Norton Internet Security 2005 Complete package

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 ...
...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 notice a reduction in processing speed, but I was quite disappointed with this version in that respect. Also ...

sallysmith1973 18.03.2005 · Read full review
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Introduction ************* Norton Internet Security 2005 is an excellent software package offering a large amount of software sold by Norton all in one package. Installation ************* 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 ...
...to think about clicking on Norton every time the computer starts. There are also no boxes that will pop up asking for decisions to be made because this software configures its self automatically. Features ********** Anti-Virus – Norton is a well established software business when it comes to anti virus software because of how good and easy it is to use. This version is just like previous additions except additional virus definitions have been built ...

burns2007 17.06.2007 · Read full review
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...Anti virus software. Norton © or Symantec © have been at the forefront of Anti-Virus software for years now. I have tried other companies such as McAfee's ©, Panda © and Trend © but when I heard about Norton Internet Security I was so impressed by it (having seen it run on a friends PC) that I decided to get a copy. As with most AVS, you install it onto your PC and it will scan for any 'known' viruses prior to running unseen in the background. Norton ...
...further. It combines features including Norton AV © but also Firewall, Intrusion alerts, Anti-Spam, parental control and warns the user of outbreaks. Each feature is as important as the other. What Norton © has done is to group them all into one package. The anti-virus software prevents known viruses from destroying those important documents or the smooth running of your PC. Firewall, blocks ports (doors) which are normally left open. This, if used ...

tazorii 29.01.2006 · Read full review
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...me so I saw this Norton Internet Security all in one package at Staples for £24.95 down from £49.95-an absolute bargain or so I thought! Everything on one disc and no need to choose three different packages. I just couldn't go wrong... Installation involved removing my Panda software and disabling the Firewall-this took about 15 mins to install as I couldn't get through on the net to register so I had to phone. This left my system dangerously exposed. ...
...suspicious ones into a Norton Anti spam folder. You have several levels of protection you can choose but the most effective one is most likely to stop genuine emails. It is also a learning program and you may have to help it by correcting the odd mistake but it does get progressivly better. FIREWALL-The Firewall is meant to recognise attacks coming onto your system, block them and alert you to the fact. This comes up as a display in three distinct ...

peterkinxl5 01.02.2005 (04.05.2005) · Read full review
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Norton AntiVirus™ • NEW! Norton™ Internet Worm Protection stops certain damaging Internet worms at the point of entry. Which is very effective. Norton™ Personal Firewall • NEW! Automatically turns the firewall back on after a set period of time if you need to turn it off temporarily. Norton™ Privacy Control • NEW! Confidential information blocking now lets you send personal data to sites you trust while protecting you from sending it to sites you ...
...useful minor alteration. Norton AntiSpam™ • NEW! Filters email coming to Yahoo!® Mail accounts. • NEW! Helps detect and filter fraudulent and explicit email. • NEW! Automatically synchronizes its Allowed List with your POP3 email address books. This spam control section is excellent, as the use can teach the program what is spam and what you actually wish to have delivered into you INBOX. Also learns from address you may email off websites, but ...

roy.jennings1 01.02.2005 (18.03.2005) · Read full review
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I personally find norton antivirus and firewall one of the worst out there, I find it slows my computer and sometimes causes it to crash due to the reg keys in your system causing it to boot up when your computer starts. And there on it slows your computer. The firewall I must admit is solid as good as the competition such as mcafee which also provides a decent firewall. The virus tracker software on the other hand is terrible, once when i ran ...
...I feel the Norton package IS solid but needs major improvments for it to be used by mysely, and fir now I feel there are better options avalible for litttle or no money. If the improvments are made I would consider, for now I advise to stay clear. ...

Jokerboy 11.09.2005 · Read full review
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I've been using Norton internet security 2005 for about 6 months. I've never had a problem with it .It is very easy to install, very thorough, and it's very easy to use. In fact it runs in the background of your pc automatically watching over your pc. the only downside is when you do a full system scan which you it recommends you do at least 1 a week which i only tend to do 1 every fortnight. when you are doing a full system scan it does really slow ...
...thorough. When i didn't have this product it was hard to believe all the virus and the amount of hackers there are out there, but this product has really been an eye opener. i have used other similar products but this would be the one that i would recommend. not only does it remove viruses and have a personal firewall, but when you do a full system scan it also picks up "at risk" files such as adware, which we all know can clog up your pc loads. ...

shaun2003 14.04.2005 · Read full review
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...I had found out that Norton Internet Security was simply not necessary. I after speaking to a lot of people that purchased this we all came to the same conclusion that this was making everyone\'s computers run slow and conflicted with many programs. I would never recommend this in the future either as Norton has lost its credibility with me. I did find that you only need Anti-Virus software as long as you keep your computer up to date you do not ...

cricket6186 30.07.2007 · Read full review
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Norton AntiVirus™ • NEW! Norton™ Internet Worm Protection stops certain damaging Internet worms at the point of entry. Which is very effective. Norton™ Personal Firewall • NEW! Automatically turns the firewall back on after a set period of time if you need to turn it off temporarily. Norton™ Privacy Control • NEW! Confidential information blocking now lets you send personal data to sites you trust while protecting you from sending ...
...without this useful minor alteration. Norton AntiSpam™ • NEW! Filters email coming to Yahoo!® Mail accounts. • NEW! Helps detect and filter fraudulent and explicit email. • NEW! Automatically synchronizes its Allowed List with your POP3 email address books. Norton™ Parental Control • NEW! Works with Outlook to filter junk email from Hotmail® and MSN® Mail accounts. =============================================== I have always ...

Dazza_Wycombe 11.07.2005 (12.07.2005) · Read full review
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...is not an asset to norton in this field. Many virii and spyware are built specifically to target norton or hide from it. If a virus writer can get past norton, he has a huge amount of computers vulnerable, so many virii are writen specifically to penetrate through norton's defences. Their prices are very high and their protections is weak at best. Much of the packaged software is trivial but if you like it, there are many free online alternatives. ...
...see computers come in every day with up to date fully patched noron installs but still laden with virii. All in all, I think there are much better options out there for your money, or even for free! One exception is the corporate edition of norton. It's much smaller and quicker and it's network setup is pretty good, but there are still better programs to be had. My Vote: Keep Looking! ...

sr71000 26.05.2006 · Read full review
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I bought this product when it was on offer at half price from PC World. For this reason I think it's excellent value for money. The package is comprehensive. It is easy to download updates from the web. However, running scans can take a long time on my PC and there are a few problems I have encountered. Due to Service Pack 2 for Windows, the system doesn't allow updates to the anti-virus and anti-spam elements. I don't understand why there should ...

iankeith34 30.12.2004 · Read full review
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...week...! Think about it. Norton updates every Wedneday, you catch a new virus on a Thursday it's in your computer and you don't even know until a week later... don't exactly sound good does it. The Corporate version is a different affair, that updates daily but for this you pay an 'arm and a leg'. There are clearly better AV's out there which updates almost daily and that includes AVG7 which is free. I would certainly advise against Norton at ...
...brand detected a virus that Norton had missed - is this not the reason why? I've certainly never heard the opposite. ==================================================== 11 Oct 05 I finally ditched Norton last week after another down load went pear shaped..! This time it would not un-install even with uninstaller programme from Symantec. The corruption happened during a Virus alert update. I immediately scanned for a virus and I scanned with Spybot ...

Davy-1 06.09.2005 (11.10.2005) · Read full review
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Norton's package looks very good from the outside, it contains all the components needed in this difficult computer age to keep your machine working well, protect it from hackers and viruses. In reality Norton's becomes increasing difficult to integrate with your computer. Many programmes that you may need to install require Norton's "auto-protection" to be removed temporarily (requiring you to run unprotected if connected to the internet) and it ...
...you. This makes it difficult to work out why a specific programme are not working correctly. Having installed both Norton's and a few other anti virus and firewall programme's in the past six months I found Norton's to be nothing but troublesome. Thankfully at this time Norton's no longer dominates the anti virus and computer security market, there are other easier and user friendly programme's. ...

bluetedgirl 29.01.2006 · Read full review
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