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akhavan · #1 Post by **akhavan** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 7:13 am

Hi,
I have a TP41p. I upgraded from Norton Internet Security 2005 to Norton Internet Security 2006 but my computer has become really slow. Any other security suite software available without being a resource hug?

Thanks

Sepehr

ratoto67 · #2 Post by **ratoto67** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 7:45 am

Try Kaspersky as an Antivirus.
Use the Antipsyware (free) from Microsoft.
Use the Firewall of Windows XP or best use an external routeur.
Using such a configuration, you will be pretty safe

akhavan · #3 Post by **akhavan** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:35 am

Has anybody used PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 . Any comment?

davidspalding · #4 Post by **davidspalding** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:20 am

Free, google for AVG anti-virus, the unregistered version covers the basics. Not fancy, but will watch your system and scan e-mail.

I removed Norton immediately after setup, it is indeed a resource hog. I currently run the McAfee Wireless Home Security bundle, the Wireless Home Network Security app is trash, don't even load it, but you get a 3-user copy of VirusScan (which is not bad), and Personal Firewall Plus, which I've been very impressed with. Both keep my TP very safe, and Firewall Plus informs of questionable activity in and out, far better than the Windows clunker. $49 most places, and Costco (where I bought mine) is offering a $20 mail-in rebate.

DavidNZ · #5 Post by **DavidNZ** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 12:54 pm

akhavan wrote:Has anybody used PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 . Any comment?

I have a copy (site license through work) but haven't installed because I have yet to install SP2, which is apparently required. I have used the 2005 version for, well, most of 2005.

2005 was pretty stable, regular updates/definitions, reasonable interface (although 06 is different). Unless I'm on the road, I tend to leave the firewall off as my home network consists of one machine (me) which is protected by a hardware firewall and at the office we've got a hardware firewall (several, actually) in place. May not be the wisest of moves by me as it doesn't alert to outbound problems, but I regularly scan with several apps for that kind of stuff.

davidspalding · #6 Post by **davidspalding** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 6:11 pm

I don't trust just my router firewall anymore. McAfee PFP catches a number of rather concerning hits on odd ports when I visit sites which use aggressive advertising. Like MySpace.com and Yahoo. So even running a software firewall on standard mode is useful at home. Just my two cents....

akhavan · #7 Post by **akhavan** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 4:33 am

Thanks

I guess I have to update to window SP2 as well now. I will check all the products mentioned above.

Sepehr

raynbow829 · #8 Post by **raynbow829** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 10:50 am

I want to get rid of the Symantec Security Suite which came bundled with the ThinkPad T43 built-into the Hard Disk Drive, and instead install Windows Firewall, Windows Anti-SPAM and any free AV program like AVG or AVAST.
Tried my level best in deleting all related folders and files in Safe Mode, including tinkering in Regedit to remove all entries of Norton Anti-Virus and Symantec-related keys, but still cannot uninstall the Norton Firewall. Even after this the system doesn't allow installation of any other AV s/w.
Please HELP!
Thanks.

#9 Post by **GomJabbar** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:29 pm

Maybe the tip in this thread will help you.

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=17795

#10 Post by **carbon_unit** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:49 pm

I see that now Symantec has changed the instructions so it takes THREE programs to remove norton.

davidspalding · #11 Post by **davidspalding** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 9:51 pm

raynbow829 wrote:I want to get rid of the Symantec Security Suite which came bundled with the ThinkPad T43 built-into the Hard Disk Drive, and instead install Windows Firewall, Windows Anti-SPAM and any free AV program like AVG or AVAST.
Tried my level best in deleting all related folders and files in Safe Mode, including tinkering in Regedit to remove all entries of Norton Anti-Virus and Symantec-related keys, but still cannot uninstall the Norton Firewall. Even after this the system doesn't allow installation of any other AV s/w.
Please HELP!
Thanks.

From your description, it sounds like your uninstall efforts may've gone awry. You might try installing the whole thing, rebooting, then searching the online help or Symantec's site for correct uninstallation procedures. Actually, the unwillingness of other apps to install when it appears Symantec's suite is still installed is a nice courtesy.

raynbow829 · #12 Post by **raynbow829** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:53 am

Dear GomJabbar,
Thanks a million for the tip! Had Symantec/Norton AV given even a remote inkling on availability of this uninstall procedure in their installed program, it would have saved me two working days and tons of anxiety!!
Regards.

#13 Post by **GomJabbar** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:52 pm

Glad it worked for you raynbow829!

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