Norton Internet Security 2002
by Symantec
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Software Reviews of Norton Internet Security 2002
Customer Review: Difficult to install, use, and uninstall
Summary: 1 Stars
This product was very awkward to intall and configure, degraded overall computer performace and kept interuppting the work. The virus scan continually crashed the system. Even the built-in uninstall took two or three tries and even then did not completely remove all the residual junk.Customer Review: Highly Recommended for Windows 98 users
Summary: 5 Stars
Norton Internet Security is an essential set of programs IF you 1.) have a PC w/internet connection, and 2.) are using Windows 98 3.) and cannot afford a hardware firewall. This review for all intents and purposes is based on compatibility with a Win 98 system. If you are using a different operating system, I recommend reading review from people using the same OS. So why do I so highly recommed Norton Internet Security 2002 that I would give it 5 stars? I have NOT experienced any problems with stabilty and it is quite useful. It has 2 very important features for us internet users including VIRUS PROTECTION that is easy to update and Symantic is good about updating definitions nearly on a daily basis, and a FIREWALL that is highly configurable, and compatible with home networks. Yes this means you probably need to read the manual (which is on the CD by the way), but a little reading never hurt anybody (you might fall asleep though ;-)
New to the 2002 suite is the capability to scan your computer for programs that access the internet, and you can auto configure or manualy. The cookie blocking feature is not neccessary for internet explorer 6 users because of the new privacy feature, but with Norton IS 2002, you can also configure the firewall to ask if you want to block Ative X controls and Java aplets, and it also blocks script. For example: if you had windows scriping host installed and a trojan on your computer that gave the intruder the ability to automate tasks on your computer through window scripting host, it would be a problem without script blocking. It is possible to uninstall windows scripting host though. Did I mention that integrated with the firewall is the ability to track a cracker, giving you information about the intruder? While it is not perfect, you might learn a thing or two about where attacks are coming from. Admittedly this feature is not nearly as simple or informative as Black Ice Defender, but it does get the job done. If you really want to know who the haxors are (unless they are "spoofing" the IP), then use BlackIce with Norton Internet Security. I have done this and it is possible. There is also an ad blocking feature which is also not perfect, but it does filter SOME of the garbage so that THOSE pages can load quicker. About the only thing missing from this suite is a program to detect "spyware", but this is easily solved by going to Zdnet.com and downloading "Ad-aware" which is freeware and works great.
The Bottom Line is this: Norton Internet Security is stable, useful, updatable, and I Higly Recommend it. Every internet user should have VIRUS PROTECTION and a FIRWALL (hardware if you can afford it). One last bit of advice, antivirus programs are not up to date out of the box. So you should update the virus definitions at least once a week.
Customer Review: Excellent Antivirus Software
Summary: 5 Stars
This software is the best around. With firewall and antivirus these two programs will stop a hacker and will never bother you again. I have been with Norton for about 4 years and I will not switch back to Mcaffee.Customer Review: Completely hosed my system
Summary: 1 Stars
When upgrading my Dell Dimension 4100 from Win/Me to Win/XP via a scratch install, I was forced to upgrade my NAV license to NAV 2002 for XP support. I chose the NIS 2002 upgrade over the NAV 2002 upgrade because with the ... rebate, it was ... cheaper overall, with more "function".But it [messed] up my machine big time. It crippled my internet connection (cable) which worked just fine beforehand and the support options and solutions were pitiful.
I finally got the thing completely de-installed (I hope!) and bought NAV 2002 instead. I prefer NAV over McAfee but will never buy another Symantec product again after this experience.
Customer Review: Do not buy this software
Summary: 1 Stars
With the recent improvements in the security settings in MS Internet Explorer 6.0, many of the features of this software (e.g., cookie blocking) have become redundant. The remaining major feature, ad blocking, is useful but not worth the price of the software.Moreover, the software lacks several functions one would otherwise expect--pop-up blocking and the blocking and removal of spyware (hidden programs that, once downloaded onto your system, report back personal information to whoever installed them).
Of particular concern is the fact that this program pre-approves ads provided by certain information-gathering companies, without bothering to tell you. (Improves the bottom line, you know!) To find and remove these sites, you have have to go to "Options--Internet Security--Advanced Options--Ad Blocking" and remove them individually.
"But didn't I buy this software to eliminate that kind of problem?", you ask. Exactly my point.