Thread: Norton Internet Security 2009

a new version of NIS is available with many improvements

I liked that this new version of NIS is using less resources then 2007
From Symantec:

* Proven fastest and lightest security suite available**—Spend more time using your computer and less time waiting for your security software to perform. [More Info]
* NEW Pulse updates for up-to-the-minute protection—Delivered every 5 to 15 minutes to detect and eliminate new threats.
* NEW Intelligence-driven for faster, fewer, shorter scans—By leveraging a unique online intelligence system, Norton™ Insight technology targets only those files at risk.
* Stops viruses, worms, spyware, bots, and more—Keeps your system protected against all types of malicious threats.
* Prevents virus-infected emails and instant messages from spreading—Feel secure while you keep in touch.
* Blocks browser exploits and protects against infected Web sites—Surf the Internet with confidence.
* IMPROVED Blocks online identity theft—Buy, bank, and browse online wherever and whenever you want.
* IMPROVED Secure network connections—Monitor your home network and more safely connect to Wi-fi networks.
* IMPROVED Blocks threats and hackers—Two-way firewall automatically makes security decisions for you.

Features
Engineered for Speed

* NEW! Proven fastest and lightest security suite available.** [More Info]
* NEW! Intelligence-driven Norton™ Insight technology targets only those files at risk for faster, fewer, shorter scans
* NEW! Installs in under one minute on average requires less than 7 MB of memory.*** [More Info]

Up-to-the-minute Protection

* NEW! Delivers up-to-the-minute protection with rapid pulse updates every 5 to 15 minutes.*
* NEW! The Norton™ Protection System provides multilayered protection technologies that work in concert to stop threats before they impact you.
* NEW! Real-time SONAR (Symantec™ Online Network for Advanced Response) helps prevent bots from taking control of your PC.
* IMPROVED! Prevents threats from entering through your firewall.
* Detects and automatically removes online threats.
* IMPROVED! Defends against Web-based attacks with patent-pending technology.
* NEW! Recovery Tool boots and repairs badly infected PCs.* [More Info]
* NEW! Delivers our most complete deep-cleaning scan possible.
* Prevents bots from taking control of your PC.
* Norton Ongoing Protection provides continuous protection updates and new product features as they become available throughout your product subscription period, helping to keep your computer protected against the latest Internet threats and risks.
* Norton Automatic Renewal Service helps to ensure that you’re protected by automatically renewing your product subscription before it expires.
Norton Identity Safe

* IMPROVED! Keeps your online identity safer than ever when you buy, bank, browse, and game online.
* Advanced phishing protection keeps your personal identification out of the hands of fraudulent Web sites.
* Stores and encrypts your passwords and other confidential data.
* IMPROVED! Fills in online forms at your request to save time and protect you from keystroke loggers.

Control without disruptions

* Puts every element of your security at your fingertips
* NEW! Schedules resource intensive tasks for when you’re not using your PC.
* NEW! Review the security status of every process on your PC.
* NEW! Silent mode suspends alerts and updates to avoid interrupting or slowing games and movies.
* Smart two-way firewall automatically makes security decisions for you.

Secure Networking

* IMPROVED! Helps you secure your home network.
* Conceals and secures your PC on public Wi-Fi networks.

Parental Controls

* NEW! Create individual user profiles with enhanced parental controls. [More Info]

Spam Blocking

* Filters spam better than ever.

Free Technical Support

* NEW! Free tech support delivers the help you need, however you need it.****

The only problem I've ever had with Norton persay, is that it conflicts with creative labs products of all sorts... both norton and creative labs deny of course the evidence given in forums across the internet

I have Norton Internet Security on my PC now and have had it for about 2 years. I also have a creative labs sound card and haven't had a problem relating to Norton that i know of in all that time. I still need to download the new version of it that came out this past week but. I admit though that i can be a bit taxing on your PC but even with that and all my other background program I can still run my games at max settings without performance problems.

I was a beta tester for Norton anti-virus 2009. Over all it was a ton better than the past few years. The last Norton anti virus i used was 2002, after that it started to get really bloated.

I don't know about the whole suite though, im sure its much better but... I still wouldn't buy it. (anti virus alone i might).

every time i download updates through live update it now only takes about five sec compared to the previous version

and rob here is where you can update to 2009 for free

http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoff...t.jsp?site=nuc