Norton Antivirus 2008 1 User [OLD VERSION]

I ran Norton Anti Vi 4 almost 6 months before I discovered it was responsible 4 my system crashing daily. When I called their support I was sent useless procedures 2 follow & none of them resolved the problem. The only thing that worked was 2 remove it & install a different Anti-Vi from another company. I am running Bit-Defender & Kapersky on 2 separate PCs. A small problem with Bit-Defender was resolved quickly by their tremendous Customer Support. No problems with Kapersky so far after a year.

this product is better than i expected it 2 be & love it & the company that makes it thank you very much

WARNING 2 anyone thinking about buying this product! Please understand that you will not be buying this product only RENTING it. If you do not renew every year the product stops working....COMPLETELY! I'm not just talking about updates, etc. It actually tells you that it has stopped working & it won't work unless you renew. I have just wasted more than 2 hours with Norton's online tech support. This is the case with ALL Norton products & I am quoting the tech.

I got the "antispyware XP 2008" virus with this software installed & working properly. I have had Norton AV installed 4 over 4 years now (automatic renewal). I downloaded NOTHING 2 get this virus. I consider myself very computer competent & was "surfing the net" when the Norton pop-up "detected a worm & had 2 close..." Next thing I know my Norton was disabled & I couldn't even reach tech support from that computer. My browser was hijacked, I could only visit certain websites, the rest were "not found". I set up a "chat" with Norton tech support from my OTHER computer & waited 4 hours 4 someone from a 3rd world country 2 tell me they would fix it.. FOR $99 DOLLARS!!!! WHAT???? He explained that they are not part of Norton, but a separate I.T. support dept. THAT'S LIKE SELLING ME CAR INS., THEN JUST GIVING ME A PHONE # FOR A BODY SHOP WHEN I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT!!! I needed that computer so after a few choice words, I reluctantly agreed. They gave me a website 2 go to, which, you guessed it, I COULD NOT ACCESS FROM THE INFECTED COMPUTER. "Sorry, can't help you if you can't get 2 that address". I'M DONE WITH SYMANTEC. NO ACCOUNTABILITY. NO FREE SUPPORT OR REFUND IF THEIR PRODUCT DOES NOT DO WHAT THEY CLAIM IT WILL? FALSE ADVERTISING! WASTE OF MONEY. Tried emailing Symantec directly with the same result. "Sorry Charlie". Try McAfee or someone else. I can't remember the last time I felt so misled & ripped off

After installing NAV08 I wasn't able 2 open files on a NAS (network attached storage) device. The documentation was too brief 2 be of use (offered little more info than the interface). The settings didn't allow 4 the necessary fine-tuning. The chat support was extremely slow. After turning off NAV's antivirus & worm protection & finding the problem still present, the tech determined that the problem was with Microsoft. I doubted that as I've been accessing files on the NAS 4 years prior 2 installation & immediately after installing NAV08 the problem occurred. Immediately after uninstalling NAV08 the problem was resolved. I left it uninstalled & downloaded Spyware Doctor with AV instead. It is working fine & I am able 2 open files on the NAS.

I have other problems with previous versions of Norton. This was my last straw. I will not be buying any more Norton products. By the way, Spyware Doctor found & removed 217 minor threats that my old Norton Corporate edition had missed & which the new NAV08 had missed on its full system scan.

You try 2 prevent getting colds from those nasty viruses that can really make you sick. Your PC may also be vulnerable 2 all sorts of nasty germs that plague the Internet & software downloads. Vaccinate your PC with the leading antigen - Norton Anti-Virus. The 2008 edition contains all updates & advanced technologies. Plus, you get ongoing updates regularly throughout the next 12 months. Keep your PC happy & healthy with Norton AntiVirus. Norton Protection Center provides a centralized place 2 easily check your overall security settings Live Update Notice alerts you 2 new features, product updates & threat advisories as available throughout the renewable service period Designed 4 use with Windows XP Home Edition/Professional/Media Center Edition; Windows Vista Home/Home Premium / Ultimate / Business/Starter Edition

Norton AntiVirus 2008 protects your PC against spyware, viruses, & other Internet threats. It works automatically 2 block harmful software before it penetrates your system, cleans email & instant messaging attachments & Internet downloads, & includes automatic updates 2 keep you protected against newly discovered threats. Norton AntiVirus works quietly in the background, so you can use your PC without disruption. "Set-and-forget" functionality delivers optimum antivirus protection right out of the box, without requiring any intervention. Norton AntiVirus automatically checks 4 & installs new threat signatures & product features as they become available throughout your service subscription.

Norton AntiVirus 2008 protects your PC against spyware, viruses, & other Internet threats.

Blocks spyware & viruses with advanced protection.
Norton AntiVirus 2008 protects your PC against spyware, viruses, & other Internet threats. It works automatically 2 block harmful software before it penetrates the system.

Key Features

• Designed 2 automatically detect & remove spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, & Internet worms.
• Helps ensure you can exchange files via email & instant messaging without worrying about threats.
• Smart technology runs quietly in the background 2 let you work & play without disruption.
• Enhanced performance lets you start, scan & run faster.
• Thorough pre-installation scan cleans out spyware & virus infections that can obstruct ordinary protection.
• Get help fast with free online technical support.

Performance & User Enhancements--What's New

• Start, scan, & run faster. Improved performance delivers an enhanced online experience.
• Get help fast with free online technical support via live chat & email all from within the product.
• SONAR (Symantec Online Network 4 Advanced Response) technology delivers behavior-based protection that can detect emerging spyware & viruses even before traditional signature-based definitions are available.
• Optimized product design improves scan times & decreases impact on system startup & resource usage.

Protects your computer by automatically detecting & removing spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, & Internet worms.

Antivirus & Antispyware Protection

• Protects your computer by automatically detecting & removing spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, & Internet worms.
• Exchange files via email & instant messaging without worrying about receiving threats on your computer or spreading them 2 others.
• New smart technology runs quietly in the background 2 let you work & play without disruption.
• Thorough pre-installation scan cleans out spyware & virus infections that can obstruct ordinary protection.
• Connect with confidence knowing your protection is continuously updated 4 one year as new spyware & viruses emerge.
• Threat blocking technology quietly monitors system activities 2 stop most spyware, viruses, & worms before they can install & cause damage on your system.
• Email & instant message scanning detects & removes infected attachments even if they're hidden in archives.
• Unsurpassed protection reliability--the only antivirus with over seven years of consecutive VirusBulletin 100% detection awards.
• Quick Scan automatically runs on receipt of new definitions 2 help ensure protection against the latest threats.
• Full System Scan performs a deep scan of the system & hard drive 2 remove existing spyware, viruses, & other threats.

Internet Worm Protection

• Internet Worm Protection blocks viruses, spyware, & worms without needing specific threat signatures.

Rootkit Detection

• Rootkit protection finds & removes threats hidden deep in the operating system.

Continued Protection & Ease of Use

• Includes one year of automatic definition updates, new product features, & access 2 updated versions of Norton AntiVirus.
• Includes protection updates & new product features as available throughout the renewable service period.
• Integrated network mapping provides a view of your home network.