Norton AntiVirus 2005 - Single User [LB]

by Symantec

Product Features

• Removes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses automatically
• Internet Worm Protection blocks certain more sophisticated worms
• Detects spyware and other non-virus threats
• QuickScan and PreInstall Scan; enhanced packer support
• Defends against malicious code; easy to use

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002Q7ZIC
• Item model number: 10280931
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 17, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,985 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Symantec’s Norton AntiVirus 2005 is the world’s most-trusted antivirus solution.* It removes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses automatically--without interrupting your work. Norton AntiVirus defends against malicious code attempting to spread via email messages, instant message attachments, and other sources. New Norton Internet worm protection blocks certain more sophisticated worms (such as Blaster and Sasser) at the point of entry. Even viruses in file archives can’t hide from Norton AntiVirus. The program can also detect spyware and other non-virus threats. Protect your computer against viruses and worms with Norton AntiVirus 2005.
*Top-selling antivirus software product from December 2000 through March 2004 based on The NPD Group’s retail Top-Selling Business Software list.

What's New:

• Norton Internet worm protection: Blocks Internet worm threats by obstructing unsolicited, suspicious inbound traffic. This includes a basic inbound port-blocking configuration that identifies and blocks known worm signatures.
• QuickScan and PreInstall Scan: PreInstall scans the system prior to installation, and QuickScan reviews the system after receiving the latest virus definitions.
• Enhanced packer support: Norton AntiVirus 2005 includes improved detection and elimination of packed viruses.

Product Description

Norton AntiVirus 2005 is a powerful antivirus solution for the newest and most sophisticated online threats. Detect spyware and other non-virus threats, removing them automatically for better defense against emerging online threats.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars LiveUpdate does not work as it should, March 21, 2006

By 

Thomas Wikman "Texas Swede" (Texas) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: Norton AntiVirus 2005 - Single User [LB] (CD-ROM)

Well Norton Antivirus 2005 did do some good things, it found and cleaned viruses on my hard drive, and found spyware. However, the LiveUpdate feature did not work. The reason it did not work was because a parameter in the installed icon was wrong, right out of the box. The annoying part was that the error messages and the on-line help I got claimed everything else but that.

Eventually the problem was identified and fixed, and it worked for a while, then the problem reemerged, something overwrote the parameter again. At this point I uninstalled Norton Antivirus and all other Symantec products and started using McAfee.

I believe the root of the problem was that I already had another Symantec product (Norton Antivirus Internet protection) installed on my PC that came with the PC.

There are issues with this product that Symantec does not even seem to be aware of. Unfortunately it is extremely difficult to be allowed to talk to someone about technical problems. As you know live technical support is not offered with this product.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bum Steer, September 30, 2005

By 

Book & Music Lover (Louisville, Kentucky USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Norton AntiVirus 2005 - Single User [LB] (CD-ROM)

My computer has Windows XP Pro, as an operating system and I have had no luck getting the Norton Internet Security software to function properly. So What do you do? You call customer support, and who answers the phone, somebody who cannot speak ledgable english.

As best you can, you follow the instruction given, and no dice. The software does not function, as claimed.

Next move you call again, and same old story. The Tech cannot speak ledgable english, no way to e - mail Norton, and you are stuck.

So you call Microsoft,and ask if their operating system is compatable with Norton Internet Security? Again you get someone who barely speaks english.

You go on line as instructed by the error notice on the screen, print out the instructions and you tinker, according to instructions, and once you are done, same problem.

If you deceide to buy this software ask a million and one questions, and make sure you get the right answers before you plop that cash down on the counter. Ask for a money back guarantee, and if you are refused, keep going.

5.0 out of 5 stars Norton AntiVirus 2005, April 8, 2010

By 

C. Cox "Damien Purigen" (Washington DC) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Norton AntiVirus 2005 - Single User [LB] (CD-ROM)

I bought this because it was so cheap. I still have old computers that this runs well on.