Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Apr 20 '01
Pros: Partially Working Ad Blocker
Cons: Too Annoying
Summary: Since the first day I got my DSL I have had a firewall of some sort running on my PC. The main program has been Zone Alarm. I cannot stress how important it is to have some sort of firewall when you have a network type connection like a cable, or DSL ... read more
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Jun 29 '01
Pros: New version available with more features, OS support, new user interface
Cons: .
Summary: *** Disclaimer: I am part of the management team that created Norton Internet Security and am biased ***
Please note that this product, Norton Internet Security 2000 (both version 1.0 and 2.0) has been discontinued. The current version (as of ... read more
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Apr 09 '01
Pros: Updates automatically, more than just a virus scanner.
Cons: Firewall is too complicated for most people. No substitute for being cautious.
Summary: I’ve heard it said that the safest computer is turned off, unplugged, and locked in the closet; it’s also the least useful.
So if you’re going to use a computer at all, it’s wise to take the most practical steps to protect it. One such ... read more
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Mar 01 '01
Pros: Excellent security; blocks ports well; great ad blocking feature
Cons: Expensive; ZoneAlarm (which is free) is an equally good firewall; consumes a lot of memory
Summary: More then a year ago, I decided to get on the broadband wagon and became a DSL subscriber. Wow... is DSL fast??!?!?! :-)
Well, there's one problem. Broadband connections like DSL and Cable are "always on", unlike dial-up. This means that ... read more
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Feb 20 '01
Pros: Complete Protection
Cons: None Known
Summary: I don’t know of any other virus protection I’d trust but Norton. We have had a computer system since 1992 and this is the only virus protection we’ve ever had. We’ve updated several times, of course, and are currently running the 6.0 version.
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Feb 09 '01
Pros: Great Product.
Cons: none
Summary: For me, this has been a great choice. Running Win98 on a late model Dell, I've had no problems at all in setup, LiveUpdates, or use. (Take care in setting up your family vs. administrator accounts. But even if you mess that up - yes, I admit it - Norton ... read more
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Jan 18 '01
Pros: So thorough, it stopped me from loading a Barbra Streisand fansite.
Cons: I can't launch my browser
Summary: As a college student living in the dorms, one of the perks of living there is the hyper-fast T3 connection. But it also means that your computer is online ALL the time, exposing you to a lot of risks. So when I started school this last quarter I ... read more
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Dec 08 '00
Pros: The Norton Name, Ad Blocker, Norton AV, Parential Blocks, Nice Logs, IP Logging, Integrates with SystemWorks
Cons: Subscription ends in a year, Think they airbrush Peter Norton to look younger on Box
Summary: After I had my internet cable modem connected for about three months, I started noticing intermitant problems. Unable to find the problem even though I troubleshoot for a living. I thought maybe my problems might be coming from outside my home. So I ... read more
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Nov 23 '00
Pros: everything in one box
Cons: not real user friendly, not for a novice user
Summary: I have been using computers and working in technical/computer related jobs for over 20 years. I have used many products along the way. Some good, some bad, some made no impression or difference one way or the other. One thing that has always been a ... read more
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Aug 05 '00
Pros: Easy to install and use
Cons: None
Summary: Norton Internet Security is an essential program for the home computer user. This is an application suite that combines Norton AntiVirus with the Norton Personal Firewall.
Why do you need a firewall program? If you have an ... read more
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Jul 06 '00
Pros: Easy to use, powerful
Cons: No IP hiding
Summary: This is the GREATEST program of all time!!!!!!
No kidding.
Don't want people to know who you are? Want to stop doubleclick.com?
Use it! Make sure you find a good proxy server(http://www.secureroot.com/category/anonymity/proxies/), ... read more
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May 26 '00
Pros: Absolutely the best protection you can possibly have
Cons: All that protection comes at a price of high system resource consumption
Summary: Have you ever even given a second thought to who your computer is sending information to? If you're not an owner of Norton Internet Security 2000, you might not want to even think about that question, for you might not be able to sleep at ... read more
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May 01 '00
Pros: Firewall security, easy to use, free download, parental security features, anti-virus software, automatic updates.
Cons: Wish they had it password secure to disable.
Summary: If you have a cable modem or DSL or some other type of connection where you're connected all or most of the time... then a personal firewall is an absolute must. If you're one of those "I've got to see it to believe it type people" -- here's a ... read more
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Apr 08 '00
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: none
Summary: What a life saver!
I had the program running for two days when some hacker tried to get into my system. I was surfing the net when the security alert came up. I was at a game site and was a little surprised. But since this program gives all the ... read more
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Mar 18 '00
Pros: Install quick and provides lots of features
Cons: Can occasionally have unexpected results
Summary: If you want to protect your online security, keep a firewall between you and hackers protect your kids from “bad” sites and protect your computer from viruses, this might be the software for you. For all the things it does, the $40 price seems really ... read more
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