content=0&wm_g_crID=8926100702&wm_g_kw=malware&wm_g_pcmt=&wm_g_cnt=0&wm_kw=malware&wm_sd=1 I also have CrossLoop installed that allows an external connection from a computer to run my computer. Is real handy when trying to determine any issues - the company support can dial in and resolve it without trying to talk you through the changes ... http://download.cnet.com/CrossLoop/3000-2654_4-10602416.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Trampas, SASS # 55781 Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 Thanks for the replies, it just pop up a little while ago, saying only 9 days left, after that it will not work according to the pop up, so I may take the AVG program for a 30 day trial and by then the 2012 Norton Internet Security will be available. That is my thought for now, not sure what I'm going to do, I do know I won't go without some kind of protection, I have been using Norton products since day 1 of owning a pc with no problems. All for now JD Trampas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitmaster, SASS #78461 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I've been very happy with Computer Associates Internet Security Suite Plus. Best security software I've found and the cost is very reasonable. I have used Norton and McAfee for a couple of short periods and don't like either one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Ray Hality, SASS# 37355 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 +1 for what Hollifer A. Dollar said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I've had just as good or better protection with AVG as In did with Norton or McAfee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Smokepole #29248L Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 It will still work with will still be in danger of picking up a virus as the net has a bunch of new viruses every day. All it takes to make the virus one that isn't picked up by the old virus protection is to slightly change a couple of key strokes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Got this today - better safe than sorry: 2 virus warnings Hotmail,AOL and so on. This information arrived this morning, Directfrom both Microsoft and Norton. Please send it to everybody you know who hasAccess to the Internet. You may receive an apparently harmless e-mail titled. Here you have it. If youopen the file, a message will appear on your screen saying: 'It is too latenow, your life is no longer beautiful, f*** you and die....' Subsequently youwill LOSE EVERYTHING IN YOUR PC. And the person who sent it to you will gainaccess to your Name, e-mail and password, etc. This is a new virus whichstarted to circulate on Saturday afternoon. AOL has already confirmed theseverity, and the antivirus software's are not capable of destroying it. The virus has beencreated by a hacker who calls himself 'life owner'. PLEASE SEND A COPYOF THIS E-MAIL TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS, And ask them to PASS IT ON IMMEDIATELY! THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY SNOPES. http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/hereyouhave.asp ** the above link is from 9/2010..updated 1/24/11 Dave'sbrother is a very advanced programmer who does computer work for a living andhas a high up status with Microsoft. He doesn't send these if they aren't real.If he says this is for real, it for sure is. Be aware. VIRUS COMING ! Hi All, I checked with Norton Anti-Virus, and they are gearing up for this virus! I checked Snopes, and it is for real. Get this E-mail message sent around to your contacts ASAP. PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNINGAMONG FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CONTACTS! You should be alert during the next few days. Do not open any message with an attachment entitled POSTCARD FROM HALLMARK, regardless of who sent it to you. It is a virus which opens A POSTCARD IMAGE, which erases the whole hard disc C of your computer. This virus will be received from someone who has your e-mail address in his/her contact list. This is the reason why you need to send this e-mail to all your contacts. It is better to receive this message 25 times than to receive the virus and open it. If you receive a mail called' POSTCARD,' even though sent to you by a friend, do not open it! Shut down your computer immediately. This is the worst virus announced by CNN. It has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever. This virus was discovered by McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair yet for this kind of virus. This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, wherethe vital information is kept. COPY THIS E-MAIL, AND SEND IT TO YOUR FRIENDS. REMEMBER: IF YOU SEND IT TO THEM, YOU WILL BENEFIT ALL OF US GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Enuff Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 If it's not updating, it's useless. Just uninstall it and put on Microsoft Security Essentials in the meantime. My guess is, you'll forget you ever cared about Norton. My two least favorite AV programs are McAfee and Norton. I'd suggest just about anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backshootin beauford mcgee Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 If it's not updating, it's useless. Just uninstall it and put on Microsoft Security Essentials in the meantime. My guess is, you'll forget you ever cared about Norton. My two least favorite AV programs are McAfee and Norton. I'd suggest just about anything else. Exactly what I did. I figure I'm using Microsoft operating system the FREE security program will work fine. It has for several years been that way. I see no need to pay someone else for the same program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 WOW!! Neat alias... first time I've seen it here on the wire.. Rance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Buscadero, SASS #73085 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Kinda my thoughts.. our whole business uses AVG free edition Disclaimer: I ain't a tech expert either Rance Thinkin' that oughta cover me Another +1 for AVG - free edition is excellent protection. Bucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Trampas, SASS # 55781 Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Thanks Fast Enuff, didn't know anything about the Microsoft Security Essentials, went to Microsoft web site and took a look at what they had to offer, looks interesting to say the least and it's free, they do have some there that are free 30 day trail then you have to pay. Guess I could try that since it is free, if not happy I could go back to the Norton when the 2012 comes out All for now JD Trampas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Woodrow Cahill, SASS # 54363 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 A big +1 for the AVG. I recently picked up a trojan cybercootie that AdAware missed. Traced it to the UPS package tracking site - if you're expecting any deliveries, don't be impatient just let it show up. But back to AVG ... Downloaded the free trial version and turned it loose. It swept out the offending virus and also cleaned out about 2500 cookies, miscellaneous files, and other junk. My computer now runs like it did when new. It also does a great job of slamming the door on anything new that tries an attack. In the past I've also tried the Norton and MacAfee programs, but AVG beats them hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Brazos Kid Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Another +1 for AVG. Also their maintenance tools. Keeps the computer running fast and correctly. RBK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 And another +1 fer AVG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backshootin beauford mcgee Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 WOW!! Neat alias... first time I've seen it here on the wire.. Rance Thanks Pard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Thanks for the replies, it just pop up a little while ago, saying only 9 days left, after that it will not work according to the pop up, so I may take the AVG program for a 30 day trial and by then the 2012 Norton Internet Security will be available. That is my thought for now, not sure what I'm going to do, I do know I won't go without some kind of protection, I have been using Norton products since day 1 of owning a pc with no problems. All for now JD Trampas Why not just use the AVG free software and not the fee software from them. It seems to work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Why not just use the AVG free software and not the fee software from them. It seems to work just fine. It ain't my pocketbook.. but seems some folks have to pay for something to believe it's good.. The AVG Free Edition (I was told this also by a computer Geek) is a great program.. and it's Free.. Rance Thinkin' I know my pocketbook.. Free is good Get ta buy more cowboy stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Trampas, SASS # 55781 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 As all of you are saying free, guess I'm going to the wrong place, when I go to the AVG site that John Boy posted, yes it's free for 30 days, after that it is $3.95. All for now JD Trampas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Trampas, SASS # 55781 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 As all of you are saying free, guess I'm going to the wrong place, when I go to the AVG site that John Boy posted, yes it's free for 30 days, after that it is $39.95 All for now JD Trampas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 As all of you are saying free, guess I'm going to the wrong place, when I go to the AVG site that John Boy posted, yes it's free for 30 days, after that it is $3.95. All for now JD Trampas JD.. Usually,when you go to their website... tucked someplace in a little corner or way down to the bottom.. You'll see Free Edition Free... I've been using it for about 4-5 years.. They do expire in about a year.. and when they send you the info to renew.. In Huge Letters.. try our New edition Free.. that ain't it... But still... tucked someplace down in a corner or something.. is renew Free edition.. Good Luck Rance Thinkin' I gotta hunt fer the new free edition everytime my old free edition expires.. Edit 9:23 am.. Ok JD.. I went to John Boys AVG website... I had to look fer a long time but if you click on the AVG symbol in the left top corner.. it will bring up the free edition.. It says the something like "The original Free Edition 2012" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Trampas, SASS # 55781 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Thanks Cowboy Rance, found it, I would never have thought of clicking on their logo All for now JD Trampas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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