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Fremen · 04-27-2005, 11:22 PM

I'm going nuts trying to get rid of this security alert popup.
It keeps coming back every ten seconds or so.
My virus subscriptions have expired, so I'll need to renew, but meanwhile, I want to stop the alert.

I have the Windows firewall on, so I turned it off, but the alert came back.
I tried not clicking the button on the alert, but again it popped back up.

Does anybody know what the hell to do?? Anyone???

I can't get anything done unless I leave the popup at the bottom of my screen.

Any help will be appreciated. Thank you.

bendsley · 04-28-2005, 05:37 AM

Uninstall Norton AV and install something free like AVG, Avast Personal or ClamWin.

Norton is a resource hog. Also, it's quite intrusive, as you see with your warning not going away.

phukraut · 04-28-2005, 01:28 PM

There was a program out there you could get... I forget what it was called, but it automatically pressed OK on certain dialog windows for you. If I can recall the name I'll post it here.

Glory's Sun · 04-28-2005, 01:30 PM

get rid of Norton and get TrendMicro. 'nuff said

I don't think I've ever seen that thing keep coming up like that though..

hrandani · 04-28-2005, 01:35 PM

Alternativly you can start --> run --> "msconfig" and in the far right tab called 'startup' uncheck anything that looks like it's norton. Then again that might disable your antivirus 'always on' bit but it's a quick fix.

portwineboy · 04-28-2005, 01:41 PM

http://tinyurl.com/bp84x

Norton instructions on how to disable.

Fremen · 04-28-2005, 05:07 PM

Thanks for all your input, guys.

I appreciate it.

I went ahead and uninstalled NIS and the anti-virus and installed Avast! personal anti-virus.

Question-- Is it a good or bad idea to use two of these free anti-virus programs on my computer?

MikeSty · 04-28-2005, 07:02 PM

Some may say it's bad, others say it's no problem, but for the sake of the registry and system resources ... only need one program IMHO.

04-27-2005, 11:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fremen With a mustache, the cool factor would be too much Location: left side of my couch, East Texas	Symantec security alert trouble...HELP! I'm going nuts trying to get rid of this security alert popup. It keeps coming back every ten seconds or so. My virus subscriptions have expired, so I'll need to renew, but meanwhile, I want to stop the alert. I have the Windows firewall on, so I turned it off, but the alert came back. I tried not clicking the button on the alert, but again it popped back up. Does anybody know what the hell to do?? Anyone??? I can't get anything done unless I leave the popup at the bottom of my screen. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you. __________________ Google Last edited by Fremen; 04-27-2005 at 11:26 PM..

04-28-2005, 05:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
bendsley Professional Loafer Location: texas	Uninstall Norton AV and install something free like AVG, Avast Personal or ClamWin. Norton is a resource hog. Also, it's quite intrusive, as you see with your warning not going away. __________________ "You hear the one about the fella who died, went to the pearly gates? St. Peter let him in. Sees a guy in a suit making a closing argument. Says, "Who's that?" St. Peter says, "Oh, that's God. Thinks he's Denny Crane."

04-28-2005, 01:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
portwineboy Master of No Domains Location: WEEhawken, New Joisey	http://tinyurl.com/bp84x Norton instructions on how to disable. __________________ If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a veteran.

04-28-2005, 05:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fremen With a mustache, the cool factor would be too much Location: left side of my couch, East Texas	Thanks for all your input, guys. I appreciate it. I went ahead and uninstalled NIS and the anti-virus and installed Avast! personal anti-virus. Question-- Is it a good or bad idea to use two of these free anti-virus programs on my computer? __________________ Google

04-28-2005, 01:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
phukraut Addict	There was a program out there you could get... I forget what it was called, but it automatically pressed OK on certain dialog windows for you. If I can recall the name I'll post it here.

04-28-2005, 01:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Glory's Sun Registered User	get rid of Norton and get TrendMicro. 'nuff said I don't think I've ever seen that thing keep coming up like that though..

04-28-2005, 01:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
hrandani Insane	Alternativly you can start --> run --> "msconfig" and in the far right tab called 'startup' uncheck anything that looks like it's norton. Then again that might disable your antivirus 'always on' bit but it's a quick fix.

04-28-2005, 07:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
MikeSty The Computer Kid :D Location: 127.0.0.1	Some may say it's bad, others say it's no problem, but for the sake of the registry and system resources ... only need one program IMHO.