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| Norton Internet Security 2008 (3 User licence), Full Edition (PC) | 
 enlarge | From: Norton from Symantec
Category: Software
List Price: £49.99
Buy New: £34.08
You Save: £15.91 (32%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  64 reviews
Sales Rank: 312
Platforms: Windows Xp, Windows Vista
Media: CD-ROM
Size: 3 User Licence, Full Edition (PC)
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 7.4 x 2.7
MPN: 12776243
EAN: 5397039418759
ASIN: B000V5IEWK
Release Date: September 25, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 I thought this was fine - at first. May 16, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I had had hellish trouble with an internet security program I had had on my computer and had been collecting reviews and the suchlike to see which one I should go to. I decided to give this a go even though I had been fiercely anti Norton in the past as the reviews were good. However, there is quite a big problem with it and the support's answer not good enough. The problem is that system restore doesn't work. I was told that all you do to stop that is go into the settings and untick the box that says turn on protection for Norton products. Well, that does allow it to be used, but once changes have been made to Norton, updates, patches etc, you will just get a problem with the product even if you do follow their advice. Their answer then was to uninstall the product completely after restoring then reinstalling.
In it's defence it installed like a dream and was set up and running in no time. Norton used to be a resource hogger but it doesn't seem to be the case now. I loved the identity safe where you can log in to the regular pages you are registered on by just putting in the one password you have logged with NIS.
Solely because of the system restore problem I am not satisfied anymore and am changing to Kaspersky with over 9 months left on my Norton subscription. An internet security program should not affect the major tools available to a computer user like this program does. It should work with them.
 Never again May 15, 2008
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
Having used Norton for years, the 2006 version virtually stopped a new PC, so I tried Kaspersky, just like a new PC should be. I read all the reports this year about Norton having the speed issue sorted, and bought this version, what a mistake. The PC is down to a crawl,I had to turn off the anti phishing completely, it wouldn't allow sites with paypal to operate, internet explorer just stopped. OK the scan speed is faster, but I want a PC to work as well. As far as I am concerned, Norton has had its last chance, I cannot wait to get rid of it once and for all.
Totally Useless - Be Warned!!! May 10, 2008
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have used Norton's for years and have not had any problems until I purchased Nortons Internet Security 2008. The installation was fine but following the mandatory re-boot, the system was completely un-useable. Applications would not open, or would take 10 minutes but then not close. The system could not be shutdown or re-booted.
Eventually I was forced to power down and start in safe mode, then I spent hours stripping this out by hand, file by file and editing the registry. I had the computer operating again after nearly 3 hours. I have now installed AVG and had no problems at all.
This software is worse than having a virus. It will corrupt your system and leave it non-operable. You then cannot remove it, only by the method mentioned above.
Folks, you really need to read the reviews here (and all over the net) as this product should be withdrawn from sale at once.
Save yourself a load of heartache and buy a different AV system. Avoid this one at all costs. I selected 1 star, and that's only because there wasn't the option of nil stars.
 Review indefence of one star customers May 10, 2008
7 out of 13 found this review helpful
I've tried different Antivirus software and I always come back to Nortons so I would say its definitaly reliable.
Before you install any Antivurus software or any type of maintenace software or Internet Security Software you have to KNOW that your PC is in top condition. I can tell you whats wrong with the viewers who gave one star and that is there PC was not in top condition or they don't know how to do computer maintenance. Most PC user do not do maintenance or regular checks to see if there computers are runnig properly and this is usually because most users don't know how. So when you install software like Internet Security Software or Antivirus software on a system that has not been properly maintained then you will have problems.
It would not been possible in this review to say how you would do computer maitenance, but one tip I can give is buy a book like "Microsoft Windows Vista Inside Out", and start studying. You also need to learn about the registry and don't just rely on registy software and you need to know how every software program you use regulary works and where they stores there settings. Most settings are in the registry but its not the only place you have to look.
Once you learn how every thing works on your PC in XP or Vista you will find that Norton does not slow your system down.
Here are a few more tips - you have two IE explorers one will be the one you use regulary and the other is one which is as if its never been used and you'll find it in the systems tools folder. You can also set the regulary IE to its factory settings in "Control Panel - Internet Options - Advance - Reset".
There are hudreds of tweaks and tricks and the more you know and learn the better you can tweak you computer to run properly, but if you don't do it or learn then now Antivurus software is going to help you.
I have found that Nortons runs better in the background than most of the others Antivirus software, but know Antivirus programs stops every type of virus but they are getting better. There are others that find more viruses than Nortons like bitdefender but I found the Nortons runs the best in the background and Version 2008 is definately better than 2007, so performance wise Nortons is definately reliable so five stars.
Does what it says on the tin May 3, 2008
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Up till the last time my Antivirus subscription expired I've always had Norton and never had a glitch with using it on any PC or Windows format I've had(ME to SP1 and 2)
However for awhile I tried running various free licence software, anti virus,firewall and spam blockers and sooner or later found they would start giving me problems so decided to return to a paid up version and back to Norton.
This is performing excellently and doing everything it's supposed to,runs quietly in the background and no errors or glitches.
The most important thing is to use the Norton removal tool pre install and on installing it let it go through a full install and don't skip anything and it'll settle in and start working without a hitch.
I'm particularly impressed with the phishing filter,knocks spots off the one integrated in IE 7 and works brilliantly with Mozilla Firefox as well.
All in all a great bit of kit and recommended if you want pc security without hassle.
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