Norton 360
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| Developer(s) | Symantec |
|---|---|
| Stable release | |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Internet security, computer maintenance |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | http://www.symantec.com/norton360 |
Norton 360 is a Security Suite that includes maintenance applications for Microsoft Windows XP and Vista. The software, which is developed by Symantec, is in competition with other similar products such as McAfee, Windows Live One Care, BitDefender etc.
Features
Norton 360 includes protection from most forms of malware, including viruses, trojans, spyware, and adware, as well as a personal firewall and an anti-phishing feature.[1] Users can also use Norton 360 to backup personal data locally or online (users are given 2 GB of free online storage, though additional storage could be purchased).[2] In addition, the program includes basic maintenance tools, including a disk optimizer and registry cleaner, that are designed to optimize the user's computer. Add-on packs that provide other features (including parental control and anti-spam) are available from Symantec.[3]
The product has a simpler user interface than most other similar Symantec products and is designed to be more automated.[4]
System requirements
| Minimum Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | |
| Processor | |
| RAM | |
| Free hard drive space |
A standard web browser (Internet Explorer 6 or higher needed for phishing protection) and a high-speed internet connection (for online backup) are also required.
Awards
Norton 360 had received the following awards from various tech-related organizations:
- PC Magazine's "Editors' Choice" award with 4 1/2 stars.[5]
- CNET "Editors' Choice" award with a rating of 8/10.[6]
Criticism
- Norton 360 has often been criticized for its spyware detection and removal.
- Some people say that the "user friendly" interface provides insufficient description of malware. For example, a trojan program would be classified only as "Trojan", without explicitly specifying the type and giving a decent description of it.
- Norton 360 has been criticized for failing to remove competely some malware, leaving registry entries behind.
- Norton 360 has been criticized for its low rootkit detection.
- Norton 360 has been criticized because of its bloating, which make the system run slower.
- Norton 360 has been criticized for the slowness of its "Disk Optimization" (defragmentation).
- Norton 360 has been criticized for the lack of support of other web browsers, such as Mozilla Firefox, Opera or Safari.
See also
References
- ^ *Norton 360 version 2.0
- ^ Norton 360 - Reviews by PC Magazine - Backing Up Is Hard to Do—NOT!
- ^ Norton 360 - Reviews by PC Magazine - The B Team
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
pcworldwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Security Suites 2008 - Norton 360 - Reviews by PC Magazine
- ^ Norton 360 Internet security and firewall reviews - CNET Reviews