Norton Internet Security 2010 1-User/3PC

• Norton Internet Security 2010 delivers fast and light comprehensive online threat protection, guarding your PC, network, and your identity without slowing you down
• Gives you greater insight into downloaded applications and files by telling you where they came from, if they can be trusted, and how they may impact your PC’s resources and performance
• Warns you of dangerous web sites and suspicious sellers so you can surf and shop online with confidence
• Stops online identity theft, viruses, spyware, bots and more--guard your PC, online activities, and your identity against all types of Internet threats
• Proactively blocks hackers and prevents dangerous software from downloading to your computer when you surf the web

Fast and light comprehensive online threat protection. Click to enlarge.

Norton Internet Security 2010 Key Benefits

• Stops online identity theft, viruses, spyware, bots, Trojans and more--Guards your PC, online activities and your identity with comprehensive award-winning protection against all types of Internet threats.
  
  
• Stops attacks before they get on your PC--Blocks hackers from accessing your PC and prevents dangerous software that could harm your computer or steal your identity from automatically downloading onto your PC when you surf the web.
  
  
• Delivers clear performance and threat explanations--Tells you how files and applications affect PC performance, what actions threats have taken, and where they came from to help you avoid future attacks.
  
  
• Identifies unsafe web sites right in your search results--Provides safety ratings for web sites listed in your search results so you can avoid visiting sites that are likely to cause problems.
  
  
• Uses intelligence-driven technology for faster, fewer, shorter scans--Identifies and scans only files at risk to detect and eliminate dangerous software.

Norton IdentitySafe On-the-Go lets you access your most up-to-date log-ins and passwords on any Norton Internet Security 2010 protected PC. Click to enlarge.

Norton Safe Web identifies unsafe and dangerous web sites right in your search results. 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.

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

Maps and monitors your home wireless network so you can see everything connected to it. Click to enlarge.

Norton Internet Security 2010 Features

Intelligent Protection

• New--Norton IdentitySafe On-the-Go lets you access your most up-to-date log-ins and passwords on any Norton Internet Security 2010 protected PC.
• New--Norton Safe Web identifies unsafe and dangerous web sites right in your search results.
• New--Analyzes downloads, files and applications and tells you if they can be trusted before you install and use them.
• New--Parental Controls give you insight into your kids' online activities so you can teach them good Internet habits and help keep them safe.
• New--Professional-strength antispam protection uses the same technology as many large businesses to effectively block unwanted emails.
• Improved--Norton Protection System delivers multiple layers of security that work together to provide comprehensive Internet threat protection.
• Improved--Norton IdentitySafe offers one-click log-ins and automatic form filling to prevent key loggers from stealing your information as you type.
• 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.
• Industry-leading anti-phishing technology authenticates safe sites and protects you from visiting unsafe and fraudulent web sites.
• Smart Firewall stops hackers and makes intelligent security decisions for you.

Engineered for Speed

• Improved--Proven fastest, lightest security suite 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 security suite.
• 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 protection from the latest-breaking threats.
• New--SONAR 2 (Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response) uses online intelligence and proactive monitoring to detect and stop new threats.
• Norton Pulse Updates provide rapid mini updates every 5 to 15 minutes for up-to-the-minute local protection against the latest threats.
• Prevents bots from taking control of your PC.
• Finds and removes rootkits.
• Prevents Internet worms from getting on your PC.
• Tells you which application processes currently running on your PC are safe and which are at risk.
• Norton Bootable Recovery Tool provides a deep level of 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 the threats attempted to perform on your system, and how Norton Internet Security eliminated those threats.
• New--Norton File Insight tells you where files and applications came from, if they're trusted, and how they may be impacting your PC's speed.

Helps keep your PC running at top speed

• New--Norton System Insight 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 what events may have impacted 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 PC's performance.

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, updates or scans) when watching movies or playing games in full-screen mode.

Additional Features

• New--Monthly report tells you what Norton Internet Security has done in the past month to protect you and your PC.
• Free 24x7 support by phone, email, live chat or online knowledge base.
• Automatically scans emails and IMs for infections.
• Maps and monitors your home wireless network so you can see everything connected to it--even unauthorized visitors like the PC next door.
• Automatically downloads protection updates and new product features as they become available during your service period.
• With the Norton Automated Renewal Service your yearly subscription can be automatically renewed for uninterrupted protection.

Customer Reviews:

2009 Norton Security was a surprise lease

I haven't used the 2010 version, but I owned the 2009 Norton Internet Security, pretty much without any problems. In previous years, when the subscription time expired after one year, the software would simply stop updating the definitions, and then nag you to purchase more. The 2009 version surprised me by shutting down completely at expiration, leaving me with no protection whatsoever, not even port blocking. Additionally, the Symantec link to subscribe for an additional year offered a price almost 2x higher than Amazon.

I understand the need for continuing revenue to develop new virus checking, discover new threats, etc.., but I do not like this new software leasing model. When I purchase software I expect to continue to own the functionality I paid for. I will not purchase software from Symantec again.

2010-03-18

Causes internet access problems

This software appears to have powerful security tools, but it is confusing to operate with at least 30 different "on-off" options in the software, but many of the options are not well explained so it is difficult to understand what a particular function is for, and what the consequence is of turning it off.

But the real problem with this software is it imposes a sometimes large overhead on the operating system, and causes random system hangs, sometimes for a fraction of a second, and sometimes causing a lockup of some functions or windows. The dealbreaker for me came when this software stopped internet access... the computer reported that a connection to the local router was OK, and the internet was OK, but no functions on the internet were available. It took a lot of troubleshooting to finally figure our that this software was causing the problem, and once this software was disabled and the computer cold booted... then finally the problem was solved.

I am running an HP that is several months old, with Windows 7, that has been updated with all current Microsoft patches. I kept Norton fully updated as well. I suspect that one of the wide variety of protection features that the software has conflicted with a Windows update.

The irritating thing with this software is that there was no warning that the software was causing problems, resulting in a lot of time messing with drivers, etc., until finally the culprit was discovered.

2010-03-18

Good Price & Good Product

Other reviewer have had to contact Norton to get updated products or they have had other problems. I am here to tell you that no such problems exited for me when I ordered this from Amazon.com. Good shipping method (packing) and also had earlier than expected delivery. I am a solid Amazon customer.

2010-03-17

Norton internet product is a must.

I have a computer programmer for a husband and we wouldn't be with out this product. But you must have internet version to protect your computers. This is worth the extra money. There are cheaper versions of Norton, but some are not as safe as this one. A person wouldn't leave their doors unlocked, so why would a person leave their computers with out securty.

2010-03-17

Good with one very serious flaw

I have been using Norton Internet Security (NIS) for about one year now and generally like the program. I won't repeat what others have said about it - there are many good reviews - but I want to draw attention to an apparent security flaw with the software.

When you connect to a new Ethernet (wired) network the NIS firewall automatically configures itself to its "shared" setting which is inappropriate in many cases. For example if you are staying in a hotel and plug into their network, NIS sets the firewall to "shared". But it is hard to imagine how this would be a desirable setting since the other computers on this network are all unknown to you. A better approach would be to default the trust level to "restricted" or to pop up a window asking what trust level you want. Once you are connected to the new network you can manually change the trust level to "restricted" but this leaves your computer open to attack for a period of time.

This may sound like a trivial complaint, but I have stayed at hotels in China where when you plug into their networks you get hundreds of attacks on your computer per minute (I was using some different firewall program then that allowed me to see this in real time). I don't know if this is such a problem here in the US but I would rather the firewall (network trust level) always start off in its highest security state or at least give me the opportunity to set a default that I want and not be forced to take the default that is built in now and that leaves me exposed.

2010-03-17