Customer Reviews
hijacker software disguised as protection 
2005-12-14
this is the worst "protection" software i've ever seen. beware of putting this junk on your computer and then NEVER being able to remove it. there customer service is non-existent. companies like this should be run out of town.
Worst software I've ever used 2005-11-25
This software has effectively disabled my computer and made online computing and web site management a nightmare. It is so restrictive it won't even allow itself to go to its own Web site to update the anti-virus files. I hate this program and after three months of frustration finally removed it from my computer and am going to get a different program for virus control since this one won't do updates. The firewall creates all kinds of program conflicts and bugs.
A waste of money.
THE BEST SECURITY SOFTWARE YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF!! 
2005-09-21
I got tired of Norton Anti-Virus. Every upgrade got bigger, clunkier to install, start up and run. Yet, it didn't seem to actually stop viruses from attacking my computers, which I thought was the whole idea in the first place.
eTrust EZ Armor was free, actually, after rebates, so I gave it a try. I couldn't be happier.
First of all, it's a MUCH smaller program to install and run. Installation was quick and smooth. I use the EZ Firewall instead of the one that comes with XP. No problems whatsoever.
The anti-virus software works. No viruses. Updates are timed to your preference. I do them every day, since they takes just a minute or two using dial up, seconds with DSL.
Everything about this software is so much better than Norton's, you will wonder why you didn't switch sooner.
Average, About Same As Norton 
2005-08-29
I was told by a friend that this product was way better than the norton one, but after trying both this one slows down your computer just as much. In fact, it is pretty much worthless active protection feature for internet browsing because it slows it down to a crawl (and I have a nice pentium 4 machine).
eTrust EZ Armor. Review After 2 Months? 2005-07-24
Well, been using it for awhile and I suppose its been great. Bought for $8.99 with 8 months left is a nice deal. Why do I just suppose its been great? Well, the thing about this antivirus is that it updates 2x a day, almost invisibly and unnoticably behind the background, and works just the same. And when I scan, nothing ever shows up. So I don't know if its really working or not haha. I just know my computer is doing great. Just remember to get the latest version of this antivirus from their site.
The firewall works quite nicely even though you have to give it a few days to configure your settings and see what you want and don't want accessing the computer and internet. But the problem went away. It seems to work quite well.
Do this to protect your computer. You need at least 512 MB Ram for all the usage but do this to protect from 99% Spyware Adware Viruses Hackers etc out there. Get eTrust Armor for antivirus and firewall, let it update automatically twice a day morning and night, than get Ad-Aware SE Personal, Spybot S&D and Spyware Blaster for immunity against spywares etc before they hit your cpu. Find a good registry cleaner and get avant browser if you want, helps stop pop ups which leads to sites that distributes spywares or viruses. Boom. Its been 2 months, only spyware I got are the usual ones that are ALWAYS on my computer. Can't get them out of registry unless I really go into there, I'm not too great on in depth computer stuff so nothing I can do here.
Well, get this software, its scanning is pretty fast. Its overall pretty good. I SUPPOSE. Nice day to all.
The MOST Reliable AV Software Bar None! 2007-01-14
Anytime I've tested another brand, my computer and productivity has suffered. This is ONE company that is getting the AV software right.
Automatic updates CONTINUOUSLY - so when something new is developed, you get it. When I run THIS software even on cabled networks and hotel networks, well, I feel secure that CA is doing what I've paid them to do - to keep my computer virus free.
I also like the updates for detecting potential NEW threats using their new engines.
I've had CA on several of my computers for YEARS. To keep me working smoothly, I continue CA on my computers.
Note that this software is customizable - so you can turn off protection you don't want - Anti-Spam, Personal Firewall and/or Anti-Spyware. I tend to run another firewall and know how to protect against spyware. I also run an optimization program which catches what the anti-spyware programs don't.
So using any option outside of the Antivirus (which does look for viruses in email, downloads, webpages and graphics) is a personal choice.
Here's a PLUS - I was able to put this on a computer OVER Norton - then scan my system making sure everything was copacetic, deactivate Norton's for a few days before removing it from my computer without a problem. MANY other AV makers REQUIRE you remove another product FIRST before you put yours on.
And EVEN if it seems like there is nothing that other program has failed to kill apparent, the act of getting rid of it can load something it quietly sequestered/suppressed that you did not see...
I should know...this happened to me about 18 months ago when I was testing PC Cillin over Norton. It cost me several years of data (due to a computer doctor mishap)...a lesson I will always remember.
Thanks, Computer Associates, for developing such a fine product. I just added the 2007 version to one of my rebuilt computers and it is running beautifully.
Protection at a Price. 
2006-11-26
I've had this program for as long as I've had my current desktop. I've found the interface easy to use and I like that it allows me to take control on what programs access the internet. I also like that it informs me of any dubious attempts to connect to my computer, lets me know where in the world the attempt was made from, and then reports the attempt back to the owner of the IP. HOWEVER, this program has an element called True Vector that wreaks all kinds of havok on Windows systems, causing every kind of system failure imaginable. If you use your computer to play video games or watch DVDs or edit video footage then you do not want this product. You can search for "true vector" online and you will see the widespread problem that it is. I don't know why they haven't attempted to fix it, but it renders the EZArmor program worthless. And the only suggestion I recieved from Tech Support was the usual "uninstall and reinstall" after which they sent me an email saying they considered the problem resolved...even though my computer is still crashing every few minutes.
Buy This Instead Of The 2006 Internet Security Suite! 2006-08-18
This is fabulous easy to use security software. And unlike the disastrous installation problems of the 2006 CA Internet Security Suite, this easily installs in just a few minutes, even if you're offline.
This also has IM security, and IM blocks, as well as a password setting to keep others from tampering with your blocks and settings...great in offices. :)
This is the best I have used. 
2006-06-05
I just finished writing a review for eTrust's Internet Security package after I saw the unbelievable amount of negative responses. I will not go back to Norton or Mcafee unless the mimic CA's design and usefullness. I am on my second year with this program and have nothing but wonderful things to say about it. It is does not bog my system down like the "other" two nor did it take a lot of space (space was not a issue for me but it helps keep the system running smoothly). Again, this program is great and I definitly recommmend it!
Good, although does have a drawback 2006-05-11
The anti-virus software, I think, is pretty much flawless, and absolutely terrific in terms of user-friendliness.
However, the firewall is clunky and frustrating. There's no telling when or how it's going to react, and I wouldn't use it over better and cheaper spyware protection. I would say that the firewall really slows performance, but the anti-virus saves is lightning fast, so it's a give and take.
Overall it's worth giving a try, but I recommend just getting the free subscription for a year off CA's website...you might be pleasantly surprised.
