Norton Antivirus 2010 1-User

Reviews of Norton Antivirus 2010 1-User

1.) Norton 2010
Reviewed by: Clinton C. Wigen
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What is there to say, I have found that buying a new version of Norton from Amazon each year is less expensive than buying a "subscription" upgrade from Symantec itself for some reason.

While it is a bit of a "pain" to have to use the Norton Removal Tool before installing the new version, I like doing it since I end up with all the newest definitions, functions, and actaully save money doing it.

I had some trouble last year when the 2009 version also negated access to my MP3 player driver somehow, and I had a heck of a time getting everything working again. This year's version, no problem. Still Norton, still great virus protection, and an even better SONAR attack identifier included in the system.

Clint Wigen.

2.) Needed 3-Users Version for Win7 Pro with XP mode
Reviewed by: S. King Cabot, AR USA
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Bought Norton Anti Virus 2010 for 1 user, but should have bought the one for 3 users. I now have an HP Pavilion dv7-3065dx laptop with Win7 Pro and the WinXP mode. It appears that you need an anti virus protection on both Win7 Pro and the XP mode which are treated as two different fully functional systems. Will use Norton on the Win7 part for this year and the free Avast and Malwarebytes in the XP mode. Will see how it works out. By the way, I only have dial up and it took approximately four hours to download the updates with this Norton 2010 upon first use. I have learned from using McAfee that I will remove Norton upon it's expiration in a year and buy another disc and install rather than just allowing Norton to charge me. McAfee and Norton both charge more for existing users who renew than if you bought the disc off the shelf.


3.) Quality product that works . Worth the money!
Reviewed by: Terry O Lisle, IL
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Definitely worth the money for the quality of this product. I am not a geek and found it very simple to use. Thanks Norton

4.) Yes!
Reviewed by: A reader Midwest
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I had the Norton Internet Security 2010 installed on my computer and it did not pick up a Trojan that infected my computer! I had to take it in and they advised to me that Norton AntiVirus 2010 is the best - bar none. Indeed, it is as it continues to quarantine the virus for me! The other Norton software cost me almost $200 as it didn't catch the virus and it needed professional cleaning. Don't go there.....Get the Norton AntiVirus 2010 instead!! Buy this product!!

5.) Protection at 1/2 of the price!
Reviewed by: S. Rijo
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Exact Norton Antivirus 2010 version found at the retail stores for half the price. Retail box was not included but who cares, it usually collects dust...

6.) Easy even with Vista
Reviewed by: TheCommish16 US
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- Installed on a Vista Home 32 bit System, Quad core, 4GB RAM, 10k RPM HD.
- I put the CD in, even with Norton 2009 STILL installed....the program automatically removed Norton 2009 and upgraded to the 2010 version which I was installing. This was different than some who had to use a Norton removal tool...I'm not sure why. Perhaps something to do with which older version is on your system?
- Ran live updates and was up and running in just a few minutes.
- The settings are fairly easy to adjust.
-Scanning was typical, depending on options it can take longer or a shorter time.
- Pleased overall with the product!

7.) great price good product
Reviewed by: K.A. Angola NY
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great price, well worth it, it found over 400 cookies on my pc and 2 trojan viruses I didn't know I had. high recommend

8.) Small price for Big peace of mind!
Reviewed by: WALK 1 MILE IN MY SHOES! Fisher, Il
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I am all kinds of pleased with my product. It came to me in excellent shape (brand new and sealed well) and I put the softwear directly onto the computer. Norton is a very good product, too. I feel safer already!
thanks,
DonnaKay Ortega

9.) Very happy with Norton
Reviewed by: music lover Texas
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This is a really great product. It has many extras on it that make the product even better than I thought. I certainly plan to buy another one next year. Keep it up, Norton.


10.) Happy Buyer
Reviewed by: MnGM WI USA
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I have looked at many, many websites in order to get this product.

I should have only looked here because I got the EXCELLENT Customer service I like and I got what I wanted at the price I wanted to pay.

My buying experience was too good to be true. I even received my order two days before the email said it would arrive.

I know a lot of people who are leary about buying anything on the internet. Amazon makes the buying experience a pleasure.

11.) Best Norton/Symantec Product I Have Ever Used
Reviewed by: Michael Paul Sebek Georgia, USA
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I have been purchasing Norton/Symantec system security and anti-virus products for more than 10 years. I recently received (for some unknown reason) a FREE upgrade to Norton AV 2010 from my older (2008 or 2009) Norton AV product. Without a doubt, Norton AV 2010 is the best of its kind I have seen. The new user interface is a substantial improvement over the old, and the features now provided are a definite cut above what was available in my previous version of Norton AV. In general, the 2010 version is more pro-active in identifying threats and dealing with them, and appears to use far fewer system resources to accomplish its tasks. I particularly like the main interface screen, which logically and comprehensively displays all the information I used to have to search for in multiple tabs in the old Norton AV program. I still continue to use a combination of Spybot S&D and Norton AV for my system security; however, I believe the combined protection I now have is a significant improvement over what I had previously. I highly recommend this product.

12.) Good price for Amazon
Reviewed by: spuug7 new haven, CT, USA
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I been looking on all the stores and averywhere is like 59.99 but now i found it in amazon the price is really good and norton protect very well my pc

13.) best protector ever
Reviewed by: CUPCAKE HOUSTON, TX, US
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This is the best virus protector ever. Before installing Norton my computer kept invaders on it, Now with Norton it lets me know the unwanted virus trying to invade and how Norton fixed it.I get a daily report of whats happening to my computer. Once again thanks Amazon for such a great deal and speedy delivery

14.) Does what it is suppose to do!!!
Reviewed by: Zulu Fords, NJ USA
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System was infected with Virus/Trojan/Adware/Malware and what not. Cleaned it up performed system tuning... Now it runs smooth like a knife on cheese...

15.) BEST ANTIVIRUS
Reviewed by: Gman Pennsylvania
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I use this Anti-virus software and have found it to be real effective. I have used Norton since 1999.

16.) Great price, great service!
Reviewed by: James S. Andresen Missouri
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Same Norton anti-virus program you buy at retail store, but half the price! Seller shipped through Amazon with free shipping and no taxes. I had it delivered within 5 days after ordering on a weekend. I didn't use an once of gas running around shopping for the best price.

17.) My PC feels safe with Norton AntiVirus
Reviewed by: Free Spirit Redlands, CA, US
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Norton AntiVirus had been Security for my PC several years ago; and I was happy to once again have the protection that it gives.

After reviewing the product via shopping; I decided that it offered even more protection than I had previously had.

18.) Really protects!!
Reviewed by: Murad Dodhiya Pittsburgh, PA
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I have been using it since few years now and never encountered any virus on my system. Strongly recommended.

19.) Great Product
Reviewed by: Dawn Acworth, GA
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I got this for my desktop computer and it works great! It has added features that I didn't even know it had.

20.) Exactly what I expected
Reviewed by: techy
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This retailer sent me exactly what I asked for. I would buy from them again.

21.) always a great product
Reviewed by: libradoodle az
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Norton is a very dependable product.. it s a shame we have to keep buying and upgrading tho.. Macs dont have the security problems Microsoft does..

22.) Norton Anti-virus 2010
Reviewed by: S. Coleman Newark, OH
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The Norton 2010 Anti-virus one user/one pc was a breeze to install and seems to work great. It downloads updates when you install it if you allow it. It does not seem to slow down the computer very much at all. It is much more friendly than the Defender Pro which I just removed/uninstalled. The Defender Pro would lock up my computer by requesting that I download an updated version and sending numerous (over a hundred) windows that had to be deleted before my computer would allow me to do anything else. Time will tell if the Norton product lives up to it reported reputation.

23.) STOP WINNING
Reviewed by: J. Lindsey Hou. Tx.
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THIS SYSTEM HAS ALWAYS BEEN A 1 YR. SUBSCRIPTION AND IS RENEWED EVERY YEAR...THATS WHY YOU BUY CHEEP AND RENEW FOR A CPL. OF YEARS. 1 SYSTEM IS GOOD FOR ABOUT 2 OR 3 YEARS, THEN YOU UPDATE. NORTON 2010 FOR 15 / 20 BUCKS FOR A YEAR IS A WHOLE LOT CHEEPER THAN A PC DOCTOR VISIT. EVEN IF YOU BUY NEW FOR $[...], STILL WORTH THE MONEY TO PROTECT YOUR PC...I'V BEEN USEING MORTON FOR 10 YEARS..HAD SEVERAL OTHERS FOR A FREE TRAIL AND DELETED THEM & KEPT NORTON.

24.) Best product ever
Reviewed by: ccfaj7 Biglerville,PA USA
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I was very happy with this product. I trust this product exclusively.I always buy Norton virus protection. Christine Ascencio

25.) Short & Sweet
Reviewed by: bootway
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Good price, good service, very pleased! Amazon does it job very, very well.

26.) Works for me
Reviewed by: Copykat NJ
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I purchased NAV 2009 from Amazon in March 2009 and was very happy with the price, shipping and product functionality. In June 2009 the NAV IPS function stopped working ( a minor component) due to a FireFox upgrade. It took a month for Norton to fix this partly because FireFox kept updating their versions during the same period. Norton responded by updating my NAV2009 to NAV2010 for FREE. I am using XP SP3 and have not had any viruses, or any other incidents since installing NAV2009 and the upgrade to NAV2010. I do not detect any slow down of my system. I like this product a lot and have renewed my subscription for another year. I also own Norton Ghost and back up frequently. If a virus should get through I know that a restore from back up is available. The first rule of computing is "Thou shall make back ups". I am a loyal customer to Norton products because they work for me.

27.) Great Product!!!!!!
Reviewed by: Sarah D. Marshall Boston, Ma USA
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I have used Norton Antivirus before. It's a great product. I liked the fact that it came in two days after I ordered it. Thank you so much amazon, I will use this site in the near future.

28.) Norton Antivirus 2010
Reviewed by: Trish Maryland
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The product does what it purports to do. I agree with previous reviewers that it's a shame that updating on the Symantec website is so expensive. I'm just glad that I can purchase the newest version for a much lower price and reinstall myself.

29.) Norton 2010 AntiVirus
Reviewed by: evergladesbeing Tallahassee FL
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If you like Norton AntiVirus then you will like Norton AntiVirus 2010.
It doesn't hog your system's resources like the older versions do.
I recommend that you try the new and improved Norton 2010, you will like it.

30.) Faster than some competitors
Reviewed by: rarback Half Moon Bay, CA United States
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From what I have heard Symantec has worked hard to reduce the impact on your PC and this seems to be the case. It certainly works faster than Webroot anti-spyware.

31.) Good Price for Product !
Reviewed by: Jo W.
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Was real pleased to get the Antivirus at such a good price. I received the item in a very timely manner as well.

32.) You get what you pay for
Reviewed by: kellgo California
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I've tried free antivirus software in the past without great results. I purchased this product because Norton has a good reputation. I like knowing that I have quality protection, it keeps track of virus' it blocks and lets you know when you've encountered a problem. I recommend this software :)

33.) Probably the best out there, but it's not perfect
Reviewed by: J. Shalfi North America
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The most important thing with antivirus software is its effectiveness, at at that Norton can't be beat. It's great at detecting and dealing with threats. The yearly renewal thing, while annoying, is a standard practice in antivirus software nowadays so this product can't really be singled out in this respect.

The reason I can't give this product 5 stars is because of its intrusive notifications. When a virus or threat is detected, a notification pops up, which is ok. But when Norton is running a background scan (which it frequently does), it pops up a notification in the bottom right hand corner of the screen, which you have to click to close (it says "Norton is running background tasks"). What bothers me most about this is that it'll pop up on top of my screensaver. Let's say your screensaver is a simple clock or animation...it's annoying to have a notice pop up right on top of it. The previous version of Norton I used would do background scans IN THE BACKGROUND without having to inform you every time. Maybe some people like these reassurances, but there is no way of turning the notifications off! It's too bad a dumb feature like this has to be part of an otherwise great program.

34.) did what it's supposed to do
Reviewed by: ink charlotte, nc
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i guess i'm not a tech person that i just feel at peace knowing i have an anti-virus in my computer. i don't download much stuff, but i got more surpised by the seller delivering my order so quick. i'm happy over-all.

35.) Norton Anti-Virus 2010 1 user
Reviewed by: Flyseventeenthirtytwo
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I wish I knew about the Norton Antivirus 360 before I bought this particular one because it has more features. However, the product does work really well and for those that may want to save a bit this would be a good product.

36.) Norton Antivirus
Reviewed by: happy customer central Florida
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Very good product - easy to install. Does a great job for me. Would not switch to another antivirus program.

37.) Norton Antivirus
Reviewed by: David R. Cowan Fresno, CA
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I am satisfied with this product and it does everything I expected it to do.

38.) Norton 2010 antivirus
Reviewed by: StreetRod dc/usa
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I bought the Norton 2010 Anti Virus because I'd had it before, last year. It is an "all in one" package that includes: antivirus, anti spyware, bot protection and browser protection. The package seems to run very quietly and can catch a majority of problems. They are fairly good about customer support up to a point.......so this is the good news.

The bad news is if you receive a new virus that they don't recognize, they won't help you and much to my amazement, they could remove the virus for an additional $99 charge! If I had to pay the full price that Notron would have me pay for this kit I would not have "bitten" due to the above practice. And so I had to buy another package to remove something they they would not do as part of their package. So if you can get this Norton 2010 for an inexpensive price, it will do a C Plus or B Minus type of job for you and you get a firewall out of it. Norton Antivirus 2010 is no panacea.

RM

39.) Slows down my system.
Reviewed by: M. Fagan Detroit, MI
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It seems to work good for stopping viruses but it slows down my computer, especially during startup. It always seems to be scanning in the background which I guess is good if you have a newer computer but mine is old and takes forever with this running.

40.) Norton AntiVirus used to be a better product.
Reviewed by: Dennis G California
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I've been a Norton user for years, and always liked their products. The last couple of years though I don't feel they've been up to their usual standard.

My biggest complaint is that Norton ERASED my AutoCad design program, without asking. When I looked at the activity log, Norton reported it was deleted WITH MY PERMISSION (not true) and that it was a virus. This is an old copy of AutoCad, that I've always run with Norton antivirus, and now it's a problem? Getting someone on the phone to help me work around this was a royal pain. I finally figured out that I can list the program in the Norton "exceptions" list to prevent it being deleted again, and I was able to re-install my program. Wish I could bill Norton for the lost hours of productivity.

Another problem is having to invoke the "silent mode" that is supposed to turn off Norton background activities when a "full screen" application is running. It doesn't always work, and I have to manually set it myself. On my wife's computer, if she doesn't turn manually set Silent Mode, it literally slows her computer to a crawl; it could take 2 minutes to load Outlook Express, for example.

When renewal comes up, I'm taking a hard look at the competition.

In it's favor, this latest version does make a smaller footprint, and the computer boots faster than before.

41.) Good and Bad
Reviewed by: nana12 Greenbrier, AR
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This product is good at detecting and removing threats from my computer. BUT, my pc as slowed down terribly since installing it, and that is very aggravating.

42.) Mixed Bag
Reviewed by: Deacon South Carolina
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I have used McAfee for years. Now I have tried Norton 2010. The good news is it does a better job of scanning and blocking viruses and spyware. The bad news is it slows down my machine and I have trouble downloading files and loading Firefox pages. Mixed bag. It has prevented me from updating Windows. I have to uninstall -- I can't live with it.

43.) Norton is like insurance..but way too expensive
Reviewed by: Salvatore M. Mancino
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I was desperate, I had a virus because my subscription expired. It did not allow me to scan or update any more virus definitions. While expired, I developed a virus. I had to pay money online to clear the virus but had to reinstall my hard drive. when I did that I had to use the original 2004 Norton Software. Thus,I had to buy this item therefore double paying. Also, years ago, upgrades (if you had an existing version) were 10 or 20. Now you have to pay full freight every year. I would try another brand but I am too comfortable with Norton. Product is actually fine. This version does not slow my PC down as much as prior versions.

44.) Problem installing program
Reviewed by: Linda
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The program was received within a few days of ordering. While attempting to install the program, I got an error message that the CD was not formatted. Windows cannot read from this disk and the disk may be corrupt or it could be using a format that is not compatible with Windows. This locked up my computer and would not let me uninstall. The Norton support group worked to resolve the problem and was able to remove and reinstall the program from their site. All seems to be working fine now.



45.) Norton works but thats all
Reviewed by: customer
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Intalled then product then would not install updates.
after two days it finally resolved itself.
Did not want to call for customer service because
they charge you for it.
HOW INSULTING of not wanting to STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT.
I am still p----- about that and will now look for other
programs that stand behind their product.
Still have problems with trying to understand someone
with very poor English fron India giving you assistance
and they not really understanding you.

46.) Product disables itself unless you pay yearly renewal fees
Reviewed by: Thomas Herman So Calif
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I'm giving all Norton 2009 and 2010 antivirus products a 1-star because of their "software-as-rental" policies.

I thought the 1 year subscription period meant that automatic updates would no longer be provided, but that otherwise the product would continue to work OK.

Wrong.

The software stops working and disables itself, unless you pay the yearly renewal fees, which are much higher than so-called "buying" the next year's version.

Imagine if Windows stopped working, unless you kept paying yearly fees to Microsoft, forever.

47.) Not as good as the (free) Microsoft Security Essentials
Reviewed by: John Southern California
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My new HP laptop (with 64-bit Vista) came with a Norton subscription. It worked for a while, then I got an error trying to update the definitions. I was relieved that the Norton support site listed the exact error description along with a remedy, but after going through their tedious procedure (to the letter) it *still* wouldn't download updates, giving me the same error message! What a HASSLE!

I uninstalled it and installed Microsoft Security Essentials, which works great! (Note: MSE *does* verify that you have a legitimate copy of Windows before it will install.) Put your credit card away! Just search for "Microsoft Security Essentials," download and install it, and you're done! It automatically updates its own definitions daily and it looks cool, to boot: a little green icon with a check-mark on the task bar assures me that all is well. It caught a Trojan from a bad website trying to install itself.

And the price is right! :^) I would have paid more for the Microsoft product but it's FREE!

48.) Non-existent Support
Reviewed by: Shinytop Chicago, IL USA
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I have been a Norton customer for many years, but will never again purchase a Norton product. When the product suddenly stopped working, I followed the Contact Us link on the Norton website in search of the support phone number. This was only the beginning of my problem.

First of all, there is no phone number posted on the website - you must submit detailed information via an online form and only then are you provided with a phone number and "Priority ID". Next, you call the number and enter the priority ID from the previous step. Next, you go on hold and wait. And wait. And wait. In my case, I waited over 75 minutes on hold before finally giving up.

In case you decide to purchase this product, I recommend praying that you do not experience any issues, since technical support is non-existent.

49.) Buyer beware, hidden costs are horrible
Reviewed by: Solo
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If somehow your machine becomes infected and the product cannot remove the infection, you will have to contact Norton for support, however it is not free. It cost US$ 99.00

When (not if) product fails to discover the virus, and it cannot delete it, you will have to pay again to Norton to help you remove it.
If you are a reseler, like me, who had sold close to 50 installations this year, imagine the nightmare.

Buy another product, stay away from Norton 2009 and 2010.
[...]
This is their claim:
Although we, at Symantec, would like to be able to provide a perfect antivirus solution that can never be circumvented, unfortunately that is not possible. No antivirus software is a guarantee against a computer becoming infected with a virus. It is a preventative measure that delivers very effective protection, but is not 100% foolproof. Norton AntiVirus, and the Norton security suite products that include Norton AntiVirus (like Norton 360), offer industry leading protection against virus infections on your computer. However, the effectiveness of the protection depends on certain conditions.

USELESS!!!

50.) Terrible
Reviewed by: Swaydaa Columbus, Ohio
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They have terrible customer service. I started to use AVG because it's free and much better than Norton. I was just waiting for my service to lapse on the Norton when they automatically charged my credit card to renew. It's in the FINE print when you sign up. You have to send like 10 emails to stop the automatic re-enrollement.

In order for you to get your money back after the automatic re-enroll you must sit through 30 minutes of the most mind numbing music ever composed. It's a 100% ploy to get you off the phone to stop the cancellation. I love rap, rock, classical, and pop. No person in their right mind could possibly sit through this music without holding it away from your ear.

Hung up a few times and called on different days. Each call was no less than 30 minute wait and some calls were automatic hang ups after connection. Took me 3-4 hours on 4-5 days to get refund.

NOT WORTH IT!!! Go with AVG...it's free and worked all the bugs that Norton left on!!

51.) Bad Customer service
Reviewed by: Bella Siangonya
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The customer service for norton is horrible. They give you a run around and its hard to get a hold of them for technical assistance. Still trying to deal with.

52.) Caused My PC To Run Too Slowly
Reviewed by: M. Russo
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The disk I received from Amazon was defective. I contacted Symantec on the WEB and they downloaded a copy for free. After I installed it my PC ran too slowly, so I had to uninstall the software. After that, my PC ran OK again. It seems that the software needs a Gig of memory since it runs in the background.

53.) Keeps trying to delete Thunderbird e-mail folders
Reviewed by: Benjamin Stassart San Jose, CA USA
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Norton Antivirus in the past just didn't scan Thunderbird e-mail. Now, the new Norton Antivirus 2010 assuming there is a virus somewhere in your e-mail folder (with spam these days there always is) now pops up a window every 15 minutes asking to delete your e-mail folder. If you accidently hit OK, say goodbye to all your e-mail.

I tried even adding my e-mail folder to the scan exclusion, but apparently that feature doesn't actually work because the window still keeps coming up even with the folder excluded.

I tried contacting customer support, but they said the only supported e-mail clients are Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. Yes, I know those are Web browsers not e-mail clients, but apparently Symantec's tech support does not know the difference between e-mail and Web browsing.


54.) Is the cure worse than the desease
Reviewed by: K. Brown
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I am not sure why I decided to give Norton another chance. It was cheap on Amazon and I fell for it.

My quad processor seemed to have to use 3 processors for Norton and one for everything else.

After a week of errors and 'seems to have a problem' messages from Windows Vista and Explorer, my machine would not boot Windows at all. Took Windows 15 hours to reboot to a safe environment and finally got a message saying that Norton was corrupted on install - Remove and re-install. I did the first part. I will pass on the re-install

The machine has worked fine since de-installing so lets not blame Bill Gates.

back to e-accelaration for me. More expensive but works

55.) Norton is total bloatware & s-l-o-w
Reviewed by: rkim777 SC United States
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I had a 60-day trial that came with a new netbook I purchased. Didn't even let it complete the 60-day free trial before uninstalling this junk bloatware. It would start running a "deep system scan" and take up so much of the resources that my new netbook would become non-functional.

Does anyone remember the old Star Trek TV series with Captain Kirk and Spock? There was an episode where they outfitted the Enterprise with a prototype computer called the M-5 that was supposed to eventually run all the starships in Starfleet and make human control obsolete. The problem was that this computer took up so much of computing resources that it would shut down other essential services on the Enterprise. Same with Norton's garbage. Takes up so much of your computing resources that you can't do anything else while it's running.

It's a lot better to get Shield Deluxe or Kaspersky Labs antivirus. These will take up minimal computing resources and provide the same amount of protection as this Norton junk. I wouldn't use Norton Antivirus if they gave it to me for free for life.

56.) Need to re-install the software every few days
Reviewed by: IT Developer Centennial Colorado
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Because it will stop working. It wouldn't start or do live update after a while. The Indian technician told me that it was time to re-install it when I called the technical assistance. Also, the antivirus application kept prompting the "bugs" found message without the solutions. So, quite annoying to use it.

57.) You will regret it!
Reviewed by: east coast east greenwich, RI
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I rarely ever come back on Amazon to give bad reviews about products, but this purchase made my life a hell for a week.

I always kept Norton on and ran full scans from time to time. About a month ago, I got A TrojanFake and it kept popping up everywhere. I couldn't email use internet or anything. THe worst part is it The fake was trying to sell Norton's Antivirus to me.

The virus kept displaying Norton's logo and Company information claiming I was running a trial and I would need to upgrade my software. This wasn't the case, I had purchased the full version from Amazon. I finally managed to get the nasty virus removed.

A week later, I Got another Trojanfake, This one wasn't Norton's, but another ANtivirus company trying the same BS. My computer was unusable for 2 days. I couldn't email use any apps. It was a disaster.

I had heard this kind of thing before, where antivirus companies hold you hostage and deliberately put a virus onto your computer so you upgrade. Unbelievable,I also tried contacting customer support through phone and email. They could care less about their customers. Obviously, since they are willing to do anything to get more money from them.

58.) don't buy this garbage
Reviewed by: Dong New York, Brooklyn USA
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i haven't bought this version, but i have gotten norton antivirus before and many other "antivirus" from other companies. Anyways basically what i want to say is that the whole point of these anti virus software/program is to make your computer run faster and safe from hackers and etc. However instead of making your computer faster it slows it down by A LOT... Basically what it does is it hugs all the computer's resources which makes any programs your running slow because let's just say norton anti virus is like a airport security where everything has to be checked before they can be run on the computer to make sure whether it's safe or not. Starting your computer is going to be a pain in the butt because at start up your going to be waiting for this piece of crap to start up before you can start running your stuff. Also another thing .... every time i ran this it kept saying i had a virus? I mean shouldn't it take all the virus out in one scan? I mean i gurantee you it will say you have a virus every time you do a scan .... I mean shouldn't it take all the virus and whatever in first scan? Why do i have to scan it friggin million times? Or are they scamming you to make you keep using their garbage software? Also Beware they will "FEAR" you into buying their worthless product by saying your computer is going to get infected and blah blah blah if you don't buy their newest version or whatever. But honestly if you guys have a computer that is infected with virus your better off just backing up your files and resetting the computer to factory settings. I have been doing fine not using these anti virus garbage for like three years my laptop has been running fine.

59.) Don't use Anti-Virus Software
Reviewed by: Daniel W. Peer San Antonio, TX
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Let me start by saying; I do technical support for a living. There are 2 things you need to understand about anti-virus software that I have to explain on a daily basis:

1. It's not perfect. NO ONE makes a perfect anti-virus. NO ONE. Why not, you ask? Because there is a guy in Romania making a new virus as you read this and no one can think of every possibility, let alone know what that guy is cooking up. If it could be done, Microsoft would have these guys on the payroll. No one can protect you from every type of virus that has been or may be conceived. It's impossible.

2. If you don't keep your subscription current, you need to uninstall the software to actually use the internet. This means that if you barely know how to turn on your computer, this will hold your computer hostage. Yes, they hold your computer hostage for ransom to the amount of a new account subscription.

If you know what not to download and what is OK to download, you don't need Anti-virus software. If you have no idea what an "Active X control" is, then you really have no way of knowing if you should allow it to function or even download it in the first place. Because of those two facts, you don't need Anti-Virus software at all.

However, you might want this if you download from illegal bit torrents. You know, pirated software? People who make viruses prey on people who steal via torrent sites, so by all means, get some protection if you do that sort of thing. At least you can pay someone for their honest work.

Features of Norton Antivirus 2010 1-User

Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2010 Antivirus - 1 User - Retail - PC - English

Norton AntiVirus 2010 defends your PC against viruses, spyware, bots, worms, and more without slowing you down or getting in your way. Intelligence-driven technology identifies and targets only files at risk, for faster, less frequent scans. Vulnerability Protection prevents threats from exploiting security holes in your PC's software. Pulse Updates every 5 to 15 minutes and real-time online security checks help ensure continuous, up-to-the-minute protection against the latest threats. Plus, unlike other antivirus solutions, Norton AntiVirus provides easy-to-understand threat explanations and information about CPU and memory resource usage to help you prevent future infections and keep your PC running fast.

Norton AntiVirus 2010 defends your PC against viruses, spyware, bots, worms, and more without slowing you down or getting in your way. Click to enlarge.

Norton AntiVirus 2010 Key Benefits

• Stops viruses, spyware, bots & more--Proactive protection automatically removes threats and stops new attacks before they can do damage.
  
  
• Uses intelligence-driven technology for faster, fewer, shorter scans--Checks our extensive online intelligence system in real-time to identify which files can be trusted and which cannot, then scans only files at risk. So you can spend more time using your PC and less time waiting for scans.
  
  
• Delivers clear performance and threat explanations--Provides clear, useful information about the CPU and memory resources used by applications to help you keep your PC running at top speed. Tells you what attacks it catches, where they came from and what they did so you can avoid future attacks.

Norton AntiVirus 2010 Features

Intelligent Threat Protection

• New--Analyzes downloads, files and applications and tells you if they can be trusted before you install and use them.
• Improved--Norton Protection System uses multiple layers of security that work together to proactively block attacks and detect and remove threats traditional virus scanning alone can't stop.
• Improved--Vulnerability Protection guards security holes in your operating system, applications, browsers and browser plug-ins.

Norton Download Insight warns you of dangerous downloads before you install and use them. Click to enlarge.

Norton File Insight tells you where files and applications came from, if they're trusted, and if they may be impacting your PC's speed. Click to enlarge.

Norton Insight scans only files at risk for fewer, shorter scans and the fastest scanning times in the industry. Click to enlarge.

Intelligent Threat Protection

• New--Analyzes downloads, files and applications and tells you if they can be trusted before you install and use them.
• Improved--Norton Protection System uses multiple layers of security that work together to proactively block attacks and detect and remove threats traditional virus scanning alone can't stop.
• Improved--Vulnerability Protection guards security holes in your operating system, applications, browsers and browser plug-ins.
• Improved--Detects and gets rid of even the hardest to find Internet Explorer and Firefox cookies.
• Improved--Norton Bootable Recovery Tool repairs, restores and boots severely infected, unbootable PCs.
• Automatically scan emails and IMs for threats.
• Finds and eliminates bots to prevent hackers from taking over your PC.
• Intrusion prevention technologies prevent fast-spreading Internet worms from getting on to your PC.

Engineered for Speed

• Improved--Proven fastest, lightest antivirus solution for protection that won't slow you down, get in your way, or swallow up system resources.
• Improved--Norton Insight scans only files at risk for fewer, shorter scans and the fastest scanning times in the industry.
• Uses less memory than any other antivirus solution.
• Won't slow you down when you download, copy, or edit files, or install applications.

Combats today's rapid-fire attacks

• New--Norton Insight Network uses Symantec's global security network to provide real-time proactive protection from the latest-breaking threats.
• New--SONAR 2 (Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response) uses real-time online intelligence and proactive monitoring to detect and stop new threats.
• Norton Pulse Updates provide rapid mini security updates every 5 to 15 minutes for up-to-the-minute local protection against the latest threats.
• Norton Bootable Recovery Tool provides a deep level of scanning and cleaning for heavily infected PCs.

Provides info on threats, downloads and files

• New--Norton Download Insight warns you of dangerous downloads before you install and use them.
• New--Norton Threat Insight tells you if threats were detected, what actions threats attempted to perform on your system, and how Norton AntiVirus eliminated those threats.
• New--Norton File Insight tells you where files and applications came from, if they're trusted, and if they may be impacting your PC's speed.
• Tells you which application processes currently running on your PC are safe and which are at risk.

Helps keep your PC running at top speed

• New--Helps you improve and maintain PC and application performance.
• New--Automatic and on-demand application optimization improves application performance.
• New--Norton System Insight gives you an overview of recent events on your PC such as installs, downloads, scans, and detected threats, so you can see how they may be impacting your PC's performance.
• New--Norton System Insight resource usage graphs help you pinpoint what's causing your PC to slow down.
• New--Tells you how files and applications impact your system's performance by monitoring their CPU and memory usage on your PC.

Protection without disruption

• New--Automatically delays product updates and other tasks if you're watching TV or burning CDs/DVDs.
• New--Power Saver Settings help extend portable PC battery life by putting off power-intensive activities until your computer is plugged in.
• Smart Scheduler conducts scans and other tasks only when your PC is idle.
• Automatically switches to Silent Mode (no alerts, scans or updates) when you watch movies or play games in full-screen mode.

Additional Features

• New--Monthly report tells you what Norton AntiVirus has done in the past month to protect you and your PC.
• Free 24x7 support by phone, email, live chat or online knowledge base.
• Maps your home network so you can see every device that is using it.
• Automatically downloads protection updates and new product features as they become available during your service period.
• With the Norton Automatic Renewal Service your yearly subscription can be automatically renewed for uninterrupted protection.

Top Reasons To Buy

• Protects your PC against the latest threats 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  
• Blocks botnets
• Provides up-to-the-minute protection
• Scans faster... and smarter
• Stops email and instant message viruses
• Blocks Web attacks and catches the newest threats
• Secures your browser from attacks
• Detects and removes hard-to-find cookies
• Helps keep your PC running fast

1.) Norton AntiVirus 2010 delivers industry-leading protection against viruses, spyware and more without slowing down your PC;
2.) Proactive protection automatically removes threats and stops new attacks before they can do damage;
3.) Uses intelligence-driven technology for faster, fewer, shorter scans--spend more time using your PC and less time waiting for scans;
4.) Provides clear, useful information about the CPU and memory resources used by applications to help you keep your PC running at top speed;
5.) Tells you what attacks it catches, where they came from and what they did so you can avoid future attacks;

Package Height x Length x Width: 9.7 in. x 9.7 in. x 7.7 in.
Package Weight: 0.2 lbs.