The New System

Always on, Always Up-to-Date Virus Protection
For AOL Members, at No Extra Charge


Download AOL® Safety and Security Center


Online threats change every day. That's why the AOL® Safety and Security Center includes comprehensive virus protection. Its always-on, always up-to-date protection is updated every time you log on to the Web. So we can help protect your whole computer, not just your e-mail, from the newest viruses -- and you don't have to do a thing.

When you download the AOL Safety and Security Center, you'll get the most comprehensive set of online safety and security tools, including spyware and virus protection programs, a firewall, parental controls and AOL® Explorer for phishing protection.

 

This is what you will end up having to use. If you have never had Norton on your system, you will have no issues. You will click on Download Now, and it will just insert itself politely into your computer and all will be just fine.

I do not know why I had to do it and many of you haven't had to yet. My other computer hasn't been prompted for it. I suggest you just watch for the little McAffe M to turn into a McAfee M down in your tray. Then go up to "safety" on your menu bar and find the download.

If you want, I am sure you can jump the gun and do it now. Just be sure to get some items first to make a smooth transition. I suggest a bag of peanut M&Ms, a fork, some boiling water, and an axe. The axe is for last resort. A pencil and paper are a good idea if you end up dealing with the techs. Write down the session number and copy what they tell you in case they also lead you on a wild goose chase. You now know enough that if you have problems getting the anti-virus component to contact a tech and tell them you might have Norton and want instructions for getting rid of it. If it tells you it is cleaning off Norton, it is lying to you.

I think the new little security icon strongly resembles a powder blue pig, but that is just my opinion.