Any alternatives to Norton SysmtemWorks

[Wai_Wai]

Any alternatives to Norton SysmtemWorks

Decision to completely remove Norton
I would like to completely remove this program because it is becoming really annoying recently. This program continues making troubles. The last time I got problems with Norton was when I upgraded to Wins XP Pro SP2. Norton Anti-virus suddenly couldn't¡¦t startup anymore (even after I installed all Norton updates!).

Before removing it, I have to find substitutes. Or my computer will be in danger. Does anyone have good recommendations relating to:
- Anti-virus
- File Recovery
Requirement:
-- I would like it to work like what Norton Utilities do
-- It will backup all deleted files, items, entries etc.
-- I can tell the program how long I should keep the file
-- It has an exclusion list, so I can exclude some file types or folders which I don¡¦t wish to backup
- Wipe File Permanently
-- so I can safely delete a file which cannot be recovered forever
- Installation Monitor
Requirement:
-- Can record changes made during installation (eg provide snapshots before/after installation);
-- Can remove installed files and reg.
-- Can undo changes made to (overwritten) files/dll/reg etc.
NB: Norton CleanSweep is limited. It cannot really undo a lot of changes. If a file is being overwritten/updated. There¡¦s no way for CleanSweep to help me with that. And I sometimes spotted the program deleting wrong files (and it says it is safe to delete. It is not indeed!)

Thanks.

[phill9800]

For me I dont bother with Windows updates as I feel the PC slows down and theres enough bad software patches within Windows as it is rather than adding anymore to it!

Norton Systemworks for me has been fine and I dont really get any problems at all. Im using 2003 Pro..

for file recovery I use Getdataback (theres two versions, one for FAT32 drives/partitions and NTFS) I think that might be slightly better than Norton in that respect...