Product Description

Smart Security Engineered for Speed Norton AntiVirus 2009 provides fast and up-to-the-minute defenseagainst all types of malicious software. It keeps your systemprotected without slowing it down.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #751 in Software
• Brand: Norton from Symantec
• Released on: 2008-09-21
• Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional
• Format: Unknown format
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .22 pounds

Features

• Norton Antivirus 2009, 3 user, Win, Upg
• Norton Antivirus 2009, 3 user, Win, Upg, EN

Manufacturer's Description
Symantec's Norton AntiVirus is the world's most trusted antivirus solution. Norton AntiVirus 2009 offers the same level of protection along with new features and improvements. It removes viruses and security risks automatically; heuristically detects spyware threats, detects and blocks Internet worm attacks, and protects email.

Customer Reviews

Best Version Since 1995!!
I've dabbled with NAV since the days of Windows 3.1. I've never liked it - always found that it slows down my PC, is resource-hungry and dreadfully annoying with nags and pop-ups. But this 2009 version is very different. Very light on its feet with a small footprint and no noticeable adverse impact on PC performance. It's too early to say how good it is at protecting users from viruses, spyware etc but at least it runs very smoothly and is inconspicuous in use. Very good indeed. Nice one, Norton!

Overrated and notoriously heavy on computer resources
In short, avoid Norton antivirus products. As someone who dabbles in a bit of IT I can say (and most of my collegues agree) Norton antivirus is exceptionally resource hungry on most laptops and PCs and there are many more products out there that can do what Norton can do and much much more with very little drain on your computer's performance. McAfee and AVC are two of many.

Many new laptops and PCs tend to be bundled with Norton and hence the user will tend to stick to them. My advice is, wait until the trial registration runs out and get something else. You will notice the difference.

Another problem I have run into in the past is that installations of newer versions of Norton AV will require you to totally remove ALL older (2005 and before I think) Symantec programs. Friends have had Norton password manager completely removed by an installation of Norton AV 2007.

Also, don't you just hate the pictures of smug looking people on the boxes?

It will keep your PC protected, but at a cost. Avoid.

There are better programs for the price
Bloated software, expensive compared to Kaspersky Security Suite which offers more. The Kaspersky license while valid allows you to upgrade to the latest suite as soon as it is released and within the terms of your license.