norton 2011 line offically released

[thathagat]

for those interested.........
Norton Internet Security 2011 and Norton AntiVirus 2011 Have Been Released!

norton products

pcmag review of nav 2011

Pros

Quick installation. Automated help. High rating independent lab ratings. Best malware-removal score yet. Checks files from Web, e-mail, IM, more. Effective intrusion prevention system. Interactive threat map. Proactive performance warnings.
Cons

Beaten in malware blocking and specific malware removal tests. Info displays are informative, but unduly complex for some users.
Bottom Line

Norton AntiVirus 2011 is top-notch antivirus with impressive bonuses. It didn't ace most of my tests, but it did very well. You won't go wrong with Norton for protection.

 

[jimbo45]

Hi there
Back in the early days of PC's Norton was synonomous with quality and innovation -- I'm sure some old hacks here can remember the old Norton Utilities that were released originally around Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.

Once Symantec got involved the whole product line has being going down hill ever since.

Anybody remember also the old Partition Magic and Drive Image from PowerQuest -- both excellent products until Symantec again took them over. The old Drive Image was a precursor to todays imaging software such as Acronis and I used it very successfully back in those days when Backup was hardly ever heard of.

Symantec also screwed up GHOST another OK imaging product.

No as far as I am concerned it's about time for Norton to join that great Corporation in the Sky -- move on to better products guys.

Cheers
jimbo

 

[thathagat]

hmmmm..........the norton line since 2009 is refreshingly good.....this is one leopard that has changed its spots

 

[Victek]

Hi there

I am concerned it's about time for Norton to join that great Corporation in the Sky -- move on to better products guys.

Cheers
jimbo

Have you actually tried either Norton Antivirus or Norton Internet Security 2009, 2010 or the new 2011? These are vastly improved over previous versions and your information, which appears to be based on older products, is simply inaccurate.

 

[pparks1]

Hi there
Back in the early days of PC's Norton was synonomous with quality and innovation -- I'm sure some old hacks here can remember the old Norton Utilities that were released originally around Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.

Yes, i used to use Norton Utilities, norton speed disk and norton commander almost religiously. I haven't touched a norton product in quite a long time.

 

[malexous]

Norton 2011 test:

AV-Comparatives - Independent Tests of Anti-Virus Software - Performance Tests

Symantec sponsored tests:

http://www.passmark.com/avreport
http://community.norton.com/norton/...feedback/3371/1/Real_World_Testing_Report.pdf
http://community.norton.com/norton/...eedback/3371/2/Remediation_Testing_Report.pdf
http://www.dennistechnologylabs.com/reports/s/a-m/symantec/DTL_PCVP2011_SYMC.pdf

NIS 2011 review:

Review: Norton Internet Security 2011, why it’s our pick of the current security suites from Softwarecrew | Software Reviews, News, Tips & Tricks

 

[malexous]

(NIS 2011) Half an hour of surfing the web in Firefox with 5-11 tabs open and downloading files:

Note the Memory, CPU Time, I/O Reads and I/O Writes.

 

[Victek]

The review from PCmag.com for Norton Internet Security 2011 is now up:

Norton Internet Security 2011 Review & Rating | PCMag.com

 

[HammerHead]

Peter Norton

I am of the same opinion as Jimbo45. I remember the Dos apps and early Win apps and I have seen nothing to compare to the quality of those from Symantec. They are still trying to cash in on the Norton Branding.

 

[malexous]

90 day trials:

NIS - Partner Store ING
NAV, N360 - Norton Antivirus, Norton Internet Security, Norton 360 - Norton Official US Store

 

[Victek]

90 day trials:

NIS - Partner Store ING
NAV, N360 - Norton Antivirus, Norton Internet Security, Norton 360 - Norton Official US Store

Thanks for the 90 day trialware links.

 

[traderpats]

Like many others I stopped using Norton years ago due to the it being a resource hog for starters. They were essentially off my radar until I started hearing good things about them again a few years ago. Finally last year I downloaded a trial for NIS 2010. It was sweet from day 1 and I'm back in the Norton camp. The easy control over internet activities, such as program access rights, is a huge plus. Haven't noticed a performance hit at all and I'm all over the internet but have had zero issues with any bugs / spyware. All-in-all it was a good remake that was way, way overdue.

 

[Lemur]

It would take a lot of convincing from colleagues to go back to NU.

 

[Solarstarshines]

I gave up on Norton a while back due to almost everything you do is a virus i mean hell a program that was legal and bought still got a virus warning

I seen other av's do so much better of a job of finding things norton couldn't pick up and gave correct virus alerts not just a bunch of alert windows every 2 to 3 minutes

It got so rediculous i basicly have to get avg i got tired of doing simple things and Norton simply just was Annoying blocker

I know alot of my friends use norton and once it screws up they come asking me to help them fix it I basicly recoomend dumping it and get a more uncommon name that has had decent reviews by real users not by coorperate big shots that claim it is the best
when it comes down to it always user prefered

 

[hackerman1]

Norton 2011 test:

AV-Comparatives - Independent Tests of Anti-Virus Software - Performance Tests

REALLY ?

" Norton Internet Security 2011 and Norton AntiVirus 2011 Have Been Released! 09-08-2010 12:00 AM - last edited on 09-09-2010 01:23 PM "


Norton Internet Security 2011 and Norton AntiVirus... - Norton Community


how could AV-Comparatives have tested it BEFORE it was released ?

AV-Comparatives test is from August 2010, they tested Norton Antivirus 2010...

 

[malexous]

Norton Internet Security 2011 was tested.

products are usually already final weeks before you get them in stores

Performance Test Security-Suites August 2010 - Wilders Security Forums

 

[hackerman1]

hi !

SORRY malexous !

you ARE right !

it seems i read the wrong PDF-document, i´m tired now...

i have a PDF named avc_report 26 in my download-folder,
that´s the only file named avc_report so i assumed it was the latest...
i didn´t check the date, it´s from 20106008 (june 8th 2010),
that report is the test from feb/may where they tested NIS 2010.

i checked my download-folder, i also have the test-report from august,
but it´s named "performance_aug_2010_en.pdf".
i think i´ll have to rename all my downloaded reports so i can find them...

anyway, this was a PERFORMANCE-test, it doesn´t tell you anything about how good NIS 2011 are at DETECTING...

 

[malexous]

Norton Browser Protection: Protecting you from web... - Norton Community

What's driving Norton Power Eraser? - Norton Community

 

[malexous]

With an active subscription to Norton 2006 or above, you can upgrade to Norton 2011 for 'free'.

Symantec Norton Antivirus 2010 3 User $9.99 Free Shipping Deal - Reviews and Compare Prices

Thanks to clocks@Wilders.

 

[antares]

New NIS2011 review:
The security suites to beat | The Download Blog - Download.com