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Anti-Virus Software

How to Install Norton Anti-Virus

November 1, 2011

Here’s how to install the latest Norton product: To download it over the Web and install it: Open a Web browser, such as Internet Explorer. Click this link to go to the Norton chart (You can choose your favorite product at the bottom of the page):    http://www.symantec.com/norton/internet-security We recommend clicking on the Download + Backup [...]

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After the Installation

July 2, 2011

After first installing Norton, you’ll notice that towards the end of installation, you’ll see a pop-up window that says something like “Updating Definitions.”  This means is your computer is being updated with the latest and greatest protection from Norton. After Norton has been installed, it may automatically start running a virus scan.  Our advice is [...]

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How to Un-Install Older Versions of Anti-Virus

July 2, 2011

Before You Install, You Must Un-install…. If you have a computer with another anti-virus product already installed, then you’re going to need to uninstall the other product before installing Norton.  The other anti-virus product may not even let you install Norton because (hopefully) it will think a virus is trying to install itself on your [...]

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Anti-Virus Software: Where and How to Buy It

July 2, 2011

If you have a new computer, chances are you’ll already have a trial version of either McAfee or Norton on your new machine.  Usually, after your computer starts up, you’ll see an icon on the screen.  If you click on it, you most likely will be offered a 30 or 60-day free trial.  After the [...]

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Recommended Anti-Virus Software

July 2, 2011

To combat viruses, you can purchase anti-virus software and install it on your computer, if you haven’t already.  The two biggest commercial names in anti-virus software now are Norton and McAfee.  There are many other vendors as well, but these two usually have the lion’s share of the market. Based on years of experience with [...]

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Anti-Virus Software Explained

July 2, 2011

What It Is and Why You Need It Whether you have an old computer or a new one, you’ve probably been wondering:  What really is antivirus software?  What the heck is the difference between antivirus software programs? What is Internet Security software? Which one works the best?  What does it do? How much do I [...]

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