Norton Internet Security 2009 Review
Internet has become an integral part of our lives and imagining a day without computers and internet isn't possible. Like how internet has grown, internet worms too. Protecting our systems from these worms, spyware and malicious attacks like phishing is becoming a herculean task. This is why Norton products are consider more reliable and the latest is the Norton Internet Security 2009.
Before going on to details about how you install Norton Internet Security 2009, let me give you an idea about the features it offers.
a) Protection against spyware
b) Blocks spam
c) Antivirus
d) Offers multi-layered protection with up-to-the-minute updates with the help of Norton Protection System
e) Online threats are detected and removed immediately
f) Two way firewall protection
g) Prevents bots from entering into the system with the help of real-time SONAR
h) Antimalware signature are provided every minute and therefore concept of LiveUpdate is totally eliminated
i) Protects you from identity thefts
j) Automatic renewal feature allows you to renew your subscription automatically
k) Protection against phishing
l) Confidential data is encrypted and then stored
m) Protects from keylogger
n) Protects the system against public Wi-Fi network
o) Intrusion detection and prevention
p) Authenticates websites you visit
q) Improved parental controls
We saw how Norton Internet Security 2009 protects our systems. You must now be keen to know whether your system is compatible or not. Look below ; -
* Microsoft Windows Vista® Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate
* Microsoft Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 and later Home/Professional/Media Center Edition
* 256 MB of RAM (512 MB RAM required for the Recovery Tool)
* 200 MB of available hard disk space
* Standard Web browser
* Email scanning supported for POP3- and SMTP-compatible email clients.
Support for AntiSpam feature:
* Microsoft Outlook 97 or later
* Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 or later
Supported instant messaging clientsAOL
* Yahoo!
* Microsoft
* Trillian(TM)
Browser support for Browser Defense and Phishing Protection features
* Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (32-bit only) and later
* Mozilla Firefox 2.0 and later
Installation:
To install the Norton Internet Security 2009, you need not be a computer literate or tech savvy. If you really have a very high speed internet connection, it doesn't take more than a minute to install. A separate installer is available with this product by Symantec, which helps in installing the software quickly. The advantage of using this installer is that MSI files are protected. Above all, it is not necessary for you to restart your system once the installation is over. If at any point of time, you wish to uninstall Norton, you may do so with the help of the uninstall option. Earlier, uninstalling Norton internet security is a pain, which is now been rectified. After you restart your system, just finish off with the licensing information. You are now ready to use Norton Internet Security 2009.
Benefits of using Norton Internet Security 2009:
a) Speed is improved
b) Pulse updates are provided every 5 - 15 minutes
c) New threats are detected and removed immediately
d) Files that are at risk are targeted immediately using the new Norton Insight technology
e) System is protected against spyware, malware, bots, and other malicious attacks
f) E-mails or instant messages that are infected by virus are not allowed to spread to other areas
g) Enables protection for the browser
h) Identity theft done online is protected
i) Network connections are made secure
j) Detection of adware
k) Easy to download and install
l) Parental controls
Disadvantages of using Norton Internet Security 2009:
a) Speed of the system is greatly reduced. I am multi-tasking person who opens up multiple windows while working and my computer speed has gone down after installing Norton Internet Security 2009.
b) Technical assistance is provided free of charge only for the first year and for later years, you may have to pay a fee.
My overall experience with Norton Internet Security 2009 is really good except for the fact that it has made my system to run a bit slow than how it was running previous to the installation.
for more - norton.com/setup
Before going on to details about how you install Norton Internet Security 2009, let me give you an idea about the features it offers.
a) Protection against spyware
b) Blocks spam
c) Antivirus
d) Offers multi-layered protection with up-to-the-minute updates with the help of Norton Protection System
e) Online threats are detected and removed immediately
f) Two way firewall protection
g) Prevents bots from entering into the system with the help of real-time SONAR
h) Antimalware signature are provided every minute and therefore concept of LiveUpdate is totally eliminated
i) Protects you from identity thefts
j) Automatic renewal feature allows you to renew your subscription automatically
k) Protection against phishing
l) Confidential data is encrypted and then stored
m) Protects from keylogger
n) Protects the system against public Wi-Fi network
o) Intrusion detection and prevention
p) Authenticates websites you visit
q) Improved parental controls
We saw how Norton Internet Security 2009 protects our systems. You must now be keen to know whether your system is compatible or not. Look below ; -
* Microsoft Windows Vista® Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate
* Microsoft Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 and later Home/Professional/Media Center Edition
* 256 MB of RAM (512 MB RAM required for the Recovery Tool)
* 200 MB of available hard disk space
* Standard Web browser
* Email scanning supported for POP3- and SMTP-compatible email clients.
Support for AntiSpam feature:
* Microsoft Outlook 97 or later
* Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 or later
Supported instant messaging clientsAOL
* Yahoo!
* Microsoft
* Trillian(TM)
Browser support for Browser Defense and Phishing Protection features
* Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (32-bit only) and later
* Mozilla Firefox 2.0 and later
Installation:
To install the Norton Internet Security 2009, you need not be a computer literate or tech savvy. If you really have a very high speed internet connection, it doesn't take more than a minute to install. A separate installer is available with this product by Symantec, which helps in installing the software quickly. The advantage of using this installer is that MSI files are protected. Above all, it is not necessary for you to restart your system once the installation is over. If at any point of time, you wish to uninstall Norton, you may do so with the help of the uninstall option. Earlier, uninstalling Norton internet security is a pain, which is now been rectified. After you restart your system, just finish off with the licensing information. You are now ready to use Norton Internet Security 2009.
Benefits of using Norton Internet Security 2009:
a) Speed is improved
b) Pulse updates are provided every 5 - 15 minutes
c) New threats are detected and removed immediately
d) Files that are at risk are targeted immediately using the new Norton Insight technology
e) System is protected against spyware, malware, bots, and other malicious attacks
f) E-mails or instant messages that are infected by virus are not allowed to spread to other areas
g) Enables protection for the browser
h) Identity theft done online is protected
i) Network connections are made secure
j) Detection of adware
k) Easy to download and install
l) Parental controls
Disadvantages of using Norton Internet Security 2009:
a) Speed of the system is greatly reduced. I am multi-tasking person who opens up multiple windows while working and my computer speed has gone down after installing Norton Internet Security 2009.
b) Technical assistance is provided free of charge only for the first year and for later years, you may have to pay a fee.
My overall experience with Norton Internet Security 2009 is really good except for the fact that it has made my system to run a bit slow than how it was running previous to the installation.
for more - norton.com/setup
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