Norton Antivirus 2006 vs 2003 your thoughts?

Viper69 · Jul 30, 2006

I have Norton AV 2003 Pro edition, only because later versions were such resource hogs. But in the past couple of days the software is now doing odd things.

1. It used to download virus definitions silently, now I am prompted to get the definition. (even though all checks are for autodownload)

2. It now prompts me everyday to get virus definitions

3. Lastly, it says my virus definitions are out of date as of 6/14/2006 no matter how often I download these 20 things it says its downloading.

My subscription is defininitely not out of date.

So I wonder what's going on. And Symantec doesn't support my software w/online support anymore!!!

So I wonder, should I move on and get 2006??? If not...what do people recommend to trouble shoot my software?

grumperfish · Jul 30, 2006

2005 was a load of crap, and I've heard 2006 is worse. Either move on to something like AVG or NOD32, or see if you can get a cheap Symantec Corporate license.

Viper69 · Jul 30, 2006

Hmm...is NOD32 that good..I wouldn't know I have read how peeps like it.

But everytime I ask a question about software choices, I get tons of informed answers which is great, but also get tons of people that have had problems too..So I basically stay w/Norton..but since 2003, I haven't moved up because of the resource hog issues.

Silversinksam · Jul 30, 2006

grumperfish said:
2005 was a load of crap, and I've heard 2006 is worse. Either move on to something like AVG or NOD32, or see if you can get a cheap Symantec Corporate license.

Actually NAV2006 is half decent, NAV2005 was a headache and then some...

For me to rectify my NAV2005 nightmare took some time, but I'm stubborn and got it sorted out. Not sure if you want to go through the Symantec gauntlet to get a resolution, but it's possible if you don't give up.

Viper69 · Jul 31, 2006

Silversinksam said:
Actually NAV2006 is half decent, NAV2005 was a headache and then some...

For me to rectify my NAV2005 nightmare took some time, but I'm stubborn and got it sorted out. Not sure if you want to go through the Symantec gauntlet to get a resolution, but it's possible if you don't give up.

I read your problems!! How did you ever speak w/Norton though. They do everything via email for years I thought?

Silversinksam · Jul 31, 2006

Viper69 said:
I read your problems!! How did you ever speak w/Norton though. They do everything via email for years I thought?

DON'T use the PriorityCare Telephone Support since they charge you $9.95 a call

Instead use this FREE telephone option, call is not toll free.

StandardCare Telephone Support *

585-350-0400 - Please note that long distance charges may apply.

meionm · Jul 31, 2006

I stay away from norton the last norton that I had was 2003. After that newer releases were worse. Norton consumes lots of resources, casued more problems for the system that I had.

Nod 32 is pretty good, especially on slow system becasue it doesn't hinder pc peformance by slowing it down.

Viper69 · Aug 1, 2006

Silversinksam said:
DON'T use the PriorityCare Telephone Support since they charge you $9.95 a call

Instead use this FREE telephone option, call is not toll free.

StandardCare Telephone Support *

585-350-0400 - Please note that long distance charges may apply.

I can NEVER find their phone number...where was it.haha...Man, THANKS!!

Viper69 · Aug 1, 2006

meionm said:
I stay away from norton the last norton that I had was 2003. After that newer releases were worse. Norton consumes lots of resources, casued more problems for the system that I had.

Nod 32 is pretty good, especially on slow system becasue it doesn't hinder pc peformance by slowing it down.

I have to say I have had great results w/Norton. Though even 2003 is a bit resource happy. I used to have Symantec on my Mac back when they were their own company decades ago...

I do like their user interface quite a bit, very grahical/user friendly.

How is Nod32's GUI??? WHAT makes Nod32 less resource intensive, and it appears to be so much faster from what I have heard than NAV. I mean the short answer is "good programming"...but that doesn't explain it to me.

Ever since Norton went to such lengths to keep their consumers from calling them, by having tech support via email and online databases, I got pretty ****ed off.

Silversinksam · Aug 1, 2006

Viper69 said:
I can NEVER find their phone number...where was it.haha...Man, THANKS!!

It's not easy to find

Viper69 · Aug 1, 2006

Silversinksam said:
It's not easy to find

Can you show me the link...I remember finding itYEARS ago..and no longer since.

Silversinksam · Aug 5, 2006

Viper69 said:
Can you show me the link...I remember finding itYEARS ago..and no longer since.

I gave you the number, why do you need the link. Took me ten minutes to find the number!!

But I like you so I'll cough up the link... (Took me 5 min to find it this time)

http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/nav/nav_2006_contactcs_phone.html :santa:

Mr.Guvernment · Aug 5, 2006

Viper69 said:
How is Nod32's GUI??? WHAT makes Nod32 less resource intensive, and it appears to be so much faster from what I have heard than NAV. I mean the short answer is "good programming"...but that doesn't explain it to me.

i dont think NOD32 is so great when it was pointed out in the antivirus comparison to be worse then %75 of the other programs out there, norton 2006 was in the top 5.

pioneer1976 · Aug 5, 2006

Ive hated all versions of norton, i use Kaspersky personal and i love it. Havent found anything better yet.

Mr.Guvernment · Aug 5, 2006

i am using kapersky 6 Inet suite - i got it for a few comps at work, and honestly, it does slow a system down, so i tried only the anti-v 6 and it too slows down systems

this is a p4 2.4 400FSB / 512 of rambus and an 80g 7200 rpm drive and it is slow to open files, or browse and the such.

pctec · Aug 7, 2006

Ive been running 2003 all along. I cant complain as it updates auto. When it expires I just uninstall it and reinstall and it gives me another year. Why fix what aint broke

Zx2Slow · Aug 7, 2006

Symantec Antivirus 10 > NAV*

rabiddawgs · Aug 11, 2006

i personally use the avg free edition and love it. i even leave it running when i game and dont have a problem at all.

i used nav 03 version before that and would do the same thing uninstall and reinstall and have another year. when i heard how bad 05 was i switched to avg. i love it and wont go back to nav.

Ascii2 · Aug 14, 2006

Viper69 said:
How is Nod32's GUI?

Functional.

I have attached windows shots of the NOD32 2.51.26 Control Center and On-Demand Scanner.

Ascii2 · Aug 14, 2006

One may acquire NOD32:

http://www.eset.com/download/index.php

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