http://www.symantec.com/norton360/

Any one tried this yet?

I'd appreciate some feedback if possible.

Does it lag like its predecessors? Internet Security 2005, 2006, etc..

Thanx ya.

I try using the trial version for my desktop and notebook. desktop using amd64 3000 and laptop using intel dual core t2500. both is equipped with 1 gb ram. I notice it eat a lot of cpu power when it is scanning your computer for threat and virus.

I did read somewhere that the first comment from an actual public tester was that for the first time, using 360 was suprisingly quick and rather light in terms of system resource consumption. Value wise, Norton has just up the game by having backup solution combined witha security solution. Howwever i noted that he complained that he can't do a single file/folder scan. Each time he want to scan, it's the whole harddisk.

Should be a good buy if norton has also improved their catch rate and moved to a as-and-when-need to update rather than batch update.

I've tried Norton Antivirus 2007(not 360) in my costumer's pc & suprisingly it's really light but when I check the services they still got a lot services running like they used to. I wonder if it the 'lightness' can only fell in the desktop environment & not while running heavy applications. HERE'S THE BIG CATCH, I try download CCleaner using firefox & suddenly Norton DELETE the file while it's still downloading. Then I plug in my thumbdrive n somehow Norton give me weird message saying their autoprotect feature has REMOVE some file that has security risk. When I open my thumbdrive there's few file MISSING n those were OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE.

My conclusion = Norton not open source friendly.

Norton 260 is based on a new scan engine and whole new production. So i think it would be unfair to compare it against NAV2007.
In your case, it was a trade-off most developers have to make in order to produce idiot-proof systems. Unfortunately, your case is an extreme case of not wanting to bother you with details, so i'll do you a favour and delete the file without asking you...

Whoa!

Serious? I never expected NAV to be so aggressive as to delete files without prompting. U sure it wasnt coz u set it that way? Coz I'd be quite rude for a program to delete files b4 notifying the user.

I am N360 now and it seems that the memory utilization is lower than NIS2007.

To update after completing all functions.

It's in its' default setting. Only tried it for a few hours. Don't know if we can change the setting to be more appropriate. Luckily it wasn't my computer.

The word 'default' can be the most destructive and misleading if the developers did not take take precautions while building the 'default' settings. Usually default means that the program will disturb or pops up the least as to remain as unintrussive as possible while the user is using the computer.

Makes you think twice about hitting the default settings key, doesn't it?

Yea,

Hope to hear something good from you after you're done tinkering with the program.

Thanx ya.

http://www.lowyat.net/v2/latest/reasonable...-norton360.html
It's been posted in LYN front page too. Lower memory usage and reasonable price, according to the author.

I'm using Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2007.XP Vista 32 - 64bit aight now...just want all sifus opinion...is it a good antivirus? coz i'm quite satisfied with this antivirus...just wanna know whut kind of probz will occurs...that's all...thanx

My 2 cents...
Problems? None that i can think of except slower system operation(before install and after install big differences), low detection rate for zero hour/day threat, works optimally with high machine spec only, and never uninstall or else messy trails all over the place..... other than that Norton is flawless as it does what it is suppose to do.

r u sure ur OSS is not tied with spyware/trojan components???

owh...but my system operation speed seems like the same like be4...

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Added on April 11, 2007, 2:58 pmmy conclusion = it seems that ur system maybe had been infected with spyware...


This post has been edited by acapz: Apr 11 2007, 02:58 PM

I've been using Norton 360 for a few days now and it's been running stable.

Pros:
The CPU and RAM is quite light when it's idling which is much better than the NIS 2005 that I've used previously.

The user interface is very simple and clean but navigating through the settings is quite tough.

Cons:
I'm getting constant time outs for HTTP downloads and uploads; MSN constantly disconnect and reconnect; internet browser loses connection with the servers frequently. All these after installing Norton 360. I read elsewhere that someone is also having the same problem and his download speed dropped a lot. Anyway, my torrent runs smoothly though.

There is no individual file/folder scanning (on-demand scan). The only choice I'm left with is to do a stupid full system scan.

And Norton 360 doesn't have the event viewer like NA or NIS do. It is downright impossible to see IP of the person that's trying to hack into your computer, when intrusion attempts were made, etc. You can only check what virus-infected files were cleaned by Norton.

Conclusion:
Use NIS 2007 or other better security suites? LOL....
Those were the only things that I notice for the time being..will update more if I find other problems.

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Apr 15 2007, 05:14 AM

All I can say is I am agreeable with the satement below.

Looking at n360's package, i would say that it is not going to be on par with the likes of NIS or KIS or any ISes. This bundling is sweet due to its unique marketing position of providing backup and system protection and optimization all in one. I think it's safe enough to say, don't leave your regular antivirus in the storage shelf for N360.

am i missing something? where are the option to scan selected folder. don even have right click to scan selected file! is this antivirus or what?

It is no longer available for N360. You have to ran full scan instead.

what the point of detect but cant remove virus. it said that i have to manually delete it. but no DELETE button were found! dont tell me i have to edit registry my self. im so piss off with n360.
anyone who havent tried yet dont bother to try this. its a crap

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Added on April 11, 2007, 2:58 pm

my conclusion = it seems that ur system maybe had been infected with spyware...

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No way it's a fresh install of windows XP on a C2D system. been using those software for months without any prob. Delete first, notify later = I don't think that's professional.

This is one of the main disadvantage of N360. In fact it was highly talk about in other security forums.

Will install Norton 360 today. See if it's good for Vista o not..

My comment will be "No Problems" for Vista after using for 3 weeks.

just bought Norton 360. Hmm activation and installation and update goes well. Now doing scanning. No issue for the moment. Anyway, there is Fraud monitoring is on in the web browser..

Added: Well, everything is fine after scan etc, but the thing is, i duno is it the internet line a little sluggish by tmnut or it's cause by N360. I felt surfing a little slow and downloading from rapidshare is worst. Only bout 3-5kbps only. B4 that i was getting 50-70kbps. Hmm, maybe lot ppl downloading or duno because of N360..

This post has been edited by adriankhoo153: Apr 21 2007, 01:32 PM

I'm kinda sure it is caused by N360 since I'm experiencing the same prob. Connection was still quite fine before installation but after installation, my HTTP download speed dropped and there were frequent timed outs.

There were other users complaining about sluggish connection after installing N360 in Expert-Exchange website

Yeah, true.. My internet connection become real sluggish and often timeout. Darn. Bought a product that cost me more trouble. My start up become real slow too. B4 i instal N360, when i key in my password in welcome login, it will straight go to welcome and enter window. But now it will stuck at the welcome screen for 5-8 seconds, then the whole screen black out for 3-5 seconds only then it will log into my desktop. AGRHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Btw, Norton 360 have slow down my internet connection and boot up time. One of a forrumer tested N360 boot up time with his stop watch.



A bit regret buying N360 liau. Last time was using AVG. Dun have this porblem.

Come to think of it why is it call Norton 360? It mean back to square. Like that fist Norton found virus, then norton clean it. After clean it virus appeared back again =360. As compliment Norton 360 give u slow internet. (thus making virus a little slower to spread...)

This post has been edited by adriankhoo153: Apr 23 2007, 02:08 PM

N360 means complete solution taking care of your system performance and security and backup which are key items all PC will need .
Anyway looks like N360 is still a disappointing product. I guess we will have to wait for the new corporate edition to see if they can live to their brand name.

Duh, obvouisly what i mean for N360 is a teaser la..

I've tried it, slowed down my pc horribly. Rite now I'm testing Norton Internet Security 2007, much better than Norton 360.

I dun think so. NIS 2007 is the most resource hog while N360 is very lite..

Darn, i thought this thread was dead.

Should have read it before buying.


2 late though.....Just bought Norton 360.

I'll post my feedback at the end of the week.

So far, I think this is a very light and simple program and most power users will most likely not be happy with this.

Then again, these restrictions will most probably cater to the novice users who prefer to have their antivirus and firewall automated.



Worse comes to worst, there's still the "60 Days Return Policy"

Any1 tried returning their product before?

This post has been edited by arcan8888: Jul 17 2007, 02:35 PM

i'm using norton 360 before.when i surfing internet..my CPU working 100%..when i see the performance using task manager..the program norton 360 use 100%..maybe for background update..so i change my antivirus...

All rites,

After 9 days, I can safely say that I DONT like this product.

But I dont think it is as bad as what the others before me say it was,

From my point of view, this suite's rather simple.
Not recommended for intermediate or pro users who want to tweak and run their antivirus suites to suit their needs.

The antivirus scanner's VERY disappointing, no option to scan individual files or folders, you'll have to run a full scan instead.
No scheduling!

The firewall's also quite limited, I couldn't add new program profiles like what I used to do in Norton Internet Security (NIS) so I'll have to hope that Norton 360 (N360) detects the program connecting to the internet and offer me the choice of allowing or blocking it, else, the program will just not connect to the internet. I also had problems specifying trusted IP addresses within my own network. Once again, if N360 doesnt detect it, the IP will just be blocked.

Never really had any opportunity to have the anti-phising feature tested.

The backup feature's a joke, I had disabled during my entire week of use.

So.......I'll most probably return this product. Lesson learnt; dont totally trust online reviews, even if it's from CNET, PCPro or PCWorld....Always read the user comments as well. And....no matter how tempting the 3 user license sounds.......RESIST IT.....it's a marketing gimmick.


PROS:

- If you're a total computing noob, then you should get it. Or you could get it for your 45+ year old uncles or aunts or even your grandpa or grandma who uses a PC

- Doesnt consume as much resource compared to NIS07, in my opinion.

- It's an install and forget application, everything is done in background and it doesnt really get in your face.

- Nice box

- Nice and simple looking user interface. Great for uncles and aunties.

CONS:

- SAD Antivirus scanner.

- Firewall with limited settings

- Crappy backup


And now......
U know.

This post has been edited by arcan8888: Jul 25 2007, 11:04 PM