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    Norton 360 [OLD VERSION]

    Norton 360 [OLD VERSION]

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    From: Symantec
    Category: Software

    List Price: $79.99
    Buy New: $29.99
    You Save: $50.00 (63%)



    New (7) Used (1) from $29.99

    Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars 210 reviews
    Sales Rank: 536

    Format: Cd-rom
    Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp Professional, Windows Xp Home Edition, Microsoft Xp Media Center Edition
    Media: CD-ROM
    Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
    Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
    Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.5 x 1.4

    MPN: 11889178
    Model: 11206515
    UPC: 037648318495
    EAN: 0037648318457
    ASIN: B000NA780M

    Release Date: March 10, 2007
    Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

    Features:
      • PC security software offers comprehensive, automated protection
      • Defends against the latest online threats; protects important files
      • Safeguards against online identity theft; automated backup
      • Keeps computer tuned up for peak performance
      • Provides 1-year license for up to 3 PCs per household

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    Editorial Reviews:

    Product Description
    Norton 360 version 2.0 is an all-one-solution that provides automated, comprehensive protection for your PC, your online activities and your important information in a single, easy to use solution. With a single subscription up to three PCs are protected, safeguarding your family by verifying trusted Web sites, blocking fake ones, and securely managing user names and passwords so that they can safely shop, bank, or browse online.


    Customer Reviews:   Read 205 more reviews...

    1 out of 5 stars SYMANTEC NOT REPUTABLE   August 26, 2008
    BOOK WORM (United States)
    Symantec (seller of Nortaon Anti-Virus products) is not a reputable company. I purchased an on-line anti-virus subscription, had difficulty installing it, got fed up and went to McAfee. Symantec refuses to give me a refund. Their customer service is terrible and very hard to reach. It's in India and if you aren't a "preferred" customer you will wait at least 30 minutes. I know because I've timed it.

    McAfee Anti-Virus software was easy to install. Their customer service personnel were very helpful. Go with McAfee and avoid Symantec.

    Kurt Helmig



    2 out of 5 stars An absolute PIG of a program!   August 24, 2008
    Robb Boutros (Northford, CT United States)
    I was an avid user of Norton's System Works back in 2002. The program worked very well, even the AntiVirus program that was included with it was extremely efficient. In 2004 I bought Norton's Antivirus 2004. It quite literally crashed and burned! Now, after using Trend which didn't stop a bugger of a virus, I made th switch back to Norton's after the IT person where I work recommended them over Trend and just about all other programs. What did I learn? Don't listen to the IT people where I work!

    Norton's 360 does have some good features. Anti-Spyware, the Firewall, and the Identity protection functions are very nice. It also has a Firefox cleanup as a default setting. So if you're worried about someone snooping around your computer looking for your most frequented websites, this is nice to have. The program installed relatively easily. And the program will auto update on it's own. It also has a PC Tune Up function that includes a cleanup and disk defragmenter, and a Backup files system which can be annoying because it will keep asking you to buy more storage space. It also has "Auto Fill" form for your favorite websites and Phishing protection. All nice features.

    Unfortunately that's where the praise stops. Norton's 360 2.0 is so bloated and so resource hungry it will significantly slow down your system. Even if you have a fairly fast computer (I'm running a Dell 2.0 gig AMD Dual Core system with 1gig of RAM) it will still slow your computer down to a crawl at times. Your computer will also boot up more slowly, sometimes the startup sound coming over ten seconds after Windows XP loads. Windows shutdown can also be problematic. Your computer will hang for a bit and then you will occasionally get an error message saying "ccsrvchst.exe error" or something to that effect. Plain and simple, this is something that a software maker should ensure doesn't happen!! Symantec has been very slow to come up with a solution for this. People have come up with some registry edits on their own. However if you're not an experienced computer user I wouldn't recommend attempting them. Symantec's email support is also slow to non-responsive. I sent them an email about a week ago and I have yet to receive a reply. And probably the final insult, you have to download a special tool from Symantec's website to completely remove Norton 360 2.0. As it has a tendency to leave bits of itself behind on your computer.

    There used to be a time when I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a Norton or Symantec product. However, Norton 360 2.0 is evidence on just how far the company has fallen in terms of quality. The best way I can put it is that Norton's 360 2.0 is the SUV of security programs. It's big, obtrusive, and it's a power hungry beast who's hunger you can not satiate. Honestly, I can't recommend this product to anyone. I'm currently looking for an alternative that's more efficient.



    2 out of 5 stars not good   August 12, 2008
    Frank R. Southerington (Staunton, Va.)
    I have been using Norton anti-virus for less than a week. It had an impressive first day, removing a particularly irritating and tenacious bug; otherwise, it's most stunning achievement has been to wipe out my Internet connections, and to provide inadequate instructions for restoring them. Fortunately, I have a family member who can find his way around such problems; otherwise I would have had to spend extra money to pay someone to undo Norton's nuisance. Norton should not be selling a half-developed product.


    5 out of 5 stars 360 all around   August 10, 2008
    Henry C. Diem (Maple Shade, NJ USA)
    I was first introduced to 360 as a beta tester and enjoyed testing the product. I like the ease of installation. I like Norton products and have used them for years. All the companies I have worked for as a ME secured their PCs and networks. Have never been downed by rogues virus attacks.Will never use the other guys.


    5 out of 5 stars Does what it says it will do   August 7, 2008
    The PubScout (Perth Amboy, NJ USA)
    These days, any product that does what it says it will do is a welcome addition to my home. Symantec's Norton 360 does just that, and at a great Amazon price to boot!

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