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Norton Internet Security 2010 (1 User, 3 PCs)
Norton Internet Security 2010 builds on the immense progress it 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.
Review date: 09/24/2009 Release date: 09/18/2009 Specs:
1 user =Complete package =300 MHz or higher =CD-ROM =DVD drive =300 MHz or higher
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8.4
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ZoneAlarm Pro 4
 ZoneAlarm Pro 4.5 is a great firewall for security rookies, but you'll still need a separate antivirus program.
Review date: 11/25/2003 Release date: 06/12/2003 Specs:
1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows XP =Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional =Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =10 MB=Pentium II 300 MHz =128 MB=4 =CD-ROM =Pentium II =300 MHz=Windows
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8.0
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Norton 360
 For home and student use, we think Norton 360 represents the best value for ease of use, tools offered, and overall system performance. We recommend it over McAfee Total Protection and Microsoft Windows Live OneCare.
Review date: 02/26/2007 Release date: 02/26/2007 Specs:
1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Professional =300 MHz or higher =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =1.0 =300 MHz or higher =300 MHz=Windows =Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
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8.0
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Norton AntiVirus 2009
Norton AntiVirus 2009 hits all the right security notes, and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though for some, technical support may continue to frustrate.
Review date: 10/10/2008 Release date: 09/09/2008 Specs:
1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows Vista Business =Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 =Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 =Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2 =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =CD-ROM =300 MHz=Windows
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8.0
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Norton Internet Security 2009
Norton Internet Security 2009 hits all the right security notes and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though for some technical support may continue to frustrate
Review date: 09/09/2008 Release date: 09/09/2008 Specs:
3 PC in one household =Complete package =Microsoft Windows Vista Business =Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 =Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 =Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2 =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =CD-ROM =300 MHz=Windows
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8.0
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Norton Internet Security 2007
Norton Internet Security 2007 makes significant gains over last year, including cutting-edge rootkit and behavioral monitoring features found nowhere else, but the overall package could be serious overkill for the average desktop owner.
Review date: 01/16/2007 Release date: 09/12/2007 Specs:
1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Professional =300 MHz or higher =300 MHz =300 MHz =CD-ROM =300 MHz or higher =300 MHz=Windows
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7.8
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Vipre Antivirus + Antispyware
Vipre combines antivirus and antispyware technology in a fast and light application that also includes a worthy set of security tools.
Review date: 07/30/2008
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7.8
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Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 (1-Year License)
Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 is a full-featured security suite, and the 2009 version scored well on independent antivirus detection and removal tests. However, be prepared to pay a premium for what you're getting.
Review date: 08/25/2009 Release date: 08/18/2009 Specs:
3 users =Complete package =10
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7.8
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Norton 360 2.0
A near-perfect all-in-one solution for brand new PCs, Norton 360 v2 may be hard to install and run on legacy machines. However, don't count on Symantec's time-consuming and expensive technical support for help.
Review date: 03/03/2008 Release date: 03/03/2008 Specs:
3 PC in one household =Complete package =Microsoft Windows Vista / XP =300 MHz =2.0 =CD-ROM =300 MHz=Windows =Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
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7.5
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Trend Micro Internet Security 2009
You can't beat the price. For a good, basic Internet Security suite, we recommend Trend Micro Internet Security 2009.
Review date: 09/25/2008 Release date: 09/11/2008 Specs:
3 PCs =Complete package =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 =Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 =Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 bits) =Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64 bits) =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32/64 bits) =Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 SP2 =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64 bits) =Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP2 =350 MHz =800 MHz =XGA monitor =350 MHz=800 MHz=Windows =Internet Explorer 7 =Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or later =Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 or later
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7.5
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Norton Personal Firewall 2004
Norton Personal Firewall 2004 does the job, but free ZoneAlarm and the beefier Norton Internet Security 2004 are smarter buys.
Review date: 11/20/2003 Release date: 09/18/2003 Specs:
1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 98 =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Professional =Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =35 MB=300 MHz =128 MB=CD-ROM =300 MHz=Windows
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7.3
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ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009
ZoneAlarm Internet Security 2009 provides top-notch security protection that is light on system resources, allowing you to work unencumbered.
Review date: 08/28/2008 Release date: 08/25/2008 Specs:
Complete package =1 GHz Intel Pentium III =1 GHz Intel Pentium III
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7.3
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Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010
Trend Micro Internet Security Pro's broad feature set combined with its look and feel make it a serious contender, but questionable efficacy and middling performance mean it's a program we're not recommending for this year.
Review date: 08/27/2009 Release date: 08/24/2009 Specs:
Complete package =Intel Pentium =3.0 =Intel Pentium
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7.2
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AVG Antivirus 8
AVG Anti-Virus 8 is solid at finding and removing viruses and spyware as well as blocking Web threats, but could be lighter on system resources and provide more technical support options.
Review date: 03/11/2008 Release date: 02/28/2008
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7.0
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Haute Secure 2.0
Haute Secure 2.0 blocks malicious content on the Web and is a worthy alternative to Linkscanner and Finjan SecureBrowsing.
Review date: 03/10/2008 Release date: 03/07/2008
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7.0
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Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 provides adequate protection, but the program itself could use some work in telling the user what's going on.
Review date: 08/06/2008 Release date: 08/04/2008 Specs:
1 user =Complete package =800 MHz Intel Pentium (Microsoft Windows XP =Microsoft Windows Vista) =800 MHz Intel Pentium (Microsoft Windows XP =Microsoft Windows Vista)
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7.0
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Norton Antivirus 2008 with Antispyware
Norton AntiVirus 2008 didn't wow us this year. While the protection is solid, the user experience could be much, much better, and the product itself could be more streamlined. Also we can do without the addition of paid services in the technical support section.
Review date: 09/20/2007 Release date: 08/28/2007 Specs:
1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows Vista Business =Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 =Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 =Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2 =300 MHz or higher =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =CD-ROM =300 MHz or higher =300 MHz=Windows
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6.8
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Norton Internet Security 2008
While Symantec's protection is solid, the overall user experience within Norton Internet Security 2008 could be much, much better. Not all the features work together, and the program could use fewer system resources. We can also do without the addition of paid services within the technical support section.
Review date: 11/28/2007 Release date: 08/28/2007 Specs:
3 users =Complete package =Microsoft Windows Vista Business =Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 =Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 =Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2 =300 MHz or higher =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =CD-ROM =300 MHz or higher =300 MHz=Windows
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6.8
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Webroot Spy Sweeper 5.5
Although Webroot Spy Sweeper 5.5 scored well in CNET tests, it installs the Ask.com toolbar, which seems odd for antispyware product to do.
Review date: 12/17/2007 Release date: 08/20/2007 Specs:
1 user =Microsoft Windows XP =Microsoft Windows 2000 =Microsoft Windows Vista =300 MHz =5.5 =300 MHz=Windows =Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
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6.8
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F-Secure Internet Security 2009
While offering roughly the same features and performance as its competition, F-Secure Internet Security 2009 is about $20 too expensive.
Review date: 10/08/2008 Release date: 09/03/2008 Specs:
1 PC =Complete package =Microsoft Windows Vista Starter =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Professional =Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition =Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 bits) =Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64 bits) =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32/64 bits) =Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64 bits) =600 MHz Intel Pentium or higher =600 MHz =CD-ROM =Internet connection =600 MHz Intel Pentium or higher =600 MHz=Windows =Internet Explorer 5.0
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6.7
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Zone Alarm Extreme Security 2010
ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 isn't necessarily the best suite around, but it's definitely effective and should appeal to those who like making granular adjustments to their protection.
Review date: 10/08/2009 Release date: 08/31/2009 Specs:
Complete package =2 GHz or higher (Microsoft Windows 7 =Microsoft Windows Vista Business =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium =Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate) =1 GHz or higher (Microsoft Windows XP SP2 =Microsoft Windows XP SP3 =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows Professional) =2 GHz or higher (Microsoft Windows 7 =Microsoft Windows Vista Business =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium =Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate) =1 GHz or higher (Microsoft Windows XP SP2 =Microsoft Windows XP SP3 =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows Professional)
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6.7
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AVG Internet Security 8.0
AVG Internet Security 8.0 provides strong protection against malicious Web sites, but its full-system scans sometimes tax system resources and produce false positives.
Review date: 03/05/2008 Release date: 02/28/2008 Specs:
Complete package =1 GHz Intel Pentium =2 GHz Intel Pentium =8 =1 GHz Intel Pentium =2 GHz Intel Pentium
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6.5
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McAfee Internet Security Suite 2006
McAfee Internet Security Suite 2006 packs a powerful protection arsenal--but it's far too slow. Loyal McAfee users should upgrade for the automatic spyware and phishing blockers, but the rest of us should seek security elsewhere, such as ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.
Review date: 11/02/2005 Release date: 09/08/2005 Specs:
1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 98 =Microsoft Windows 2000 =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Professional =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =133 MHz =150 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =8.0 =CD-ROM =133 MHz=150 MHz=300 MHz=Windows =Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
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6.3
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Panda Antivirus 2008
Panda Antivirus 2008 is slower than the competition and lacks independent, third-party antivirus test results, and thus doesn't receive our recommendation.
Review date: 10/12/2007 Release date: 08/01/2007 Specs:
3 PCs =Complete package =Microsoft Windows XP =Microsoft Windows 2000 =Microsoft Windows Vista =Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition =Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit versions) =150 MHz =CD-ROM =150 MHz=Windows =Internet Explorer 6.0
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6.0
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Norton AntiVirus 2006
Norton AntiVirus 2006 improves its detection and removal of spyware and adware but lags behind the more proactive McAfee VirusScan 2006.
Review date: 11/09/2005 Release date: 09/25/2005 Specs:
1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Professional =Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 or later =300 MHz Intel Pentium =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =2006 =CD-ROM =300 MHz Intel Pentium =300 MHz=Windows
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5.5
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