So many functions but not right for me (Symantec Norton 360)

Member Name: fishluck

Product:	Symantec Norton 360
Date:	14/12/08 (41 review reads)
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Advantages: many features

Disadvantages: large memory occupied, slow scanning

Symantec Norton 360 was released in 2007. More than half year ago, I got an opportunity to try it out for one month after uninstalling my Macafee (it is bundled with my laptop, free for 1 year ues).
As you may know, Symantec Norton is very professional in anti virus field. This version provides a lot of features for users. It includes anti-virus, anti-spam, online transaction security (to avoid fishing sites), backup & restore files and even clean-up. It can check our browser for vulnerabilities and weak password.
The installation is straightforward but it really takes somewhat long time (for me, I ran installation in Fujitsu S7110 for 40 minutes). After installation, we need to take some time to learn to setup. Luckily it provides very useful tutorials.
During my use, I realized this software occupied a big memory (100 Mb) and during scanning process, my laptop became very slow. The scanning often takes a few hours to finish. It seems quite long time.
In summary, if you would like to enjoy so many features, it is a good product to buy. For me, I would rather to use a simple software.
*this review is also on ciao*

Summary: I prefer slim antivirus versions

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