Solution : Norton slow startup

[Seraph]

Symantec/Norton Publisher certificates expire causing your computer to slow down and MS Word &

Situation:
This document describes this problem and how to fix it.

Solution:
Symantec is investigating the cause of the problem at this time.

There is a workaround that will fix the problem until Symantec finds a permanent solution.

To use the workaround

1.. Close all programs.
2.. Start Internet Explorer.
3.. Click Tools > Internet Options.
4.. On the Advanced tab, scroll down through the list box to the Security section.
5.. Deselect the "Check for publisher's certificate revocation" option as shown here:

 

[XaMaX]

this will work? cos i installed norton on myt office pc..no wonder its so damn slow...

or any other alternatives? other software?

 

[Seraph]

Originally posted by XaMaX@Sep 16 2004, 09:25
this will work? cos i installed norton on myt office pc..no wonder its so damn slow...

or any other alternatives? other software?

Norton Antivirus or System Works 2004?

 

[ZephyRed]

dont have such prob... using symantec antivirus

 

[Seraph]

Originally posted by ZephyRed@Sep 17 2004, 09:09
dont have such prob... using symantec antivirus

Symantec/Norton its the same :P

 

[XaMaX]

well..i'm still using the Norton utilities the best...

 

[trueno]

i am Using NAV 2004Pro now....keep updating for latest update...no problem at all... :D

 

[ZephyRed]

Originally posted by Seraph+Sep 17 2004, 21:39 -->

QUOTE (Seraph @ Sep 17 2004, 21:39 )

--QuoteBegin-ZephyRed

@Sep 17 2004, 09:09 dont have such prob... using symantec antivirus

Symantec/Norton its the same :P [/b][/quote] yes i know but as i said.. i got no prob... :P

 

[acbc]

Norton Antivirus is very slow and bloated... many corporates use Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition which is very light in resources. Highly recommended.

 

[Seraph]

Thats because its server-client based ;)
I'd recommend you just get AVP full version.
The free one is older and slow.