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The Symantec 12608434 is a security software available from Symantec. The 12608434 typically costs $29.95. Consumer Reports recommends that you match the features on a model to the needs you have. Here's our take on some of the specifications and features that are commonly available on security software models like the 12608434.
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| Manufacturer | Symantec Corporation |
| Product Name | Norton Internet Security 2008 |
| Package Type | Retail |
| Distribution Media/Method | CD-ROM |
| Product Type | Software Suite |
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User has 1 Year of experience with this product
N.I.S. Now It's Safe Good product
12/07/2008
Strength
Makes the internet a safer place, quick to remove unwanted items, Does not slow down system much when set up correctly in manual mode and engine is trained. Can work well in fully automatic including updates and all.
Weakness
Their tech support, if needed. Can slow down some in fully automatic mode especially in the very beginning.
I have built several computers. Since available all receive a copy of N.I.S. 2008 loaded with Windows XP Pro. I've done only a few Laptops with Vista but they downloaded just the same. When installing, there are a few tricks and some settings to keep to. I've been happy with N.I.S. since early N.I.S. 2007 and I've tried many others. All failed to impress me. No, I'm not affiliated with Symantec in any way. Just a consumer building fast computers for people who don't like bogging down by security programs but need a good internet security solution. The internet is definitely no longer a safe place to browse with your information attached. I, for one, have been doing On Line banking and buying for the last 3 yrs thanx to N.I.S. with no surprises. I'm now on my newly built triple radiator(sgl, dble, & trpl fan) everything water cooled Intel Quad system that parts retailed for about $10k and the best insurance I think is N.I.S. to keep it running clean.
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User has 30 Days of experience with this product
Internet Security 2008
10/31/2008
Strength
Easiest install ever. Zero set-up glitches. No problems at all.
Weakness
Password security module is slow and not very intuitive to an old guy like me.
I upgraded from NAV 2008 to Norton Internet Security 2008 and it has been a total success. Everything worked from installation to all the little details. I have been a NAV user for well over 20 years and things have gotten a little more difficult and problems have increased for the past several years. NIS seems to have resolved these issues. Symantec has put the Norton systems back on track again. Their quality has never faltered and now the implementation is back on top.
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User has 12 Months of experience with this product
Norton Internet Security 2008
10/01/2008
Strength
Solid protection against malware attacks; simple interface.
Weakness
Not well integrated; slowing down PC system to a crawl if CPU is not fast enough.
Although Norton Internet Security 2008 is a solid security suite, it suffers the same problem of resource hog as the previous version. In a slow CPU system, it could bog down the whole system to a crawl by using too many system resources at time. NIS 2008 is fairly simple to use and efficient in keeping your PC safe from nasty viruses, adware and phishing scams. You cannot go wrong with NIS 2008 if you system could sustain the required overhead. You do have to renew subscription annually to keep the automatic live update service active on up to three computers.
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