Originally Posted by Christinee (Post 4376724)

You will get two weeks of the paid version free too. Maybe put it in safe mode first before you scan it. You are doing your research so that is good. :)

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 4376729)

Ooops, already scanned. But - gulp - so far so good I think. :)

What the heck IS safe mode and why is it good? I never have understood it! Can you explain what it is to me?

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 4376680)

I buy the Norton Internet Security package which is not the highest security they sell - which is the one that includes the cloud or something extra I don't need but is a higher level than just the regular antivirus/firewall as I understand it. My routine Norton Antivirus trial I renewed a few years back didn't keep me from getting a shutdown virus once and since that time, I've used only the Internet Security package and been safe on all sites and when I was checking out Pitbull breeding and fighting and such in Ireland and Europe a couple years back, I visited some very strange websites - I'll tell you! Was scared to death I'd get some virus or malware but my Norton kept all safe.

With Internet Security, anytime you download anything, Norton checks out the download and give you a little warning report before the install so you will know if it is safe. This message I was getting this morning is like that - but I wasn't knowingly and voluntarily downloading anything from this site as far as I knew. If the download were dangerous, Norton would quarantine it or notify me of the intrusion attempt but its warning was just saying it can't find anything on this file so it won't let it run after the download took place. But it's only on the YT website that I keep getting the warning of the download and it's listed as a low-level and safe but unknown. But I've never gotten this kind of repetitive warning before and was just wondering if anyone else was seeing it.

I'd rather bang my head into the wall over and over than call Norton but I think I will if I keep getting that odd warning. Thankfully I haven't gotten it since I posted this thread.

Originally Posted by crystalsmom (Post 4376773)

Maybe mine has more than I thought, it was about $100. They let me know whenever they perform anything I should know about immediately.

Just made me think, it's about time for me to renew. :( I'm sure they will let me know.:D

Originally Posted by Magnus (Post 4376767)

When you start your pc, before the log in screen, you should see an option to start in safe mode by pressing F8 or F12, it depends on what brand you have. This is a mode just starts your Windows with limited set of files and drivers. It's usually used as a "troubleshooting" for when your windows isn't working correctly.

Also, there are rare times where your registry might need to be cleaned up. You can find all sorts of free registry clean up programs. :)

Originally Posted by Christinee (Post 4376806)

I've never paid for any antivirus. I use microsoft security essentials with malwarebytes and my computer has never crashed in 5+ years and I use my computer for EVERYTHING. To make money, some classes, fun... everything. Still runs really good.

Originally Posted by crystalsmom (Post 4376868)

Christinee that sounded so good, I was ready to sign up after my Norton ran out. This is what it said.

Important: After April 8, 2014, Microsoft will be retiring technical support for Windows XP, including security updates that help protect your PC. Microsoft will also stop providing Microsoft Security Essentials for download on Windows XP on this date. If you continue to use Windows XP, your computer might become more vulnerable to security and virus risks. Learn more about end of support for Windows XP.

Originally Posted by crystalsmom (Post 4376868)

Christinee that sounded so good, I was ready to sign up after my Norton ran out. This is what it said.

Important: After April 8, 2014, Microsoft will be retiring technical support for Windows XP, including security updates that help protect your PC. Microsoft will also stop providing Microsoft Security Essentials for download on Windows XP on this date. If you continue to use Windows XP, your computer might become more vulnerable to security and virus risks. Learn more about end of support for Windows XP.

Originally Posted by Christinee (Post 4377739)

Yes, I've heard that too. I have Windows 8 and before that I had Window 7, so I am still in the green zone. but I did hear they were letting go of support for Windows XP. Yep, it's just another way to make you buy an upgrade I am sure. Sucks.