Norton security

Hello JPWOOD and welcome to the forum,

Note, I'm not an expert computer user, but I learned a lot from this forum and other forums.  I'm sure that other experts will make comment or respond to your question. 

1) You stated that you had downloaded Norton Antivirus 2009. 

• Did you download the trial version or did you buy it from Symantec?  Remember, Norton Antivirus 2009 only contains an inbound firewall, similar to the Windows firewall.   The link below explained the difference between Symantec Norton products.

http://www.symantec.com/norton/products/charts/comparison.jsp?pcid=mp

2) Is there any way to get the Norton Security program back or do I have to purchase all new. 

• I'm not sure, but do you still have you activation key that came with your previous Norton software.  Since, I have Norton 360, I was able to upgrade to the Norton 360 Version 3 for free, and my activation key and subscription status remain the same.

3) Lastly, I will provide the link or address to Joe53's Free Security Software- A Primer.    

Make sure your Windows Firewall is on. There is no need to add another one unless you really want something different.   I'm not sure what a "full featured firewall" is other than a sales pitch.  Having good inbound protection is a MUST and what you need to be concerned with because one of the first things malware does when it invades a system is disable the firewall.

I would suggest adding an anti-spyware/anti-malware program such as Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware.

More info here:

Please see these pages for

FREE SECURITY SOFTWARE  

FREE SECURITY SOFTWARE

JPWOOD,

Yes, Bugbatter is the Expert.  Like I said, somebody will respond to your posting. 

My PC is protected by Norton 360 V3, GeSwall, WinPatrol, WindowDefender, MBAM, SAS, SpywareBlaster, and CCleaner.