Symantec reviews

Norton Antivirus 2009

Norton AntiVirus 2009 hits all the right security notes, and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though for some, technical support may continue to frustrate.

Norton Internet Security 2009

Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8

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Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 7

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Norton AntiVirus 2008

As we await final code and therefore test results on the overall performance of this year's version of Norton AntiVirus, the new interface and features alone do not suggest an automatic KO in our latest antivirus roundup of 2008 products.

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Norton Internet Security 2008

While Symantec's protection is solid, the overall user experience within Norton Internet Security 2008 could be much, much better. Not all the features work together and use fewer system resources.

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Norton PartitionMagic 8

If you need to partition your live hard drive, Norton PartitionMagic 8 is still the application to beat.

Norton 360

For home and student use, we think Norton 360 represents the best value for ease of use, tools offered, and overall system performance.

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Norton AntiVirus 2007

By rewriting much of the code, Symantec made Norton AntiVirus 2007 faster and lighter than its 2006 version, but a few glitches here and there keep us from granting it our Editors' Choice award.

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Norton Confidential beta

While Norton Confidential beta from Symantec aims to protect your online transactions, and its antisphishing toolbar compares favourably to Netcraft's own offering, we found the Norton package to be overly large, including many other Symantec applets that seem unnecessary.

Norton Internet Security 2007

Norton Internet Security 2007 makes significant gains over last year, including cutting-edge rootkit and behavioural monitoring features found nowhere else, but the overall package could be serious overkill for the average desktop owner.

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Norton Save & Restore

Despite a few cosmetic negatives and a general lack of technical support, Norton Save & Restore is a decent backup app.

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Norton SystemWorks 2006 Premier

The core utilities in Norton SystemWorks 2006 Premier lack newer options found elsewhere; some older utilities are simply deficient; it leaves Windows 98 and Me users out in the cold.

Norton Internet Security 2006

Norton Internet Security 2006 is a solid security suite, but it bogs down PC performance. Though it's a reasonable upgrade for entrenched Norton fans, it offers users less bang for the buck than ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.

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Norton AntiVirus 2006

Norton AntiVirus 2006 improves its detection and removal of spyware and adware but lags behind the more proactive McAfee VirusScan 2006.

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Norton SystemWorks 2005 Premier

Symantec continues to ride the favourable reputation of Norton Utilities, introducing very few new features into Norton SystemWorks 2005.

Norton Internet Security 2005 Antispyware Edition (beta)

Symantec's unique approach to antispyware solutions might be superior to others, but adding it to Norton Internet Security really slows your PC to a crawl.

Norton Ghost 9.0

Norton Ghost, once the drive-copying software of choice, doesn't have the performance or the breadth of tools offered by rival Acronis True Image.

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Norton Internet Security 2005

There's little new in Norton Internet Security for upgraders, and newbies can do much better with ZoneAlarm Security Suite.

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