Free Norton Internet Security 2009

With regard to Norton slowing down computers, the 2004 version was the big culprit. Unfortunately for them, people have stuck with this opinion. I have had Norton for 5 years and found it better each time. The 2008 version certainly doesn't have this problem. The only downside is that the update service does hog bandwidth whilst it downloads updates, but with broadband, this is usually done in seconds. The 2004 version slow down was mainly caused by the service ccSvcHst.exe which was the problem file. They still use it, but greatly enhanced. I agree that other products are available free, but as someone that spends many hundreds of hours per year sorting out other peoples infected computers - ( I am not an IT expert but studied computer scences in the early eighties on a pc the size of a porta-cabin and stay up-to-date as much as I can) - I know that Norton's virus detection engines are beyond doubt unbeatable. No - I don't work for them . Reviews from the trade magazines for the last couple of years state that. Norton only loses out on the fact it isn't free (except for this year they have done the NFR offer)
Removal of Norton is actually quite simple. Try downloading the Norton Removal Tool. It completely removes all files and registry entries.
Norton isn't cheap. But I don't mind paying for the security of a product that constantly hits the top of the charts for virus detection and removal.
People knock Microsoft all the time - I hate their prices too - but where would computing be today without Mr Gates. Linux and Mac lovers will swear by their systems, but Windows has led us to a state they'd never have reached. (including going bald and grey --- lol)
So, lets not knock a product needlessly. If you haven't had Norton for 4 years, you have your chance. It's a 1 year licence. After the year, remove it (use the norton removal tool). Its free - that's what this forum is for after all.

With regards to the link - NFR in the link stands for Not For Resale. It's a freebie us resellers get. Usually they post me a CD - as do all the others - I test them all with a multitude of nasties and recommend them to my customers. Not all choose Norton - I'll end up fixing those that don't. The 15 day trial mentioned above is the same product, but after 15 days will expire. You'll have to pay up or remove it. The link I have provided gives a 1 year 'Trial' (sic)