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  Nov 27 2007, 03:58 PM
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New Member  Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 27-November 07 Member No.: 172,939  |
Additionally, when I surf the net, using Firefox, all of the ads show up, despite the fact that McAfee's box to remove the ads is checked (I tried unchecking it and problem remained). Anyone know what could be the problem? Thanks for any help, this is driving me cuckoo.  Mod Edit: Topic moved to more appropriate forum~ TMacK This post has been edited by TMacK: Nov 28 2007, 12:35 AM |
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Nov 27 2007, 04:07 PM
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 Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 6-November 07 Member No.: 167,973 |
QUOTE(Ole Man Bourbon @ Nov 27 2007, 03:58 PM)  Anyone know what could be the problem? I would guess McAffee. Dump it. If you want a free AV program there's several to be had. I've found NOD32, although not free, to be very compatible and uses very little system resources. You could use it for a 30 day trail and see if your computer runs fine with it. -------------------- X
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Nov 27 2007, 04:07 PM
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 Official Bama Belle Forum Addict Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,519 Joined: 24-February 07 From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Member No.: 113,731 |
There is no one size fits all when it comes to computer security programs. What works for me may not work for you. Sometimes a program just won't play nice with a system. My advice-investigate other alternatives. There are a lot of good FREE security programs to choose from. Try one or several of them. See which one(s) work with your computer.
At one time, I also tried the Comcast supplied McAfee, and while it didn't slow down my system I decided I just didn't like it. If you want to purchase a program, see if what you are interested in has a trial offer and install it. This will let you find out if it is a good fit for your computer AND you can get find out if it's user friendly. A good place to start is Freeware Replacements For Common Commercial Apps When you uninstalled Norton, did you also run the Norton removal tool? Norton is notorious for leaving traces behind. The removal tool can be found here: Download and run the Norton Removal Tool This post has been edited by Queen-Evie: Nov 27 2007, 04:35 PM |
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Nov 27 2007, 11:31 PM
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 Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 191 Joined: 31-October 07 From: South Carolina Member No.: 166,746 |
I used Macafee years ago and it slowed my computer to a crawl. I could speed it up by changing some settings. There was one check box that allowed it to scan every exe file as I, or some other application began executing it. I don't personally know about the newer versions, but I've been told it hogs system resources much worse than Norton.
I use Norton despite its large footprint because I get AV/Firewall/anti-malware all in one package. I prefer that over picking those components seperately and trying to make them all play together nicely. I may be over cautious that way. I do make Live Update run manually though, because it was always interrupting my work, and that really pisses me off. |
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Nov 28 2007, 12:05 AM
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Arachibutyrophobia Group: BC Advisor Posts: 5,202 Joined: 4-March 05 From: Northern Sierra Foothills Member No.: 13,532 |
How did you uninstall Norton?
-------------------- May we please have a little chlorine for the gene pool?
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Nov 28 2007, 04:14 AM
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Please try this method.
http://forum.kaspersky.com/lofiversion/index.php/t5233.html |
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Nov 28 2007, 10:30 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 27-November 07 Member No.: 172,939 |
Thanks guys. Using the Norton removal tool has helped with the speed. However I am still getting the 5 sec cycle of CPU activity. Web pages still peter-out quite frequently. Did another speed test and got 4700kbps so it isn't my ISP. Gonna keep working.
Still haven't figured out how to disable ads which I'm sure is part of the problem. edit: just used JV16 registry cleaner, didn't seem to do anything. edit2: I'm now starting to seriously consider scrapping McAfee. Looks like I'm running out of other options. This post has been edited by Ole Man Bourbon: Nov 28 2007, 12:29 PM |
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Nov 28 2007, 03:25 PM
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 Bleepin' Janitor Group: Global Moderator Posts: 14,074 Joined: 9-July 05 From: Virginia, USA Member No.: 26,513 |
If your Internet connection is slow and your not finding any malware, see:
"It's not always malware: How to fix the top 10 Internet Explorer issues". "Troubleshooting slow Internet connection". "Get to the bottom of a slow Internet connection". "Troubleshoot A Slow Cable Modem". If your using Internet Explorer 7, the Phishing Filter could be causing your computer to respond very slowly as it evaluates Web page contents. See "The Phishing Filter may slow down the PC" and "How to optimize or reset Internet Explorer 7". -------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
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Nov 29 2007, 09:07 PM
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Official Bama Belle Forum Addict Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,519 Joined: 24-February 07 From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Member No.: 113,731 |
Ole Man Bourbon, If you want to keep working with McAfee here is something you can try. This is a direct quote from a thread about McAfee Troubleshooting in the Comcast Help Forums. (NOTE:I advocate getting rid of McAfee)
Computer slows down or alerts about hardware incompatibilities appear: If after installing the updated McAfee products your computer begins alerting you to hardware incompatibilities or your computer drastically slows down, try turning off the buffer overflow protection: 1. Open up McAfee Security. 2. Bottom left corner, click on Advanced Menu. (if it says Basic Menu, skip this step). 3. Click on Configure. 4. Click on Security Center 5. If not already selected, click on Protection Status. 6. Click on Advanced. 7. A new box will open up and if necessary, click on Ignored Problems. 8. Locate Buffer overflow protection is disabled, and put a check mark next to it. 9. Click on Apply and then OK to close the box. 10. Click on Basic Menu to return the Security Center to the initial startup screen. If this issue persists after disabling the buffer overflow protection, investigate any software conflicts by opening the task manager and look for processes that are utilizing a high percentage of CPU time. Also, do you have the Comcast toolbar installed on your computer? This post has been edited by Queen-Evie: Nov 29 2007, 09:16 PM |
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Nov 30 2007, 12:39 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 27-November 07 Member No.: 172,939 |
Thanks again, Q-E. Actually, I have already ridded myself of McAfee. It would have been interesting to have seen if that one checked box would have solved the myriad of problems McAfee caused my computer. I guess I could reinstall it and find out, but I'm thinking about just coughing up the $60 for Norton since it does work well on my computer. Maybe I should try one of the freeware programs first, though. Decisions, decisions.
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Nov 30 2007, 01:28 PM
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Official Bama Belle Forum Addict Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,519 Joined: 24-February 07 From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Member No.: 113,731 |
BEOFRE you fork over the bucks for Norton, head over to
Norton Trialware Page Here The trial versions are for 15 days. You'll know long before the end of the trial period if it's something worth purchasing. Even if you have used Norton in the past with no problems, there is no guarantee the newest versions will play nice with your computer. I tend to stick with free versions of security programs. After my last experience with Norton AV and an update that caused a really strange problem with my computer, I got rid of it and Norton is no longer allowed on my computer. (The issue was resolved by accident, when I uninstalled NAV-and I noticed the problem went away. NEVER did I or anyone else consider that Norton was causing the issue). If a free version develops glitches that cannot be fixed, I'll find something else free, that way I don't waste money on a program that doesn't work with my system. |
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Dec 18 2007, 10:59 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 27-November 07 Member No.: 172,939 |
I ran the trial Norton and just decided to go ahead and buy it since it works well on my puter. But darn that annoying Phishing Protection bar!
Anyway thanks for your help.
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Feb 1 2008, 10:11 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 50 Joined: 6-December 06 From: UK Member No.: 99,784 |
Uninstall Norton and get AVG Free
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