Norton 360 [OLD VERSION]

As my current Norton 360 subscription was expiring, I clicked on the link 2 upgrade (thinking this would be a quick solution...) The installation failed, & directed me 2 the web site where I printed instructions on how 2 proceed on a second attempt. It failed a second time. Now however my computer was without virus protection as it deleted the old version in the install. I went 2 Norton's Tech Support Chat & was told that I was number 55 in queue. Thirty five minutes later (now 11p.m. the technician stepped in & took control of my computer--failed again--twice. (these are long installs with restarts...) I asked him 4 a refund & he immediately transferred me 2 a second tech. He played in the registry & deleted all sorts of Symantic files & folders. His two attempts failed. I asked him 4 a refund, & he transferred me 2 the original technician. He tried once more then offered 2 download Norton Internet Security 2009. When asked if this were a price comprable product--he said that he would give me a two year version (The $79 I paid 4 the Norton 360 was far more than a 2-year IS2009 would have cost). The cheaper version wouldn't load either! He refunded my money & we ended our call at 2:30 a.m. (after a series of "this will just take 2 (or 15, or 30) minutes..." At the end I was worse off than when I started. My computer was without virus protection so I unplugged from the internet. I'll NEVER purchase another Symantec product!

I have been an avid Norton Symantec user 4 over 13 years. This is the worst product EVER. It slows your system down so much that I had 2 disable most of the features, which an average user will not know how 2 do.

My biggest complaint is that once the "virus update" expires.. it renders the entire software useless. I couldn't even go in & make simple changes 2 the settings, nothing 2 do with the virus update feature. PLUS A pop-up comes up everyday twice a day begging me 2 buy another year subscription. That is false. What they are really asking is that I buy the software again. Once a year is up .. you might as well throw it in the trash OR give it 2 someone else OR wipe your hard drive & install a fresh copy.

I am not happy with it at all! I will never buy any anti-virus or internet security software from this company again. I have heard of complaints that it will crash your system the day it expires.

Uninstalling any Norton products are difficult & you should find a good article on the internet on how 2 do this. NOTE: You must uninstall any anti-virus software if you are installing a different brand.

Over all a great product. It does impact startup & shutdown speed. It more than tripled the time it takes 4 the computer 2 shut down once you click the shut down button (Windows XP). I do like the features better than other security systems I've tried, however.

Recieved this item in original box. Works well with basic Vista platform. The price could not have been any cheaper. I mean this was a buy you can not refuse. ANYWHERE & I mean anywhere. I shopped untill I dropped.

I wish I could have given this steaming pile of bits no stars! I installed Norton 360 on two computers. It slowed down both of them. Not severely so, until the program started 2 nag me 2 renew my subscription. After I did so I lost the use of my laptop 4 about 4 days. It slowed down so much that it took 4-6 HOURS 2 boot up & about the same amount of time 2 shut down!!! After determining that Norton could be the problem it took me almost 18 hours 2 delete the program. Perhaps the problems have been corrected in Version 2. I AM NOT GOING TO TAKE THE CHANCE!!! I had already removed the program from my other machine because it blocked me from connecting 2 my ipod, pda & many online functions.

Norton 360 is a comprehensive consumer security solution. It offers you 360 degrees of protection, eliminating the need 2 purchase & manage multiple products. This full circle of protection combines Symantec's proven, industry-leading security & PC tune-up technologies with new automated backup & antiphishing features. Defend your PC against a broad range of threats, from online identity theft 2 common issues like lost files & weak performance. Discovers new files & backs up that Data automatically Automatically back up important files 2 a secure online service Local backup 2 CD, DVD or external drive Automatically removes unwanted Internet clutter & temporary files that can slow down your PC's performance Vista Compatible 1-Year License 4 up 2 3 PCs per household