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Norton Internet Security

Filed under Security Suite | Price $59.99
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Norton Internet Security

Norton Internet Security 2009

Tuesday, 12 February 2008

Norton is one of the big players in Internet security alongside McAfee. The Norton Internet Security suite rolls up some of it's most popular security packages into one conventient consumer package that is ideal when looking to protect a desktop PC or small network.

The suite includes the following Norton programs:


  • Antivirus
  • Antispyware
  • Two-way firewall
  • Antiphishing
  • Rootkit detection
  • Intrusion prevention
  • Web site authentication
  • Eavesdropping protection
  • Confidential information management
  • Antispam and Parental Control


According to the promotional material, the key benefits of the suite are :

  • Detects and eliminates spyware.
  • Removes viruses and Internet worms automatically.
  • Protects email and instant messaging from viruses.
  • Protects against hackers.
  • Blocks identity theft by phishing Web sites.
  • NEW! Improved performance delivers faster starts and scans.
  • NEW! One click access to expert support.
  • NEW! Network security monitoring helps protect your wireless network.
  • NEW! Norton Identity Safe delivers enhanced ID theft protection.
  • NEW! Works quietly in the background.
  • Download antispam and parental controls.
  • Protection for up to 3 PCs.
  • Includes one year of automatic definition updates, new product features, and access to updated versions of Norton Internet Security™ throughout the life of your service subscription.
  • On-going Protection keeps your computer protected from the latest Internet risks by automatically renewing your subscription at the regular subscription price (plus applicable tax), so you don't have to.


I have personally used both Norton Security Suite and MacAfee suite. One thing I would say is that you need to have a fairly high spec machine, in terms of processor speed and RAM, for these products to run successfully. Anything less that 1GB of RAM and your PC will litterally grind to a hault and more than likely crash after running the suite for more than a month.

I'd be interested to know of any other problems with this suite, and whether anyone else has suffered the RAM problem. That said, if you do have over 1GB RAM the program seems to run very smoothly.

System running slowly? Symantec have recently launched a PC Tune-up Service to help you optimize your machine. Read more about it here.

Common misspellings : Norten Internet Security, Noten Internet Security



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@chapree

Tue 22nd Sep, 2009

I don't get it, why Norton Internet Security license renewals are way more expensive than the retail boxed edition?


sue corwin

Tue 15th Sep, 2009

I downloaded paid for it norton got the money and it doesnt work and no one is helping me from norton
If Norton internet security is so good why hasnt anyone contacted me?


@Gavrielia

Sat 12th Sep, 2009

Okay. I have GOT to uninstall this piece of crap Norton Internet Security before I destroy my computer fighting with it.


@ExclusiveSoRaw

Tue 1st Sep, 2009

Soooo I was about to pay $129 For Norton Internet Security for 2yrs..Then I learn you can download a trial period for FREE... (yay me)


Cindy

Sun 30th Aug, 2009

why do I find myself having to uninstall and reinstall everytime i restart my comp. Nortons Anti Virus 2009 on windows XP This is the first time Ive had this problem with Nortons I forgot to mention while Norton is being reinstalled i get a message telling me about a corrupt file having to do with my system volume : EfaData\SymEFA.DB-journal


@mbjphoto

Fri 14th Aug, 2009

Seriously, I can't say it enough. I HATE Norton Internet Security...it's a POS product! So frustrated right now!! #fb


@bicatu

Mon 10th Aug, 2009

Saw GI Joe. It was OK (for a kid's movie). It is insane to think that they use Norton Internet Security to protect a defense network :-)


@ramaraobobby

Wed 29th Jul, 2009

@lulugirl1230 don't you use an anti-virus software?? I suggest using Norton 360 or Norton Internet Security


@sporkhead

Wed 29th Jul, 2009

@SolveMyMaze @mandlecreed But other than that Norton Internet Security 2009 is actually really good, it's very low on system resources,


@jolutorr

Fri 24th Jul, 2009

I am getting tired of Norton Internet Security. Sometimes I think it'd preferable to get a virus.


@BrentButler

Tue 7th Jul, 2009

I can't believe how much quicker Norton Internet Security 2009 is than the 2008 version. On my old PC, it has made for quite a difference.


@tollegirl

Tue 7th Jul, 2009

And voila - again, my Norton Internet Security comes on and runs quietly in the background...love it!


@bengoo

Thu 25th Jun, 2009

Damn sick of having to re-install Norton Internet Security 2009! Giving the free edition AVG a go :)


@LilRotaryRocket

Thu 25th Jun, 2009

So far...my favorites are ESET Smart Security 4, and surprisingly....Norton Internet Security 2009.


@sallysetsforth

Thu 25th Jun, 2009

Ooh, I like the idle time scan feature in Norton Internet Security 2009 - great idea!


Anon

Thu 11th Jun, 2009

This is the only security package that I'd own. When it comes to security, go with a name you trust. I put my faith in Symantec and they haven't let me down yet.


norton_man

Tue 3rd Mar, 2009

I like Norton. Easy to use, works, nice yellow control panels. What more could you want.


M Alvarez

Mon 9th Feb, 2009

I've been using Norton for years and have to say that I've never had a problem with Spyware, Malware or Identity theft. It seems to catch stuff every now and again which I guess would wreck my computer if it was left there. Its easy to use which I like - you don't need to be a computer whiz to run it.


peter bissell

Wed 28th Jan, 2009

In general its far better than previous versions of Norton - the firewall is truly silent, it has an easier to navigate interface and generally has less of an impact on machine performance. Its good all round value for money.


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