Are all Norton Security scans the same???

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• 1 Serenity // Apr 3, 2008

  It would depend on the type of package you purchased. If you bought the full Internet Security Suite, the tabs are different than for, lets say, just the Anti-Virus application.

  See, if you have a more comprehensive package which contains anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-adware, anti-etcware, they tabs would be different as you have more scan possibilities.

  Also, how many different types of options you have in configuring the program(s) would be different from package to package.

  With that said, it is rather easier in programming a software application which has several different packages for sell to keep each as closely resembling each other as possible. This cuts down on the overhead to produce the applications while still being able to offer multiple application packages.

  So, it is very possible that Norton has only these three tabs available in each package containing scans!

  The question you are asking requires forum members to have used all of the different Norton security packages in order to provide you a definitive answer. I doubt anyone here has actually bought and used each different package.

  I have used the full Norton Internet Security Suite and I had at least two more tabs than you have listed in your question. However, that was back in '05, and I didn't keep that package. I changed to Panda Internet Security Suite.

  With Panda, you don't get tabs as you describe after a scan. If there is malware, Panda cleans it up. If something is suspicious, Panda places it into quarentine and offers the user the ability to send the file(s) to the Panda Lab for evaluation. If it turns out to be an infection, Panda then offers the ability to clean if off the HDD. If it is safe the option to replace it back into its original folder is given the user.

  After scanning the system there is an option to view the report. In this report Panda lists all malware, and provides two tabs for statistics and filtering. You can filter the items in the report to show different types of malware over a certain period of time, and view statistics over a period of time too.

  However, Panda does not offer any options on how malware is dealt with. Only if it is unsure of the files or executables status does it give the option to leave it be, declare it safe, or quarantine it and send it to the labs.

  The three tabs Norton is offering you seem to cover what you require to deal with your security issues. One tab gives you an overview of the details of the scan, the other allows you to make decisions on how to deal with malware, and the other offers details on individual items I am sure provides filtering as Panda does. This sounds fine to me. I am not saying I like Norton, but some people do.

  There are so many different products out for consumer's to choose from these days that it really becomes difficult to know which is best. It especially becomes difficult because two major security vendors force their products down the throats of consumers by striking deals with the computer manufacturers and installing these "trial" products on pre-built systems. Consumer's only have the limited choice between McAfee and Norton, as the OS is an image preloaded with certain trail software products. If you don't want Norton you get McAfee, if you don't want McAfee you have to take Norton. You are not given the choice to not have either installed onto the system prior to shipment.

  The first action I take on a newly purchased computer is to go obtain the special removal tool from either Norton or McAfee and remove it from the system. I then have to do some manually cleanup steps to ensure it is cleanly off the system. If it is not fully and completely removed it leaves portions of the anti-virus and firewall behind. Then, when a different vendor's solution is installed conflicts arise and cause system instability, lack of proper protection and even system crashes. Usually, the owner doesn't even know what went wrong with their system! Because these vendors refuse to make it clear how important it is to fully and completely remove the application, and fail to explain that the Windows Add/Remove applet does not remove the product.

  I once had the entire McAfee firewall left on my system after using the McAfee removal tool!! It didn't show up in Add/Remove programs list, or my file system, nor my registry, yet the McAfee technician who wanted to charge me for assistance to get it off admitted that it is McAfee policy to leave portions behind! This is so the consumer has to pay them one way or the other. You either pay for the subscription, or pay to get it removed fully from your system. I went to an HijackThis forum and had help removing it without paying McAfee a dime.

  Sorry to get off topic. You can tell this is a sore spot with me. lol

  Anyway, good luck and much success with your security product. Please have a nice day.

• 2 Chimpychip // Apr 3, 2008

  To make a long answer short, Yes. The results summary is what got got in the end(viruses, attention required folders, etc.). The attention required is for thing that are high, low, or medium thing that need to be taken care of. The detailed result is for how many files you scanned and everything I mentioned be4. Or you can the whole scan and not worry about a thing…

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