Norton Internet Security
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Norton Internet Security 2009
Tuesday, 12 February 2008Norton 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.
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@sthrnfrydpinko
Sat 15th May, 2010
If there is a more useless and irritating piece of software than Norton Internet Security, I don't know what it is.
@PlanetSweet
Sat 16th Jan, 2010
Why, oh why, oh why do people use Norton products. Norton Internet Security is shite and harder to remove than a virus.
@marianmerritt
Tue 27th Oct, 2009
Just got my first monthly report from Norton Internet Security 2010 showing threats and dangerous sites blocked! Very cool info!
@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
Wed 16th 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
Thu 30th 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.
