I need XP service pack 1 back

[Mistyfog]

SymWSC.exe

[patndoris]

That is definitely related to Norton Antivirus so something is running on the machine with regard to Norton.

Did you try logging into the Symantec site to see if you can redownload since you have the paid version?

[Ven0m]

Ewwww, Symantec products. *throws up*

[patndoris]

Ven0m I tend to agree with you. If Mistyfog wants to, we'll eradicate Norton and install AVG free and Comodo. If we do that perhaps you'll assist with the Comodo setup?? Please??

However, Mistyfog has paid for Norton and indicated a desire to get the year's worth of it. I can understand. However, if we can't get a clean download from the net, I'm really going to suggest we just go with the other options and move on.

Having no protection at the moment is a far bigger risk than losing a few dollars for the Norton in my opinion.

Mistyfog you'll have to let us know what you want to do now.

[Mistyfog]

Hey I am willing to dump Norton if that will help my situation. I am open to any help. Thanks to you both. Misty

[patndoris]

Download the following but DO NOT install them yet:
Comodo Firewall
AVG Free

Go to the Symantec site and run the Norton Removal Tool. You should be prompted for reboot after using the tool.

As soon as the reboot finishes install AVG so that you get your protection up and running for anti-virus.

Then install Comodo. As I said, I don't use Comodo, but it is very highly recommended as a software firewall by many people I know. You may need to tweak the permissions of some of your programs, but it shouldn't be too difficult.

I would still urge you to consider Service Pack 3 for security reasons. And we can talk about email solutions after you have anti-virus and firewall installed. Let me know if you encounter any issues.

[Mistyfog]

Doris it is saying Comodo is private right now and when I click on download nithing happens. I have no further with anything else.

[patndoris]

OK, I was trying to get you the standalone firewall, as opposed to the one with antivirus as a part of it. But for the sake of simplicity let's do this.

Just do one download - instead of AVG for antivirus we'll just do the Comodo firewall + antivirus all in one. I generally don't like all in one solutions, but since Comodo is a good firewall we'll give it a shot and see how it goes.

So you don't need AVG then.

Go ahead and do the download, then the Norton Removal Tool, reboot and install Comodo and let me know how it goes.

[Ven0m]

I'd avoid AVG too, to be honest. If free anti-viruses are what you're after, then Avira AntiVir works fine. But keep in mind, you get what you pay for... or not pay for in this situation. If you chose to purchase an anti-virus application, then I'd recommend NOD32 or Kaspersky.

There are exceptions to that rule regarding firewalls. Comodo and Online Armor firewalls outperform the firewalls you pay for (ZoneAlarm, Outpost, etc.).

[Mistyfog]

Doris I have Comodo now downloaded. Norton sure didn't want to be removed. Had to use Revo uninstaller to remove it.
VeNom thank you my daughter has Nod32 and likes it. Misty