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Norton 360 Version 2.0 Review (continued)
More User Submitted Norton 360 Version 2.0 Reviews
Date: 2008-11-06
A Waste of Money
This product has slowed my computer down to a crawl, and has caused programs to remain in task manager after exiting. (I have a relatively new dual processor machine with 2 gb of RAM.) Furthermore, Norton says that this software can be installed on up to 3 PCs. However, when I try to activate it, I get a message that the second machine where it is loaded has exceeded the number of allowable installations. When I look up my account on the Norton site, it says that I can have the software on up to three machines. To fix this problem, I have to find my proof of purchase, mail in a form and the receipt, and they will get back to me in three weeks after deciding if I have exceeded the installations. What am I supposed to do for virus protection until then? This product is a class action lawsuit waiting to happen. I'm switching to McAfee forever.
Date: 2008-11-05
Best of Breed
I have installed and experimented with a significant number of products that are direct competitors of Norton-360. Products of both "Free" and "Fee" variety have been evaluated with the consent and cooperation of my clients. Norton has been used used in environments where the client's ISP (Internet Service Provider) provided and/or recommended an alternative product with similar capabilities. The following observations have been documented: 1. The "free" products can be the most expensive if they prove to be ineffective. 2. Free products of this variety are frequently carriers of spyware or tax the PC significantly due to inferior design. 3. Norton devotes significant resources to developing detection and fixes in a timely manner -- generally better than competitive offerings. 4. The Symantec/Norton web site provides substantially better support with a higher level of quality than competitive offerings. 5. Symantec/Norton offerings can be easily disabled if they pose a problem or conflict; however, renewing support is just as easy -- contrary to the character of other offerings. A free search and fix support is available on a trial basis. 6. Competitive offerings which are available from the client's ISP (Internet Service Provider) have generally proven to be less effective that Norton-360. I have frequently experienced Norton-360 "discovering and trapping" viruses, spam, and spyware when used as a secondary line of defense on a client P/C. I have no financial relationship or special incentive to recommend Norton-360 other than the satisfaction and excellent experience of my customers. Their positive experience enhances their opinion of my efforts. That is enough for me. You will have to make your own judgement. I have already made mine based on 20+ years of professional experience.
Date: 2008-11-04
Norton
WARNING to anyone thinking about buying this product! Please understand that you will not be buying this product only RENTING it. If you do not renew every year the product stops working....COMPLETELY! I'm not just talking about updates, etc. It actually tells you that it has stopped working and it won't work unless you renew. I have just wasted more than 2 hours with Norton's online tech support. This is the case with ALL Norton products and I am quoting the tech.
Date: 2008-11-03
Not for IE v 8.0 Beta
Installed this product on three computers but I kept getting an error message on one of the computers that my browser was not set to detect fraudulent sites or authenticate genuine websites.
After a couple days of this nonsense I contacted Norton TS and my friend in India said that the problem was the Internet Explorer v 8.0 Beta.
He took remote control of the computer, removed IE 8.0 and then v 7.0 came back.
After this I had no prolems and vever had any problems with the other two computers
Date: 2008-11-03
Norton360 is great
I've used Norton360+ ver. 2.0 for more than a year and am totally satisfied. It's a total security suite that requires little attention once installed. See PC Mag. for a comprehensive, objective review.
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