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Norton 360 3.0
CNET editors' rating:
5.0 stars Average user rating:
2.5 stars
out of 176 votes
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Price: Free to try (30-day trial); $79.99 to buy
Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP
Date added: March 04, 2009
Total Downloads: 668,873
Downloads last week: 10,252
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Tested spyware free CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on March 11, 2009
Norton 360 is arguably the best-known software security suite in the world, but that doesn't necessarily make it the best. However, in this latest version Symantec responds aggressively to user complaints concerning resource-hogging while including improvements in botnet detection, warnings for suspicious online retailers, and virus-definition file updates pushed every 15 minutes.
The suite includes antivirus, antispyware, antiphishing, antispam, antirootkit protection, a firewall, Symantec's SONAR (Symantec Online Network for Advance Response) behavioral-monitoring software, and a vulnerability assessment tool to see what Windows updates your computer might be missing. It also rolls in 2GB of free online storage for backing up your most important files, which can be upgraded for a price. The resources manager lets you streamline your boot cycle to start faster when the computer's off. The new install time is blazingly fast, and should clock in for most users at under or around one minute.
The interface overhaul is much easier to manage, with horizontal navigation and clearly delineated categories. Advanced options are available from two text links on the top nav, Tasks and Settings. From here, users familiar with Norton 360 will find more choices than ever before to customize and tweak protection behavior. In many ways, this version of Norton 360 has finally caught up with the times. Although it may pain the cynics to hear this, Norton 360's revamped approach to security and ease of use and its emphasis on speed make the program worthy of consideration again.
Publisher's description
From Symantec :
Norton 360 delivers all-in-one security for everything the computer users in your family care about, providing automatic and transparent protection from viruses, spyware, fraudulent Web sites, phishing scams, intrusions, and the latest online threats. With a renewable subscription, up to three PCs in your household are continuously protected, safeguarding your family when they shop or bank online, play games, send email, or download files. Norton 360 also helps keep your PCs tuned for peak performance. Plus, it protects the data on them by making it easy to automatically back up and restore important files locally or to a secure online storage service. Requires high-speed Internet access. 2 GB of online storage included, with option to purchase more.
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5 stars
Version: Norton 360 3.0
"Probably the Best All-in-One Protection"
by AcidBladeWar on August 8, 2009
Pros: Nice interface, high detection rates, low CPU usage, effective removal and protection, updates almost every 5 minutes.
Cons: Spam filter could be better.
Summary: Great All-in-One product and recommended to all home users with little knowledge of computers. It's extremely easy to use, and with detection and removal rates that high, it almost makes it a perfect product. However, like all programs, there are so... read more >>
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4 stars
Version: Norton 360 3.0
"Really effective"
by crazy1932 on August 4, 2009
Pros: I found it really effective software and would recomend this to all.
Cons: Value for money
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1 stars
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Norton 360 3.0
"doesn't detect spyware"
by mundovelozmex on August 1, 2009
Pros: very nice graphic design,
Cons: doesn't detect spyware, identity safe doesn't keep your passwords safe
Summary: Just a few months ago, i bought a new desktop PC, my old PC was destroyed by a hacker, so i wanted to buy the best protection that i could get. When i meet norton 360 i thought... "great it's an all in one protection softwatre... with this i won't h... read more >>
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5 stars
Version: Norton 360 3.0
"" Don't buy it ""
by Uzbek2 on August 1, 2009
Pros: Good, very good.
Cons: KIS is better
Summary: Download it free from vbarseghyan.wordpress.com
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4 stars
Version: Norton 360 3.0
"Good Software"
by softwaredownload12 on July 28, 2009
Pros: Good Software
Cons: Good Software
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Norton 360 3.0
CNET editors' rating:
5.0 stars Average user rating:
2.5 stars
out of 176 votes
See all user reviews Quick specs
Price: Free to try (30-day trial); $79.99 to buy
Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP
Date added: March 04, 2009
Total Downloads: 668,873
Downloads last week: 10,252
See full specifications
Add to my Watch List Download Now
Tested spyware free CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on March 11, 2009
Norton 360 is arguably the best-known software security suite in the world, but that doesn't necessarily make it the best. However, in this latest version Symantec responds aggressively to user complaints concerning resource-hogging while including improvements in botnet detection, warnings for suspicious online retailers, and virus-definition file updates pushed every 15 minutes.
The suite includes antivirus, antispyware, antiphishing, antispam, antirootkit protection, a firewall, Symantec's SONAR (Symantec Online Network for Advance Response) behavioral-monitoring software, and a vulnerability assessment tool to see what Windows updates your computer might be missing. It also rolls in 2GB of free online storage for backing up your most important files, which can be upgraded for a price. The resources manager lets you streamline your boot cycle to start faster when the computer's off. The new install time is blazingly fast, and should clock in for most users at under or around one minute.
The interface overhaul is much easier to manage, with horizontal navigation and clearly delineated categories. Advanced options are available from two text links on the top nav, Tasks and Settings. From here, users familiar with Norton 360 will find more choices than ever before to customize and tweak protection behavior. In many ways, this version of Norton 360 has finally caught up with the times. Although it may pain the cynics to hear this, Norton 360's revamped approach to security and ease of use and its emphasis on speed make the program worthy of consideration again.
Publisher's description
From Symantec :
Norton 360 delivers all-in-one security for everything the computer users in your family care about, providing automatic and transparent protection from viruses, spyware, fraudulent Web sites, phishing scams, intrusions, and the latest online threats. With a renewable subscription, up to three PCs in your household are continuously protected, safeguarding your family when they shop or bank online, play games, send email, or download files. Norton 360 also helps keep your PCs tuned for peak performance. Plus, it protects the data on them by making it easy to automatically back up and restore important files locally or to a secure online storage service. Requires high-speed Internet access. 2 GB of online storage included, with option to purchase more.
F-Secure Internet Security
Complete and easy-to-use internet security software for your PC.
Download Now
More popular Spyware Removers downloads
502,496 downloads 1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
353,494 downloads 2. Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition
103,447 downloads 3. Spybot - Search & Destroy
39,247 downloads 4. Trend Micro HijackThis
33,305 downloads 5. SpywareBlaster
See all Spyware Removers downloads
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User reviews
Average user rating:
2.5 stars out of 176 votes My rating:
0 stars Write review Showing 5 of 35 user reviewsSee all 35 user reviews
This software version | All versions
5 stars
Version: Norton 360 3.0
"Probably the Best All-in-One Protection"
by AcidBladeWar on August 8, 2009
Pros: Nice interface, high detection rates, low CPU usage, effective removal and protection, updates almost every 5 minutes.
Cons: Spam filter could be better.
Summary: Great All-in-One product and recommended to all home users with little knowledge of computers. It's extremely easy to use, and with detection and removal rates that high, it almost makes it a perfect product. However, like all programs, there are so... read more >>
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4 stars
Version: Norton 360 3.0
"Really effective"
by crazy1932 on August 4, 2009
Pros: I found it really effective software and would recomend this to all.
Cons: Value for money
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1 stars
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Norton 360 3.0
"doesn't detect spyware"
by mundovelozmex on August 1, 2009
Pros: very nice graphic design,
Cons: doesn't detect spyware, identity safe doesn't keep your passwords safe
Summary: Just a few months ago, i bought a new desktop PC, my old PC was destroyed by a hacker, so i wanted to buy the best protection that i could get. When i meet norton 360 i thought... "great it's an all in one protection softwatre... with this i won't h... read more >>
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5 stars
Version: Norton 360 3.0
"" Don't buy it ""
by Uzbek2 on August 1, 2009
Pros: Good, very good.
Cons: KIS is better
Summary: Download it free from vbarseghyan.wordpress.com
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4 stars
Version: Norton 360 3.0
"Good Software"
by softwaredownload12 on July 28, 2009
Pros: Good Software
Cons: Good Software
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