NIS 2010 Full system scan taking 6 hours

March 16, 201015 yr

Hi Winston,

Thank you for stopping by to leave a message.

"...winston" wrote:

> Meg,

> NIS2010 has a smaller footprint(lighter) than previous versions but is still quite sizeable as are most suite applications. The

> leanest full suite malware that I'm familiar with is Nod32 Security. The NAV component in NIS2010 is also leaner than its last 3

> predecessors.

*** Aw, I had no idea it's that leaner...

> While I do understand that NIS(which includes NAV) can be real and valid concern for many systems(overly intrusive, interference

> with email send/receive, etc) as well as many other malware suites..your scanning time may be more indicative of scanning folders

> that are not necessary.

>

> You could probably improve your scan time immensely by omitting a few folders. Here's what I have excluded based on recommendation

> from security experts and my personal experience.

> C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore\*.*

> C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore\Logs\edb.log

> C:\Windows\winsxs\*.*

> C:\MSOCache\*.* (only present if Office is installed and the installation files were chosen(during office setup)to be kept on the

> machine

*** It make sense what you are telling me about

too many files are being scaned. But...

How do you omitt (meaning...exclude?) them from scan?

I am TOTALLY amature and have no idea

what is all these series of letter

you typed in here like C:... Sorry..

Perhaps you might come back to tell me how to omitt them,

But to be honest with you, I'm afraid I have no guts to do it

Because I'm not sure if I'm comfortable doing it myself.

I hate to make people show me how,

and then say "No thanks becasue I'm too chickin to do it"

I've said that to someone before in this forum

and felt bad about it, so.

>

> Norton full scan on my system was 39 minutes for approx 496,000 files.

*** AW..... I'm so jealous. I wish mine is that quick.

Meg

> ...winston

> ms-mvp mail

>

> "Meg" wrote in message news:B1043D81-3063-4405-96B7-D904911D7634@microsoft.com...

> > Hi Peter,

> >

> > Thank you for your reply concerning my issue.

> > I use "Norton Internet Security 2010". (I don't use NAV 2010)

> > I'm not familier with many different anti-virus software,

> > since the only product I have experience with is NIS,

> > only becasue my first PC came with NIS and

> > I've been using NIS ever since.

> > I do feel NIS 2010 is heavier than NIS 2007 version.

> > I upgraded from 2007 to 2010 version, and I did notice

> > the difference between the two. (heavier)

> > The NIS 2010 is loaded with all the stuff as a package,

> > and I do think that is why heavier than

> > regular and simpler anti-virus software.

> > I suppose someone like me who is amature in the pc world

> > can put up with slow and heavy NIS 2010.

> > I did email to Norton about this issue last night,

> > and still waiting to hear from them.

> > Thank you.

> >

> > Meg

> >

> > "Peter Foldes" wrote:

> >

> >> Meg

> >>

> >> Are you using NAV 2010 to scan for virus's and malware? Uninstall NAV2010 and use

> >> something else like NOD 32 or Avast. Norton installls a very large footprint and I

> >> consider Norton to be a Virus by itself

> >>

> >> --

> >> Peter

> >>

> >> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others

> >> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

> >>

> >> "Meg" wrote in message

> >> news:DFA86122-F3C9-49FF-8CD0-64E21D7DB80E@microsoft.com...

> >> > Hi,

> >> >

> >> > I have NIS 2010, Win XP.

> >> > To scan 320,500 files (full system scan),

> >> > It took 3 hours about a month ago. but now

> >> > for the less amount of files (282,402 files), it took 6 hours to scan today.

> >> > I'm not sure what is going on.

> >> > I'm not familier with files in general, but

> >> > I did delete a lot of music, videos, pictures and

> >> > some of my "favorites" from my pc since last month

> >> > to reduce the files, but noe it's double the time. this is strange.

> >> > I've never done anything to my files since I'm not familier with them.

> >> > Could someone tell me a tip to reduce scan time?

> >> > Thank you.

> >> >

> >> > Meg

> >> >

> >>

> >> .

> >>

> .

>

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March 16, 201015 yr

You'd prolly be better of posting here, girlfriend:

http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Internet-Security-Norton/bd-p/nis_feedback

Meg wrote:

> Hi PA Bear,

>

> I emailed Norton last night and still waiting for their reply.

> I defraged my pc about 10 days ago.

> I also did disc clean up right before my full scan.

> As I mentioned in my reply to BD, my pc is old (6 yeras old)

> but I doubt that has anything to do with it. (?)

> If I hear from Norton, I will come back and

> let you know what they said.

> Thank you for stopping by to leave a message for me.

>

> Meg

>

> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

>

>> What did Symantec Support have to say about this when you contacted them

>> for assistance?

>>

>> Meg wrote:

>>> I have NIS 2010, Win XP.

>>> To scan 320,500 files (full system scan),

>>> It took 3 hours about a month ago. but now

>>> for the less amount of files (282,402 files), it took 6 hours to scan

>>> today.

>>> I'm not sure what is going on.

>>> I'm not familier with files in general, but

>>> I did delete a lot of music, videos, pictures and

>>> some of my "favorites" from my pc since last month

>>> to reduce the files, but noe it's double the time. this is strange.

>>> I've never done anything to my files since I'm not familier with them.

>>> Could someone tell me a tip to reduce scan time?

>>

>> .

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March 17, 201015 yr

Hi David,

Sorry to bother you but,

I've noticed you mentioning to Winston something about CPU

above.

I don't know what is CPU. (although I did research google, not easy to

understand) and tried to locate what my CPU is.

But I was not able to find in my pc. (Windows XP)

Do you know how to locate CPU on Win XP ?

I also remember, during the time NIS was running,

It has a "gage" on NIS screen to show CPU

and it was always indicating 100% or 80%

most of time.

I have NO IDEA what this gage is or what is means.

Would you mind to tell me what your thoghts on this?

Also, I don't know if this will help, but

According to my pc sticker label on the front saids

*2.50 GHZ

*60GB Hard drive

*56K maximmum data tranfer (Fax modem)

*768MB DDR

*10/100 Mbps ethernet

I don't know what these are..

Do I need to fix my pc? I know it's old.(6 years old)

I apprecite if you could tell me any thought on this.

Thank you.

Meg

"David H. Lipman" wrote:

> From: "Meg"

>

> | Hi,

>

> | I have NIS 2010, Win XP.

> | To scan 320,500 files (full system scan),

> | It took 3 hours about a month ago. but now

> | for the less amount of files (282,402 files), it took 6 hours to scan today.

> | I'm not sure what is going on.

> | I'm not familier with files in general, but

> | I did delete a lot of music, videos, pictures and

> | some of my "favorites" from my pc since last month

> | to reduce the files, but noe it's double the time. this is strange.

> | I've never done anything to my files since I'm not familier with them.

> | Could someone tell me a tip to reduce scan time?

> | Thank you.

>

> | Meg

>

> There are TOO many variables to come up with a definitive answer.

>

> There could be large Archive files that are X levels deep.

>

> You may have numerous files in the TEMP folders and in caches.

>

> The fact is Norton is NOT that good any more and apperciably slows down the system.

>

> I *strongly* suggested remving it and installing Avira AntiVir instead.

>

> You WILL see a difference !

>

> --

> Dave

> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

> Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

>

> .

>

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March 17, 201015 yr

"Meg" wrote in message

news:DFA86122-F3C9-49FF-8CD0-64E21D7DB80E@microsoft.com...

> Hi,

>

> I have NIS 2010, Win XP.

> To scan 320,500 files (full system scan),

> It took 3 hours about a month ago. but now

> for the less amount of files (282,402 files), it took 6 hours to scan

> today.

> I'm not sure what is going on.

> I'm not familier with files in general, but

> I did delete a lot of music, videos, pictures and

> some of my "favorites" from my pc since last month

> to reduce the files, but noe it's double the time. this is strange.

> I've never done anything to my files since I'm not familier with them.

> Could someone tell me a tip to reduce scan time?

> Thank you.

Microsoft recently put out a webpage detailing what files and locations

that they believe are 'safe to exclude' from scanning. At the end, they

mentioned that the individual AV vendors would have their own

recommendations and that users should consult them for best results.

You purchased NIS2010, and you should get what you paid for (namely

*support*). If you don't get satisfactory support from them, remove

their product and try to get a refund.

It would please me if you were to return here with good news about their

support channel.

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March 17, 201015 yr

Hi PA Bear,

Thank you for guiding me to Norton Forum.

I had hard time finding it yesterday.><

I"ll make sure I go there and post my question there.

I don't know what it is, but all my surrounding were

acting up lately.

[Email (as you probably remeber), Norton,

vacume cleaner(totally stopped working), etc]

Again, thank you for following up for me.

Meg

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> You'd prolly be better of posting here, girlfriend:

> http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Internet-Security-Norton/bd-p/nis_feedback

>

> Meg wrote:

> > Hi PA Bear,

> >

> > I emailed Norton last night and still waiting for their reply.

> > I defraged my pc about 10 days ago.

> > I also did disc clean up right before my full scan.

> > As I mentioned in my reply to BD, my pc is old (6 yeras old)

> > but I doubt that has anything to do with it. (?)

> > If I hear from Norton, I will come back and

> > let you know what they said.

> > Thank you for stopping by to leave a message for me.

> >

> > Meg

> >

> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> >

> >> What did Symantec Support have to say about this when you contacted them

> >> for assistance?

> >>

> >> Meg wrote:

> >>> I have NIS 2010, Win XP.

> >>> To scan 320,500 files (full system scan),

> >>> It took 3 hours about a month ago. but now

> >>> for the less amount of files (282,402 files), it took 6 hours to scan

> >>> today.

> >>> I'm not sure what is going on.

> >>> I'm not familier with files in general, but

> >>> I did delete a lot of music, videos, pictures and

> >>> some of my "favorites" from my pc since last month

> >>> to reduce the files, but noe it's double the time. this is strange.

> >>> I've never done anything to my files since I'm not familier with them.

> >>> Could someone tell me a tip to reduce scan time?

> >>

> >> .

>

> .

>

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March 17, 201015 yr

From: "Meg"

| Hi David,

| Sorry to bother you but,

| I've noticed you mentioning to Winston something about CPU

| above.

| I don't know what is CPU. (although I did research google, not easy to

| understand) and tried to locate what my CPU is.

| But I was not able to find in my pc. (Windows XP)

| Do you know how to locate CPU on Win XP ?

| I also remember, during the time NIS was running,

| It has a "gage" on NIS screen to show CPU

| and it was always indicating 100% or 80%

| most of time.

| I have NO IDEA what this gage is or what is means.

| Would you mind to tell me what your thoghts on this?

| Also, I don't know if this will help, but

| According to my pc sticker label on the front saids

| *2.50 GHZ

| *60GB Hard drive

| *56K maximmum data tranfer (Fax modem)

| *768MB DDR

| *10/100 Mbps ethernet

| I don't know what these are..

| Do I need to fix my pc? I know it's old.(6 years old)

| I apprecite if you could tell me any thought on this.

| Thank you.

| Meg

OK.

Important facts...

2.5GHz is the CPU speed and chances are you have a Pentium 4 CPU (aka P4)

You have 768MB of RAM (~.75 GB RAM)

A 60GB hard disk

A 60GB hard disk of '04 is slower than Today's hard disk. Probably IDE. Today they are

SATA,

P4 CPUs are solid work horses. However most CPUs Today are Dual Core.

So if if Winston had a Dual Core CPU on a >120GB SATA drive with say 2GB RAM then

naturally, his scanning speed would be quicker.

All I can say about your PC is that RAM is cheap. It wouldn't hurt add more RAM to it.

--

Dave

http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

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March 17, 201015 yr

Hi Dave,

Yes, I think Winston's idea make sense as well.

The things is, I am sooo amature in pc,

I'm afraid I don't quite understand how to.

I'm afraid I mees up something.

I was adviced to visit and post my issue at Norton Forum

by PA Bear, and I think I'll try that as well.

I'll come back here and post the result if things resolve.

(I can't say for sure how soon I will run my scan again, because

I can't wait for 6 hours again. but I will test once I start

trouble shooting tip on this)

This way, perhaps anyone having similer issue can read it.

Thank you for following up for me.

Meg

"~BD~" wrote:

> Meg wrote:

> >

> > Hi Dave,

> >

> > Thank you for following me up.

> > Yes, I do turn off my pc at the end of the day every night.

> > I also turn off my pc when I'm out during the day.

> > I hope Norton have some explanation or advice

> > regarding 6 hours scan. I am still waiting for their reply.

> > Thanks.

> >

> > Meg

>

> I appreciate you answering, Meg. Thank *you* for your feedback.

>

> '...winston' gives good advice. You will no doubt see my note to him.

>

> I suggest you act in accordance with his suggestions.

>

> --

> Dave

> .

>

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March 17, 201015 yr

Hi FromTheRafters,

Thank you for your reply to my concern.

I see, so there are some files that is safe to skipp the scan.

I had no idea.

I did finally received email reply from Norton

just few minutes ago and they told me to "turn off"

"Compress files scan" on my settings.

According them, this will stop Compressed files from being

scanned. (I had no idea what it is but anyway)

Also, they had me download something and save it on my desk top,

But for this I 'm not clear what it does,

so I had to send a question email to them.

I will proceed with resolving this issue

once I hear back from them.

I appreciate your thought on my situation. Thank you.

Meg

"FromTheRafters" wrote:

> "Meg" wrote in message

> news:DFA86122-F3C9-49FF-8CD0-64E21D7DB80E@microsoft.com...

> > Hi,

> >

> > I have NIS 2010, Win XP.

> > To scan 320,500 files (full system scan),

> > It took 3 hours about a month ago. but now

> > for the less amount of files (282,402 files), it took 6 hours to scan

> > today.

> > I'm not sure what is going on.

> > I'm not familier with files in general, but

> > I did delete a lot of music, videos, pictures and

> > some of my "favorites" from my pc since last month

> > to reduce the files, but noe it's double the time. this is strange.

> > I've never done anything to my files since I'm not familier with them.

> > Could someone tell me a tip to reduce scan time?

> > Thank you.

>

> Microsoft recently put out a webpage detailing what files and locations

> that they believe are 'safe to exclude' from scanning. At the end, they

> mentioned that the individual AV vendors would have their own

> recommendations and that users should consult them for best results.

>

> You purchased NIS2010, and you should get what you paid for (namely

> *support*). If you don't get satisfactory support from them, remove

> their product and try to get a refund.

>

> It would please me if you were to return here with good news about their

> support channel.

>

> .

>

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March 17, 201015 yr

Hi David,

Thank you for coming back to tell me your thoughts.

I see, so I should get more RAM added to my pc.

I sure make sure I'll do that. (I know my pc is not

much other than super basic)

Also, thank you for explaining to me about Hard drive and

CPU and other things.

I suppose, to make hard drive more updated one,

I can not add hard drive like a RAM?

I suppose I have to buy a new PC to have better hard drive, yes?

As you said,

I think adding more RAM is the first step for me.

Also,

I did finally received email reply from Norton

just few minutes ago and they told me to "turn off"

"Compress files scan" on my settings.

According them, this will stop Compressed files from being

scanned. (I had no idea what it is but anyway)

Also, they had me download something and save it on my desk top,

But for this I 'm not clear what it does,

so I had to send a question email to them.

I will proceed with resolving this issue

once I hear back from them.

I appreciate your thought on my situation. Thank you.

Meg

"David H. Lipman" wrote:

> From: "Meg"

>

> | Hi David,

>

> | Sorry to bother you but,

> | I've noticed you mentioning to Winston something about CPU

> | above.

> | I don't know what is CPU. (although I did research google, not easy to

> | understand) and tried to locate what my CPU is.

> | But I was not able to find in my pc. (Windows XP)

> | Do you know how to locate CPU on Win XP ?

> | I also remember, during the time NIS was running,

> | It has a "gage" on NIS screen to show CPU

> | and it was always indicating 100% or 80%

> | most of time.

> | I have NO IDEA what this gage is or what is means.

> | Would you mind to tell me what your thoghts on this?

> | Also, I don't know if this will help, but

> | According to my pc sticker label on the front saids

>

> | *2.50 GHZ

> | *60GB Hard drive

> | *56K maximmum data tranfer (Fax modem)

> | *768MB DDR

> | *10/100 Mbps ethernet

>

> | I don't know what these are..

> | Do I need to fix my pc? I know it's old.(6 years old)

>

> | I apprecite if you could tell me any thought on this.

> | Thank you.

>

> | Meg

>

> OK.

>

> Important facts...

> 2.5GHz is the CPU speed and chances are you have a Pentium 4 CPU (aka P4)

> You have 768MB of RAM (~.75 GB RAM)

> A 60GB hard disk

>

> A 60GB hard disk of '04 is slower than Today's hard disk. Probably IDE. Today they are

> SATA,

>

> P4 CPUs are solid work horses. However most CPUs Today are Dual Core.

>

> So if if Winston had a Dual Core CPU on a >120GB SATA drive with say 2GB RAM then

> naturally, his scanning speed would be quicker.

>

> All I can say about your PC is that RAM is cheap. It wouldn't hurt add more RAM to it.

>

> --

> Dave

> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

> Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

>

> .

>

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March 17, 201015 yr

Hi PA Bear,

I did finally received email reply from Norton

just few minutes ago and they told me to "turn off"

"Compress files scan" on my settings.

According them, this will stop Compressed files from being

scanned. (I had no idea what it is but anyway)

Also, they had me download something and save it on my desk top,

But for this I 'm not clear what it does,

so I had to send a question email to them.

I will proceed with resolving this issue

once I hear back from them.

Anyway, since I am working with Norton tech support now

I won't start a new post on Norton Forum, but

I'll keep the forum on my favorite so I can go there in the future.

Thank you for your advice.

Meg

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> You'd prolly be better of posting here, girlfriend:

> http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Internet-Security-Norton/bd-p/nis_feedback

>

> Meg wrote:

> > Hi PA Bear,

> >

> > I emailed Norton last night and still waiting for their reply.

> > I defraged my pc about 10 days ago.

> > I also did disc clean up right before my full scan.

> > As I mentioned in my reply to BD, my pc is old (6 yeras old)

> > but I doubt that has anything to do with it. (?)

> > If I hear from Norton, I will come back and

> > let you know what they said.

> > Thank you for stopping by to leave a message for me.

> >

> > Meg

> >

> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> >

> >> What did Symantec Support have to say about this when you contacted them

> >> for assistance?

> >>

> >> Meg wrote:

> >>> I have NIS 2010, Win XP.

> >>> To scan 320,500 files (full system scan),

> >>> It took 3 hours about a month ago. but now

> >>> for the less amount of files (282,402 files), it took 6 hours to scan

> >>> today.

> >>> I'm not sure what is going on.

> >>> I'm not familier with files in general, but

> >>> I did delete a lot of music, videos, pictures and

> >>> some of my "favorites" from my pc since last month

> >>> to reduce the files, but noe it's double the time. this is strange.

> >>> I've never done anything to my files since I'm not familier with them.

> >>> Could someone tell me a tip to reduce scan time?

> >>

> >> .

>

> .

>

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Hi Dave,

Good news.

I did finally received email reply from Norton

just few minutes ago and they told me to "turn off"

"Compress files scan" on my settings.

According them, this will stop Compressed files from being

scanned. (I had no idea what it is but anyway)

Also, they had me download something and save it on my desk top,

But for this I 'm not clear what it does,

so I had to send a question email to them.

I will proceed with resolving this issue

once I hear back from them.

I appreciate your thought on my situation. Thank you.

Meg

"~BD~" wrote:

> Meg wrote:

> >

> > Hi Dave,

> >

> > Thank you for following me up.

> > Yes, I do turn off my pc at the end of the day every night.

> > I also turn off my pc when I'm out during the day.

> > I hope Norton have some explanation or advice

> > regarding 6 hours scan. I am still waiting for their reply.

> > Thanks.

> >

> > Meg

>

> I appreciate you answering, Meg. Thank *you* for your feedback.

>

> '...winston' gives good advice. You will no doubt see my note to him.

>

> I suggest you act in accordance with his suggestions.

>

> --

> Dave

> .

>

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March 17, 201015 yr

Hi Wnston,

I did finally received email reply from Norton

just few minutes ago and they told me to "turn off"

"Compress files scan" on my settings.

According them, this will stop Compressed files from being

scanned. (I had no idea what it is but anyway)

Also, they had me download something and save it on my desk top,

But for this I 'm not clear what it does,

so I had to send a question email to them.

I will proceed with resolving this issue

once I hear back from them.

Your advice about too many files being scaned was right on taget.

I appreciate your thought on my situation.

Thank you.

Meg

"...winston" wrote:

> Meg,

> NIS2010 has a smaller footprint(lighter) than previous versions but is still quite sizeable as are most suite applications. The

> leanest full suite malware that I'm familiar with is Nod32 Security. The NAV component in NIS2010 is also leaner than its last 3

> predecessors.

>

> While I do understand that NIS(which includes NAV) can be real and valid concern for many systems(overly intrusive, interference

> with email send/receive, etc) as well as many other malware suites..your scanning time may be more indicative of scanning folders

> that are not necessary.

>

> You could probably improve your scan time immensely by omitting a few folders. Here's what I have excluded based on recommendation

> from security experts and my personal experience.

> C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore\*.*

> C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore\Logs\edb.log

> C:\Windows\winsxs\*.*

> C:\MSOCache\*.* (only present if Office is installed and the installation files were chosen(during office setup)to be kept on the

> machine

>

> Norton full scan on my system was 39 minutes for approx 496,000 files.

>

> --

> ...winston

> ms-mvp mail

>

> "Meg" wrote in message news:B1043D81-3063-4405-96B7-D904911D7634@microsoft.com...

> > Hi Peter,

> >

> > Thank you for your reply concerning my issue.

> > I use "Norton Internet Security 2010". (I don't use NAV 2010)

> > I'm not familier with many different anti-virus software,

> > since the only product I have experience with is NIS,

> > only becasue my first PC came with NIS and

> > I've been using NIS ever since.

> > I do feel NIS 2010 is heavier than NIS 2007 version.

> > I upgraded from 2007 to 2010 version, and I did notice

> > the difference between the two. (heavier)

> > The NIS 2010 is loaded with all the stuff as a package,

> > and I do think that is why heavier than

> > regular and simpler anti-virus software.

> > I suppose someone like me who is amature in the pc world

> > can put up with slow and heavy NIS 2010.

> > I did email to Norton about this issue last night,

> > and still waiting to hear from them.

> > Thank you.

> >

> > Meg

> >

> > "Peter Foldes" wrote:

> >

> >> Meg

> >>

> >> Are you using NAV 2010 to scan for virus's and malware? Uninstall NAV2010 and use

> >> something else like NOD 32 or Avast. Norton installls a very large footprint and I

> >> consider Norton to be a Virus by itself

> >>

> >> --

> >> Peter

> >>

> >> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others

> >> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

> >>

> >> "Meg" wrote in message

> >> news:DFA86122-F3C9-49FF-8CD0-64E21D7DB80E@microsoft.com...

> >> > Hi,

> >> >

> >> > I have NIS 2010, Win XP.

> >> > To scan 320,500 files (full system scan),

> >> > It took 3 hours about a month ago. but now

> >> > for the less amount of files (282,402 files), it took 6 hours to scan today.

> >> > I'm not sure what is going on.

> >> > I'm not familier with files in general, but

> >> > I did delete a lot of music, videos, pictures and

> >> > some of my "favorites" from my pc since last month

> >> > to reduce the files, but noe it's double the time. this is strange.

> >> > I've never done anything to my files since I'm not familier with them.

> >> > Could someone tell me a tip to reduce scan time?

> >> > Thank you.

> >> >

> >> > Meg

> >> >

> >>

> >> .

> >>

> .

>

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Hi Peter,

I received email reply from Norton

just few minutes ago and they told me to "turn off"

"Compress files scan" on my settings.

According them, this will stop Compressed files from being

scanned. (I had no idea what it is but anyway)

Also, they had me download something and save it on my desk top,

But for this I 'm not clear what it does,

so I had to send a question email to them.

I will proceed with resolving this issue

once I hear back from them.

Just let you know what has happend so far. Thank you.

Meg

"Peter Foldes" wrote:

> Meg

>

> Are you using NAV 2010 to scan for virus's and malware? Uninstall NAV2010 and use

> something else like NOD 32 or Avast. Norton installls a very large footprint and I

> consider Norton to be a Virus by itself

>

> --

> Peter

>

> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others

> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

>

> "Meg" wrote in message

> news:DFA86122-F3C9-49FF-8CD0-64E21D7DB80E@microsoft.com...

> > Hi,

> >

> > I have NIS 2010, Win XP.

> > To scan 320,500 files (full system scan),

> > It took 3 hours about a month ago. but now

> > for the less amount of files (282,402 files), it took 6 hours to scan today.

> > I'm not sure what is going on.

> > I'm not familier with files in general, but

> > I did delete a lot of music, videos, pictures and

> > some of my "favorites" from my pc since last month

> > to reduce the files, but noe it's double the time. this is strange.

> > I've never done anything to my files since I'm not familier with them.

> > Could someone tell me a tip to reduce scan time?

> > Thank you.

> >

> > Meg

> >

>

> .

>

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Hi VanguardLH,

Just an update.

I did finally received email reply from Norton

just few minutes ago and they told me to "turn off"

"Compress files scan" on my settings.

According them, this will stop Compressed files from being

scanned. (I had no idea what it is but anyway)

Also, they had me download something and save it on my desk top,

But for this I 'm not clear what it does,

so I had to send a question email to them.

I will proceed with resolving this issue

once I hear back from them.

Thank you.

Meg

"VanguardLH" wrote:

> Meg wrote:

>

> > Hi,

> >

> > I have NIS 2010, Win XP.

> > To scan 320,500 files (full system scan),

> > It took 3 hours about a month ago. but now

> > for the less amount of files (282,402 files), it took 6 hours to scan today.

> > I'm not sure what is going on.

> > I'm not familier with files in general, but

> > I did delete a lot of music, videos, pictures and

> > some of my "favorites" from my pc since last month

> > to reduce the files, but noe it's double the time. this is strange.

> > I've never done anything to my files since I'm not familier with them.

> > Could someone tell me a tip to reduce scan time?

> > Thank you.

> >

> > Meg

> >

>

> Ask in the symantec.* newsgroups.

> .

>

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From: "Meg"

| Hi David,

| Thank you for coming back to tell me your thoughts.

| I see, so I should get more RAM added to my pc.

| I sure make sure I'll do that. (I know my pc is not

| much other than super basic)

| Also, thank you for explaining to me about Hard drive and

| CPU and other things.

| I suppose, to make hard drive more updated one,

| I can not add hard drive like a RAM?

| I suppose I have to buy a new PC to have better hard drive, yes?

| As you said,

| I think adding more RAM is the first step for me.

| Also,

| I did finally received email reply from Norton

| just few minutes ago and they told me to "turn off"

| "Compress files scan" on my settings.

| According them, this will stop Compressed files from being

| scanned. (I had no idea what it is but anyway)

| Also, they had me download something and save it on my desk top,

| But for this I 'm not clear what it does,

| so I had to send a question email to them.

| I will proceed with resolving this issue

| once I hear back from them.

| I appreciate your thought on my situation. Thank you.

| Meg

Yes, replacing the hard drive is NOT like adding RAM.

It is *more* complicated and unless your hard disk is full, you would not see much

benefit.

The Norton/Symantec response to turn-off "Compress files scan" is eluding to exactly what

I posted "There could be large Archive files that are X levels deep." and when I replied

to Winston...

"Did you know that scanning one CHM file can be considered as scanning 12 or maybe more

files ?

Did you know that scanning one JAR file can be similar ?"

ZIP files, JAR files, CHM files, RAR files are types of compressed files. One file is

used to store multiple files and the type, number and depth of archiving can greatly

impact an "On Demand" or "On Access" scan time.

Other ways to decrease scan times is to DUMP all files in the TEMP folders and REDUCE the

size of caches such as the Internet Explorer Temporary Internet files (TIF) and FireFox.

All you need is a cache of no more than 50MB. I have seen IE setup a cache as large as

1GB. These files are small so to fill 1GB maens *MANY* files and thus an increased scan

time.

BTW: You'll notice that "~BD~" (aka BoaterDave) hasn't provided an real information, he

is what we call in news groups a troll. Listen to MS MVP PA Bear and ignore ~BD~.

--

Dave

http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

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From: "Meg"

| Hi Wnston,

| I did finally received email reply from Norton

| just few minutes ago and they told me to "turn off"

| "Compress files scan" on my settings.

| According them, this will stop Compressed files from being

| scanned. (I had no idea what it is but anyway)

| Also, they had me download something and save it on my desk top,

| But for this I 'm not clear what it does,

| so I had to send a question email to them.

| I will proceed with resolving this issue

| once I hear back from them.

| Your advice about too many files being scaned was right on taget.

| I appreciate your thought on my situation.

| Thank you.

| Meg

Meg:

You don't have to reply to everyone with the SAME information. We all can read the entire

thread.

As for "too many files" to be scanned, that's really not true. The concept is WHAT files

need to be scanned. Some don't need to be scanned every time just once in a while.

--

Dave

http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

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Hi David,

You are right. I could have just post one update. haha.

I didn't know there are this many files in my pc.

and like you said some files do not require to be scaned

every time.

Thank you for your advice on my issue.

Meg

"David H. Lipman" wrote:

> From: "Meg"

>

> | Hi Wnston,

>

> | I did finally received email reply from Norton

> | just few minutes ago and they told me to "turn off"

> | "Compress files scan" on my settings.

> | According them, this will stop Compressed files from being

> | scanned. (I had no idea what it is but anyway)

> | Also, they had me download something and save it on my desk top,

> | But for this I 'm not clear what it does,

> | so I had to send a question email to them.

> | I will proceed with resolving this issue

> | once I hear back from them.

> | Your advice about too many files being scaned was right on taget.

> | I appreciate your thought on my situation.

> | Thank you.

>

> | Meg

>

> Meg:

>

> You don't have to reply to everyone with the SAME information. We all can read the entire

> thread.

>

> As for "too many files" to be scanned, that's really not true. The concept is WHAT files

> need to be scanned. Some don't need to be scanned every time just once in a while.

>

> --

> Dave

> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

> Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

>

> .

>

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Hi David,

Oh ok, so X level is where compressed files are stored. now I get it.

Also, replacing hard drive is like

making a new car on my own, I suppose.

As a amature user, I learned to clear coolies, temporary Internet files

and so on. I like to keep my pc runnning smoothly.

My current hard drive's Unused space is 75%.

So I think I'm ok for now.

I sure will add more RAM when I get a chance.

Regarding Dave, I thought he has been helpful to me.

At least he knows about pc more than I do :)

Anyway, yes, I do follow PA Bear's advice quite often.

He is very helpful. (and so are you)

Thank you for teaching me a lot.

Meg

"David H. Lipman" wrote:

> From: "Meg"

>

> | Hi David,

>

> | Thank you for coming back to tell me your thoughts.

> | I see, so I should get more RAM added to my pc.

> | I sure make sure I'll do that. (I know my pc is not

> | much other than super basic)

> | Also, thank you for explaining to me about Hard drive and

> | CPU and other things.

> | I suppose, to make hard drive more updated one,

> | I can not add hard drive like a RAM?

> | I suppose I have to buy a new PC to have better hard drive, yes?

> | As you said,

> | I think adding more RAM is the first step for me.

> | Also,

> | I did finally received email reply from Norton

> | just few minutes ago and they told me to "turn off"

> | "Compress files scan" on my settings.

> | According them, this will stop Compressed files from being

> | scanned. (I had no idea what it is but anyway)

> | Also, they had me download something and save it on my desk top,

> | But for this I 'm not clear what it does,

> | so I had to send a question email to them.

> | I will proceed with resolving this issue

> | once I hear back from them.

> | I appreciate your thought on my situation. Thank you.

>

> | Meg

>

> Yes, replacing the hard drive is NOT like adding RAM.

>

> It is *more* complicated and unless your hard disk is full, you would not see much

> benefit.

>

> The Norton/Symantec response to turn-off "Compress files scan" is eluding to exactly what

> I posted "There could be large Archive files that are X levels deep." and when I replied

> to Winston...

> "Did you know that scanning one CHM file can be considered as scanning 12 or maybe more

> files ?

>

> Did you know that scanning one JAR file can be similar ?"

>

> ZIP files, JAR files, CHM files, RAR files are types of compressed files. One file is

> used to store multiple files and the type, number and depth of archiving can greatly

> impact an "On Demand" or "On Access" scan time.

>

> Other ways to decrease scan times is to DUMP all files in the TEMP folders and REDUCE the

> size of caches such as the Internet Explorer Temporary Internet files (TIF) and FireFox.

>

> All you need is a cache of no more than 50MB. I have seen IE setup a cache as large as

> 1GB. These files are small so to fill 1GB maens *MANY* files and thus an increased scan

> time.

>

> BTW: You'll notice that "~BD~" (aka BoaterDave) hasn't provided an real information, he

> is what we call in news groups a troll. Listen to MS MVP PA Bear and ignore ~BD~.

>

> --

> Dave

> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

> Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

>

> .

>

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David,

I'm quite confident that if Meg excludes those files her scan time will improve.

--

...winston

ms-mvp mail

"David H. Lipman" wrote in message news:#23A71VxKHA.3896@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> From: "...winston"

>

> | Norton full scan on my system was 39 minutes for approx 496,000 files.

>

> I'm sorry, just comparing number of files for a given time frame is insufficient. There

> are many underlying factors such as...

>

> * Amount of RAM

> * Number of other program stubs loaded

> * Resource load

> * Speed of hard disk

> * CPU type and speed

> * OS

>

> All of these are factors as well as what type of files are being scanned.

>

> Did you know that scanning one CHM file can be considered as scanning 12 or maybe more

> files ?

>

> Did you know that scanning one JAR file can be similar ?

>

> --

> Dave

> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

> Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

>

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P4...2.4GHz(socket 478)/1MB Ram

Fyi...scanning 325,311 files on an P3/1Ghz/512MB Ram/2xAGP with the same exclusions on NAV took 44 minutes.

--

...winston

ms-mvp mail

"David H. Lipman" wrote in message news:ex456yWxKHA.3304@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> From: "Meg"

>

> | Hi David,

>

> | Sorry to bother you but,

> | I've noticed you mentioning to Winston something about CPU

> | above.

> | I don't know what is CPU. (although I did research google, not easy to

> | understand) and tried to locate what my CPU is.

> | But I was not able to find in my pc. (Windows XP)

> | Do you know how to locate CPU on Win XP ?

> | I also remember, during the time NIS was running,

> | It has a "gage" on NIS screen to show CPU

> | and it was always indicating 100% or 80%

> | most of time.

> | I have NO IDEA what this gage is or what is means.

> | Would you mind to tell me what your thoghts on this?

> | Also, I don't know if this will help, but

> | According to my pc sticker label on the front saids

>

> | *2.50 GHZ

> | *60GB Hard drive

> | *56K maximmum data tranfer (Fax modem)

> | *768MB DDR

> | *10/100 Mbps ethernet

>

> | I don't know what these are..

> | Do I need to fix my pc? I know it's old.(6 years old)

>

> | I apprecite if you could tell me any thought on this.

> | Thank you.

>

> | Meg

>

> OK.

>

> Important facts...

> 2.5GHz is the CPU speed and chances are you have a Pentium 4 CPU (aka P4)

> You have 768MB of RAM (~.75 GB RAM)

> A 60GB hard disk

>

> A 60GB hard disk of '04 is slower than Today's hard disk. Probably IDE. Today they are

> SATA,

>

> P4 CPUs are solid work horses. However most CPUs Today are Dual Core.

>

> So if if Winston had a Dual Core CPU on a >120GB SATA drive with say 2GB RAM then

> naturally, his scanning speed would be quicker.

>

> All I can say about your PC is that RAM is cheap. It wouldn't hurt add more RAM to it.

>

> --

> Dave

> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

> Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

>

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Glad to see that things are getting sorted out. Dave (BD) is a total idiot

and pay no attention to him. PA Bear is the opposite, so listen to him and

David Lipman and most of the others on this group.

Now you know that you can just come to these groups and ask questions. But

it would be much better if you got a news reader and had your ISP set that

up for you.

Cheers.......Heather

"Meg" wrote in message

news:A6317A57-56DE-45B6-A34F-FFA47E1859C8@microsoft.com...

> Hi David,

>

> Oh ok, so X level is where compressed files are stored. now I get it.

> Also, replacing hard drive is like

> making a new car on my own, I suppose.

> As a amature user, I learned to clear coolies, temporary Internet files

> and so on. I like to keep my pc runnning smoothly.

> My current hard drive's Unused space is 75%.

> So I think I'm ok for now.

> I sure will add more RAM when I get a chance.

> Regarding Dave, I thought he has been helpful to me.

> At least he knows about pc more than I do :)

> Anyway, yes, I do follow PA Bear's advice quite often.

> He is very helpful. (and so are you)

> Thank you for teaching me a lot.

>

> Meg

>

> "David H. Lipman" wrote:

>

>> From: "Meg"

>>

>> | Hi David,

>>

>> | Thank you for coming back to tell me your thoughts.

>> | I see, so I should get more RAM added to my pc.

>> | I sure make sure I'll do that. (I know my pc is not

>> | much other than super basic)

>> | Also, thank you for explaining to me about Hard drive and

>> | CPU and other things.

>> | I suppose, to make hard drive more updated one,

>> | I can not add hard drive like a RAM?

>> | I suppose I have to buy a new PC to have better hard drive, yes?

>> | As you said,

>> | I think adding more RAM is the first step for me.

>> | Also,

>> | I did finally received email reply from Norton

>> | just few minutes ago and they told me to "turn off"

>> | "Compress files scan" on my settings.

>> | According them, this will stop Compressed files from being

>> | scanned. (I had no idea what it is but anyway)

>> | Also, they had me download something and save it on my desk top,

>> | But for this I 'm not clear what it does,

>> | so I had to send a question email to them.

>> | I will proceed with resolving this issue

>> | once I hear back from them.

>> | I appreciate your thought on my situation. Thank you.

>>

>> | Meg

>>

>> Yes, replacing the hard drive is NOT like adding RAM.

>>

>> It is *more* complicated and unless your hard disk is full, you would not

>> see much

>> benefit.

>>

>> The Norton/Symantec response to turn-off "Compress files scan" is eluding

>> to exactly what

>> I posted "There could be large Archive files that are X levels deep." and

>> when I replied

>> to Winston...

>> "Did you know that scanning one CHM file can be considered as scanning 12

>> or maybe more

>> files ?

>>

>> Did you know that scanning one JAR file can be similar ?"

>>

>> ZIP files, JAR files, CHM files, RAR files are types of compressed files.

>> One file is

>> used to store multiple files and the type, number and depth of archiving

>> can greatly

>> impact an "On Demand" or "On Access" scan time.

>>

>> Other ways to decrease scan times is to DUMP all files in the TEMP

>> folders and REDUCE the

>> size of caches such as the Internet Explorer Temporary Internet files

>> (TIF) and FireFox.

>>

>> All you need is a cache of no more than 50MB. I have seen IE setup a

>> cache as large as

>> 1GB. These files are small so to fill 1GB maens *MANY* files and thus an

>> increased scan

>> time.

>>

>> BTW: You'll notice that "~BD~" (aka BoaterDave) hasn't provided an

>> real information, he

>> is what we call in news groups a troll. Listen to MS MVP PA Bear and

>> ignore ~BD~.

>>

>> --

>> Dave

>> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

>> Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

>>

>> .

>>

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Hi Heather,

Thank you for your message.

I always learn a lot by comig to micorsoft forum.

I apprecite people who stop by to give me an advice.

Everybody is so patient with me.

Especially I'm slow learner and way amature in pc world.

English is my second language and it makes harder. haha.

(As for "BD" I don't know him well, but I apprecite him

leaving a message regarding my concern)

I'm always amazed how people here are so knowledgable.

Take care.

Meg

"Heather" wrote:

> Glad to see that things are getting sorted out. Dave (BD) is a total idiot

> and pay no attention to him. PA Bear is the opposite, so listen to him and

> David Lipman and most of the others on this group.

>

> Now you know that you can just come to these groups and ask questions. But

> it would be much better if you got a news reader and had your ISP set that

> up for you.

>

> Cheers.......Heather

>

> "Meg" wrote in message

> news:A6317A57-56DE-45B6-A34F-FFA47E1859C8@microsoft.com...

> > Hi David,

> >

> > Oh ok, so X level is where compressed files are stored. now I get it.

> > Also, replacing hard drive is like

> > making a new car on my own, I suppose.

> > As a amature user, I learned to clear coolies, temporary Internet files

> > and so on. I like to keep my pc runnning smoothly.

> > My current hard drive's Unused space is 75%.

> > So I think I'm ok for now.

> > I sure will add more RAM when I get a chance.

> > Regarding Dave, I thought he has been helpful to me.

> > At least he knows about pc more than I do :)

> > Anyway, yes, I do follow PA Bear's advice quite often.

> > He is very helpful. (and so are you)

> > Thank you for teaching me a lot.

> >

> > Meg

> >

> > "David H. Lipman" wrote:

> >

> >> From: "Meg"

> >>

> >> | Hi David,

> >>

> >> | Thank you for coming back to tell me your thoughts.

> >> | I see, so I should get more RAM added to my pc.

> >> | I sure make sure I'll do that. (I know my pc is not

> >> | much other than super basic)

> >> | Also, thank you for explaining to me about Hard drive and

> >> | CPU and other things.

> >> | I suppose, to make hard drive more updated one,

> >> | I can not add hard drive like a RAM?

> >> | I suppose I have to buy a new PC to have better hard drive, yes?

> >> | As you said,

> >> | I think adding more RAM is the first step for me.

> >> | Also,

> >> | I did finally received email reply from Norton

> >> | just few minutes ago and they told me to "turn off"

> >> | "Compress files scan" on my settings.

> >> | According them, this will stop Compressed files from being

> >> | scanned. (I had no idea what it is but anyway)

> >> | Also, they had me download something and save it on my desk top,

> >> | But for this I 'm not clear what it does,

> >> | so I had to send a question email to them.

> >> | I will proceed with resolving this issue

> >> | once I hear back from them.

> >> | I appreciate your thought on my situation. Thank you.

> >>

> >> | Meg

> >>

> >> Yes, replacing the hard drive is NOT like adding RAM.

> >>

> >> It is *more* complicated and unless your hard disk is full, you would not

> >> see much

> >> benefit.

> >>

> >> The Norton/Symantec response to turn-off "Compress files scan" is eluding

> >> to exactly what

> >> I posted "There could be large Archive files that are X levels deep." and

> >> when I replied

> >> to Winston...

> >> "Did you know that scanning one CHM file can be considered as scanning 12

> >> or maybe more

> >> files ?

> >>

> >> Did you know that scanning one JAR file can be similar ?"

> >>

> >> ZIP files, JAR files, CHM files, RAR files are types of compressed files.

> >> One file is

> >> used to store multiple files and the type, number and depth of archiving

> >> can greatly

> >> impact an "On Demand" or "On Access" scan time.

> >>

> >> Other ways to decrease scan times is to DUMP all files in the TEMP

> >> folders and REDUCE the

> >> size of caches such as the Internet Explorer Temporary Internet files

> >> (TIF) and FireFox.

> >>

> >> All you need is a cache of no more than 50MB. I have seen IE setup a

> >> cache as large as

> >> 1GB. These files are small so to fill 1GB maens *MANY* files and thus an

> >> increased scan

> >> time.

> >>

> >> BTW: You'll notice that "~BD~" (aka BoaterDave) hasn't provided an

> >> real information, he

> >> is what we call in news groups a troll. Listen to MS MVP PA Bear and

> >> ignore ~BD~.

> >>

> >> --

> >> Dave

> >> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

> >> Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

> >>

> >> .

> >>

>

> .

>

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"Meg" wrote in message

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> Hi FromTheRafters,

Hi Meg.

Just an added note regarding your x level deep understanding. David

Lipman referred to x levels, what he means is "nesting" levels. Several

files can be compressed and stored in a single file - that file can be

compressed as well and stored in yet another file with even more

compressed files. Remember those (Russian, I believe) dolls that fit one

inside the other like an egg within an egg within an egg? The AV would

have to open all the eggs nested within each other until there were no

more to open - this takes time just to get to the point where any actual

file scanning can be done.

So...x level is *not* a place, but a concept of counting how deeply

nested the actual file(s) might be.

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> Also, they had me download something and save it on my desk top,

> But for this I 'm not clear what it does,

What's the name of this download?

Meg wrote:

> I did finally received email reply from Norton

> just few minutes ago and they told me to "turn off"

> "Compress files scan" on my settings.

> According them, this will stop Compressed files from being

> scanned. (I had no idea what it is but anyway)

> Also, they had me download something and save it on my desk top,

> But for this I 'm not clear what it does,

> so I had to send a question email to them.

> I will proceed with resolving this issue

> once I hear back from them.

> Anyway, since I am working with Norton tech support now

> I won't start a new post on Norton Forum, but

> I'll keep the forum on my favorite so I can go there in the future.

> Thank you for your advice.

>

>> You'd prolly be better of posting here, girlfriend:

>> http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Internet-Security-Norton/bd-p/nis_feedback

>>

>> Meg wrote:

>>> Hi PA Bear,

>>>

>>> I emailed Norton last night and still waiting for their reply.

>>> I defraged my pc about 10 days ago.

>>> I also did disc clean up right before my full scan.

>>> As I mentioned in my reply to BD, my pc is old (6 yeras old)

>>> but I doubt that has anything to do with it. (?)

>>> If I hear from Norton, I will come back and

>>> let you know what they said.

>>> Thank you for stopping by to leave a message for me.

>>>

>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

>>>> What did Symantec Support have to say about this when you contacted

>>>> them

>>>> for assistance?

>>>>

>>>> Meg wrote:

>>>>> I have NIS 2010, Win XP.

>>>>> To scan 320,500 files (full system scan),

>>>>> It took 3 hours about a month ago. but now

>>>>> for the less amount of files (282,402 files), it took 6 hours to scan

>>>>> today.

>>>>> I'm not sure what is going on.

>>>>> I'm not familier with files in general, but

>>>>> I did delete a lot of music, videos, pictures and

>>>>> some of my "favorites" from my pc since last month

>>>>> to reduce the files, but noe it's double the time. this is strange.

>>>>> I've never done anything to my files since I'm not familier with them.

>>>>> Could someone tell me a tip to reduce scan time?

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| P4...2.4GHz(socket 478)/1MB Ram

| Fyi...scanning 325,311 files on an P3/1Ghz/512MB Ram/2xAGP with the same exclusions on

| NAV took 44 minutes.

Apples and Oranges.

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Dave

http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html

Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

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