Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2002 8.0 Full Version for PC (07-00-03304)

Pros: Easy to install with no hassle updates and scans
Cons: I haven't found any.

I have used the free virus program from grisoft.com on my home computer for over a year. I really hadn’t had any problems with it, but was always concerned about what kind of protection I was really getting. At my office we have been using Norton since...

Pros: Great email checking capability, checking both inbound and outbound email. Live Updating greatly improved.
Cons: Installation is a pain, requiring multiple online updates, each requiring a reboot.

A few days ago, my 14-year-old son walked into my home office with a look of utter dejection. I was busily typing, so he waited. Out of the corner of my eye, I watched him shuffle his feet and squirm. Every so often, he'd moan. I finally quit and looked...

Pros: Relatively easy installation, friendly interface, comprehensive coverage.
Cons: Can slow system down; interferes with program installation, may make e-mail unusable.

Epidemic proportions

By opening an innocent-looking e-mail, you've infected your computer with a worm virus that will eventually make your system completely unusable. When you looked at that web site a spam e-mail recommended, a hidden...

Pros: No one has better virus protection; works well with Windows XP.
Cons: Causes major problems with users of other operating systems; dreadful installation and support issues.

This could be a very simple review. Everyone who uses the Internet needs antivirus software. Symantec's Norton Antivirus line is, beyond question, the best on the market. If you run Windows XP, buy version 8 (2002) because it is the only version...

Pros: Works very well in background; easy to update and upgrade
Cons: sometimes doesn't want to check a file.

UPDATE 1/29/04: I have written reviews on newer Norton products: N orton Internet Security 2004 and No rton Internet Security 2003 (which both include Norton ...

Pros: Simple Interface, great ease of use, Runs on MS Windows XP, automatic Live Update feature.
Cons: Slow scan speed; slows down POP3 E-mail; expensive, must pay annually.

Virus attacks can happen to anybody at any time, even those who do not have access to the Internet. They get into your computer system while surfing web sites, disks, E-mails, and shared files. No one is safe! Therefore Norton AntiVirus 2002 is an...

Pros: Great features, when it works.
Cons: When it doesn't work, it can crash your system.

First, let me say I'm no Norton basher. I've been using Peter Norton's utilities and anti-virus software since the days of the old "Norton Commander" and DOS 3.0. That being said, Norton may have finally run me off.

First the pros: NAV 2002 is...

Pros: Automatic updates, it works, it's matured.
Cons: Uber-friendly interface, intrusively slow at times, annual subscription required for updates

I've always been a McAfee VirusScan user until version 6.0. You can understand why after reading my ePinions on it. ( http://www.epinions.com/content_62701473412 ). I was sick of being unprotected and left wide open...

Pros: Easy to use and easy virus updates.
Cons: Manual Scan of hard drive is slow.

I have used Norton Anti-Virus software for many years now and for the past 4 years on my current machine. When I was unable to renew my virus updates subscription for the Norton program that came with my machine, I had to upgrade to a newer version of...

Pros: Completely customizable, excellent E-mail checking features, simple updates, and it works.
Cons: Having to pay for update subscription may put off some.

Back in the early and mid-1980s, computer viruses (or, as some prefer, virii) were pranks. The pranks were often annoying, but pranks they were. You would be typing merrily along, or logging on to one of the online services and out of nowhere something...

Pros: Automatic Updates & protection, email scanning (inbound & outbound), and a 1 year subscription.
Cons: None

I work on approximately 10 - 20 machines a week infected with every possible lame virus out there. The older versions of Norton Antivirus were solid, and kept your system safe to a certain degree. As the virus programming wizards are always adapting and...

Pros: Easy usage,nice GUI interface,discovers most threats, Free DAT updates
Cons: A resource hog,may take an semi-experienced user to turn off features.

As a major in computer science and many years of computer experience, I have finally made the switch. I have been a long time user of McAfee VirusScan. This change was made after coming to the realization that McAfee was letting viruses eat away at my...

Pros: very safe, live update, email protection, script protection
Cons: a bit expensive, scans may take long

There used to be many good and effective anti virus software. But today the very best service is provided by Symantec with Norton Antivirus. They surely must be proud of their software.

No one is totally safe of viruses. You can claim you...

Pros: Has a great instant update feature. Works well with XP
Cons: High Price and doesn't read zip files till they are extracted

This program works very well. I've tried purposely opening files with viruses on them, and it killed them instantly. It really does work well. Even better, let's say you somehow got a bug that it missed and this particular bug is trying to attach...

Pros: Excellent virus protection, extremely easy to use, great price and value.
Cons: Installation is a little confusing and slow, you must update the software often.

I go Norton Antivirus 8.0 with my computer, which is a Compaq system. I got it new from Bestbuy about 3 months ago, which is a great system! This anti-virus software was included in the package and I must say, it is an excellent software product for your...