It seems like you are encountering a freezing issue during the startup process after installing Norton Anti-Virus 2008 on a fresh install of Vista Ultimate. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the problem: 1. Safe Mode Boot: - Try booting into Safe Mode. If your computer starts up fine in Safe Mode, it could indicate that a third-party application, such as Norton Anti-Virus, is causing the issue. 2. Norton Removal Tool: - Use the official Norton Removal Tool to completely uninstall Norton Anti-Virus from your system. Sometimes traditional uninstall methods may leave remnants that can cause conflicts. 3. Check for Windows Updates: - Make sure your Windows system is up-to-date with all the latest...