Norton Internet Security 2011 - 1 User/3 PC [Old Version]

by Symantec

Product Features

• Surf, shop, and bank online safely with the fast, light threat protection of Norton Internet Security 2011.
• Lets you email, chat and surf the web without worrying about cybercriminals ripping you off.
• Delivers the industry's fastest security suite for protection from online dangers without sacrificing performance.
• Guards against online identity theft so you can shop, bank and visit social networks with confidence.
• Updates automatically, offers easy-to-use features and includes free customer support during your subscription period.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0040GFFGO
• Item model number: 21069958
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 20, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (329 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #335 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #30 in Software > Computer Security > Internet Security
  • #30 in Software > Web Development > Internet Utilities

Product Description

Viruses, cybercriminals and other threats can make the Internet a dangerous place. Protect yourself with Norton Internet Security 2011. The fastest, lightest security suite you can buy, Norton Internet Security 2011 safeguards your PC, without slowing it down. You’ll enjoy rock-solid security without sacrificing performance. Norton Internet Security 2011 helps prevent cybercriminals from stealing your identity and your hard-earned money when you go online. It warns you of unsafe websites and suspicious online merchants right in your search results. It even blocks known malicious sites, letting you surf, socialize, shop, and bank online without worrying about being scammed or ripped off. Norton Internet Security 2011 also stops viruses and other threats, so you can email, chat, and download files without getting or passing on viruses to your family and friends.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

327 of 332 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Renewal Costs More Than New Software - Otherwise OK, November 6, 2010

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Linus Linder - See all my reviews

This review is from: Norton Internet Security 2011 - 1 User/3 PC [Old Version] (Software)

I have been using the Norton security products for many years, and I have been for the most part very satisfied with them. The one gripe I have is that every year when I go to renew my subscription, I find that I can purchase new copies of the software for less than the renewal price. Although it is relatively easy to buy new copies of the software every year and avoid the exorbitant renewal costs, I feel like Symantec is trying to take advantage of me. I think loyal customers should be rewarded with renewal costs that are at or below readily available costs for the new software from reliable sources like Amazon. Instead, Symantec prefers to try to gouge its customers. For this software which is currently selling for $37.99 on Amazon, Symantec charges $59.99 for renewal. Shame on you Symantec!

119 of 121 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Norton continues its good run.... still some flaws and cosmetic improvements this time, September 27, 2010

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Gene Cloner (St Louis) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Norton Internet Security 2011 - 1 User/3 PC [Old Version] (Software)

I have been using Norton Antivirus/Internet security for years now (on 3 PCs running XP) and the big turn around for the past few years with 'light' software has been great. Most times, issues have been due to non-removal of other/earlier versions of Norton software.

Installation: The recent improvements in installation are continuing to be great. I was able to upgrade from NIS2010 to 2011 in under 2 minutes. If you still have license period left from your previous installation, choose to upgrade using Norton upgrade option (You'll get pop-up notice or check Support - Check new version/product update). If you upgrade using the disc, it will over-write your existing license period (doesn't make sense, but that is the case here). However, after internet upgrade, you can enter the license code from the disc to extend the license for another year (just before your license period expires). During installation, you may notice wireless connection disconnecting a couple of times, annoying, but doesn't affect anything.

Performance: There have been slight improvement in performance this year. The virus signature and upgrades are downloaded in small size files in the background. So you do not feel it running in the background even in some older computers. I am still using WinXP and therefore cannot comment on Win7 compatibility.

Security: I haven't had attacks that damaged anything, but Norton did report preventing several Trojan-type attacks. If you or people that you share the computer with connect to unsecured wi-fi networks, often visit download sites or click links from email or visit other potentially unsafe websites, you should set the update scheduler to constantly look for signature updates rather than schedule signature updates at computer idle time. This is going to take sometime and perhaps more resources, but definitely enhances security.

As in previous versions, the Firefox and IE companion generates a browser toolbar which prompts sites of potential danger (phasing sites etc.). It also identifies most of the secure websites (amazon, credit card, bank websites, hotmail, gmail) as safe websites.

Norton has the option to use their password manager, but just like last version, the password manager is not so secure. Basically you can store your passwords and access them using a single password for the manager. However, occasionally, you can login to password manager by clicking cancel and not entering the password!!

Norton uses a website-based parental control option now. Despite being called a different name and being able to set profiles for family members, it is not reliable and not well thought-out. It blocks Google claiming that it is a discussion website, but allows yahoo without any problem. Similarly, occasionally you can get in to blocked websites just using the 'back' button in the browser.

Overall, it is still a great piece of software for protection against internet threats, but password management and parental security may not be Norton's forte.

67 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best if not the best IS software, September 28, 2010

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Vidis "Vidis" (MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Norton Internet Security 2011 - 1 User/3 PC [Old Version] (Software)

Well, after a few month of beta testing I guess it's time to give everybody my opinion. Since 2010 Norton became my favorite security suite for my PC, and this one is no exception. I tested it on 3 different PC running XP Pro, Vista H.P.32bit and Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit. Once you get this software it will let you install on 3 different computers. Haven't tested 64bit version, but I'm pretty sure it should work the same. For those who already has a 2010 edition you won't see mush of the changes, it's more like refined version, which is a very good thing. For the interface it keeps the dark theme, with yellow text, but moves the large graphic security status indicator from the main interface window up to the task-bar and system tray icons. The UI is impressively easy to use. It's still very fast light on resources, with an extremely good protection. As for everybody else here's what to expect:
Installation: Once you run the installer, the program is ready to operate in about a minute truly fast just like 2010 version.
Interface: Like I mentioned it has a dark theme (sorry no skins) with a yellow text. Security controls are condensed into three sections in the main window: computer protection, network protection, plus a Web protection. For those who wonders, what is that map at the bottom of the interface, it represents a threat to each of its users that has been successfully blocked.
Features & Performance: The thing that makes NIS stand up it tracks your browser, instant messenger and peer to peer activities of their global customer base to check which files, links and websites have been safely used. So let's say if you are one among the first ones to download a specific file it will ask you whether or not you want to execute it. For a facebook users it has a Facebook Scan app, which checks links on facebook to determine if they connect to any sites containing malware. As for additional tools it has some few freebies like Norton Online Family parental controls, and the new Norton Power Eraser. It's a new tool that will aggressively clean your PC of fake antivirus programs and other malware that prevents legitimate security tools from being installed. Very nice thing is called Norton Safe Web, which is a browser toolbar that can alert you to any potential dangerous links. It works with IE and Firefox.

As going straight for the performance (little fact outside my own observation)- in independent threat detection and removal tests, Norton is rated as the best performer overall. Now back to my facts :)- In a few month of usage, I've seen no crashes that I could relate to NIS 2011. As far as resources goes, NIS 2011 didn't appear to slow down my system at all. It uses very little memory. Good thing since I have a 4 year old and two 3 year old PC's with 2GB and 3GB of RAM. That is a good news for a notebook users too.

Bottoms down, with a great security features like checking on your entire network, bootable recovery tool, easy interface, superb protection and lite on resources performance - to me this is the best Security software around. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Plus with ability to use the same key on 3 different PC's you can split the cost with your friend or family member if you only own one computer.