Peace of mind...at a cost. (Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008)

Member Name: coco360

Product:	Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008
Date:	06/01/09 (292 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Easy to use, effective, reliable.

Disadvantages: An expensive solution - so shop around!

I have used Norton to protect my PC against the dangers of cyberspace for about 4 or 5 years now. I usually pick up the software at a reduced price in September for about £30, when the following year's version has just been released onto the market.

Norton Internet Security has a whole of host of features to keep my machine safe whilst I surf the net. It warns me about virus threats, adware and spyware, and resolves any related issues that may arise. It also monitors the legitimacy of the websites I visit with a handy phishing filter and keeps hackers at bay with its own firewall.

The NIS user interface is very user-friendly and once set up virtually looks after itself. The package keeps up to date with the latest threats with its "live-update" facility, and automatically gives my system a full-scan to check if anything has slipped through the net. If any problems are highlighted, NIS deals with them accordingly.

When I have had technical difficulties in the past, Norton has always been able to connect me to a specialist who can resolve my problem with the least amount of fuss. This usually takes the form of a free telephone conversation or chat room meeting. For more specialist viral-related problems, Norton provides a fee-based virus removal service.

Thanks for reading and rating my review.

Summary: A reliable, anti-virus package, with good after-sales service.

Variety of features:
Reliability:
User friendly:
Installation:
Update possibilites: