Comments on: Symantec's revenge

Even after un-installing Symantec software, it still causes problems

[john55440]

I use Norton Internet Security 2008, a PC Magazine Editor's Choice, and have no complaints. In it's default configuration, it's a nonchatty program that just sits in the background and does it's thing. As for performance, I use it on a 2002 computer with only 512MB of memory.

And yes, I use Norton Removal Tool before upgrading versions. They should improve their uninstall routine so that NRT isn't necessary.

[DrollTroll]

It will continu to be a long story that will become even longer as long as you (and any clients you advise) stick with Windows--thats the long and the short of it.

[kevin-j]

Norton Removal Tool has been around for a while (3-4 years?). Leaving those files behind after uninstalling is the right choice. Symantec use it to prevent pirated version of the Norton products. We all know Norton Antivirus is the system hog. But not 2008 version. I am still using 90 days trial version of NIS 2008.

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[dahicke]

AVOID Symantec and Norton. Symantec has resorted to make virus-ware products that do not uninstall and are difficult to remove. I would recommend avoiding their products at all costs. They have become an Unethical company. I would not be surprised if they are not creating and distributing viruses, worms, Trojan horses etc. to bolster their own business. Their Norton Security Scan is one of these virus-ware products that is hard get off a computer. I have tried un-installing 4 times and it re-installs itself at logon.