botayota wrote:Running NU 16.0.1.7 on WXP pc
I have an external Seagate Freeagent drive 1.5TB
Is it safe to allow NU to defragment this drive?
I ask because I am aware of some limitations that WXP has with large drives.
Txs,
BY
Hi BY,
There shouldn't be a problem,If windows explorer sees it correctly NU should as well.
The rub comes when you get over 2TB.
Keep us posted
Just so you know ... I did go ahead and try System Mechanic - a fully operable 30 day trial - that claimed it was compatible with Windows 8.1. After running all the scans, it corrupted so many files - my system was herky-jerky, slow, and I RECEIVED, OVER THE COURSE OF A COUPLE OF DAYS, 2 FULL SCREEN wINDOWS MESSAGES ABOUT A MEMORY PROBLEM [i HAVE 16 gb, PLUS A DEDICATED VIDEO CARD] Sorry, CAPS LOck ON. I tried all sorts of fixes ... system did run better after I uninstalled the program, but there were still like 2 dozen PCI-related processes running under Task Manager that I never saw before. After a System Restore point operation, it was a little improved, but got worse again. I just resorted to a complete format and rinstallation of Windows and software. Much better!!
Beware of this product!
I am going to be patient and wait for a word from Norton before I try anything else!
My PC seems to be infected by a virus to repeatadly installs VMware virtual network adapter on my PC. This creates a conflict with my actual network adapter. It is also creating Public Network connections.
I have never installed any VMware on my PC.
N360 does not find this virus.
Tireman9 wrote:My PC seems to be infected by a virus to repeatadly installs VMware virtual network adapter on my PC. This creates a conflict with my actual network adapter. It is also creating Public Network connections.
I have never installed any VMware on my PC.
N360 does not find this virus.
Hi,
You may be infected but it may not be a virus. There are many forms of malware. The safest way to get trained help is to visit one of the free sites listed below and follow the instructions they provide. Choose only one site and work with only one volunteer.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com
http://forums.whatthetech.com/
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/
http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/
Keep us posted
If you are able to identify any specific file on your computer as suspicious, you may report it as a possible virus by visiting http://www.symantec.com/security_response/submitsamples.jsp and filling out the appropriate form.
Dear Norton ConnectSafe Users,
We are moving forward with offering a better service and we have added new pre-configured IP addresses with the Norton ConnecSafe content filtering policies. Please configure these IPs in your DNS settings of your devices.
199.85.126.10/199.85.127.10 blocks malware
199.85.126.20/199.85.127.20 blocks malware and porn
199.85.126.30/199.85.127.30 blocks malware, porn, mature content, abortion, alcohol, crime, drugs, gambling, hate, sexual orientation, suicide, tobacco, violence.
If you come across any issues with these IP addresses, please let us know through this forum. Note that any previously configured IP addresses will continue to work.
For more information, please check the FAQ page.
Regards,
The Norton ConnectSafe Team
I have just configured my router to use 199.85.126.10/199.85.127.10 and went to http://setup.nortondns.com/ and get the response that "Your computer is not currently using Norton DNS" when it actually is.
Thanks!
Thank you for letting us know. We're looking into this issue and will post an update as soon as one is available.
I'm trying to burn a dvd with NBRT using the wizard but the wizard keeps asking for inserting a disc in the drive (E:). I'm using an Hp desktop running Windows Vista and Internet Explorer 9, TDK DVD-R 4.7GB/GO.
Calling Norton support was no help, they referred me to the same Norton download site I'm using.
(1) Does it make any difference whether my IE is 32 or 64 bit? And how do I know which one I have?
(2) Would using an USB key easier? How would I know whether my pc would allow booting from the USB key?
(3) Is there a problem I don't know of?
Thanks in advance for any answers offered.
It appears that the page http://setup.nortondns.com/ hasn't been updated yet to recognize the new IP addresses. Although the page states that your computer is not using Norton DNS, if you have configured the IPs in your DNS settings, you should see a block page when attempting to visit a malware site.
We'll be making updates to the ConnectSafe website to address this issue in the future.
Regards,
The Norton ConnectSafe Team
I'm running Ghost 12 on several Windows XP SP3 systems since 2010.
Now for the first time I'm getting an error message one 1 system when i browse for a backup destination:
-An unknown error has occurred.
--Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
The work around is to type in the backup path by hand or copy it from the Windows Explorer. The Browse button simply doesn't work and ends with a popup window with the error above.
Imaging still works, as well as restore.
For testing purposes I removed Noron Ghost 12 and used Symantec System Recovery 2013 trail version to see if that works.
I get the EXACT same error in SSR 2013 - although there's a little more info in terms of logging (sorry dont have the exaxt log)
Who know what to do to get rid of the message?
Thx!
Indra
dickevans, thanks for your explanation. I understand that perfection is not possible. Nevertheless I am disappointed that Norton and their millions couldn't find malware that freebee software has found months ago. But neither their firewall and nor "full system scan" is up to the job.Norton has served me well for many years, but frankly I'm very disappointed it coud not either block or find MIXIDJ that had been around for many months. Being just a partial firewall doesn't impress me. Just my opinion.
Hi dash1730,
Norton is not intended to block these kinds of programs. As the screenshot posted by intesec shows, Malwarebytes detects this as a PUP, a potentially unwanted program that, the removal or keeping of which, is optional. PUPs are considered to be only potentially unwanted because they do offer some legitimate service or benefit, such as a special toolbar, in exchange for the annoying ads or intrusive tracking that users consent to when they install the program. In most cases these PUPs install as additional piggyback software when you install another program that you want. It is important to read each screen whenever you are installing or updating anything on your PC, because the consent to include the PUP, and to let it do whatever is stated in its EULA, is usually preselected by default. It is up to the user to pay attention and to opt out of anything presented in the installation that is unwanted. Programs like Malwarebytes often detect PUPs and other grayware, whereas most traditional AV programs do not, since PUPs generally install with the user's permission and there is no way of knowing if the permission was granted knowingly or not.
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I can conform that Connectsafe is working with the new IP-adresses, but the testsite not yet.
It's a bit pity, that Norton obviously forgot to update the site.
Regards, Hugo
Is there any advantage to using the new IPs over the old ones?
Will the old ones be discontinued at some time soon?
cyin wrote:I'm trying to burn a dvd with NBRT using the wizard but the wizard keeps asking for inserting a disc in the drive (E:). I'm using an Hp desktop running Windows Vista and Internet Explorer 9, TDK DVD-R 4.7GB/GO.
Calling Norton support was no help, they referred me to the same Norton download site I'm using.
(1) Does it make any difference whether my IE is 32 or 64 bit? And how do I know which one I have?
(2) Would using an USB key easier? How would I know whether my pc would allow booting from the USB key?
(3) Is there a problem I don't know of?
Thanks in advance for any answers offered.
I had to try this recently, and was getting errors accessing the DVD drive.
Try using the Wizard to create an ISO file. Then you can burn the DVD with burning software.
What version of NU do you have installed? Click on Help - About.
Have you clicked on Smart Update to make sure you are on the latest and greatest?
