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    Norton Renew Question

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by MikeD5150, Feb 17, 2011.

  1. MikeD5150

    MikeD5150 Newbie

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    In Feb '10 I downloaded a 12 month subscription of NIS 2010. When Jan of '11 came I was able to upgrade over the internet my NIS 2010 to NIS 2011, HOWEVER, the original 12 month subscription ends tonight at Midnight.

    I purchased a retail copy of NIS 2011 earlier. I know about the product key, but would I have to uninstall all of the norton files that are due to expire I have on my laptop before I can load the new NIS 2011?

    Thank you :)
     
    MikeD5150, Feb 17, 2011
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  2. hakira

    hakira <3 xkcd

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    I wouldn't have bought norton, but since you already have, you can just upgrade/install over the old one. You do realize that the software itself never really expires, the 'subscription' is for definition updates.
     
    hakira, Feb 17, 2011
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  3. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    No, you do not. Norton Antivirus products only need a key, in fact you have license to update to the latest version of your Norton Antivirus software for as long as your license is valid.
     
    MidnightSun, Feb 17, 2011
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  4. Voodooi

    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    I also wouldn't of used Norton (AVG is great), however you can simply "add license" to most of these security products without installing :)
     
    Voodooi, Feb 18, 2011
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  5. 3Fees

    3Fees Notebook Deity

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    Stick with the latest Norton NIS ,used it for years, it scans downloads,web pages, emails ect,,I have seen it block malware before it installs and uses a community user approach for files to be "trusted" its a smart program...

    Cheers
    3Fees
     
    3Fees, Mar 16, 2011
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  6. MikeD5150

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    Thank you all for your help
     
    MikeD5150, Mar 21, 2011
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