realladyat57
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At the urging of my technologically savvy GS, I switched from IE7 to Firefox3 and really like it. I've been using Norton IS for years but it's giving me fits right now. All of a sudden the "auto protect" feature has a problem that results in the inability to download e-mail.
When I go out to the Norton website, it tells me I have to use IE to get to their online help desk. Of course, when I try to use IE I get the same error messages (e.g. IE has encountered a problem and needs to close) that caused me to finally take my GS advice and switch to Firefox.
I'd really like to ditch Norton but would like suggestions as to other programs that work well with Firefox. I don't care if the programs are free or if I have to pay for them.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
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1mtnman
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I have been using AVG 8.0 with Firefox for several years and have been completely satisfied. I know that many others on here use it also.
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magicbus
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The two big benefits you get from Norton IS are anti-virus and firewall. The big problem you get with IS is the type of thing you are experiencing plus many others.
I would recommend you Google "Avast" or AVG - two free anti-virus programs that work very well. For a firewall you could simple turn on your Windows Firewall or Google "Zonealarm".
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hsportster
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I second Avast or AVG,both work very well. I use Firefox and have not had any issues.
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I use Avast! as well and have been pleased.
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Eycom
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Firefox, AVG, Zone Alarm, Ad Aware 2007, Spybot Search and Destroy... all free and work seamlessly in Vista. Norton?... Pffft!!!!
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Clay L
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I am using Trend Micro Internet Security 2007 and it works fine with FF 3.
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JasonD
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Avast or AVG are the way to go...both free.
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realladyat57
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Thanks. Question for Eycom: I'm using XP, not Vista. Will these work okay with Vista? In a few days I'll be back to my high speed internet and will download the AVG products.
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Eycom
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realladyat57 wrote:Thanks. Question for Eycom: I'm using XP, not Vista. Will these work okay with Vista? In a few days I'll be back to my high speed internet and will download the AVG products.
Those programs have served me well with XP and Vista.
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