|
Norton 360 Version 2.0 | 
 enlarge | From: Symantec
Category: Software
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $33.99
You Save: $46.00 (58%)
New (60) Used (4) from $33.99
Rating:  177 reviews
Sales Rank: 35
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Xp, Windows Vista
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Standard
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows Vista
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 10 x 4 x 8
MPN: 13535436
Model: 13579212
UPC: 037648625036
EAN: 0037648625036
ASIN: B0013A5GGE
Release Date: March 13, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Tell A Friend
Add to Wishlist
Add to Wedding Registry
Add to Baby Registry
| |
| Features:
| | PC security defends you against a broad range of online threats--protects your computer and makes your online experience more secure | | | Identity protection safeguards you against online identity theft--protects against fraud and theft | | | Automatic backup and restore protects your important files from loss--safeguards irreplaceable photos, movies, music, and more | | | PC tuneup keeps your PC running at peak performance--helps your PC run faster and keeps it running the way it's supposed to | | | Network monitoring--helps protect your home network |
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Keep your PC as safe as your home is with 360 Version 2.0 for Windows. With a single subscription, you can protect up to 3 PCs. It safeguards your family by verifying trusted Web sites, blocking fake ones, and securely managing user names and passwords so that they can safely shop, bank, or browse online. Norton 360 V2.0 also helps keep your PCs running at peak performance and protects your data by making it easy to automatically back up and restore files locally or to a secured online storage service.
One-click access to expert support right from the software 1-year protection for up to 3 PCs Faster scans and browse speeds, faster start-up times Identity Protection securely manages all your user names, passwords and sensitive information Browser Protection defends against malicious programs that use vulnerabilities in your browser to insert malware Network Monitoring helps protect your home network against unauthorized access Backup provides support for new backup destinations including Blu-Ray and HD-DVD discs and iPods Registry Cleanup helps optimize performance by removing unneeded Windows registry files Phishing Protection for Firefox guards online attempts to steal your personal informationSystem Requirements Windows XP Home/XP Pro/XP Media Center Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business/Starter Edition Phishing Protection requires Microsoft Internet Explorer v6.0 or higher or Firefox v2.0 or higher Email scanning supported for POP3-compatible email clients Online backup requires high-speed Internet connection 300MHz or higher processor 256MB of RAM minimum 300MB of free hard disk space
Amazon.com Product Description
Norton 360 Version 2.0 provides reliable, industry-leading protection for everything computer users care about--without sacrificing PC performance. Running quietly in the background, it stops viruses, spyware, and other online threats, delivering comprehensive protection without confusing security alerts that interrupt your computing experience. It protects you from identity theft and phishing scams by verifying trusted Web sites and blocking fake ones, and its new Identity Safe securely manages logins, passwords, and other sensitive information such as credit card numbers whenever you shop, bank, or browse online. Norton 360 also helps keep PCs tuned for peak performance and protects important files by automatically backing them up and letting you restore them at any time.  Reliable, industry-leading protection for everything computer users care about--without sacrificing PC performance. Click to enlarge. | Key Technologies
- Antivirus
- Antispyware
- Email scanning
- Antiphishing
- Rootkit detection
- Identity protection
- Web site authentication
- Network monitoring
| - Firewall protection
- Automatic backup and restore
- 2 GB of secure online storage
- PC performance tuneups
- Automatic updates
- Embedded support
- Optional Antispam and Parental controls
| Comprehensive, automated protection. Enhanced performance
Provides industry-leading protection without sacrificing performance: - Fast scan and browse speeds
- Less memory use than the average used by competing products
- PC Security with industry leading virus, spyware and firewall protection
Identity Safe
New--Protects your personal information and your identity when you buy, bank, and browse online: - Blocks fraudulent Web sites and verifies trusted ones
- Conveniently and securely manages user names and passwords for you
- Phishing Protection guards online attempts to steal your personal information by blocking fraudlent websites and verifies trusted ones.
Backup and restore:
- Protects photos, music, and documents with automated backup
- Supports new backup destinations including Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD, and iPod
- Automatically detects and backs up your critical files
- Includes 2 GB of secured online storage (with option to purchase additional storage)
Network monitoring:
- Lets you view your wireless network and each device connected to it
- Displays the security status of all the Norton products on your network
- Alerts you when you connect to an unsecured wireless network
Browser Protection
Protects against Web-based drive-by downloads that use vulnerabilities in your browser to insert malware on your PC Easy protection of your PC and online activities
Norton 360 threat handling, scans, and tuneups are conducted quietly in the background: - Automatically optimizes and maintains your PC for peak performance
- Automatically cleans up unnecessary Internet clutter and temporary files
- Helps optimize Windows performance by removing unneeded registry files
One-click support
Provides one-click access to expert support right from your Norton product: - Fast access to expert support through email, live chat, or phone
Protection updates
Includes protection updates and new product features as available throughout the renewable service period Ongoing protection
Keeps your computer protected from the latest Internet risks by automatically renewing your subscription at the regular subscription price (plus applicable tax), so you don't have to do it. For more information, click here. Optional antispam and parental controls
Enables you to download antispam and parental controls via the Norton Add-on Pack Free Technical Support
NEW! Free tech support delivers the help you need, however you need it. Which Norton Solution Is Right For Me? 
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 172 more reviews...
 With Proper Setup Runs like a Charm July 13, 2008
Lisa Shea
42 out of 47 found this review helpful
While I can review a computer game after "beating it" - often a week or two after purchase - with Norton 360 I waited several months after installing it to come to any judgement. There is always a learning curve with any serious software product where you tweak the settings, learn what combination works well for you, and so on. I really feel a serious package like this should be tested out for many weeks - not days - before a decision is made about it.
I run Norton 360 on my main home PC, from which I run several websites. This means I am running database development software, graphic editing software, video editing software, logging software and much more on this machine. Plus I'm a game reviewer, so I'm running some pretty intensive games on it as well. My machine does a great variety of things. You would think if an issue was going to trigger, that I'd probably trigger it.
I definitely agree that you need to spend a little time setting up the software to work well with your surfing and net patterns. Someone who does a lot of networking operations might need ports more open than someone who just reads email and wants their computer locked up tightly. Now, that being said, the interface is rather straightforward to do this. Once you set it up, you're all set.
I haven't run into any issues with Norton 360 once it was set up well. Yes I had to do some tweaking to get my various POP mail accounts working - many of which are customized and using non-standard ports. It was a one time operation, and has been set since then.
In terms of the quality of the anti-virus software, I always give Norton very high marks. Our cable company provided free anti-virus software as part of our cable bill. Virusses got right through their "shield". When I put on Norton, Norton instantly spotted those virusses and eliminated them without any fuss.
I completely agree that some systems out there might have issues with this software package, just like some people are deathly allergic to peanuts. Where an XBox 360 is a perfect clone of every other XBox 360 out there, every PC is unique. Every person has different internet settings, different mail software, and perhaps most importantly, different virusses and spyware that have snuck on your system. Undoubtedly there is always going to be some unique blend of these things that causes a system to crash - with OR without Norton 360. In general, though, I really feel Norton 360 should work extremely well on most systems.
Well recommended - but as always, back up your system before beginning, and have your network documentation handy so you know which specific ports you happen to be personally using, to keep those open.
Ideal for new computers only! June 8, 2008
Dmitry Kristal (Brooklyn, NY United States)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
First, let me just say to those that already don't know: Before even thinking about buying this, visit Norton's website and download a 15-day trial, to see if it works well with your system.
It seems to me that Norton 360 is a program with a huge ego: If installed on a new clean, freshly-reformatted PC, it will serve you well. As advertised, these are the features you get with the pacakge:
Antivirus
Antispyware
Email scanning
Antiphishing
Rootkit detection
Identity protection
Web site authentication
Network monitoring
Firewall protection
Automatic backup and restore
2GB secured online storage
PC performance tuneups
Automatic updates*
Embedded support
Optional antispam and parental controls
One aspect that I noticed is its no longer a system hog like it used to be. It even scans, defragments and mantains your system while your computer is idle.
However, if your machine is no longer in the "new, fresh" state, get ready to face some problems. It seems like it complicates things with other utility programs that may have already be installed on your machine(thats why I said "Big Ego.")
I had problems with Norton 360 when I installed it on a PC that was reformatted half a year ago and it didn't run too well: freezing, hang-ups and Live Update complete stopped working. It was also difficult to uninstall.
However, on a newly bought PC it worked pretty smoothly so far with no complications.
But don't take my word for it. PC Magazine has an extensive review on it. EDIT: Amazon took the link off...I guess we're not allowed to post 3rd party links. However, if you google "Norton 360 review" it will be one of the top links.
Finally a complete solution easy to use July 7, 2008
Raul A. Suarez Giacoman (Mc Allen, Texas United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have used in the past MacAfee and AVG antivirus software, I have always struggled to use them as they have multiple add-ons you have to buy and install depending on what area you want to be safe in (though common sense dictates if I use a computer and buy an anti-virus I expect to be safe everywhere when using my computer)
I had the opportunity to grab a copy of Norton 360 and I am very glad I did. Norton 360 is exactly what an anti-virus software needs to be and offers protection in all areas of your computer. Last year I got a Toshiba Satellite that included Windows Vista (which is a pain already) and a trial version of MacAfee, I never understood how to optimize the use of the MacAfee application, it had too many windows and you had to upgrade different things at different times, I was relieved when the trial expired and I got to install a free application called AVG. AVG was good enough for what I needed but suffered from the same thing, 'if you want anti-spy ware you have to download and install this', 'if you want security using the internet install this other thing'...
I uninstalled AVG and installed Norton 360, first of all the installation was quick, it ran for over an hour (as I decided to have it scan my laptop while installing, if you decide not to it may take less time) Once I completed the setup and the application opened I went through the menus in one single screen which is great! The four areas in which the application is divided are in a single screen with submenus when you click over any of them, from this main menu you can scan, setup and even defragment your hard drive (the PC Tune-up feature helps optimize computer performance). The time it has been installed in my laptop I have not noticed any slowness in performance and it has worked smoothly in the background while I surf the web or work in it.
One feature I liked is the 'Identity protection', in which you setup a profile with your personal info (including credit card number) and it will keep you safe when doing transactions online, you setup a password that Norton360 will require when doing transactions regardless of any security measures the web pages you use have. In my case I access my bank online to do transactions all the time and purchase from web sites, this feature serves as an additional security option. Norton360 also allows me to monitor my network and it even has functionalities that the software that came with my wireless router doesn't have!
Forget about buying antivirus software which makes you buy add-ons to feel safe, Norton360 has everything you need in one box.
Good for the computer challenged June 14, 2008
Dominique Withrow (MI)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm not usually the person in charge of our household anti-virus needs. This product was released just as we needed a new software since our former protection was not compatible with our cable service and caused problems with updates.
This software was easy to use. Usually my husband installs the software but I set up the Norton. Everything was easy to do. I have to admit that one of the first pop up boxes that appeared during installation stayed up a bit too long and was making me uncomfortable. I thought that the computer froze but it did not. It just doesn't show the status of what the program is doing at that point. Patience is needed.
The rest of the set up was easy but involved. I set up the various components of the software. Signed up on the website.
We've been using this for close to a month now with no problems. I love that there is a password program that keeps everything straight. I feel secure with Norton. It's a name that I remember when I first started using computer software.
Overall excellent product.
I am adding this section two weeks after installation. My 3-year old computer crashed. Unsure if there is any relation to the product but was worth mentioning.
Best version ever July 10, 2008
T. J. Mathews (Livermore, CA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've always used Norton virus protection and have always trusted it. In the past, though, I've found it to be somewhat of a resource hog, slowing down the computer and causing other applications to falter.
This is not the case with Norton 360. I am totally satisfied with the protection it provides and it hasn't slowed down any of the computers I've loaded it onto. In addition it provides identity protection programs, PC tune-ups and backup storage capability.
|
|
|
|
| |
