Norton Internet Security…is this a bad choice?

[captmix]

For the new build I sent off for this software. I have used Norton for years and ordered this product in good faith.

But…after ordering I typed in “reviews” of this product in Google Search and was quite surprised, and upset, that this item has some very bad reviews. There were hardly any that liked this particular software, the complaints were; hard to install, slows down the computer, buggy, and, Norton’s new activation policy along with the cost of the annual renewal almost the same as buying it.

I know…I know…I should have done this search first but past experiences with Norton have been positive.

What are your experiences with this particular software? I am wondering if I should send it back and try another brand of anti-virus. But which one?

Tom

[morriswindgate]

Remember Norton is not Norton, it is Symantec which is a software company that has been famous for buying up other software and then ruining it. Norton Internet Security is basically the old @Guard Firewall with Symantecs own unique updates.
I have quit using all Symantec products and now use AVG Professional 7 for an AV and SYgatePE as a Software Firewall (Free).

[doctorgonzo]

Norton 2004 has had its share of problems. I use the 2002 version of Norton AV and its firewall. About its AV program, I have no complaints. Its firewall I am having more troubles with, but since I have a hardware firewal tool it isn't as important.

[Strider]

Originally posted by captmix For the new build I sent off for this software. I have used Norton for years and ordered this product in good faith. But…after ordering I typed in “reviews” of this product in Google Search and was quite surprised, and upset, that this item has some very bad reviews. There were hardly any that liked this particular software, the complaints were; hard to install, slows down the computer, buggy, and, Norton’s new activation policy along with the cost of the annual renewal almost the same as buying it. I know…I know…I should have done this search first but past experiences with Norton have been positive. What are your experiences with this particular software? I am wondering if I should send it back and try another brand of anti-virus. But which one? Tom

I've had a very bad experience with Norton Internet Security, it cause me to re-format 2 of my computers, for it cause both computers to do a hard freeze (I even couldn't get into safe mode). Thusly I avoid N.I.S. with a passion, that's my experience with it.
John

[Panama Red]

I have two machines with Norton AV 2003 that have been trouble free for quite a while. Then I have two more plus my daughter's two that are all using the free version of AVG. All four of them are also trouble free. With a home network hiding behind the router firewall, I haven't found a need for a software firewall. Those people I know that are using a software firewall are constantly checking for intrusion attempts just to satisfy their curiosity. I'd rather install as few programs as possible, especially those that have to run in the background to be effective.

[morriswindgate]

The only advantage of a software firewall (rules based like SygatePE) behind a router is that you control what goes out of your computer, which can be a handy trouble shooter.
Also I have been using the pay for version of AVG and it is a great product for $33.00 with two years of updates. Not only does the auto updater operate flawlessly, Norton has a bunch of problems with their live update becoming unopperational, but the updates are daily or more depending on activity, scans are faster, the program size is smaller, and it is very versitle.