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Customer Reviews

Norton is the BEST!

2008-07-03
I have used other anti-virus in the past and they all gave me trouble/headaches. Once, I started using Norton all my issues went away. In addition, the ease of using their software couldn't be better. I wouldn't trade it for anything when it comes to protecting my computer.

If anyone isn't very computer savvy they make it easy for you.

Merna

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Best known but not best for use

2008-06-27
I bought this based on the widespread brand awareness and assumption that the well-known brand meant it was a good product. The user menus lack intuitiveness and it's hard to guess how to change settings, etc. Additionally, it slowed down my PC significantly.

They want you to pay $99 more to remove a virus

2008-06-26
I have been buying norton for many years and had no problems. However, a month ago it did not catch a virus. I kept running scans and they all came back good. I called the customer service number. No one could speak english. It almost sounded like a recording. They acted like they were going to fix the problem. Then the rep gave me a different number to call. I called this number and they wanted $99 more to get the virus off my computer. I told them I already paid for the software, and I thought the purpose of having it to take care of viruses. The kept repeating the same thing over and over....hmmm... and wanted $99. I told them no I don't have $99 for you....then..... 20 minutes later...they call me back asking again for $99. I will never purchase this product again.

No Problems as Yet

2008-06-23
Had the latest Norton professionally installed by our commercial computer service with extra care to erase all remnants of its predecessor. No problems have emerged after one month of activity.

Easy to install, good performance

2008-06-17
Simple installation on a Windows Vista system.

Does what it advertises, unobtrusive performance, great price.

Norton Antivirus

2008-06-15
You try to prevent getting colds from those nasty viruses that can really make you sick. Your PC may also be vulnerable to all sorts of nasty germs that plague the Internet and software downloads. Vaccinate your PC with the leading antigen - Norton Anti-Virus. The 2008 edition contains all updates and advanced technologies. Plus, you get ongoing updates regularly throughout the next 12 months. Keep your PC happy and healthy with Norton AntiVirus. Norton Protection Center provides a centralized place to easily check your overall security settings Live Update Notice alerts you to new features, product updates and threat advisories as available throughout the renewable service period Designed for use with Windows XP Home Edition/Professional/Media Center Edition; Windows Vista Home/Home Premium / Ultimate / Business/Starter Edition

Beware of This Scam

2008-05-27
I bought a Dell computer with Norton antivirus, antispam protection.
First the antispam was so bad it was funny (see my review).
I discontinued that farce with haste. The virus protection is adequate so far.

My issue with that is the fact that I started getting reminders to renew my subscription and simultaneously getting emails that it would be automatically renewed. I called Dell to ask which was the case and they suggested I manually renew my subscription to be sure I had protection so I did.

A few days later the automatic renewal was charged to my Visa under the name Symantec (the first change was under Norton). I was unable to get in touch with anyone from Norton to refund my second payment. I finally got a phone number but was on hold with Norton an HOUR and hung up. I emailed them and told them the situation and was not answered or remedied.

Finally I called my credit card company and put it in dispute. The person I spoke with the first time said SHE SEES THIS ALL THE TIME WITH NORTON. I just wonder how many people get ripped off and don't even realize it.

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS RIP OFF AND ALSO BE AWARE THAT IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THIS COMPANY YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN.

Caused my system to crash repeatedly

2008-05-05
I've used Norton products for over a decade, including previous versions of Norton Anti-Virus. I've been generally pleased with them, so when my wife bought a new PC (a Dell Vostro laptop with Windows Vista), I purchased Norton Anti-Virus 2008. I was able to install it just fine and the PC ran OK for a few days. But then it started freezing up and crashing regularly. My wife lived with it for another week before giving up. We uninstalled Norton and installed Webroot AntiVirus with Antispyware. The PC has not crashed since then.

I don't plan to purchase another Norton product.

Does what I need; maybe a little too automatic

2008-04-23
I was previously using Norton Antivirus 2005, which was a great product and I never had any problems. The equivalent cost of a 1-year subscription and Norton Antivirus 2008 (with mail-in rebate) made me update to the new product. It has worked fine, seems to protect my computer. The only downside is it's a little too automatic if you are the kind of person that wants to know what's going on under the hood. I did have to setup some port forwarding rules for MMOs, but other than that, I just get warnings that a program is accessing the internt and a question mark as to what I want to do. The recommendation seems to be "always allow" for everything. With Vista, this warning doesn't ever pop-up on top of the other windows. So you may be waiting for a program, when it's waiting for Norton to allow it internet access. This is an annoyance, but isn't a major problem. All in all, I'm happy with the new product.

Great product

2008-04-17
Found the spyware and virues and removed them all in a matter of minutes. I rave about this product to my friends and family and a few have encountered the same great experience. it's a small price to pay for the level of protection you receive. I have it installed on all my laptops.