N0rt0n virus definition after subscription expires
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anyone know where to get N0rt0n virus definition for my expired subscription? i got no $$$ to pay for it.... thanks!
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Uninstall, clear all registry values of symantec products in your comp. Reinstall and update again, tada, your subscription has been resetted.
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or maybe i should switch to freeware? any comments? thanks!
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format your com and reinstall the program each time it expire, will recognize it as a new unexpired period installation and will give u 3 more mths each time, only method i know
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careful abt the regedit thingy cos if u don't 'cleanse' properly, u can't install Norton stuff anymore....
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how do u clear those registry values?Originally posted by ditzy:Uninstall, clear all registry values of symantec products in your comp. Reinstall and update again, tada, your subscription has been resetted.
i always do formatting to continue it as i m not that IT savvy -
I think you should have done that long ago. Symantec products always leaves a lousy aftertaste after installation.Originally posted by MeoW_MeoW:or maybe i should switch to freeware? any comments? thanks! -
yo...mind imparting ur knowledge on how to clear de registry? tks!Originally posted by ditzy:Uninstall, clear all registry values of symantec products in your comp. Reinstall and update again, tada, your subscription has been resetted.
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yup yup, same question here... better get more details... dun want to mess up my registryOriginally posted by GenX:how do u clear those registry values?
i always do formatting to continue it as i m not that IT savvy -
I'm a slightly more experienced user. I use regedit since I know how and where to find what I need to look for.Originally posted by GenX:how do u clear those registry values?
i always do formatting to continue it as i m not that IT savvy -
i know but i am simply too lazy... ha ha... so which freeware you recommend?Originally posted by ditzy:I think you should have done that long ago. Symantec products always leaves a lousy aftertaste after installation. -
If you don't know how to do registry, don't mess with registry. Each comp has its own specifics, I can only do so much by seeing. You tell me I also no use.
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how troublesome is the process? Time consuming and complexity?
if it is,formatting will be better for me as it just takes a few hrs with relatively no risk (at least that is what i experienced so far) -
I using NOD32 AV, I get unlimited updates by messing with the values also. For you, use Mcaffee is good enough. The subscription should last you long enough to your next format.Originally posted by MeoW_MeoW:i know but i am simply too lazy... ha ha... so which freeware you recommend? -
basically u search for Symantec and Norton. You will see a few longstring of text, dats the ID, then u will need to press [Ctrl] + F to locate the ID string, delete it and press F3 to continue the search, delete all the occurances
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backdate (i.e. change the date in your computer) to few months back before your subscription expired & you can start to update from there
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haha, sureOriginally posted by educated_ah_lian:backdate (i.e. change the date in your computer) to few months back before your subscription expired & you can start to update from there -
Complexity. And you run the risk of your comp not being able to boot up to windows ever again. I got no risk, coz my data little and is constantly being backed up. I can do a full recovery asap. My housemate tried messing with the registry, he couldn't boot up his comp. Thank god for the floppy drive, coz the cd-rom refused to work.Originally posted by GenX:how troublesome is the process? Time consuming and complexity?
if it is,formatting will be better for me as it just takes a few hrs with relatively no risk (at least that is what i experienced so far) -
so crever...Originally posted by educated_ah_lian:backdate (i.e. change the date in your computer) to few months back before your subscription expired & you can start to update from there -
woo lol, better to stick to my tried and tested method then. thx anywayOriginally posted by ditzy:Complexity. And you run the risk of your comp not being able to boot up to windows ever again. I got no risk, coz my data little and is constantly being backed up. I can do a full recovery asap. My housemate tried messing with the registry, he couldn't boot up his comp. Thank god for the floppy drive, coz the cd-rom refused to work. -
errr... did you actually try this?Originally posted by educated_ah_lian:backdate (i.e. change the date in your computer) to few months back before your subscription expired & you can start to update from there -
norton will 'check' the date. basically, norton will note down the date everytime it is launched and the string is encrypted and dumped at a remote location in registry. so if the date in use is earlier than the last date recorded in the registry, the programme will refuse to work or have error....Originally posted by MeoW_MeoW:errr... did you actually try this? -
We know how that works, but the big question is:"have you actually tried it yourself?"
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x2Originally posted by ditzy:We know how that works, but the big question is:"have you actually tried it yourself?" -
if you really wanna to change anti-virus company..
go for kaspersky AV.