My Norton will be expiring in a few days and I would like to know if this product is good for windows 8.1 what is the pros and cons with this one?
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Secure anywhere is fine, as I have used it for over 2 years now. There is one point of contention that I have with the software. It seems through my experience with the product is that it holds any viruses in quaranteen so they cannot effect your system. However, once you de-install the software package, the viruses come back onto your system. When I reinstalled the new secureanywhere version, the system scans for viruses again and holds them again. I would perfer that it would kill the virus program itself, but that could effect the registry part of your computer and not allow it to work properly as it could delete a .dll file that your system needs, and the virus needs at the same time. So this is the reason that it puts the virus program in quaranteen. With continued subscription, it was worked fine.
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I don't know, but this shouldn't be an issue because AVG free edition is vastly superior to both McAfee and Norton and doesn't cost a dime!
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I used it with norton , but I uninstalled it after the free month but if I remember it was hard to get rid of ?
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I do not have this exact computer, but 95% identical. I just have the 640 gb hard drive and mine is a slimline 5550 model of the same line that came out last July. It comes with a trial ware Norton with Norton pc checkup which is very annoying. Remove it and then throw on something like AVG that is free and not a memory hog. Also, I would turn off some startup programs. Those HP utilities are very annoying and they do checks that you do not need. Oh, if you want to speed up the time it takes to setup you computer go to www.ninite.com. Nothing bad, I promise. I use it at work (computer support technician) and it installs all your required software like itunes, quicktime, adobe reader, flash, java, avg, and more. Just click on the programs and install. It turns off pop-ups and it installs everything in less than 25% of the time and no next's or license agreements.
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No. I have been a user of Norton security products for well over 20 years and Symantec since 1988. I have used Norton personally as well as professionally and have NEVER suffered from downtime due to a virus. Professionally, includes 16 file servers and over 350 clients (PCs.) The 360 Multi-Device will cover 5 individual devices (i.e. PC, smart phone, tablet in any combination. For your home network you have everything you need. Keep in mind that you can always add security to any network but this will do the job alone. Just keep it updated. Hope this helps!
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works on XP, but do remember that since there is no longer security support for xp, Norton only does what it can do.
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It came with a trial of Norton, but i recommend AVG (which has a free version you can get from www.download.com)
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Al, It really depends on if you want to customize your settings (Bitdefender) or you just want to install and let it do it's thing (Norton). I have had Norton poducts for the past five years. In the old days they were a little heavy on being resource hogs, but now they are much better. I personally would go with Norton, but I have no complaints against Bitdefender, just depends on if you like customizable options or not.
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I don't know I have 2013 I never used this one til this year and I won't use again. I will stick with Norton
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to the best of my knowledge , they will sell it to you on line direct and allow you a download into your PC . I highly suggest not doing so , buy the disc , it allows you 3 uses, also when its time to renew it is less expensive to just buy a new one each year , if you renew on line you pay more and its a one time shot. this way it allows you to install it on 3 computers or if you had to re-install yours for any kind of reason you have it in your hands . save the packaging it has the activation code you'll need for each install. it has been working well , also i suggest not to allow the Norton Tool Bar to be activated , it stops you from going to certain web sites , it didn't let me log into my bank or get my e-mail until i disabled the norton toolbar , then everything worked fine. Its a great deal especially if you own more than one computer.
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Recovery disc, in the same hard drive i recomend you get an external hard drive to keep your recovery info, and theProtection ... Comes mwith the 30 day trial of norton
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From a functional standpoint, there isn't anything wrong with Windows 8. If you don't like the new methods, easier to skin it than remove and reinstall. I used Classic Shell™ for an elderly user. It makes the UI behave like Classic, XP, or W7.
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Hi! I use it on Windows 8.1 and really like it. Win 8.1 upgrade is also great. Jim
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I installed the update to 8.1 on my W700 with no problems with the updating itself. After upgrading Norton 360 would no longer work. My Logitech wireless trackball would not work either but I downloaded a new driver for it and it works OK now.
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Oh yea, you'll be good to go for some time. Check the Microsoft site to be sure but according to ZDNET mainstream support for windows 8.1 ends on January 9, 2018 and extended support ends on January 10, 2023. This laptop comes with the Windows 8 operating system pre installed, no CD/DVD,(you can upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free) but gives you the opportunity to make a backup/restore disk set so that if, heaven forbid, something should happen to the hard drive you can reinstall the operating system. This backup/restore disk set that you can make is specific to that particular laptop, meaning you can't use the backup/restore disks on a different pc be it a laptop or desktop. It's a good idea to make the backup/restore disk set because otherwise you'll have to dish out $100 or so for a new OEM Windows 8 disk. Hope this helps :)
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If I understand the question! the software the comes with the item in question is L.G. Burning tool, Power Backup, Label Print, You Cam, USB Fast, User Manual, and the Norton Internet Security (60 days). You will need to check out these on your own. As they may or may not be for you. This is the Super Multi Drive Install Disc for Windows. I can not say much about the programs, because I don't use them that much. Sorry. But the Drive works wonderfully.
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Have you contacted Norton T/S and asked for their recommendation? I have used this tool before and it works very well particularly for removing Registry entries. However, I have only used it based on T/S's recommendations. About three to five years ago there were continmuing problems with Norton's software apps (see Customer Reviews) especially Norton Anti Virus. For me the problems always occurred after Live Up Date ran (at least monthly). When I called T/S their solution was always 1. Uninstall the software using Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, 2. Run the Norton Removal Tool, 3. Re-Install the software appllication. Starting in 2009 Norton has resolved those problems and my experience has been to just install the new software (the removal tool is not needed). I recently received an e-mail from Norton that provided me with a website that would allow me to update and use NIS 2011 for the remaining subscription time on my NIS 2010. Here is the URL http://updatecenter.Norton.com/manual/AutoDetect While the NIS 2011 installation program was executing I did notice that one of the program steps was "Uninstalling previous version." I recently purchased my NIS 2011 from Amazon. When my NIS 2010 subscription expires I'll just enter the product key for NIS 2011 and I'll have a smooth migration. Bill Atlanta GA