Norton Internet Security 2008..

Sunny Kate · 20-01-08, 00:10

Is anyone using Norton Internet Security 2008? My current Norton 2007 subs runs out shortly and I'm not sure whether to stick with Norton or try something else like AVG. I've found it good but fairly heavy going.
Any comments?
Kate

Grimsqueaker · 20-01-08, 00:26

The only comment I could possibly make is that it is vital you use something...

All antivirus/anti-spyware/internet security solutions have their pro's and con's and price is not always a good indicator of what you are getting..

I personally use windows onecare, but only because i was on the beta program and got a good deal from microsoft (job helps too

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Val wish Id never started · 20-01-08, 00:27

yes most would recommend AVG the free one is fine ,but dont forget to uninstall Norton first

Kath nr the Crooked Spire · 20-01-08, 01:28

I use Norton and its always worked fine for me, I have found their technical assistance second to none.

Liz from Lancs · 20-01-08, 09:15

Hi Kate - I renewed my Norton via Tiscali my internet prov as they offered a discount. Now I keep getting a red cross instead of green tick in the Norton symbol, saying I am at risk, takes me through steps only to get to a sales pitch on Tiscali for upgrades. As soon as I exit, my green tick is back. Also I understand on their website, a lot of people complaining that since renewed got all the flashing ads back.

I will go for AVG if it goes on...despite having forked out for a years subs. Liz

Grimsqueaker · 20-01-08, 11:34

If you have more than one PC and you are going for a commercial product, rather than a free one, lookout for those which give you a licence to use on multiple PC's

Kapersky is one i beleive, as is Windows Live Onecare...

Kath nr the Crooked Spire · 20-01-08, 14:13

Liz

If you go onto the norton web page you will find a live help chat which is very good. They can put you onto a technician who is able to take over your pc (with your agreement) to put the fault right.

I did this for my daughter last week, the service was excellent and it was all done in a few minutes. She had a red cross which nothing we did would resolve and also she couldnt do a back up, but all is well now.

I also found them very helpful when I wanted a second copy on my new pc. They upgraded my old pc version of norton for free too.

Margaret in Burton · 20-01-08, 16:28

We get Norton on all our computers in the house as part of the sub to BT Homehub Broadband.

Sunny Kate · 20-01-08, 23:35

Thanks all for your input.
I've been browsing various reviews to add to my confusion - as I don't understand most of their comments! I've been happy with the 2007 Nortons & had no problems but it does seem to be a heavy package. As one of the local retailers has a very good discount on Nortons for this month I'll have to decide soon.

Liz from Lancs · 21-01-08, 23:03

Thanks Kath - will check out. Liz

20-01-08, 00:10	#1 (permalink)
Sunny Kate Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sunny, SE Queensland Posts: 607	Norton Internet Security 2008.. Is anyone using Norton Internet Security 2008? My current Norton 2007 subs runs out shortly and I'm not sure whether to stick with Norton or try something else like AVG. I've found it good but fairly heavy going. Any comments? Kate

20-01-08, 00:26	#2 (permalink)
Grimsqueaker System Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: making an omlette Posts: 5,056	The only comment I could possibly make is that it is vital you use something... All antivirus/anti-spyware/internet security solutions have their pro's and con's and price is not always a good indicator of what you are getting.. I personally use windows onecare, but only because i was on the beta program and got a good deal from microsoft (job helps too ) __________________ Doubt is not an agreeable condition, but certainty is an absurd one. - Voltaire http://www.geneapedia.co.uk http://www.squeakerslair.co.uk/

20-01-08, 00:27	#3 (permalink)
Val wish Id never started Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Not Telling Posts: 1,344	yes most would recommend AVG the free one is fine ,but dont forget to uninstall Norton first __________________ http://www.familytreeforum.com/wiki/...everstarted-73

20-01-08, 01:28	#4 (permalink)
Kath nr the Crooked Spire Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 255	I use Norton and its always worked fine for me, I have found their technical assistance second to none. __________________ Kathleen

20-01-08, 11:34	#6 (permalink)
Grimsqueaker System Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: making an omlette Posts: 5,056	If you have more than one PC and you are going for a commercial product, rather than a free one, lookout for those which give you a licence to use on multiple PC's Kapersky is one i beleive, as is Windows Live Onecare... __________________ Doubt is not an agreeable condition, but certainty is an absurd one. - Voltaire http://www.geneapedia.co.uk http://www.squeakerslair.co.uk/

20-01-08, 09:15	#5 (permalink)
Liz from Lancs Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: At the foot of a hill Posts: 842	Hi Kate - I renewed my Norton via Tiscali my internet prov as they offered a discount. Now I keep getting a red cross instead of green tick in the Norton symbol, saying I am at risk, takes me through steps only to get to a sales pitch on Tiscali for upgrades. As soon as I exit, my green tick is back. Also I understand on their website, a lot of people complaining that since renewed got all the flashing ads back. I will go for AVG if it goes on...despite having forked out for a years subs. Liz

20-01-08, 14:13	#7 (permalink)
Kath nr the Crooked Spire Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 255	Liz If you go onto the norton web page you will find a live help chat which is very good. They can put you onto a technician who is able to take over your pc (with your agreement) to put the fault right. I did this for my daughter last week, the service was excellent and it was all done in a few minutes. She had a red cross which nothing we did would resolve and also she couldnt do a back up, but all is well now. I also found them very helpful when I wanted a second copy on my new pc. They upgraded my old pc version of norton for free too. __________________ Kathleen

20-01-08, 16:28	#8 (permalink)
Margaret in Burton Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Burton on Trent, Staffs Posts: 2,556	We get Norton on all our computers in the house as part of the sub to BT Homehub Broadband. __________________ *Margaret* Burton on Trent wiki page (still work in progress) http://www.familytreeforum.com/wiki/...urton_on_Trent Please don't pay more than £7 for a certificate. Order from the official GRO website: http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/

20-01-08, 23:35	#9 (permalink)
Sunny Kate Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sunny, SE Queensland Posts: 607	Thanks all for your input. I've been browsing various reviews to add to my confusion - as I don't understand most of their comments! I've been happy with the 2007 Nortons & had no problems but it does seem to be a heavy package. As one of the local retailers has a very good discount on Nortons for this month I'll have to decide soon.

21-01-08, 23:03	#10 (permalink)
Liz from Lancs Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: At the foot of a hill Posts: 842	Thanks Kath - will check out. Liz

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