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Norton Internet Security 2002 by Symantec
Software SummaryManufacturer: Symantec Brand: Symantec Format: CD-ROM Release Date: 2001-10-07 Platform: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Software Reviews of Norton Internet Security 2002Customer Review: Just DON'T Do It Summary: 1 StarsThis is the most problematic program I've ever tried to use or uninstall. My first problem was with my wireless internet connection card from Cingular. Norton would not allow me to load web pages. Boy...I was protected! I couldn't even load the Norton web site to try to find help. I disabled NIS and I was finally able to load web pages.
Then, I could not download my mail into Outlook. I called Earthlink, my dialup service, and told them the error message I received and they told me it was NIS. Surprise, Surprise, Surprise. NOT!! I called Norton....it's not our fault, it's Earthlink's fault. Not even close!! I did a web search for the error number and 3 of the 5 possible causes for this error, according to Microsoft, deal with NORTON!! After repeated calls to Norton, and disabling certain parts of the program, I finally went in and edited my startup list, removing NIS, and now my computer works better. However, I'm unprotected against internet attacks because I've had to disable all of Norton to get anything to work.
Even with NIS disabled, I still have trouble with my CPU usage spiking at random times. I'm going to follow the directions on the Norton site for removing the entire program and using something else. Alcatraz Security rated The Shield Pro 2005 as the best antivirus program so I'll give them a try. Anything HAS to be better than the trouble I've had with this program.
Oh...I have several friends who have tried this program on their laptops and are experiencing the same problems I am so I know it's not me and my computer, it's Norton and personally, I'm tired of hearing them say it's not their fault and it's not their problem. I'm moving on to hopefully greener pastures.
Description of Norton Internet Security 2002Clean out Internet buildup with Norton CleanSweep? from Symantec. Its powerful tools improve your PC?s performance by removing unwanted programs and other files that waste disk space. Internet Sweep cleans away the clutter accumulated by Web surfing, including cookies that track your Internet activities. Fast & Safe Cleanup automatically removes files you no longer need, while Safety Sweep? prevents the accidental deletion of critical files. The Uninstall Wizard guides you safely step by step through removing old programs. Now Windows? XP users can also enjoy the benefits of this award-winning program. Trust Norton CleanSweep 2002 for safe, easy, complete hard drive cleanup.????? Norton Internet Security 2002 is a complete PC security suite, designed to protect you while you are online. Earlier editions of Norton Internet Security offered a separate Family Edition; that edition's features have now been incorporated into the standard product. Norton Internet Security 2002 is also Windows XP compatible. Four tools make up the Norton Internet Security 2002 suite: Norton AntiVirus 2002, Norton Personal Firewall 2002 (two topnotch products also sold separately), Privacy Control, and Parental Control. This is the same mix as before, but each element has been modestly upgraded. For example, instant-message filtering keeps personal or confidential material from being transferred via Instant Messenger, while the ad-blocking feature removes banner ads from online sites, noticeably speeding up page downloads. The parental control features in this new release keep young people from accessing inappropriate material through file-sharing programs and instant messages, in addition to blocking the content of specific Web sites. Like earlier editions, Norton Internet Security 2002 is virtually self-configuring--simply insert the CD, install, and reboot. Then use the Security Assistant wizard to customize your level of protection simply by clicking links or answering Yes/No questions, although the preconfigured settings are sufficient to protect PCs in most situations. A new network wizard makes configuration of the personal firewall on home networks easy by detecting local files and printer shares. It also greatly simplifies setting up a firewall to protect multiple PCs sharing one Internet connection; it automatically identifies all machines on the network and configures the gateway that is actually connected to the Net. If you already own Norton Internet Security 2001 this year's model may not be a compelling upgrade, but those without PC protection software or for users of Windows XP, Norton Internet Security 2002 is a complete protection solution. --Roger Gann, Amazon.uk.co Norton Internet Security 2002 is your protection from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. It's the only suite of utilities that includes Symantec's security solutions in one easy-to-use, completely integrated product. The suite includes Norton AntiVirus, trusted antivirus software. Norton AntiVirus now repairs many virus infections automatically, without interrupting your work. It scans and cleans both incoming and outgoing e-mail, updates itself automatically over the Internet, and defends against script-based viruses such as the I Love You and Anna Kournikova viruses, even between virus definition updates. Norton Personal Firewall blocks hackers' intrusions. Whether you have a dialup, DSL, or cable connection, your PC needs this vital safeguard. Worried about Web sites getting your personal information without permission? Worry no more with Norton Privacy Control. It helps you keep e-mail addresses and credit card numbers secure, and control which sites track your activities with Internet cookies. Norton Parental Control keeps your children safe on the Internet. It includes a comprehensive, customizable list of objectionable sites, and lets you set up different Internet access privileges for each person in your household. Get Norton Internet Security 2002 today and protect yourself and your PC when you e-mail, bank, shop, or play online.
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