[Saussure]

I want to remove my NAV 2003 program (I have been told in another thread to run the removal tool instead of the inbuilt deinstallation wizard). Each version seems to be a resource hog (which is why I have stuck around with this version for so long...in case the installation of a new version kills my PC), and even five years later, nothing seems to have changed, to judge from the negative opinions. I read reviews on NAV 2008. There were hardly any good ones, or only two stars instead of five (customer rating). But obviously, I can't stay with this ancient software either, so I am wondering whether I should switch over to Kaspersky - which I have never had before. I had McAfee once (on my old computer, under Windows 98). It was dreadful. I won't let it an inch within my hard disk. Is Kaspersky AntiVirus recommendable? Safe to install and safe to deinstall? Any issues or characteristic bugs I have to know about?

[murphy2006]

I am using Kaspersy and like it,no problems at all

[Saussure]

Any caveats or specific things I need to know about Kaspersky AntiVirus (quirks, typical problems etc.)? I hope it is not such a big resource hog as Norton! I also hope installation is easy and that the software is user-friendly (e.g. interface, modifying options).

[tomdkat]

Well, if your computer is infected with something there's a great chance Kaspersky will find it. Does that count as a caveat?

Peace...

[Saussure]

Well, what I am really worried about is that I've got Norton AntiVirus 2003 installed right now. It has always behaved well, but it is obviously ancient. I've got Ad-Aware (Lavasoft), by the way, so I hope Kaspersky doesn't conflict with it. Anyway, the problem is that NAV 2003 (and Norton products in general) is said to leave entries all over the registry even after deinstallation. How good is that removal tool one can download from Symantec? If there are still traces left in the reg, how can Kaspersky or any other AV install properly...? Also, I hope 512 RAM is enough for Kaspersky - my PC is a solid four and a half years old.

[lunarlander]

One thing I like about Kaspersky is their hourly updates. I think they are the ones who honestly said we are loosing the battle using signatures to find viruses.

[tomdkat]

Originally Posted by Saussure

Anyway, the problem is that NAV 2003 (and Norton products in general) is said to leave entries all over the registry even after deinstallation. How good is that removal tool one can download from Symantec? If there are still traces left in the reg, how can Kaspersky or any other AV install properly...?

I've used the Symantec removal tool and it works well. You should be able to download it from Symantec's website.

Kaspersky will run just fine if the Symantec removal leaves some traces.

Peace...

[Saussure]

Okay, fine :-) I just bought Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7. I'll have to get rid of NAV 2008 - I've already opened the box, so the shop won't accept it. Just one more question: if I manage to kick NAV 2003 off my system, my computer will obviously be vulnerable, with only Lavasoft Ad-Aware Free (no real-time protection) and Windows Firewall as (meagre) protection. Shall I disconnect from the internet before and during the deinstallation of Norton and the subsequent installation of Kaspersky, or can I stay connected all the time? I've got DSL connection via a router, to which two other computers (belonging to my parents) are connected.
PS: And I mean disconnecting in the physical sense: pulling out the cable.

[mrss]

Originally Posted by Saussure

. Shall I disconnect from the internet before and during the deinstallation of Norton and the subsequent installation of Kaspersky, or can I stay connected all the time? I've got DSL connection via a router....

My opinion: If you're running XP and have it updated, the PC should be resistant to attacks from other users on your local network (your parents PC's). If you have it behind a router with NAT translation, that should be rejecting any uninvited incoming probes from outside. But if it makes you feel better, pull the cable. However, that will temporarily thwart updates that usually happen right after the install.

So why do we need AV and more firewall software? Because neither of the above prevent us from downloading it or getting it sent to us in emails.


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[Saussure]

I think I can safely exclude attacks from my parents' laptops :-D I'll stay connected, then. Hope I get time to do the change from NAV to Kaspersky this weekend. If I do, I'll nip back here with the results after my computer's "surgery".

[BlueEyedFox]

Kaspersky is the best program on the marker for Anti Virus other can BitDefender in my opinoin. It has hourly updates and always seems to detect everything. It is combined with Zone Alarm Security Suite which I use which is a excellent program

Norton has been known to give problems, slow down computers, bad customer support and so on.

I reccomend Kaspersky.

[Saussure]

Kaspersky it is :-) *downloads Norton removal tool*...

[BlueEyedFox]

Umm, I dont quite get you. You say your going with kaspersky but you say it sarcasticly and go with norton instead?

[Saussure]

No, I'm serious. The Norton removal tool is a tool which wipes Norton AntiVirus off the computer. Norton tends to leave entries/remnants even after deinstallation via the control panel.

[BlueEyedFox]

Oh, HaHa.

This just proves how horrible Norton is that it needs a seperate uninstall tool.