Norton Antivirus 2008 3 User [OLD VERSION]

by Symantec

Product Features

• Protects your computer by automatically detecting and removing spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, and Internet worms
• Exchange files via email and instant messaging without worrying about receiving threats on your computer or spreading them to others
• Start, scan, and run faster. Improved performance delivers an enhanced online experience
• Thorough pre-installation scan cleans out spyware and virus infections that can obstruct ordinary protection
• # Connect with confidence knowing your protection is continuously updated for one year as new spyware and viruses emerge

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 7.5 x 5.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000V5PN06
• Item model number: 12778781
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 9, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,419 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

Amazon.com

Norton AntiVirus 2008 protects your PC against spyware, viruses, and other Internet threats. It works automatically to block harmful software before it penetrates your system, cleans email and instant messaging attachments and Internet downloads, and includes automatic updates to keep you protected against newly discovered threats. Norton AntiVirus works quietly in the background, so you can use your PC without disruption. "Set-and-forget" functionality delivers optimum antivirus protection right out of the box, without requiring any intervention. Norton AntiVirus automatically checks for and installs new threat signatures and product features as they become available throughout your service subscription.

Norton AntiVirus 2008 protects your PC against spyware, viruses, and other Internet threats.

Blocks spyware and viruses with advanced protection.
Norton AntiVirus 2008 protects your PC against spyware, viruses, and other Internet threats. It works automatically to block harmful software before it penetrates the system.

Key Features

• Designed to automatically detect and remove spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, and Internet worms.
• Helps ensure you can exchange files via email and instant messaging without worrying about threats.
• Smart technology runs quietly in the background to let you work and play without disruption.
• Enhanced performance lets you start, scan and run faster.
• Thorough pre-installation scan cleans out spyware and virus infections that can obstruct ordinary protection.
• Get help fast with free online technical support.

Performance and User Enhancements--What's New

• Start, scan, and run faster. Improved performance delivers an enhanced online experience.
• Get help fast with free online technical support via live chat and email all from within the product.
• SONAR (Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response) technology delivers behavior-based protection that can detect emerging spyware and viruses even before traditional signature-based definitions are available.
• Optimized product design improves scan times and decreases impact on system startup and resource usage.

Protects your computer by automatically detecting and removing spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, and Internet worms.

Antivirus and Antispyware Protection

• Protects your computer by automatically detecting and removing spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, and Internet worms.
• Exchange files via email and instant messaging without worrying about receiving threats on your computer or spreading them to others.
• New smart technology runs quietly in the background to let you work and play without disruption.
• Thorough pre-installation scan cleans out spyware and virus infections that can obstruct ordinary protection.
• Connect with confidence knowing your protection is continuously updated for one year as new spyware and viruses emerge.
• Threat blocking technology quietly monitors system activities to stop most spyware, viruses, and worms before they can install and cause damage on your system.
• Email and instant message scanning detects and removes infected attachments even if they're hidden in archives.
• Unsurpassed protection reliability--the only antivirus with over seven years of consecutive VirusBulletin 100% detection awards.
• Quick Scan automatically runs on receipt of new definitions to help ensure protection against the latest threats.
• Full System Scan performs a deep scan of the system and hard drive to remove existing spyware, viruses, and other threats.

Internet Worm Protection

• Internet Worm Protection blocks viruses, spyware, and worms without needing specific threat signatures.

Rootkit Detection

• Rootkit protection finds and removes threats hidden deep in the operating system.

Continued Protection and Ease of Use

• Includes one year of automatic definition updates, new product features, and access to updated versions of Norton AntiVirus.
• Includes protection updates and new product features as available throughout the renewable service period.
• Integrated network mapping provides a view of your home network.

Product Description

NORTON ANTIVIRUS 2008 CD 3U UNSPSC CodeUNSPSC Code :  43233205 Product IDUPC:  037648612326Manufacturer Part:  12778775

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

59 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very poor performance after installing, December 7, 2007

By 

Guy in Ohio "Guy in Ohio" (Westerville, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Norton Antivirus 2008 3 User [OLD VERSION] (CD-ROM)

First off let me qualify my review a bit: I'm a software developer and systems architect. I have a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.A. in Mathematics. It's safe to say I know my way around my own computer.

That said, I regret ever purchasing this software and wish I had stuck to any number of freely available antivirus solutions out there that are far less bloated. Rest assured, I have since uninstalled this software, but I'm still out the cash.

Because my livelihood and my consulting business depends on the performance and stability of my systems, I keep my computers - especially those I use for development - in absolute pristine shape. There is never any unnecessary software installed, drives are never fragmented, and only the necessary services are running.

Unfortunately, installing Norton Antivirus 2008 has brought my productivity and efficiency to an absolute screeching halt. Immediately prior to installing the software, my system would boot in 15 - 20 seconds. It now takes 5 minutes, and no, I am not exaggerating. It boots to Windows XP in approximately 2 to 3 minutes, but the system isn't usable - due to whatever the heck Norton is trying to do in the background - for another 2 minutes or so. I've tried numerous configurations of the software, such as disabling real-time scanning, etc., but to no avail.

I'm sure plenty will assume I'm trying to run this on a Pentium II 233MHz (and since installing this software, that's what it feels like), so here are my system specs:

- Intel E6600 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo
- 2GB Corsair low-latency RAM
- eVGA 8800GTS
- Windows XP Pro

Performance never has been, and should not be, any problem whatsoever.

Norton needs to understand that people don't buy computers just so they have the privilege of using Norton Antivirus. We buy computers for personal and financial reasons. We use your software out of necessity. Our computing needs and desires do not center around YOUR software. You need to find a way to get this garbage to run without bringing very capable systems to their knees.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars their tech's ruined my computer, February 13, 2008

By 

B. Kowalski (florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Norton Antivirus 2008 3 User [OLD VERSION] (CD-ROM)

Norton Antivirus 2008 1 User

RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN, DON'T LOOK BACK! I have/had norton antivirus, and still have a year to go on update subscription. I tried Norton's "remote repair" to fix a virus issue the program could not.
What a rip off! $100.00 and I had to be attached to the phone for 7 hours the first day and the techs were in my computer 9 hours (the first day) The virus was removed by the second tech in the first couple hours. When I asked where is my norton antivirus program and where is my task bar or volume control, I was told that I need to go to the manufacturer!!! I said no, the service was sold as a 100% solution to my problem. He said ok, but then spent 45 minutes trying to reinstall just the norton and could not. Since then, I have called the manufacturer and they are not able to be helpful, they could only send "restore" discs which I have and wipes the drive clean when used.

Norton techs worked on my computer for over 20 hr.s in a couple days, and kept opening folders and deletely file after file. I watched as they deleted programs, personal settings and preferences. They have no right to do that and it had nothing to do with a virus or Norton. My computer is now a shell. Can't move a file, can't copy paste, drag/drop, no sound, no security. A friend had the same experience with the remote help, trying to solve a problem with Norton 360.

After they removed my ability to use my computer, they tell me I need to reinstall windows which means I lose my stuff! I could have done that at the beginning while I still had the ability to save my files and move them onto discs then start over. Now it will be all gone. After they ruined the windows system by all their deltions (well after virus was removed), they say ooooopsy, would you like a refund?

This company has the worst customer service I have ever experienced, and seem to have no control of all the "tech's" off shore, who they farm this work out to for pennies.

AVOID NORTON PRODUCTS, IF YOU EVER NEED SERVICE, YOU WILL BE SORRY.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars beware, December 26, 2007

By 

Chaucer (willis, tx) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Norton Antivirus 2008 3 User [OLD VERSION] (CD-ROM)

Have used Norton for years with no problem. This time installation was a nightmare and had to take it to the repairman to have him uninstall and reinstall. Sad that this year's version had really improved his businness...lots of people have had trouble.