Norton AntiVirus 2006: Compare prices

By Ken Feinstein, CNET.com on 21/11/2005

More Symantec reviews , RRP: AU$100.00

The good:

  • Offers improved detection and removal of spyware and adware

The bad:

  • New Norton Protection Center introduces more clutter than useful features
  • Waits until spyware installs before catching and removing it

The bottomline:

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

Users' rating:

6/10
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