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Norton Internet Security included on disc?
« on: September 11, 2010, 10:57:17 pm »
I see that it is included on the disc that came with my GA-870A-UD3 mobo.
Is it a full version?  How long are the updates good for?
Any limitations?
I see that it is the 2010 version.  Can it be upgraded to 2011 for free?

Thanks!
Eph

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Re: Norton Internet Security included on disc?
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2010, 05:12:43 am »
When you buy norton it comes with 1 year of updates so i am sure the  one on the disk is the same. If you want to upgrade to 2011 then i am afraid you will have to pay for it. So with disk you get full version for 1 year of updates after that it is a pay as you go.

updates =  updates to the program you have

upgrade = changes the version you have to another one.

If all else fails contact norton tech and ask them as they own the program.
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Re: Norton Internet Security included on disc?
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2010, 10:29:38 am »
Personally I wouldn't touch Norton with a bargepole! It slows the computer down, give problems with other programs and then is a devil to get rid of when you have had enough of it. Also I am not sure but I expect it is a three month trial or similar that is included free, this is normally the case and then you get nag screens trying to get you to purchase the full version.
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Re: Norton Internet Security included on disc?
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2010, 02:32:43 am »
Can anyone from Gigabyte please confirm what is included on this disc?

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Re: Norton Internet Security included on disc?
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2010, 08:44:03 am »
I would suggest that you PM runn3R the forum moderator who is a Gigabyte employee.
http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=13
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Re: Norton Internet Security included on disc?
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2010, 02:44:33 am »
I agree with DM why would you use norton as it hasnt has a good rep since 2004.  Avg is alot better and u can use the free version until you decide if you like it.
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Re: Norton Internet Security included on disc?
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2010, 09:10:56 am »
Yes  I agree but would argue about the date  ;) I have been answering forum queries since back in the 90s and Norton was a problem even then! Personally I use Kaspersky and have no complaints.
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Re: Norton Internet Security included on disc?
« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2010, 12:27:06 pm »
Hi cephraim

It is 90 days subscription of fully functional Norton Internet Security (NIS).
Normally if you buy NIS (separately) at shop or online you get 1 year of subscription included.
As far as I know after this period the software still works but you need to extend your subscription to have viruses database / software engine updated.

For details of extending subscription / buying upgrade to newer version please contact Symantec.
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Re: Norton Internet Security included on disc?
« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2010, 12:50:54 pm »
Stay clear of Norton!!

More trouble than its worth.  I have used AVG in the past but now I use Microsoft Security essentials.

I havent had any problems with it.
« Last Edit: September 17, 2010, 12:52:05 pm by Ripjaws »

Re: Norton Internet Security included on disc?
« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2010, 01:24:10 pm »
Thanks.  FWIW, I love NIS and have had no problems with it.  PC Mag gave the 2010 suite "best in class", including system resource consumption.  To each his own.

Re: Norton Internet Security included on disc?
« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2010, 04:36:20 am »
Thanks.  FWIW, I love NIS and have had no problems with it.  PC Mag gave the 2010 suite "best in class", including system resource consumption.  To each his own.

Several sources have stated that Norton went through a significant change [program rewritten  in 2009] in the last 2 years.  I tried it many times in the distant past [1990's-2003ish] and it was nothing but ONE BIG HEADACHE!  What I found most frustrating and distressing was that once you installed it, you could not even get a clean uninstall on it, which I found to be terribly distressing.  They did finally come out with a separate program so you could uninstall it and even that would not work at times.

Norton had a reputation of being good originally [in fact, they were pioneers in the antivirus industry], then made the mistake of trying to ride on their reputation rather than upon staying sharp and on the cutting edge.

In the last 2 years they have come a long, long way [system resources are no longer such a terrible hog, software bloat not so big anymore, uninstall is easier, etc.] but they have lost my vote and confidence a long long time ago.

You could not PAY me to install it on any of my systems, EVER!

For most professionals, Kaspersky, BitDefender, Eset NOD 32, and Webroot are the top 4 now in the industry.

To be 100% honest with you, I have had problems with both Bit Defender and Kaspersky as well as AVG [so sorry DM], and have finally gone to Microsoft's newly released Security Essentials.  I have never had a problem with Microsoft SE, but I have also only been using it for a few months now.

Microsoft's SE [Security Essentials] is safe, effective, thorough, and best of all, FREE!  Software bloat is nonexistent, it does not hog your resources, and uninstall is quite simple and easy.  I have installed it on many computers in the last few months and no problems whatsoever.  It is totally user friendly too.

Hope this helps!

Soar
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Re: Norton Internet Security included on disc?
« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2010, 08:35:25 am »
Hi Soar
You are forgiven for your (wrong) views on Kaspersky of course and I won't hold it against you, much! But I agree with your decision not to use Norton at any cost.
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Re: Norton Internet Security included on disc?
« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2010, 11:50:57 am »
Microsoft's SE [Security Essentials] is safe, effective, thorough, and best of all, FREE!  Software bloat is nonexistent, it does not hog your resources, and uninstall is quite simple and easy.  I have installed it on many computers in the last few months and no problems whatsoever.  It is totally user friendly too.

interesting. do you have any results/data of its efficiency in comparison with other anti-virus software? i mean how many viruses it can detect and erase.
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Re: Norton Internet Security included on disc?
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2010, 12:23:32 pm »
I too have heard a lot of good reports about Microsoft's SE [Security Essentials] but not substansiated by any figures. It would be handy if all these stories are true.
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Re: Norton Internet Security included on disc?
« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2010, 08:54:43 pm »
Microsoft's SE [Security Essentials] is safe, effective, thorough, and best of all, FREE!  Software bloat is nonexistent, it does not hog your resources, and uninstall is quite simple and easy.  I have installed it on many computers in the last few months and no problems whatsoever.  It is totally user friendly too.

interesting. do you have any results/data of its efficiency in comparison with other anti-virus software? i mean how many viruses it can detect and erase

BeeKeeper,

I found the best and most unbias data, results and reviews come from the following third-party industry testers and reviewers:

Virus Bulletin VB 100% Certification
ICSA Labs, Consumer Reports
West Coast Labs
AV-Comparatives

Hope this helps!

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