Steam Update + Norton Antivirus 2007 = #$%&

Since the update I am no longer able to connect to steam servers to play DOD:S etc... anyone know of a fix for it? Norton is being an ass and nothing I've tried (Short of uninstalling it, which I most likely will not do) has worked... any help would be nice.

Yeah nortons usually pretty stupid about games and online stuff. Best thing to do is to disable it and play away! (right click the norton icon in the tray and select disable). at least thats how it was in the 2005 version :)

EDIT: yeah your first mistake was norton anyways lol.  But really, whats a good antivirus?  AVG free seems to look a little low now, im looking for a firewall, blocking ads, banners, popups, and viruses/worms/trojans. 

Since the update I am no longer able to connect to steam servers to play DOD:S etc... anyone know of a fix for it? Norton is being an ass and nothing I've tried (Short of uninstalling it, which I most likely will not do) has worked... any help would be nice.

Staryoshi87

It is valve's mistake, is not your fault or norton's (but consider using a different AV), make sure you restart steam.

Yeah nortons usually pretty stupid about games and online stuff. Best thing to do is to disable it and play away! (right click the norton icon in the tray and select disable). at least thats how it was in the 2005 version :)

EDIT: yeah your first mistake was norton anyways lol. But really, whats a good antivirus? AVG free seems to look a little low now, im looking for a firewall, blocking ads, banners, popups, and viruses/worms/trojans.

LordFarquad

If you have the time, know how, and a bit of common sense, Windows Firewall will suffice if you tweak it a bit. I used to use Zone Alarm, but it became a haste after a while. Avast! is one of the best as far as AV goes, but I converted over to AVG (which I have configured to scan manually) and have no regrets. Checkout tweakguides.com Windows XP/Vista Tweaking Companion, which has an awesome section on PC security:

Since the update I am no longer able to connect to steam servers to play DOD:S etc... anyone know of a fix for it? Norton is being an ass and nothing I've tried (Short of uninstalling it, which I most likely will not do) has worked... any help would be nice.

Staryoshi87

Also understand that Norton is a virus in itself. You lose something like 33% of your computer's overall performance due to Norton's bigass footprint and bloat. 

Whats up with all the norton hate? Im using it and im totally fine, ( I also got steam. )

I found this on steams support forums

If you continue to have problems updating Steam, please exit from Steam, and then delete the following files from your Steam directory.

C: ProgramFiles Steam Steam.dll
C: ProgramFiles Steam SteamUI.dll
C: ProgramFiles Steam ClientRegistry.Blob


If you continue to have problems finding any servers, please exit from Steam, and then delete the following files from your Steamconfig directory.

C: ProgramFiles Steam config serverbrowser.vdf
C: ProgramFiles Steam config masterservers.vdf

It worked for me.

First mistake was using Norton.TrailorParkBoy

Don't be an ass. I'm trying to find an answer here. Also, disabling everything didn't work, and it won't let me shut it off all together.

I found this on steams support forums

 

If you continue to have problems updating Steam, please exit from Steam, and then delete the following files from your Steam directory.

C: ProgramFiles Steam Steam.dll
C: ProgramFiles Steam SteamUI.dll
C: ProgramFiles Steam ClientRegistry.Blob


If you continue to have problems finding any servers, please exit from Steam, and then delete the following files from your Steamconfig directory.

C: ProgramFiles Steam config serverbrowser.vdf
C: ProgramFiles Steam config masterservers.vdf

 

It worked for me.

Kreugh

Thanks, the second one was all I needed. I'm glad someone actually came here to help ;) But like someone said, it was Steam's doing. Norton doesn't impact my computer's performance in ANY way, and it doesn't use but a tiny amount of memory (I've got 3 gigs as it is). I like Norton, so you Norton bashers are as bad as Vista bashers, which I also have and love.

First mistake was using Norton.TrailorParkBoy

[QUOTE="TrailorParkBoy"]First mistake was using Norton.Staryoshi87

Don't be an ass. I'm trying to find an answer here. Also, disabling everything didn't work, and it won't let me shut it off all together.

Whats up with all the norton hate? Im using it and im totally fine, ( I also got steam. )

Selrath

[QUOTE="Staryoshi87"]

Since the update I am no longer able to connect to steam servers to play DOD:S etc... anyone know of a fix for it? Norton is being an ass and nothing I've tried (Short of uninstalling it, which I most likely will not do) has worked... any help would be nice.

LiLsLashy

Also understand that Norton is a virus in itself. You lose something like 33% of your computer's overall performance due to Norton's bigass footprint and bloat.

I'd like to quote myself for emphasis.

[QUOTE="Kreugh"]Thanks, the second one was all I needed. I'm glad someone actually came here to help ;) But like someone said, it was Steam's doing. Norton doesn't impact my computer's performance in ANY way, and it doesn't use but a tiny amount of memory (I've got 3 gigs as it is). I like Norton, so you Norton bashers are as bad as Vista bashers, which I also have and love.Staryoshi87

Go to Cnet and read the editorial reviews comparing Norton with other major AV programs. I will take their word over yours any day.

[QUOTE="LiLsLashy"][QUOTE="Staryoshi87"]

Since the update I am no longer able to connect to steam servers to play DOD:S etc... anyone know of a fix for it? Norton is being an ass and nothing I've tried (Short of uninstalling it, which I most likely will not do) has worked... any help would be nice.

LiLsLashy

Also understand that Norton is a virus in itself. You lose something like 33% of your computer's overall performance due to Norton's bigass footprint and bloat.

I'd like to quote myself for emphasis.

[QUOTE="Kreugh"]

I found this on steams support forums

If you continue to have problems updating Steam, please exit from Steam, and then delete the following files from your Steam directory.

C: ProgramFiles Steam Steam.dll
C: ProgramFiles Steam SteamUI.dll
C: ProgramFiles Steam ClientRegistry.Blob


If you continue to have problems finding any servers, please exit from Steam, and then delete the following files from your Steamconfig directory.

C: ProgramFiles Steam config serverbrowser.vdf
C: ProgramFiles Steam config masterservers.vdf

It worked for me.

Staryoshi87

Thanks, the second one was all I needed. I'm glad someone actually came here to help ;) But like someone said, it was Steam's doing. Norton doesn't impact my computer's performance in ANY way, and it doesn't use but a tiny amount of memory (I've got 3 gigs as it is). I like Norton, so you Norton bashers are as bad as Vista bashers, which I also have and love.

First mistake was using Norton.TrailorParkBoy

Damn you beat me to it ;)

Ade.

[QUOTE="TrailorParkBoy"]First mistake was using Norton.Ade_Newman

Damn you beat me to it ;)

Ade.