Norton Internet Security 2001 3.0

by Symantec

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005AG0P
• Item model number: 07-00-03138
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 19, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #21,936 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

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  Software > Networking > Firewalls

• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Norton Internet Security 2001 3.0 contains three of Norton's renowned security software tools: Firewall, AntiVirus, and Privacy Control.

Norton Personal Firewall (NPF) 2001 is a hybrid package, combining firewall functionality with privacy controls, running under Windows 95, 98, 2000, and Me, as well as NT Workstation 4.0. At its heart, NPF is a rules-based interactive "learning" firewall, supporting both inbound and outbound filtering. The firewall itself will block ActiveX controls and Java applets, as well as more basic TCP/IP attacks, and has special built-in rules designed to block hack attacks from notorious programs such as the BackOrifice Trojan, or other intrusive spyware.

The big problem with firewalls is their unbelievable complexity--configuring one makes rocket science look easy. However, Symantec has gone a long way toward hiding all the complexities of a firewall behind a simple front end: users can simply choose between low, medium, or high levels of protection. But if you do want to tweak, you can still drill down to fine-tune NPF's security configuration. If you spend a lot of time online, sooner or later you'll need firewall protection and Norton Personal Firewall is arguably the best on the market.

Competition between antivirus software vendors is particularly fierce but many publications rate Norton AntiVirus as one of the best. The best is even better with Norton AntiVirus 2001, which incorporates a number of significant new features and improvements, both in the accuracy of its detection capabilities and in its usability. The new SmartScan virus scanning engine, for example, is faster than its predecessor, though it can still take its time: tested on a P200 notebook it took 23 minutes to scan some 21,000 files. This sort of job can be scheduled to take place during the night, and time isn't a problem. By default, Norton AntiVirus is configured aggressively, with nearly all the scanning options enabled. For example, it has heuristics turned on by default and its manual scanner checks every file, not just files with specific extensions. Though these settings may increase the performance hit, they also provide more reliable protection. You can easily configure the program to scan only specific types of files, but most users are better served by trading off some performance for such thorough protection.

The key to successful virus detection is keeping your virus definition files up-to-date, hence the much appreciated revamping of the old LiveUpdate (LU) feature. Not only are update files much smaller in size, but LiveUpdate will automatically update all the Norton products installed on your PC in one go. If you have a permanent Internet connection, you can configure LU to update automatically, in the background. It can also be set to update whenever you're online. There's now a worldwide network of LU servers, so updating should also be faster and smoother. And if the worst happens and you can't boot your PC because of a virus infection, you can actually boot from the Norton AntiVirus CD-ROM and clean it up from there--a neat trick.

Despite Norton AntiVirus 2001's lengthy scan time and mild system performance hit, it provides just about the easiest and most thorough virus protection on the market. Combine that with superior firewall functionality and privacy control, and you get a product that provides solid defense against even the most threatening intruders. --Roger Gann

Amazon.com Product Description

Norton Internet Security 2001 3.0 is an all-in-one security and privacy suite that provides essential Internet protection for your home computer. It defends your PC against threats by blocking unauthorized connections and alerting you to attempted intrusions. New intrusion protection features can even automatically block any system trying to probe your PC. For virus protection, Norton Internet Security features Norton AntiVirus. Use it to stop viruses, malicious ActiveX controls, Java programs, and other dangerous code from harming your PC. Automatic LiveUpdate technology checks for new virus definitions and firewall updates when you're online. Norton Privacy Control lets you prevent Web sites from retrieving your e-mail address, control which sites track your activities with cookies, and protect yourself from sending credit card numbers to unsecured sites. A new user interface and setup wizard makes it easier than ever to use this powerful suite. Norton Internet Security 2001 is a useful utility for anyone who uses the Internet to shop, bank, research, or communicate.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Dissappointing Tech Support, April 20, 2001

By	Andrew Friedman (Key Largo, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Norton Internet Security 2001 3.0 (CD-ROM)

This product would not install correctly in Windows 2000. Symantec support policy is to either post problems to a bulletin board and wait 24-48 hours for response, or pay...to call them. The first method is slow, impersonal, an above all ineffective. The second method is offensive. Consumers have already paid for the product, they should not have to pay to get it to work correctly.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great, if you like Blue screens, August 18, 2001

By	Mark F. Seaman (Riverton, UT United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Norton Internet Security 2001 3.0 (CD-ROM)

Complaints about "unexpected kernal mode trap" error are unresolved. Run both programs and watch the blue screens arrive. Check out their site for this error report from others. There solution is there is no solution and has not been one for about six months now. Also there support must have blue screen problems, they don't reply.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Cable Modems., September 19, 2001

By	M. Karakus (CAMBRIDGE, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Norton Internet Security 2001 3.0 (CD-ROM)

I have been using Norton internet security version 3.0 for the past three months. The program consists of three main software applications: a firewall protection, protecting confidential information, and internet security.
It took me an hour to configure the software due to various applications accessing the internet. But once I was able to set the software I have been able to keep various intruders from my computer.
This software has tools that safeguard your information not only from the internet but also from yourself. I especially like the firewall since it enables me to choose the ports. Also the automatic updates help keep the software up to date. Another good item that I found was the set-up with your corporate VPN.
I gave the software four stars because the user interface is not comfortable.

Have fun keeping people out of your computer.