Advantages: Good complete package Disadvantages: Noticeably slows down speed of system once installed
I bought this product after previously using Symantec's security products (anti virus, firewall, anti spam etc.) and because I've always felt safe and secure and have never had any problems with them before, however......
I noticed after installing it, and also after recommending it to approx. 6 friends and installing it on their machines, that it noticeably reduced the speed performance of our PCs, compared with before we installed it. Mainly on booting up the system.
The programme itself has to load up all of the components it uses to protect your system before you can start using your PC - fair enough obviously! But in doing this, bootup time is significantly extended. I understand that in having a package, using many different programmes (anti virus, anti spam, privacy, firewall etc.) running in the background, you're bound to ...
Advantages: So many features, Use, Installation Disadvantages: None
Introduction
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Norton Internet Security 2005 is an excellent software package offering a large amount of software sold by Norton all in one package.
Installation
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Inserting the CD into the CD-ROM and waiting for the installation to load automatically is half the installation because the user only needs to select where they want it to be installed and what type of installation they want and all that is left is to sit back and wait. With in a few moments the software has been installed and a system restart is needed. When the system has started up again the system will start from now on with the anti virus loading every time as well as the firewall with a couple other features as well. This makes for no need to have to think about clicking on Norton every time the computer starts. There are also no boxes ...
firewalls but I really do believe with the Internet anything is possible, maybe I have been reading to many hacking stories from www.hackolagy.com but I do believe you should have some kind of security on your computer.
I downloaded the demo version of the NortonPersonalFirewall and after my 30 days are up, I then can decide to purchase this software which I believe they are selling as part of the Norton Internet Security 2000 Package.
Downloading from the site was quite easy and it’s very easy to use. Once loaded you do not need to do anything, just carry on surfing and let the software do it’s job. If anything does happen you will be informed by a window popping up.
You can configure the software like Zonealarm.com, so it’s up to you which sites the Firewall can enter and which it cannot, so it does give you ...
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System requirements
OS Required
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP1, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft Windows 98/98 Second Edition
Peripheral / Interface Devices
CD-ROM
System Requirements Details
Microsoft Windows XP - 300 MHz - RAM 128 MB - HD 35 MB
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP1 - 133 MHz - RAM 96 MB - HD 35 MB
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition - 150 MHz - RAM 96 MB - HD 35 MB
Microsoft Windows 98/98 Second Edition - 133 MHz - RAM 64 MB - HD 35 MB
Software Requirements
Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
Manufacturer's product description
Symantec's Norton Personal Firewall 2005 keeps hackers out and personal data in. It makes robust firewall protection easy by automatically hiding your PC on the Internet and blocking suspicious connections. Norton Personal Firewall also protects your privacy by preventing confidential information from being sent out without your knowledge.
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