| Norton Internet Security 2009 - 1 User 3 Computers (PC) |  | From: Norton from Symantec
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Avg. Customer Rating:  20 reviews
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Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Media: CD-ROM
Operating System: Windows XP/Windows Vista
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Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5397039698687
ASIN: B001EQ696I
Release Date: September 21, 2008
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Better than before November 20, 2008
Norton 2009 is a vast improvement on its predecessors. It has built on the positives of previous versions and Symantec actually seem to have learnt from criticisms levelled by many in the past, including myself.
This version is quicker to install, update, and use than any of the previous versions I have used and it is less pedantic in addressing programmes it hasn't registered before. It still seems to offer a great level of protection, much better than many of its rivals, and blends well with XP and Vista.
Another great improvement in NIS 09 is that the price is down significantly from previous years, even for the multiple computers version which previously has been ridiculously expensive. The fact that Amazon has it under half the RRP is even better. A great price and a vastly improved Internet Security programme.
Norton November 20, 2008
Another year and another Norton Internet Security package.
This was installed on a PC which had come with a 90 day trial of Norton Internet Security that was about to end. The installation and registration process was quick and straightforward and the update scan and download was likewise. The software appears to run quietly in the background - Norton claims that the software is "fast and light". This probably has more to do with most modern PCs having at least 1GB of RAM than the software being any faster or lighter than previously. The software can be used on 3 PCs per household and lasts 12 months. There is full, free and unlimited chat and phone support for one year from the initial installation of the software. I have not used this support and therefore I'm unable to comment on how effective it is.
This is a decent security package - all threats are covered under one umbrella, so there is plenty of appeal for the novice PC user. However, there is plenty of free software which covers most of the bases here that will appeal to the more experienced user.
 Awful Software November 17, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This has got to be the worst software ever created. I have experienced it twice now and both times removed it and replaced it with far superior free software. It is intrusive and slow down your system. My first experience was preinstalled on a new laptop. it would not let me connect to a wifi connection. Removed Norton all ok. Second experience was on a computer that was running v.slow. Removed Norton all ok! Ran a virus check using free software and found several worms and trojans that Norton had let through. Even if Norton were giving this away with a 100 pound note in the box i still wouldn't install it on any of my computers!
Norton Internet Security - Fine until it goes wrong! November 16, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I always liked Norton, and had a couple of trouble free years using the product.
Based upon my recent experiences however, I would strongly advise against buying. After they offered me a free upgrade, I have had numerous problems, and the support (or lack of) is shocking. You can try a lovely premium rate number, or you can use their "chat" service that does not work. I have wasted so much time just trying to get someone to help.
Norton Internet Security 2009 November 12, 2008
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Billed as delivering a faster and more streamlined edition of Norton's acclaimed protection platform, Internet Security 2009 (NIS 09) had a lot to live up to given that my previous 'general user' experiences with Norton products had been distinctly user-unfriendly and not all that impressive in terms of performance and efficiency.
First impressions were fairly good, with NIS 09 installing considerably quicker than I was expecting, taking around three to four minutes without the hassle of ploughing through layers of advanced setting options. Once officially registered, the software's (customisable) main interface appears, offering a dashboard of easy to peruse controls and also access to a handy and in-depth help portfolio covering the entire program.
Already feeling a little more well laid out and user-friendly than prior Norton offerings, it's not difficult to get to grips with NIS 09's three core sections: Computer, Internet and Identity, which in turn offer up the likes of scan history, system scan options, live updates, quarantined files, firewall options, e-mail scanning, anti-phishing and more.
As the product's title suggests, Norton's package attempts to cover pretty much all the bases when it comes to malicious attacks capable of infecting or grabbing control of your system, bombarding you with spam, or even stealing your personal details. But how does it perform when push comes to shove?
A big plus point for this reviewer was the immediate improved speed of NIS 09's scanning, which ran through the whole computer in a matter of minutes (of course, speed will differ per user based on the amount of files that require scanning). However, it remains to be seen whether that efficiency is maintained over time, which is something that blighted my last encounter with Norton-branded protection.
In terms of scanning for all types of malware (worms, Trojans, and the like), NIS 09 seemed to perform well in general but struggled a little when attempting to scan through password-protected files. And, when tasked with blocking known malicious Web sites, it caught most but surprisingly turned a blind eye to one or two such destinations well known for being dangerous to unwitting computer systems.
Thanks to its user-implemented spam detection and filtration feature, NIS 09 is able to monitor a user's e-mail account for any unwanted activity, and Norton's latest package certainly seems more than capable of assisting in rooting out unwanted and potentially harmful inbox fluff. As a bonus layer of protection, an additional instant messaging scan is also available, which scrutinises any files downloaded through IM clients such as AIM, Yahoo, and MSN Messenger.
Ultimately, as with any mainstream system protection software, Norton Internet Security 2009 - 1 User 3 Computers (PC) provides relatively solid performance that works hard to block the Net's myriad of threats and improve the overall stability of the user's experience. Granted, it won't deflect everything that nefarious Web criminals throw at it, but there isn't a product available that guarantees such performance and NIS 09 is a marked improvement over its Norton predecessors.
Easy to use. Offers more layered scanning and security than previous Norton solutions. Regular live updating keeps protection sharp edged. Provides a convincingly comprehensive blanket for typical home users. Mainstream protection at an affordable mainstream price. Norton finally appears to be shaking its reputation for being fiddly and a little underwhelming. I'm almost converted.
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