Norton Systemworks 2006 [OLD VERSION] :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

Not as good as it used to be

2007-01-31
Installed this on my laptop and desktop computers. One installation was late in 2005, the other was in 2nd quarter of 2006. Both have tried to fail. The laptop will no longer do automatic updates. I can manually download and install the updates, but it is a bit of a hassle. The desktop will no longer download the Symantec updates at all. I attempted several uninstalls and reinstalls, won't do it. The only remedy is to take both computers to a computer shop and needlessly pay someone to fix the mess this junk software has made on both computers. Because of the problems, I've run into several problems, mostly related to .cab files when I attempt downloads. I've switched to AVG and Zone Alarm - both FREE and they work.

Great software

2007-01-25
I have been using NSW 2006 for a year and it's never failed me. I've always used Symantec products and have always been satisfied.

Norton System Works Destroys My Computer

2007-01-14
I recently tried to update my Norton Systemworks. Halfway through the update, I got a message telling me it was unable to uninstall my old Norton Systemworks. I tried to back out of the installation at that point, but was unable. I called the Norton company, spent an hour on the phone with a tech, only to have them tell me it was my computer. I assured them that I was just using my computer, which was fine, and now it doesn't work. They told me there was nothing further that they could do, and that I would have to call a computer service company. I found out that the uninstall process corrupted my operating system, causing me to lose everything on my hard drive, and requiring a new operating system. I have run into other people who had exactly the same problem, with no help from the Norton Company. I will never again buy a Norton product. I only wish I could get my money back from them.

Norton System Works ..... "Because IT WORK"

2007-01-12
Well let me tell ya..... I`ve use this Same Norton System Works now for 4 Years , By Buying a Renewal Disk each year . I use this system Because it works 24/7 and has "Never" Failed me one time . It WILL Keep your system safe and the IDIOT Hacker A-holes outa your Computer 100% ! It keeps your E-mail 100% Virus Free Automatic !..... It has some Very Neet Tool`s to keep your system running smooth as a babys butt , and You can set it up to do all of the diff. tools on Automatic if you want or on Manuel . Your Option .... I like that.

PS: .... I like all of the Norton Anti Virus System they have out , But This System is the "BEST" System I like .

Long-time user - Disappointed

2007-01-10
I've been a loyal user of Systemworks (also "Utilities" & AntiVirus) for many years, frequently buying upgrades as I moved through various Windows OSs. The latest verison (2006) has been a big disappointment.

1) The "integrator" repeatedly crashes (and "must shut down"). I was told to reintall (it took 4 hours). Tech support (email) was slow and barely intelligible.

2) The full scan now takes over 8 hours on a modest sized system.

3) The utilities have not been substantially improved in 5 years

4) The rebate (for upgrade users) came in the form of a debit card, not a check. (What a hassle! I don't want any more "plastic"!)

5) Turning the Norton protection off substantially speeds up my PC. What the heck is going on back there?

During the next year, I'll be looking for a new Anti-Virus support product.

Cheers, John

Good anitvirus software

2007-12-08
Systemworks traditionally has done everything with satisfaction for me. But I recently tried trend micros pc-cillin 2007 internet security and I thought that was edge above all the other software out there I've tried. I catches just about everything.

System WORTHLESS is more like it

2007-04-20
I can't even comment on the actual System Works application because I never got it to run - it ruined my system right after install! Once I installed it, it asked for a reboot, then came back wtih "Load Error! Press a key to reboot..." which just lead to the error message again, and again, and again.

A chat with tech support (after an hour wait) revealed that there are problems with the GoBack files, so I had to create a bootable CD, and do all kind of things which I haven't been able to do yet since my burner software doesn't have Image capability - necessary for creating this bootable cd.

Don't buy it, don't install it, don't use it - uninstall everything Norton/Symantec and never go back. I'll be lucky if I ever get my computer working again.....Thanks Symantec!!!!!

It is not what it used to be

2007-04-19
After over a year and a half including renewing for updates I've now discarded Norton SW 2006. it was problamatic and a waste of money. It conflicts with Partition magic another Symantec product and will not work with many MS updates. My system is now operating trouble free since I've uninstalled NSW. Previously my computer was eratic and crashed frquently.

Good and Bulky

2007-04-06
I've been using Norton products for over 10 years.
Each year they get more complex and more bulky.
However, once the product is configured properly
it tends to run well, detects intrusions and can
improve the health of just about any Windows based system.
The online update process seems to work well.
However if you change your hardware system configuration
you may have to re-activate the product.

The default (out-of-box) settings ALWAYS needs tweaking.
The 2007 version is even more bloated than this version.

Goodbye, SystemWorks.

2007-02-07
I have uninstalled SystemWorks 2006 and will not be going back to Symantec products. I had three problems:

1. On initial install of SystemWorks in January 2006, the "GoBack" module wiped my hard drive. This was annoying and not easy to fix.

2. I reinstalled (and had to reregister) without the GoBack module and used the software for several months satisfactorily. A few annoyances: CleanUp consistently (every night) deleted cookies and autofills I wanted to keep, so despite my entering them as exceptions in the options table, they kept disappearing.

3. I wanted to move to a faster hard drive. After following the Norton Ghost directions explicitly (and getting a "successful" message, the cloned drive would not boot up. I therefore went back to my old drive. SystemWorks required me to reinstall (and reregister). In December, after renewing my SystemWorks subscription for $49.95, I successfully cloned the disk (using EZ Gig II). Again, the only software that did not work on boot up was SystemWorks. I called customer support and was told that the server would not allow me to install on more than 3 computers. I explained the circumstances but was told "there was nothing to be done," and that I would have to buy the software again. I chose not to.

I have completely uninstalled the entire program and am now enjoying faster performance from the operating system and quicker boot times from Word, Photoshop, etc. The protections I was getting from SystemWorks are being covered by AVG AntiVirus (shareware), Registry Mechanic (shareware), SpyBot (shareware), and DiskKeeper ($30), and Microsoft's Malware Guard (free).

I have been using Norton/Symantec products for over 15 years. Never again.