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Norton Internet Security 2009 comparison

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Price $47.01 to $81.85 $31.49 to $34.99 $13.95 to $52.05 $34.47 to $46.54 $15.99 to $59.99
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Release date September 09, 2008 September 18, 2009 September 09, 2008 February 26, 2007 September 11, 2008
The Bottom Line 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 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. 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. 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. You can't beat the price. For a good, basic Internet Security suite, we recommend Trend Micro Internet Security 2009.
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PlatformWindows
Info unavailableWindows
Windows
Windows
VersionInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1.0
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License TypeComplete package
Complete package
Complete package
Complete package
Complete package
SubcategorySecurity - security suite
Internet - internet security
Security - desktop antivirus
Security - security suite
Security - desktop firewall
Security - antispam software
Security - desktop antivirus
Security - intrusion and vulnerability detection
Product DescriptionNorton Internet Security 2009 - Complete package
- Complete package
Norton AntiVirus 2009 - Complete package
Norton 360 - ( v. 1.0 ) - Complete package
Trend Micro Internet Security 2009 - Complete package
CategorySecurity applications
Internet
Security applications
Security applications
Security applications
License PricingStandard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
License Qty3 PC in one household
1 user
1 user
1 user
3 PCs
Distribution MediaCD-ROM
Download
CD-ROM
CD-ROM
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OS RequiredMicrosoft 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
Info unavailableMicrosoft 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
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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
Service & SupportNew releases update
Info unavailableNew releases update
Info unavailableNew releases update
Package TypeRetail
Retail
Retail
Retail
Retail
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