Problem with norton antivirus

[Monkeydub]

When i try to run my 'fotostaion easy' program an error message comes up,

'C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security Professional\Norton Antivirus\NAVAPW32.exe is not valid Win32 application.'

and will not let fotostation run. I have tried reinstalling fotostation but it doesn't help.

I don't see why it's linked to norton? What can i do?

Rory

 

[ProcalX]

Norton is well known for its bugs, Symantecs Norton Anti-Virus has the reputation equivelant of Microsofts operating systems, Norton is a good Anti-Virus program, however considering the amount you have to pay for a subscription, the product and the amount of resources (memory and cpu) it consumes - there are ALOT better Anti-Virus programs around.

For instance: Grisoft Anti-Virus 7, you can find it in the Download Zone, it's a completely free Anti-Virus program, use's very little resource and is a very good AV.

I would recommend uninstalling Norton, and installing AVG :)

 

[Addis]

Totally agree. Norton and also McAfee drain system resources considerably over lighter AVs like AVG 7.0. Also you don't have to pay annually for updates. AVG is completely free.

 

[Anti-Trend]

...Symantecs Norton Anti-Virus has the reputation equivelant of Microsofts operating systems...I would recommend uninstalling Norton, and installing AVG :)

That's more true than you know. Symantec actually has a nasty little "feature" in their software. Even after uninstallation of NAV, other (rival) antivirus software will not install/function properly. Unless they've changed their practices recently, you have to manually remove many, many registry entries and some DLLs for other AV software to function.