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Norton AntiVirus 2007 [Old Version] | List Price: $39.99
Discount Price: $16.89
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Platform: Windows XP, Windows Vista
Brand: Symantec
Binding: CD-ROM
Release Date: 2006-09-30
Features: - Detects and removes viruses, worms and unwanted adware
- Blocks spyware automatically
- Prevents virus-infected emails from spreading
- New Security History lets you review detections and other actions taken by Norton AntiVirus
- Note: This version of Norton AntiVirus is licensed for one user
Honest and Intelligent Review [Posted on 2007-11-19]
I have read many people have had serious issues with this software, however, that mostly stems from computer and software ignorance rather than Norton 2007 being a poor program. Many people complain this program slows down their computer to the point they cannot use it. First of all, you don't need to set this software to run a virus scan when you turn on your computer. If you do this, you're simply an idiot. This program prevents you from acquiring viruses in the first place so running a scan at start up is completely frivolous. You only really need to run a scan maybe once a week and that's just for the heck of it really.
This anti-virus software has blocked at least a couple dozen viruses, trojans, and port attacks on my computer. I've had this software since the beginning of 2007 and I've been nothing but pleased with its performance. Any anti-virus program (when running a scan) uses up a large chunk of system resources. However, as I stated before, there's no reason to run a scan at startup or more than once a week b/c this program prevents you from acquiring any virus or trojans in the first place. Remember, don't set it to run a scan at start up and if you do run a scan, don't do anything else that's system resource intense while running it.
Another major point, make sure you delete your termporary internet files at least once a month. All those old web page pictures and such, from sites you'll never go to again, end up getting scanned b/c they are saved on your computer. Norton having to scan all this old junk takes a lot of time. If you delete this once a month, you'll cut down the time of the scan by almost half...seriously!
Also, make sure you defragment at least quarterly during the year. Installing/uninstalling programs leads to slower performance b/c files get fragmented. Also, make sure you have a decent hard drive in the first place. You should have at least an 80 gig by today's standards...and if yours is smaller, make sure you've got several gigs of free space at least. If not, of course your computer is going to run slowly no matter what you're doing...especially during a virus scan. It's up to you to take care of your computer and keep it running efficiently. If you don't, it's your fault not the software you're using. If you're hardware is out of date, it's time to upgrade and get with the times people.
If you're using an old/weak computer, of course you're going to experience a great decline in your system performance when running a scan. That's your problem for not having an updated system not the software's problem. If you aren't running a scan, this program does not drain your system resources and sits ready to stop any intrusion attempts when they occur. I'm using a P4 3.2 gig HT with 1 gig of RAM. Pretty basic tech by today's new duo and quad cores being the new standard. If you don't have at least a P4 that's running at least 2.8 gig...you're way behind the times and need to update your pc or laptop. Don't blame the software for being slow when it's your pc or laptop that's egregiously out of date.
Bottom line, Norton 2007 has proved itself to be a great product time and time again. It has saved me dozens of times from viruses, trojans, and intrusion attempts. Stop blaming this software for your ignorance and out of date computers.
Imagine everything that 2006 was and NAV 2007 has more bloat to spare!! [Posted on 2007-11-20]
I am so disgusted with NAV 2007. I do not advise anyone to waste their money on this bloated product.
I installed it 3 days ago and I wished I had followed my gut feeling to not buy NAV anymore. I have been a faithful NAV customer since 2001, but that will change when this version expires, or I decide to chuck it and the money I invested in it, sooner.
This 2007 version has slowed my computer down so much, it is appauling. My computer crashes and I have to reboot to be able to search the web. My computer is new.
DON'T waste your money, I reccommend a free antivirus(AVAST or AVG) over this crap.
worst software ever written [Posted on 2007-12-15]
too many pop-ups. CCAPP.EXE is still the bigger POC ever written. It hangs once or twice a week. LiveUpdate notice is a new feature that will give you pop-ups on your desktop about new products, new features, upgrades etc. I guess too many people opt-out on email notices, so they decided to just put it on your desk top... advertising about their products. It will also be in 2008.
I would rather take my chances with nothing, than ever use a Norton product ever again.
Decent, but not as good as the old NAV [Posted on 2008-01-05]
This is a decent version of Symantec's Norton Antivirus line. It did slow my XP system down at first, but has run well on my laptop's Vista system. I got it to work well with XP by disabling some of the alerts and reducing the threat levels to medium. Thus said, it's reliable and it has done a good job of blocking two threats.
However, my only drawback is that you have to pay extra to get a multiple user version whereas the old days it would install on all my computers without having to purchase extra licenses. In that respect it's a ripoff. Also, I think from reading other reviews that the older Norton versions prior to 2005 were much better and I will admit that I dread each new version that comes out.
Thus, I would suggest buying a slightly older version and just pay for the renewal instead of going out and buying the latest version every year.
Excellent Tool!! [Posted on 2008-02-13]
This product helps to protect and safeguard my computer from unwanted attempts at hacking into my system. A must have for the mobile professional.
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