Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2009 CD 1-User
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Customer Review: A great improvement over NIS 2006
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the 1-user, 1-PC version of this program. While many users have experienced installation problems, my installation, on a Dell Inspiron 6400, was fast and error-free. Installation problems can occur, apparently, if a prior version of Norton software has not been fully removed. Go to the Symantec website and search for Norton Removal Tool. This utility quickly removed all vestiges of NIS 2006 from my computer.
I liked NIS 2006, although it was definitely a resource hog. Plus, I had some difficulty with getting the programs ad blocking features to work with some websites that are important to me. Norton Internet Security 2009 has no ad blocking functionality, so if this feature is important to you, look to supplement NIS 2009 with a standalone ad blocking program.
After using the program for a couple of weeks, my only observations are positive. The 2009 version, ostensibly a complete re-write of the software according to other reviewers, is much less compute and i/o intensive than its predecessors. Once in a while my computer would stall and almost freeze under NIS 2006, and it turned out to be because virus definitions were getting updated. With NIS 2009, virus definitions get updated more transparently to the user. The user interface is different, albeit somewhat intuitive. Most importantly, there are fewer active processes when the software is running, and a full system scan finishes in less than half the time.
All told, I do recommend this product, especially to Norton users looking for a faster version of the Norton Internet Security or Norton AntiVirus products.
Description of Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2009 CD 1-User
Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2009 CD 1-User Norton AntiVirus 2009 provides fast, continuous protection against viruses, spyware, worms, bots, and other malicious threats. It protects your system without slowing you down. Rapid pulse updates and an innovativenew architecture dramatically improve performanceand help to ensure that you're protected from newthreats. Norton AntiVirus stays out of your way while you work or play. It automatically suspends all non-critical tasks and alerts when you're enjoying games and movies. And while Web-based attacks may be the single fastest growing type of online threat, Symantec's patent-pending Browser Protection lets you surf the Internet with confidence. Features: * Stops viruses, worms, spyware, bots, and more-Keeps your system protected against alltypes of malicious threats. * NortonTM Insight-Delivers innovative intelligence-driven technologyfor faster, fewer, shorter scans. * NEW! Rapidpulse updates every 5 to 15 minutes-provides up-to-the-minute protection. * Prevents virus-infected emails and instant messages from spreading-Feel secure while you keep in touch. * Blocks browser exploits and protects against infected Web sites-Surf the Internet with confidence. SystemRequirements: Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Home/XP Pro/XP Media Center Edition300 MHz or faster processor 256 MB of RAM (*512 MB RAM required for the Recovery Tool) 150 MB of available hard disk space. Email scanning supported for POP3- and SMTP-compatible email clients.Browser support for Browser Protection featureMicrosoft Internet Explorer 32-bit 6.0 or higher Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or higher Supported instant messaging clientsAOL Yahoo!; Microsoft; TrillianDigital Cameras and Photo Categories