MeoW_MeoW SG anyone know where to get N0rt0n virus definition for my expired subscription? i got no $$$ to pay for it.... thanks!
ditzy SG Uninstall, clear all registry values of symantec products in your comp. Reinstall and update again, tada, your subscription has been resetted.
GenX SG 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
chunyong SG careful abt the regedit thingy cos if u don’t ‘cleanse’ properly, u can’t install Norton stuff anymore….
GenX SG how do u clear those registry values? i always do formatting to continue it as i m not that IT savvy
ditzy SG I think you should have done that long ago. Symantec products always leaves a lousy aftertaste after installation.
MeoW_MeoW SG yup yup, same question here... better get more details... dun want to mess up my registry
ditzy SG I'm a slightly more experienced user. I use regedit since I know how and where to find what I need to look for.
ditzy SG 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.
GenX SG 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)
ditzy SG 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.
chunyong SG 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
educated_ah_lian SG backdate (i.e. change the date in your computer) to few months back before your subscription expired & you can start to update from there
ditzy SG 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.
