Fix ccApp Interference & Shut Down Laptop

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ccApp is a component of Norton AntiVirus, specifically related to its "Auto-Protect" feature. Users report that ccApp can cause issues when shutting down laptops, often becoming unresponsive. There are concerns about the reliability of Norton, with some users expressing dissatisfaction due to its tendency to be buggy and ineffective against certain viruses. Alternatives like Avast!, AdAware, and Spybot are recommended for better virus detection and removal.
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What is 'ccApp'? It often interferes with me shutting down my laptop because it won't respond.
 
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ccApp is a program with Norton AntiVirus. I believe it's the part that does "Auto-Protect".
 
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DaveC426913 said:
What is 'ccApp'? It often interferes with me shutting down my laptop because it won't respond.

I have the same problem with my lappy...
 
Yeah, I have Norton but I'm not a great fan of it. It gets buggy and it misses a lot of viruses. I had a major worm on my computer and I used a free antivirus called Avast! and it took it right off. Use AdAware and Spybot with Norton, it's just not dependable.
 
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