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william hugh



Joined: 02 Mar 2006
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 9:09 am    Post subject: virus protection Reply with quote

hi there.
my norton virus protection has come up for renewal but I am this week changing to a new computer.can I reinstall the Norton from the original CD and then renew on the new or do I have to go right back to square one and buy a new CD?
I am a retired person who has just got to grips with all this technology and have to learn a new thing each day!
Cheers
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thescruff
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Joined: 03 May 2003
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Location: Bath

PostPosted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 6:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The new computor may have one pre installed id not use the same CD
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Rik



Joined: 10 Aug 2005
Posts: 10
Location: Leeds

PostPosted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 6:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would consider looking at "zonealarm with antivirus". I found Norton to be about the same price, but zonealarm is a really good firewall.
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vince knight
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Joined: 04 Mar 2004
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Location: Essex/East London

PostPosted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just install your origanal norton on the new machine and you will get another year FOC

Vince
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Dan
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Joined: 30 Jun 2002
Posts: 131
Location: UK

PostPosted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i wouldn't use Norton - it uses alot of computer resources.

ZoneAlarm is good, but i've found Sygate to be better.
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thescruff
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 4:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A link would be handy Mr Admin Cool
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Dan
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Joined: 30 Jun 2002
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 3:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ah yes, you're quite right....

but unfortunately, being right up to speed with these things, it seems that Sygate was bought by Symantec and as such is no longer available (funny that)

Symantec are pointing peeps in the direction of Norton - pfft is all i can say

use the Windows XP built in firewall or get the one that comes with AVG

the link ?

just here.... CLICK HERE FOR AVG
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