not able to install Norton Internet Security 2005

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Looks like a warranty issue.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Sep 11, 2005 4:44AM PDT

Since everything is new, call them and have them set it right.

Just sharing, I use Free AVG and ZoneAlarm so I don't have to deal with Symantec's support. But you paid, so get your money's worth.

Bob

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Did you follow the advice to...

by Edward ODaniel Sep 11, 2005 8:25AM PDT

go to www.symantec.com/install ?

Their automated support assistant might be just the ticket.

Are you logged on as an administrator?

ASSUMING the error message you preseted was accurate try this link:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2004070810095339?Open&src=short_inst-uninst&docid=2004113010520639&nsf=tsgeninfo.nsf&view=docid&dtype=&prod=&ver=&osv=&osv_lvl=

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hellp please

by xiomara medina Oct 8, 2006 11:06PM PDT

Itrait to install norton antivirus but my compiuter say. the installation encontered an error and is unable to continue. for more information,please visit www.symatec.com/install. I dont now english but I aprechiet yor hellp if yo havet a person how talk espanish please hellpmy . system microsoft window xp .home edition .version 2002 service pack 2

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Toss it back?

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Oct 8, 2006 11:29PM PDT

Seems to be a recurring issue. Get your money back and try something free like Free AVG and Zone Alarm.

Bob

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help me

by dvd007 Oct 10, 2006 6:40AM PDT

Been trying all day, exhausted!!

Bought computer 5-6 weeks ago. bought the above today and have been unable to install it. Keep getting the following message.

"encountered an error, unable to continue. visit www.symantec.com/install" without any help at all.

The CD Rom scanned my computer and found no viruses but was unable to continue.

Can you help, pleeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzeeeeee

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Toss it out. Try what I use.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Oct 10, 2006 7:28AM PDT

1. Free AVG
2. Zone Alarm. (free version.)
3. Weekly scans with Ewido and Housecall.
4. Don't use Internet Explorer unless under duress.

Bob

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Please, ZoneAlarm is BAD!

by robnan Oct 10, 2006 5:33PM PDT

Really, everything else is okay but ZoneAlarm is such a bad piece of kit, at least I think so. I use McAfee 8 along with a few other free spyware tools and they cover the whole thing for me.

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Please take that to our Security Forum.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Oct 10, 2006 9:41PM PDT

They'll love to talk about that there.

Bob

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Being sarcastic?

by robnan Oct 10, 2006 10:36PM PDT

Are you being serious or not?

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Serious.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Oct 10, 2006 10:44PM PDT

Take that to a forum that discusses such things.

If not I'll have to take it you are not serious.

Bob

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Okay thank you!

by robnan Oct 11, 2006 12:20AM PDT

But I often misread you - I'm interpreting aggression in that post, do you mean you will delete the post and move it, or simply urge me to create a new discussion - I;m off anyway.

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McAfee?

by Me, Myself and You Jul 30, 2007 5:14PM PDT

is just as bad..

Zonealarm is ok for me on Windows 9x and 2000 -- it doesnt like XP for me. BSOD in fact. AVG is great, and I like Comodo too.

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.not able to install norton internet security...

by monkeybball25 Jul 30, 2007 2:43PM PDT

How do I download Norton Internet Security onto Windows 98. It always tells me that it has encountered an error.

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Try this.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jul 30, 2007 11:18PM PDT

Post on the Windows 98 Forum and our Security Forum since this is not the 98 forum.

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Alternatives to Norton, worth reading

by robnan Oct 10, 2006 5:34PM PDT

Norton is so ineffective you'd be better off with a free version of AVG, and under the best circumstances AVG Pro or McAfee.

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McAfee?

by Me, Myself and You Aug 11, 2007 11:28AM PDT

Righto.

Or dont use an AV. Or, something simple like AVG.

AVs operate at full administrator privelages and can provide a gateway into a system, henceforth why I dont like using one. You can always use Housecall if you want to scan.

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