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Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2010 offers solid protection, some terrific extra features and a polished user interface. Indeed, only subpar performance in one detection category prevented Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2010 from capturing the very top spot i...
If you want a smooth antivirus program that will require relatively little user attention, Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2010 is a good choice indeed. Erik Larkin...
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Symantec's Norton AntiVirus ($60 for a one-year, single-PC license) offers some terrific extra features and a polished user interface. But subpar performance in one detection category prevented it from capturing the top spot in our chart of stand-alone antivirus programs.In traditional detection tests using known Trojan horses, spyware, worms, and other baddies, Norton successfully detected 99.5 percent of samples from AV-Test.org. That's a good showing, but other apps did even better, leavi...
Polished UI, great extra features...
Malware detection is solid but not stellar...
Norton Antivirus is a good choice for nontechies, but those willing to deal with a less-refined interface can get stronger protection...
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Range of innovative new features, fast and efficient scans, stylish new look, very easy to use...
Expensive...
Fast scan times, low system overheads and an intuitive and approachable new interface offer extra appeal and as such it’s difficult to think of a more capable "antivirus" product on the market...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated:
2013-09-04 09:03:32
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Dramatic improvements to Norton over the past two years indicate that Symantec has been listening to the needs and complaints of consumers. Strong and surprising changes to Norton's effects on system performance introduced last year are maintained in t...
Treads more lightly on your CPU than in the past, Bolsters last year's reputationbased detection engine with a new behavioural detection system...
Doesn't have the highest rate of detection...
Norton AntiVirus 2010 builds on the immense progress made in last year's version, maintaining a low system profile while strengthening its security framework. It's not perfect, but even Symantec's detractors should check it out. Editors&rsquo...
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Like all anti-malware software, Norton is best used as a prevention measure rather than a cure for a severely infected machine. That being said however, the software is an extremely effective malware removal tool and PC security solution and earned our...
The software has a reputation for stopping even the nastiest of malware in its tracks. The software’s malware removal tool is among the most effective we used...
Despite excellent detection rates, Norton AntiVirus scans run somewhat slowly and produce noticeable drain on system resources. Their support staff and sales staff are often one and the same.
If a little lag during scans isn’t a major concern, Symantec’s anti-malware software is as good as it gets...
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techreviewsource.com Updated:
2013-09-04 09:03:32
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Symantec is a big name in the computer security software business and one of their latest products, Norton AntiVirus 2010, is one of the core products available separately from their larger suites, Norton Internet Security and Norton 360. Norton A...
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pcmag.com Updated:
2013-09-04 09:03:32
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Symantec offers not one but two full-scale security suites, Norton Internet Security 2010 ($69.99 direct, ) and Norton 360 ($79.99 direct, ). These two differ in feature details, but at their core they use the powerful antimalware protection of Nort...
High praise from independent labs. Automatically solves many install problems. Effective malware cleanup. Norton Insight speeds scanning. Excellent malware blocking. Runs background tasks while system is idle.
Tech support agents may improperly suggest $99 virus removal service if program fails to install. Initial malware scan can be slow.
Norton AntiVirus 2010 is good at cleaning up malware and even better at protecting a clean system. Its Quorum and SONAR 2 technologies help catch zero-day threats. And its built-in self-repair systems let it install and run on most malware-infested sys...
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Symantec's Norton AntiVirus ($40 for a one-year, single-PC license) offers some terrific extra features and a polished user interface. But subpar performance in one detection category prevented it from capturing the top spot in our chart of stand-alone...
Polished UI, Great extra features...
Malware detection is solid, but not stellar...
Norton Antivirus is a good choice for nontechies, but those willing to deal with a less-refined interface can get stronger protection...
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In traditional detection tests using known Trojan horses, spyware, worms, and other baddies, Norton successfully detected 99.5 percent of samples from AV-Test.org. That's a good showing, but other apps did even better, leaving Symantec's entry in a m...
More technical users who are willing to deal with a less polished program in exchange for the best protection should take a look at G Data, the number one antivirus app in our roundup. For those more concerned with a smooth program that is less likely...
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