Norton AntiVirus 2005 Complete package

I dont personally run norton on my own computer anymore but have so done in the past. This review is more to do with my experiences with clients systems, and the trouble norton has caused me and my clients in the past, as well as some tips on PC security. Norton is packed full of features and looks very impressive especially to those who may be new to computer security. With all the hype over pc security lately the usage of such programs as Norton ...
...modern computer programs such as Norton take it over the top. Many security threats are related to a users operating systems and as its the most popular mainly windows. Viruses need a way in, in the first place and if you want to keep your computer secure the best way of cure like anything is prevention. Anti-Virus software should only be used ideally as a last wall of defence not the primary tool as Norton seams to act. Viruses need a place and ...

paulccarey 17.11.2005 (18.11.2005) · Read full review
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...to own a copy of Norton Antivirus last year. As a consultant for an online company, with a large amount of information passing through my computer, an antivirus program was important. Based on Norton's reputation here in the UK, and a year's free subscription to virus updates, I purchased a copy, and was initially pleased with the results, a few minor, harmless viruses were discovered, and Norton removed them easily enough. Over the year I used the ...
...option for "reboot later" in Norton Antivirus, nor is there an option for "get rid of large, obstructive pop up window in front of your work without causing this immediate reboot to occur". As a result, there were occassional moments of "minor irritation" where entire mornings of work were lost. Of equal problem were the periodic automatic scans, which, on a lower to mid-range computer will occupy most of the CPU, slowing program functions to a crawl. ...

Whisper17 10.12.2005 · Read full review
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I bought Norton AntiVirus last year for around £25 in order to protect my computer from viruses, and since then I have had very mixed results with it. On the visual side of things, Norton AntiVius is excellent. The main menu neatly lists several different security options that can be activated or deactivated, as well as an option that allows you to begin scanning your computer with a click of a button. On the side of the main window is a tab that ...
...My first real problem with Norton Antivirus is it's a real resourse hog - I have 1gb of ram yet my computer still suffers a huge slowdown during Norton's hour and a half scanning process. Also, Norton Antivirus's updating process is far inferior to the majority of other antil virus software on the internet - it only updates once a week where many others update daily, the updating process is quite slow, and it ocassionally requires restarting after ...

gorygory 02.02.2007 · Read full review
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I got Norton AntiVirus when I purchased my new laptop. I got it mainly because they were offering a dicounted deal when you purchased a computer from PC world. My family has always used Norton on the home computer so I thought they were fairly trustworthy as a company. I use the internet alot ans it is very important to protect your self against the viruses that you get when downloading files or simply being connected to the internet. Problems: Norton ...
...Norton. They told me that Norton can cause compatability problems with the internet aswell as occasional other programes. I wasn't sure if they were telling me the truth or just trying to pass on the blame to another product. So I dissabled norton and could suddenly connect to the internet fine. Norton also occasionally interfered with MSN aswell. Dispite always updating my software online I have still had a few viruses on my computer. These have ...

littledevilxx 31.05.2007 · Read full review
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I bought Norton 2005 as I had used the previous versions and found them good. However I have to say I am not all that impressed with the latest offering. Whilst it has all the good features for example Parental control Ad blocking Updated Virus Definitions. Anti Spam Firewall Intrusion Alert Privacy control. No matter how many times I run a Live update or full system scan it doesnt seem to be able to get rid of all the threats that seem ...
...you have the option with Norton to decide if something is "spam" or not. Some just block the email totally so you never know it hasnt got there until someone tells you. The Pop up blocker I have found to be not very good. Im not sure how many pop ups I would see without it, but all I Know is that every single site that I go on I get a pop up. The Google toolbar blocks more! I dont want to write this product off as a waste of time. Many people swear ...

millie45 04.09.2005 · Read full review
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...of lost time and a huge amount of frustration, as well as failing to do the job it claims it does. My system worked fine without anti-virus software, thanks to Norton it now requires constant adjustment to keep it from grinding to a total halt. Don't buy it. ...

wigtown 21.04.2006 · Read full review
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Norton Antivirus caused ME nothing but problems, I uploaded the software and then all hell broke loose! It made my system SLOW, made it so I couldnt access the web (after calling up the service teams who were very helpful) I was told that Norton HELPED to STOP problems before they start (i.e viruses and worms) so I did a complete Reformat of my computer only to re-load it and the same thing to happen! It really didnt agree with my computer (it may ...
...same my experience with it wasnt a great one. After countless attempts to make it do what *I* wanted I had to wipe it from my system and carry on using one free off line! So I think unless you have a brand new computer straight from the factory you may have a few problems getting on with it, the leaflet wasnt very helpful, and I think a better knowledge of computers and/or software maybe an advantage to get it to do what you want instead of it running ...

BABYGLOW 23.09.2006 · Read full review
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