Features
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Popularity:
#4 in Antivirus Software (out of 292 products)
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License:
Free to try; $39.99 to buy
- Editor's Rating:
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
1,819,388
- Requirements:
Windows XP/Vista
- Limitations:
15-day trial
- Date Added:
July 30, 2008
Publisher's description of Norton AntiVirus
From Symantec:
Norton AntiVirus blocks viruses and spyware with advanced protection. It helps protect your entire computer by stopping viruses, spyware, and other security risks. Norton AntiVirus works in the background so you can surf the Internet, read the news, play games, and download software or music without disruption. It also scans and cleans all email and instant messaging (IM) attachments, preventing you from receiving viruses, or spreading them to others. With set-it and forget-it functionality, Norton AntiVirus checks for updates continuously and automatically blocks new and emerging threats from getting on your system. In addition to protection updates, Norton AntiVirus provides new product features as available throughout your service subscription. Version 2008 improves performance.
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Editor's review of Norton AntiVirus
5.0 stars
- "Norton remains strong"
Although Symantec provides users with a full-function 15-day trial of its Norton AntiVirus 2008 program, which is good, there are a few gotchas along the way.
One, to download, you must provide your name and e-mail address to Symantec. Two, you will be asked to load the Yahoo toolbar along with the demo Norton AntiVirus 2008 (we suggest you disable that). Three, you will be asked to provide name, address, and phone number before continuing (we found that by hitting Next three times, we were finally offered a Skip option).
Once installed, however, the protection provided by Norton is quite good, even excellent, removing viruses, spyware, and rootkits alike. We could do without the thick, oppressive interface, and wish there were more configuration options beyond enable or disable, and more documentation to explain these options. Finally, beware the premium services being offered in the technical support section; for example, having an expert remotely repair your computer could cost you $69.
There is an uninstall option within the Norton AntiVirus 2008 trial, although after our 15-day trial period ended, we needed to use the Norton Removal Tool to completely remove all traces. While companies often leave some data behind to prevent serial trial users, Norton leaves behind more registry changes and files than most.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 2.3 stars out of 282 votes
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2 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Version: Norton AntiVirus 2008
Pros: Most of the people don't try it & say it's crapware. Ya, it was but only version 2006 & 2007. Hey foolish people, just try this 2008 version or Norton 360 2.0. It's really good. :) I challenge.
Cons: Nothing.
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Version: Norton AntiVirus 2008
"Excellent, All in one Program"
Pros: There were a couple of odities about the original 360, that they cleaned up well in this 360 ver.2. It hasn't slowed my computer down a single bit. I set it to do tune up once a` month and I'm headache free!
Cons: Nothing
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Version: Norton AntiVirus 2008
Pros: There's nothing special about this software.
Cons: For a paranoid person like me, the 2008 Norton Antivirus offers no protection against trojans, malware and spyware. It doesn't even recognize some trojans that other programs like Kaspersky Antivirus (and even Windows Defender does!!!!).
Summary: I'm specially paranoid about virus, malware and spyware, so I'm constantly updating my antivirus software and looking for best ways to keep my computer protected.
Since I upgraded my old Norton (that seemed to work fine) to the 2008 version, I... read more >> -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Norton AntiVirus 2008
"NORTON 360 TOO SLOW - IT IS A DESAPOINTMENT"
Pros: I
Cons: I always had Norton and my last was Norton 360. It slowed down my computer and also does not clean certain virus, especially if they are qualified as Low. I have jus bought another well known antivirus and what a difference..... My computer is fast and all virus are cleaned including Tracking Cookie
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Norton AntiVirus 2008
Pros: Its fast at scanning, detects a ton of virus/spyware/malware/rootkits the like. 2008 is greatly improved.
Cons: Norton Internet Security has more for just a bit more.
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