After installed Norton Anti Virus 2011, firefox 4 beta 10 is slower. Anyone can help?

Just wondering is it a must to have anti virus real time protection during online since I am using Firefox.

Uninstalling 'messy' applications is one of my pet peeves.
JMVP's link is your best solution.
(This really is a post about removing applications in general and not really specific to Norton)
However:
If your app came with an Installer, launch it and look for an uninstall option. That isn't always an option though. That's when life starts to suck.
Manually removing things (also applies to drag-and-drop apps):
- Drag the app (or it's folder) to the trash.
- Look in your System Preferences/Accounts/Login Items for startup services for the app
- The next places to look for app related files are in your Home/Library/Application Support and Home/Library/Prefrences folders
- Sometimes You can find App related stuff in the main Hard Drive /Library/Application Support and /Library/Prefrences folders
- Drag these support and preferences files to the trash
Don't just delete these files at random, they contain all kinds of settings and data. Make sure they belong to the application you are deleting!
If you are going to re-install the app you can leave these where they are and when you re-install things will probably be the same as where you left off.
You may have to restart to finish emptying the trash completely.
The final thing you'll want to do is search for the name (or part of the name or developer) of the app in Spotlight and see if there's anything left over.
You could also try http://www.appzapper.com/ to remove programs or http://www.allume.com/mac/springcleaning/index.html for general clean up.
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So kindly clarify and clear my doubt.
With Regards,
pubba
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*About (Norton's) System Insight: https://www-secure.symantec.com/norton-support/jsp/help-solutions.jsp?lg=english&ct=united+states&product=home&version=1&pvid=f-home&docid=v23920532_NAV_Retail_BB_2012_en_us
*{Norton's) General Setting (''read section "Performance Monitoring"''): https://www-secure.symantec.com/norton-support/jsp/help-solutions.jsp?lg=english&ct=united+states&docid=v15978338_NIS_Retail_2012_en_us&product=home&version=1&pvid=f-home
*Configure Norton settings: https://www-secure.symantec.com/norton-support/jsp/help-solutions.jsp?docid=v1028331_NIS_Retail_2012_en_us&lg=english&ct=united%20states&product=home&version=1&pvid=f-home
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*'''''Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape''''': [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Adobe%20Reader%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-and-updating-adobe-reader Installing/Updating Adobe Reader in Firefox]
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I see you recently purchased a HP pen drive that came with Nortons Antivirus with a free 1 year subscription. You have the redemption code.
When you open the drive what do you see on it?
Is there a prompt to install Norton?
Do you see a folder if so what happens if you double click on it?
If that did not start the process, if you open it what do you see?
If you do not see an option please check this link I want to download my Norton product on my device.
As this is the first I have seen this offer, I am very interested in the outcome, so that I will know for future reference.
I hope to hear from you soon.
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Welcome to Apple Discussions!
There are two issues here, the first being your password. If you can't remember your password and really do need to reset it, you will need your MacOS disk. If you have lost this, it would be wise to get a replacement - you can get these from Apple. Since there are other occasions you might need the original install disk, it's not just for an occasional password reset that you would do well to have one on hand.
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finitarry,
Thank you for contributing.
I have downloaded the 607 KB "Firefox_Setup_19.0.2.exe" file four times now from at least three different Mozilla websites via EZDownload. I was very careful about that because one time I did it with Norton Anti-virus temporarily disabled. I double-click on the above file and it opens a new window with various "extra" software options and finally arrives at "Install Now" or "Later" buttons. Clicking"Install Now" brings up a Windows Open File - Security Warning box with "Run" or "Cancel" buttons. Clicking "Run" starts the setup file all over. I'm in an endless do-loop. It never installs Firefox and no new Firefox files show up on my PC.
AliceWyman,
Thank you for contributing.
Before beginning this post, I scoured the Support files and especially the "Download, Install and Migration" help files. Most topics close to mine deal with the Norton toolbar, which seems to have been resolved.
Doing some more looking, I found that my setup file was always 607KB, yet the website says it is 19.6MB. When I download it to my Windows 7 laptop, I have gotten a 607 KB size file four times, even though the process did not seem to be interrupted. However, using my Windows XP PC, I get 19.6MB. That could be the problem. I'll transfer the 19.6MB file from the XP to Win7 and see if that works. Thanks. I'll get back to you.
3/24/2013: It worked. Hallelujah!
Someone might want to verify this only happens to me. Maybe it is one of my settings or a fluke or maybe I'm paranoid, but a brand-new laptop with Windows 7 factory-installed stops the Firefox download at 607KB four times in a row (on different days) with no error message. I have to transfer the file from an old Windows XP PC. That sounds to me like Microsoft is trying to prevent the use of Firefox. It could have been something in Windows 7 Home Premium (service pack 1), Internet Explorer (version 9.0.8112.16421 64-bit), Bing, or less likely, Norton Anti-Virus (because I ran it disabled one time - even though Norton labelled the file as medium risk). Just a thought . . .
Right now, I am happily setting up the rest of my system around the quicker, more efficient, more user-friendly, less restricting, Firefox browser. Thank you. =)

In Firefox 19 will my Norton anti-virus function if the toolbar is not yet compatible?

I am reluctant to install the Firefox 19 update if my Norton anti-virus will not function.

Yes that is no problem. Usually Norton updates the sameday as Firefox does so try their updates.
What is it that is incompatible?
See also
* https://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Toolbar-Norton-Identity/Firefox-19-Support-for-Norton-Toolbar/td-p/912951

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FYI:
Norton Anti-virus software is the worst app to install on a Mac. It will slow down the drive and cause all sorts of system issues. Delete Norton and get ClamXav available here, and it's free:
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You are going to have to continue with Adobe via chat, nobody here can help with a sales problem
Is this the link you used for chat?
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