artu99,

Norton SystemWorks is a huge memory hog and in Windows XP duplicates the features of Windows XP (badly) and causes more problems than it corrects.

artu99,

Renewing Internet Security is a wise decision.

In my opinion AOL is a poor substitute for a real ISP.

Rather than renew, you may want to consider upgrading to NIS 2006. It's usually about the same price (or cheaper) after rebates.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1883042,00.asp

Dave

i have a dell  dimension with celeron chip  purchased in 1999.  i have norton system  works installed which expires in  september 2006.   i changed  ISP  from   aol to juno turbo.  the package came with an extra charge for  norton internet security [NIS]  for additional $1.95  monthly beginning  february  2006.

 QUESTION:  should i continue with system works and return  NIS  disk for a refund, or, would i be better served to uninstall  the system works[ eating the cost] and install  NIS  at this time?

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@artu99 wrote:

i have a dell  dimension with celeron chip  purchased in 1999.  i have norton system  works installed which expires in  september 2006.   i changed  ISP  from   aol to juno turbo.  the package came with an extra charge for  norton internet security [NIS]  for additional $1.95  monthly beginning  february  2006.

 QUESTION:  should i continue with system works and return  NIS  disk for a refund, or, would i be better served to uninstall  the system works[ eating the cost] and install  NIS  at this time?

First, next time don't tag onto a 3 month old post, start a new one.

 

It depends.  While your Norton SW is current as far as definitions, is it a 2005 or 2006 version?  What version is the NIS?

 

$2 per month is silly given that you can buy Norton products for free after rebates.  I just helped someone buy NAV 2006 for a $5.01 profit less 2 stamps for the rebates.  I'd return it, then if you're using NSW '05 leave it alone till September, then buy '06 or '07 for FREE after rebates.

thanks rick.

  i am  a senior and new at this.

the sw is 2003 version.  the nis is 2006 version.  plesae advise.  thanks for your assistance

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@artu99 wrote:

thanks rick.

  i am  a senior and new at this.

the sw is 2003 version.  the nis is 2006 version.  plesae advise.  thanks for your assistance

NSW is obsolete given the new issues facing us.  While your definitions are current, your software is not.

 

As I said, I would not pay anyone a monthly charge for NIS or any other Norton package.

 

I responded to the email you sent me.

thanks rick.

  i will  take your advice  and look out for  the free version with rebates.  i will  then uninstall  the SW 2003.

  is it safe to proceed as stated above or should i make obtaining the  SW 2005/6 version   asap?

 

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@artu99 wrote:

thanks rick.

  i will  take your advice  and look out for  the free version with rebates.  i will  then uninstall  the SW 2003.

  is it safe to proceed as stated above or should i make obtaining the  SW 2005/6 version   asap?

I wouldn't wait too long.