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Norton 360 3.0

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Norton 360. Every test conducted by various magazines comes to the conclusion that this Norton 360 reliably protects from internet threats. In addition, this software revitalized your system and deletes redundant data defragments your harddrive and eliminates existing computer problems while improving the performance of your PC.

You can also create backups of important data. A special feature is their online backup service giving you 2 GB of storage space. You can easily upgrade to 5 GB of a nominal fee. In addition, new backup media solutions such as Blue-Ray, HD-DVD and iPod are supported. Password Safe and WLAN Network monitoring neatly round out this Premium Security Package.

Voting for performance of this software brings unanimous results: First class performance. In comparison to others the booting process is barely delayed at all. Norton 360 Anti-Virus schedules regular tasks, such as a complete system scan or data security, independently during work breaks.

During operation and ease of use testing the user interface was highly praised. Because of its easy, intuitive interface, this comprehensive protection software is especially suitable for beginners as well as professional users.

Advantages

  • Good virus and spyware recognition
  • Appealing ease of use
  • Especially suited for beginners
  • Very high scanning speed
  • Minimal system bootup delay
  • Low resource usage
  • Additional Password-Safe
  • 2 GB Online-Backup

Disadvantages

  • Virus scan user intervention not possible

Summary

Norton 360 3.0 is a reliable total protection software. Just as Norton Internet Security, this premium protection package offers a very good Anti-Virus, good performance and great support. 2GB online backup and Password Safe round out this product very nicely. It is, therefore, recommended for novices.


RATING
94/100
very good

Security
Virus Recognition : 14 / 15
Spyware Recognition : 14 / 15
Database Updates : 9 / 10
False Positive : 10 / 10
Total Security : 47 / 50

Performance
Resource Usage : 14 / 15
Scan Speed : 10 / 10
Boot Speed : 5 / 05
Total Performance : 29 / 30

Operation
User Interface : 10 / 10
Configuration : 4 / 05
Ease of Use : 4 / 05
Total Operation : 18 / 20

Evaluation Requirements  

New Update!
As of April 1, 2009 price has been excluded from the evaluation process.

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Technical Data and Features
Operating System: Win XP,Vista
System Requirements: 300MHz CPU, 256RAM
Language: Deutsch
Anti-Virus: ja
Firewall: ja
Anti Spyware: ja
Anti Phishing: ja
Anti Spam: ja
Game Mode: ja
Laptop Mode: nein
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Computer Magazine Ratings
Zeitschrift LogoRating: Good
Advantages: High recognition rate; Backup through online storage; Easy to operate. Disadvantages: Quite expensive.

Tested Version: Norton 360 3.0
Zeitschrift LogoRating: Good
Symantec’s Norton 360 3.0 expands Windows XP und Vista with essential security functions and is altogether recommendablet.

Tested Version: Norton 360 3.0
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User Comments
tim wrote at 06.10.2009 - Rating: good
This software runs relatively fast for me and it does not slow down the pc. If the software is running on an old pc, in your case, I can imagine that.
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