I have been getting error 3048, 3 multiple times. I proceeded to follow the instructions by doing a norton power eraser scan. It found nothing. I then did a full system scan and a malwarebytes system scan and also found nothing. I then used the norton removal/reinstall and got a new copy of norton 360. I proceeded to update it. I was in the process of doing a reputation scan on the computer when it started giving me the same error again. I have exhausted all the options that I know of. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Please guied me through this
I already re-started my computer, but Noron is coming up with an error messag
Sincerely
Margaret Wernerspach
I have NIS 2012 installed and running a few months now. Suddenly today I got Error 3048, 3 while browsing the web. I restarted, but no luck. Then I tried the Norton Remove & Reinstall tool, but the same error occurs.
Can anybody help please?
So every time I get an error I have to uninstall? WHY do I have this error? What does it mean?
I just recieved this error, (3048, 3) after updating my System Mechanic 10 by Iolo Technologies. I then took a peek in my NIS history and low and behold, the error is detailed much clearer:
Category: Norton Error Reporting
Date & Time,Risk,Activity,Status,Error,Repair
2012-05-03 3:54:45,Info,Norton Autofix,Results,"3048,3",Conflicting Product - iolo technologies' System Mechanic - Skipped
I would like more detailed information on why my product is not compatible with Iolo System Mechanic and what is being done to make it compatible.
Thank you for your time.
Meant to ask this: Do you have a Symantec product that can do all the pc repair/maintenance things that System Mechanic does? I really miss my Norton System Works product (yeah, I've been a conusmer of norton products since like '96).
gclark63 wrote:I have been getting this error for the past 4 months, I have had support help me reinstall several times, and have done it myself at least 6 times. There has to be a fix for this, I am running windows 7, we have 3 more computers with the same configuration and they have no problems!
Welcome,
Try this, download, install,update and run from your desktop
http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free
it's Norton compatible and makes a great second opinion scanner
Keep us posted
huwyngr wrote:tiffany,
I'm glad you were able to run Norton Power Eraser without unpleasant after-effects -- some people have not been so fortunate.
Hang on for some advice on this ....
Might be that Malwarebytes free scanner
http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free
will find the problem.
If that doesn't do the trick then it will be time to ask for some serious help.
Keep us posted
Well, I ran MBAM both with a quick scan and a full scan in regular mode and it didn't find anything.
Also, I have just tried to start my computer in safe mode to see if MBAM might pick something up that way. I got to the boot-up menu but the arrow keys wouldn't work so I could select the safe mode option. I ended up having to restart normally.
tiffanyjd wrote:Also, I have just tried to start my computer in safe mode to see if MBAM might pick something up that way. I got to the boot-up menu but the arrow keys wouldn't work so I could select the safe mode option. I ended up having to restart normally.
It's beginning to sound like a bigger problem than I have the talent to solve.
Hopefully one of the other volunteers will step in adn help you out of the hole that appears to be getting bigger.
Sorry I can't
Thanks for trying. I hope someone can help me with this since my subscription has about six months left in it. :(
I have had this 3048,3 error message in the past and as stated Autofix did nothing but linked to Norton Web Support which advised to restart the computer which cleared it for me for a considerable time. However I got this message again today and I notice that the solution now is to run Power Eraser - so that's changed. I get the impression no one really knows why this happens but some time ago an opinion as to the cause of Norton error 3048,3 was posted here:
I don't know if that helps anybody.
I got a notice of Error 3048,3 this morning, ran Power Erase, erased exe files for photoshop and photoshop elements and then realized I could no longer access these programs so ran Power Erase again and restored them. Now I'm getting the Error 3048,3 again. Should I just ignore this error? Sounds like there's a history of problems with the error itself? What should I do?
Thanks.
I posted about this the other day but haven't had any replies yet. Actually I thought it was error 3084 but no mind.
In my case the download of NPE.exe was accompanied by a Norton warning that NPE.exe was NOT TRUSTED!!!!!
I haven't run it.
I think the best idea is to ignore the warnings, hope that Norton manage to sort the problem, and if not, wait for subscription expiry.
See? For the record this is what makes me cautious about moving to NIS 2012. I was thinking all the bugs were workd out, but sounds like not
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I am currently subscribed to Norton Internet Security 2012, and I have received a warning message for Error 3048, 3, three times today. This is the first time I've ever seen this message. I've tried the solution offered of downloading Norton Power Erasing and then restarting. The program runs and says everything is fine. Soon the message pops up again.
I am currently using Windows 7 on an HP laptop.
Thanks for your help in advance.
Are folks finding this using NIS 2012?
Anyone know what that error means?
According to the KB article on this error: "This problem can happen if the Norton services are not loaded due to a threat." In other words, an outside agent may be involved rather than a bug in the program. If it were a bug, the majority of NIS 2012 users would be experiencing this error - and that is certainly not the case.
tiffanyjd wrote:Also, I have just tried to start my computer in safe mode to see if MBAM might pick something up that way. I got to the boot-up menu but the arrow keys wouldn't work so I could select the safe mode option. I ended up having to restart normally.
I have seen this happen when the keyboard is not a wired one. Is your keyboard wireless?