Norton Chrome Extension????

jonathan63 · 28th May 2015, 09:06

Hi there,
I downloaded Norton a few days ago: it came free when I switched to EE Broadband.
I got a pop up this morning telling me that "Your Chrome browser is not protected". "The Chrome extensions are not enabled".

I clicked "install now" but that brought up a list of 5 things that Norton would install. 1 was a Norton toolbar, another was to set Norton Safe Search as the default search setting.

I dont understand the implications of this so my question is, is it a good idea or not?

Kennyeth · 28th May 2015, 10:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonathan63

Hi there,
I downloaded Norton a few days ago: it came free when I switched to EE Broadband.
I got a pop up this morning telling me that "Your Chrome browser is not protected". "The Chrome extensions are not enabled".

I clicked "install now" but that brought up a list of 5 things that Norton would install. 1 was a Norton toolbar, another was to set Norton Safe Search as the default search setting.

I dont understand the implications of this so my question is, is it a good idea or not?

Leaving myself open for "flak" here but, I found Norton made browsing slow as it checked every place you visited.
It was about 5 years ago so perhaps they have improved things

All I have now is Microsoft Security Essentials and Advanced SystemCare Pro 8.2 for surfing. The only time I ever get something I don`t want is due to myself trying to download a freebie or two and you get the unwanted crapski that is hard to get rid of.
Ken.
Ken.

Heddy · 28th May 2015, 10:54

It's true that a lot of anti-virus products do slow your computer. I've just bought a new laptop and removed Mcaffee even before the free trial ran out, it was causing havoc! I use AVG free and Premium Malwarebytes and they cause no issues. I've downloaded Adblocker too, it's free and very good.

PS, using Google Chrome too, but it's not everyone's first choice browser.

jonathan63 · 28th May 2015, 12:08

Sounds like donloading this Norton Toolbar and Safe Search might slow things down then. Just what I suspected.

If i don't download it, will I be safe to surf?

The pop up from Norton said that my Chrome browser isn't protected. Is that true or just scare mungering?

suzublu · 28th May 2015, 12:18

Get rid of Norton & just use Microsoft Security Essentials

It's all you need

stevestrat · 28th May 2015, 12:31

Never liked Norton, too intrusive, gets its fingers into everything, never really liked Chrome either for that matter.

Avulon · 28th May 2015, 12:40

Norton & Symantec - I really don't know how these do business at all. Well yes actually I do - they advertise lots. But these are still the top of my hit list for removal when faced with a slow PC. It's getting more difficult to find a really good alternative these days - but just about any of the other major A/V products is better (i.e. just as likely (if not more) to actually catch something before it does damage and less of a slow down factor on your computer).

As far as browser add-ons go - don't (install any of them), unless you have someone really not clued up on web safety using the PC - child under 25, grandmother etc.

You're better off making sure that the browser you are using is up to date and adding as few addons or extensions as possible, and using good web-safety habits.

Most of all avoid anything that adds extra toolbars to browser. Not only will 'safesurf' or such things check every URL you click on before letting the browser load it, it'll send all that data to the A/V vendor for their own use - you'll find it buried in T&C somewhere. How that is compatible with private or incognito (as Chrome calls it) browsing I've no idea.

Kennyeth · 28th May 2015, 12:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

Get rid of Norton & just use Microsoft Security Essentials

It's all you need

Ken.

reworht · 28th May 2015, 12:52

Norton must be one of the most memory/processing power hungry pieces of software available - and if you let it become your default search engine etc. as it is suggesting - it'll try and run your computing life for you

As other have said, there are lots of other pieces of software which do just as good a job- Microsoft Security Essentials, AVG etc. - backed up with things like Malwarebytes - all of which will use a lot less of your processing power than Norton will.

jonathan63 · 28th May 2015, 13:15

Not happy that I have installed Norton now.

I have just uninstalled the free AVG that was coming to an end.

Okay guys:please suggest a free AV. I already have Superantispyware.

28th May 2015, 09:06	#1
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28th May 2015, 12:31	#6
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,484 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Never liked Norton, too intrusive, gets its fingers into everything, never really liked Chrome either for that matter. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

28th May 2015, 12:40	#7
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Norton & Symantec - I really don't know how these do business at all. Well yes actually I do - they advertise lots. But these are still the top of my hit list for removal when faced with a slow PC. It's getting more difficult to find a really good alternative these days - but just about any of the other major A/V products is better (i.e. just as likely (if not more) to actually catch something before it does damage and less of a slow down factor on your computer). As far as browser add-ons go - don't (install any of them), unless you have someone really not clued up on web safety using the PC - child under 25, grandmother etc. You're better off making sure that the browser you are using is up to date and adding as few addons or extensions as possible, and using good web-safety habits. Most of all avoid anything that adds extra toolbars to browser. Not only will 'safesurf' or such things check every URL you click on before letting the browser load it, it'll send all that data to the A/V vendor for their own use - you'll find it buried in T&C somewhere. How that is compatible with private or incognito (as Chrome calls it) browsing I've no idea. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

28th May 2015, 12:52	#9
reworht This is my second home Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC SE Navi 5dr Diesel Hatchback Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: North Yorks Moors Posts: 14,446 Thanks: 782 Thanked 2,156 Times in 1,497 Posts	Norton must be one of the most memory/processing power hungry pieces of software available - and if you let it become your default search engine etc. as it is suggesting - it'll try and run your computing life for you As other have said, there are lots of other pieces of software which do just as good a job- Microsoft Security Essentials, AVG etc. - backed up with things like Malwarebytes - all of which will use a lot less of your processing power than Norton will. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rodney - you plonker! ... but more commonly known as Rod !

28th May 2015, 10:54	#3
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	It's true that a lot of anti-virus products do slow your computer. I've just bought a new laptop and removed Mcaffee even before the free trial ran out, it was causing havoc! I use AVG free and Premium Malwarebytes and they cause no issues. I've downloaded Adblocker too, it's free and very good. PS, using Google Chrome too, but it's not everyone's first choice browser.

28th May 2015, 12:08	#4
jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	Sounds like donloading this Norton Toolbar and Safe Search might slow things down then. Just what I suspected. If i don't download it, will I be safe to surf? The pop up from Norton said that my Chrome browser isn't protected. Is that true or just scare mungering?

28th May 2015, 12:18	#5
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,921 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Get rid of Norton & just use Microsoft Security Essentials It's all you need

28th May 2015, 13:15	#10
jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	Not happy that I have installed Norton now. I have just uninstalled the free AVG that was coming to an end. Okay guys:please suggest a free AV. I already have Superantispyware.