I'm with LBTlover when it comes to Norton, the thing is a piece of junk. My laptop came with a trail version of it and the very first thing i did after starting up my computer was get rid of it.
And Spyro, I think you should warn your dad not to take anymore computer advice from your uncle. I'm sorry but I wouldn't let somebody who would recommend netscape even enter the same room as my computer, let alone take software advice from him.