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    Unexpected Flood of Bookmarks

    All of a sudden I get hundreds of bookmarks in both Chrome and Edge. The only thing new is that I am running Norton's Ultimate Utilities. Any correlation? Platform is a Dell laptop running the latest version of W11. These bookmorks do not correlate with the Favorites folder under Users.
  3. ART Emperor Norton

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  4. Windows 11 Something Keeps Running?

    Earlier today I decided to Uninstall Kaspersky and install Norton instead. Since doing so I keep having what looks like a command prompt pop up but it closes literally within a couple of milliseconds so I can't get a good view of what it is. If I am on a game (or anything else) it will pause the...
  5. Norton/Avast meger

    Norton and Avast are merging into an $8 billion antivirus empire The deal combines decades of cyber security experience. www.theverge.com
  6. Windows 10 Another Scam, watch out for this one!

    Got this one today, needless to say, I don't even use Norton! Nowhere does it even say who the charge is too... Thank you for your Auto-Renewal Order. Your Account/Card has been Debited for $299.00 (charges may appear later) Order Details To find more information on your order and to manage...
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    Windows 11 Windows Update (KB5009543, KB5009566) Removal after Updating to Windows 11 Issue

    I seem to have the same L2TP VPN issue as everyone with the security updates (KB5009543, KB5009566) but I upgraded to Windows 11 right after the update and now removing the updates is not helping me to get back on the VPN. The only way I have found to use the Windows VPN is to turn on my Norton...
  8. VIDEO Norton Antivirus Criticized for Installing Crypto Mining Software on Computers

    :rolleyes:
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    Windows 11 Asus board with a kit attached to Windows 11 install.

    I installed Windows 11 as a ?? clean install only to find a sort of Kit from Asus board with features like Norton, drivers and much more. Just the sight of Norton caused me to be leery. I had this desktop built and after two years found a site that listed the pros and cons. I only installed some...
  10. What System Security Do You Use On Your Windows/Mac/Linux?

    Hello Everyone. My security goes like this: Bitdefender Total Security+Voodoo-Shield+Simple Windows Hardening. Second opinion malware scanners: Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool+Norton Power Eraser+Emsisoft Emergency Kit+Malwarebytes Free+HitmanPro(paid) & Eset Online Scanner. How do you secure your...
  11. Welcome to the Norton Family

    If you use Avira, you're now part of Norton's LifeLock family. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nortonlifelock-purchases-avira-for-360-million/
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    Windows 10 Got this error with Norton Power Eraser.

    I got this error code when doing a scan with Power Eraser Registry Key: HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1101115190-1716058734-255419495-1001\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3\"1803" My other question is would this affect me trying to do a factory reset.
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    Windows 10 security programs help and first run setup help

    ok today i was trying to get the fingerprint scanner to work and it messed up my pc so i had to do a complete restore. i one time i had a bunch of security programs installed and i'm thinking they made the pc sluggish. so a few weeks ago i took everything off and installed norton antivirus from...
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    Windows 7 Exposing a virgin 2009 win 7 HDD to the internet in 2020 for updates Questions

    I just returned my 2009 win7 Toshiba Laptop HDD back to its factory defaults from the OEM hidden restore partition. With the final security patches for win7 due out next month in January 2020, I want to have a clean fresh out-of-box 2020 win7 install with all the service packs and security...
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    Windows 10 blue screen of death HP laptop

    Hi My sons laptop has blue screen with code 0xc0000225. I have tried several suggestions to fix it but to no avail. Can't system restore as it says Norton preventing it, but can't access anything on laptop to uninstall Norton. Downloaded windows 10 onto new USB , but no prompt to open it comes...
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    Windows 10 Inter-browser tracking/spying

    Can one browser snoop on activity in another, assuming good security software is running (I just switched from Norton to Sophos)? I want to separate my Google activity from other things, so I'm considering running G things (gmail, Drive, Play Music) in Chrome only, and do all my other browser...
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    Windows 10 Can't access Windows apps

    Several weeks ago, I had to do a restart on my Asus laptop (Norton couldn't repair a drive). Since then, I can't access any Windows apps (One Drive, Store, etc.) According to Windows, I have no internet access, which just isn't true (I'm using it for everything else!). I had two chat sessions...
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    Windows 10 Login screen activates frequently

    My energy setting for the screen is 1 hour. However after approx 10-15 idle minutes I need to log in again. Frustrating. W10 and Norton Security. What should I look for?
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    Windows 10 Windows 10 login password incorrect

    I have 2 accounts on my laptop. Earlier today I received a malware message saying my account had been compromised. I ran Norton Full Scan and Eraser no issues found. When logged in under the non-Admin account and prompted to supply the admin user password this is accepted - however when try...
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    Windows 10 BSOD was caused by Windows Update - Why?

    No matter which browser I use, I get a constant BSOD and recently also got the message Windows Is Not Responding - I am a newbie to this type of problem and need some advice - I didn't get very far! Norton says the tool is a high risk.