NIS 2009 + "what other software???"

Re: NIS 2009 + what other software

I have Vista Home Premium. Installing and updating was fast. I did not time it but I would say around 5 to 8 minutes. I use Revo Uninstaller so it takes longer to uninstall a program. When I uninstalled the Beta it was a smooth uninstall. Did I completely remove all tracks of Symantec? I don't know did not check. I did install Nod after uninstalling NIS and had no problems with Nod. As I'm typing this I checked NIS it's using a little over 7 megs of Ram. No kidding NIS runs very light.

 

Re: NIS 2009 + what other software

install took around 40seconds. update around 1-3min and that was it.
i just moved norton account to the side and later on typed in random data.
it has improved with install speed,scan speed but but not i would trust it.
didnt try uninstall just restored an image lol. so i cannot comment on uninstall.

 

Re: NIS 2009 + what other software

- Everyone's experience is different. On my laptop (2.2 Ghz core 2 duo, 3 GB ram, Vista Home Premium SP1) it took about 5 minutes to install, create an account, update and re-boot. Seemed OK to me.

- Updates sometimes require a re-boot but other AV's do this as well, like Kaspersky.

- Uninstall...still a question for me.

- NIS 2009 runs lighter on my laptop than ESS, Avira and KIS. Everything is quicker.

 

ffreedom01

Only just noticed this..

Re : Your NIS 09 Uninstall Problem

Are you sure all of KIS got uninstalled?
Why I ask...
Terrible memories of installing a Trial of KIS .. On my old XP
KIS didn't install properly!
It Didn't Uninstall Properly Either
At The Time... There was No - KIS Removal Tool
I ended up having to do a Full Recovery of my Computer

Just Thinking... You Never Know!
Bits and pieces of old security software ... Can cause problems

Just Thought I'd add...
People carry on about Norton not uninstalling properly.
But I've heard just as many ( uninstall ) horror stories about lots of different security software.
e.g.
AVG
Comodo
And many others!

 

Hi Zeena!!!

Prior to installing NIS, I loaded a clean FDISR snapshot that has never had any security software installed so I am sure there are no conflicts and nothing left over.

I also had some problems with KIS/KAV removal several years ago but their current regular uninstall routine works very well. They do have a removal tool as well but I have not had the need to try it out so far.

I am going to try uninstalling NIS again probably tomorrow.

 

Re: NIS 2009 + what other software

I've used ESET Smart Security, Aviras Internet Security and Kaspersky Internet Security, in terms of installing/updating/uninstalling NIS 2009 would take the gold, Avira the Silver and ESET and Kasperksy with the Bronze.
Protection wise thats a dif story, NIS is way lighter then all that I have tried, computer starts up and tray icons load very quickly, when I had avira/kaspersky they would load one Icon per 4 seconds..., ESET loaded fast though but I dont trust its protection based on AV-Comparatives

 

Hi,

This thread makes me wonder

if I should still use KIS. hmmm?

Makes we want to use NIS 2009.

 

Don't do it.

 

Because?

 

It would be a downgrade in detection.

 

Not according to AV-Comparatives for their on-demand test. I haven't seen any test results yet for pro active ability.

 

Hi ffreedom01


If you haven't already uninstalled NIS 09 yet...

Remember!

1/ Check Device Manager before you even start uninstalling - NIS 09
* This Way.. If anything changes - You will know for sure.. NIS 09 or the NRT - Caused it!

2/ Uninstall NIS 09 The Normal Way
* Have You Still Got Internet?
3/ Check - Device Manager
* Anything Got a - ! yellow exclamation mark?
4/ Norton Removal Tool
* Have You Still Got Internet
5/ Check - Device Manager
* Anything Got a - ! yellow exclamation mark?


Note!
If anything does go missing from - Device Manager
Especially if it's something to do with your Internet Connection.
You should report the problem at the - Norton Forum : http://community.norton.com/norton/


When the NRT took out my Card Reader
After mentioning the problem at other forums.
It turned out..
The NRT had also taken the Card Readers of 2 other people
All 3 of us have HP computers


If your Internet goes again
OR...
If anything shows a yellow exclamation mark in - Device Manager
First!
Try Restarting your computer


Otherwise...


To Reinstall Preinstalled Devices In Device Manager...

1/ Open - Device Manager
2/ Right-Click the Device that isn't working
3/ Click On - Uninstall
4/ Exit - Device Manager
5/ Restart Your Computer
6/ Check - Device Manager Again!
* The Broken Device... Should Now Be Re-Installed - And Working!

Warning!
These instructions are only for things that came preinstalled on your computer.


Good Luck!

 

Hi Zeena...

Thanks for following up on this issue.

I think I am going to stick with what I have been doing for about a year now as it has worked without any issues. Every couple of months I alternate between Avira Premium and KIS 2009. I just can't get comfortable enough with NIS to make a change.

 

I kinda do the same, I just check AV-Comparitives and the Internet security reviews to make my decision, usually toggle between eset/kis/norton/avira (hole in the wallet)

 

So what's people coupling with NIS 2009 these days, I just reformated and was wondering something to add to NIS 2009

 

you could add a HIPS or if thats too noisy for u, u can try Zemana Anitlogger.

 

whats a nice light hips.

 

I added keyscrambler for keylogger protection. I also run SuperAntiSpyware Pro and Winpatrol Plus - they all get along and there's no big performance hit.