I can't stand Norton ANYTHING, but...
Isn't there an options screen when you run the main program? I assume from the
way your question was worded that you looked at the properties in the systray
program...
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Agreed. Norton does more harm than good. I keep it disabled, and scan
occasionally. I know it's not the most proactive approach, but Norton's is
so blessedly evasive that it gives me no choice.
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Except Norton Ghost. Anyone who doesn't use it (or at least Driveimage etc)
must be insane.
Or unaware of its benefits. We(well, not me - our desktop support guys) use
Ghost at work to quickly re-image systems over the network. I've never run it
for home use. What advantages would it gain me?
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> Mike Beauchamp
> http://www.therevox.com - custom electro-theremins and stuff.
> http://www.mikebeauchamp.com - mike's personal site.
> > > I can't stand Norton ANYTHING, but...
> > > Isn't there an options screen when you run the main program? I assume
> > from the
> > > way your question was worded that you looked at the properties in the
> > systray
> > > program...
> > Agreed. Norton does more harm than good. I keep it disabled, and scan
> > occasionally. I know it's not the most proactive approach, but Norton's
> is
> > so blessedly evasive that it gives me no choice.
> > Alanb
One thing you _can_ do is turn off the Norton Services in your service list.
It's a pain, but it's the only way around it.
-Larry
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There's a utility software called TweakUI that used to be provided on
the Windows install software but you now have to download:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp
The link you want is on the right side, the third one from the top.
Install it, then run it and go to General->Focus. Check the box next
to "Prevent applications from stealing focus" then click "OK" to exit
the program. Now try running a game and see if things are better.
If that doesn't work and you really want to switch AV programs, try
Avast!
http://www.avast.com/
Their home version is free. However, you must register every year to
use it.
> >Thanks for the advice men. I do disable the Norton and the problem is
that
> >it reminds me it is disabled. I am pretty certain that there are no other
> >settings in the options that will kill the reminder. I will explore the
> >option of using online AV but I have heard they often run adware. Thanks
> >again
> This is such a late reply that I don't even know if it's worth it, but
> here is something you may want to try:
> There's a utility software called TweakUI that used to be provided on
> the Windows install software but you now have to download:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp
> The link you want is on the right side, the third one from the top.
> Install it, then run it and go to General->Focus. Check the box next
> to "Prevent applications from stealing focus" then click "OK" to exit
> the program. Now try running a game and see if things are better.
> If that doesn't work and you really want to switch AV programs, try
> Avast!
> http://www.avast.com/
> Their home version is free. However, you must register every year to
> use it.
