Symantec is the company who make one of the most popular virus checkers Norton Antivirus. Norton Antivirus is the one of the best virus checkers out there to buy and the Internet Security package contains many of Symantec computer safety and maintenance programs these are:
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Advantages: Virus Checker Disadvantages: 1 Year Subscription Only
...the most popular virus checkers Norton Antivirus. Norton Antivirus is the one of the best virus checkers out there to buy and the Internet Security package contains many of Symantec computer safety and maintenance programs these are:
Norton Antivirus 2004 This is the virus checker and remover.
Norton Personal Firewall This is a very good and reliable firewall protecting your computer from hackers and viruses. ...messages, Microsoft Office e.t.c and Norton Privacy Control protects these and stops it from happening.
Norton AntiSpam This filters spam e-mail, it also blocks pop-ups from the Internet.
Norton Parental Control This allows parents or administrators to moderate what other people can and cannot do on the Internet.
All of these programs are great and become even better together.
Symantec is the company who make one of the most popular virus checkers Norton Antivirus. Norton Antivirus is the one of the best virus checkers out there to buy and the Internet Security package contains many of Symantec computer safety and maintenance programs these are:
Norton Antivirus 2004 This is the virus checker and remover.
Norton Personal Firewall This is a very good and reliable firewall protecting your computer from hackers and viruses.
Norton Privacy Control This prevents information being taken from your computer without your knowledge. This information can be taken from e-mail, instant messages, Microsoft Office e.t.c and Norton Privacy Control protects these and stops it from happening.
Norton AntiSpam This filters spam e-mail, it also blocks pop-ups from the Internet.
Norton Parental Control This allows parents or administrators to moderate what other people can and cannot do on the Internet.
All of these programs are great and become even better together.
Even with this great virus protection program. New Viruses are always being created so Symantec have created a Live Update program that allows you to update and enhance the range of protection this program can give. This requires the internet and connection speed is not an issue, because most of the updates are relativeley small (about 10-500kb).
Norton Internet Security runs on the task bar and it doesnt take up much ram and the minimum requirements are quite low. The minimum requirements vary for each Operating system.
Windows XP - 300mhz processor, 128mb RAM Windows 2000 Professional - 133mhz processor, 96mb RAM Windows ME - 150mhz processor, 96mb RAM Windows 98 - 133mhz processor, 64mb RAM
You Will Also Need: 200mb Free Space On Your Hard Drive DVD/CD ROM Drive Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher
If you don't know the speed of your processor or the size of your RAM you can find out by clicking on the start menu, click on run, type in "dxdiag" and it will display your computers information on screen (this only works if you have direct x on your computer, all computers should have it installed anyway).
Norton Internet Security is a great and essential program for you computer and is certainly something you should invest in. The bundle costs £29.99 but prices vary. You can buy this from and good pc/computer shop. I got this from pc world for £29.99. I highly suggest you buy this and you will not regret getting it.
The only con of the Norton Antivirus family is that in the box you only get one years subscription to the antivirus program and after this you have to either re-subscribe or buy the new version which will be 2005.
Advantages: Antivirus + firewall all in one Disadvantages: Copyright protection built in that can frustrate the honest consumer
...matter of hours!
Norton Internet security 2004 ( NIC 2004 ) has both of these with added bells and whistles.
INSTALATION
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If you can play a cd on your hi-fi you will have no problem installing NIC 2004. IMPORTANT -- You must uninstall all previous virus / firewall products and disable Windows own firewall.
( This software can als be purchased as a download online but would advise you to get the cd rom as I have had problems before ... ...occur with other Norton products. If you want to install older versions of the software problems can easily arise in the registry.
You get a detailed manual but you do not need it as all the same information can be found in the help menues in the program. ...
yellowlemon 11.03.2004
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Advantages: Download from their website / Ease of use Disadvantages: Annual subscriptions quite pricy and Norton Support could be much better
...internet security 2004 from the Norton website. The whole process was easy and quick. No problems. Although you now have to register and activate the product which you didn't have to in the past. Obvious reasons because people are downloading the software illegally for their own use without paying.
It has an excellent anti spam incorporated along with web filtering tools and easy to use privacy and parental controls. Which if couse is an excellent ... ...you child could potentially access Norton and take that website off the list. However Norton Password Manager is available to purchase quite cheaply or if you wanted to go for the Norton Systemworks bundle 2004 it is included. You can set up your own rules in respect of email addresses that you wish to block. Plus it allows you to preadvise which emails should always reach your email inbox.
The main crux of this software is the online support from ...
sjsarre 06.07.2004
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Advantages: Scrapes to do what it claims. Disadvantages: Major problems with compatibility and stability.
NortonInternetSecurity2004 forms part of Symantecs new all-in-one internetsecuritypackage (hence the name). It boasts integreated Antivirus, Firewall, Spam, Privacy and Parental Control protection.
In plain english, this simply means that any nasty's that you might happen to catch unwittingly from the Internet (as 99% of modern internet users do according to recent studies) this program can deal with them all.
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No doubt that Symantec has packed this 2004 release with features, this jack of all trades feature is the new standard for Antivirus software, and only Commercial setups can now receive them as standalone proection.
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Advantages: New Features - No other Rival has Disadvantages: Customer Support - Poor
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Advantages: Keeps your computer safe from viruses... Disadvantages: ...if you still have an operating computer after installation!
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System requirements
OS Required
Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional , Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Min Processor Type
300 MHz
Min RAM Size
128 MB
Min Hard Drive Space
200 MB
Peripheral / Interface Devices
CD-ROM
System Requirements Details
Microsoft Windows 98 - RAM 64 MB - HD 200 MB
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional - RAM 96 MB - HD 200 MB
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition - RAM 96 MB - HD 200 MB
Microsoft Windows XP Professional - RAM 128 MB - HD 200 MB
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition - RAM 128 MB - HD 200 MB
Manufacturer's product description
Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2004 provides essential protection from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. Powerful yet easy to use, this award-winning suite now includes advanced spam-fighting software to filter unwanted mail out of your inbox. Protect yourself, your family, and your PC online with Norton Internet Security 2004.
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