Free Norton Internet Security 2009

Airwolf1

windra wrote: »

Just some info to read BEFORE you install norton...

1) Its ffree for 12 months only then you will have to upgrade the software...so its not free forever

2) once it runs out its extremly hard to completly remove norton

3) If your not an experienced PC user you will be spammed by security alerts from norton,which is scary for alot of users

Having said that, if youve had norton 2008 and required to upgrade then this is a good little offer.
Its not a bad program but there are totally free firewall/antivirus software out there that is just as good and far less intrusive.

I use Norton, but will be changing to F-Secure when it runs out, however...
1) Norton isn't hard to uninstall, and if all fails, download the Norton removal tool from the Symantec website. Easy as pie.

2) You can tell it not to bother youwith these security alerts, but its hardly spam is it now? Experienced users may want to know whats happening, this is what these alerts are telling them.

Moomin

Thanks to the OP for this. The link above didn't work for me, so I tried
this instead:
http://www.emea.symantec.com/uk/nortonchallenge/request.html

System

Has anyone received theres yet?

bugeyed

nirelandguy wrote: »

Has anyone received theres yet?

I am still waiting for my copy. I will post here when I receive it. This link was provided by my software supplier 'Blue Solutions'. A reputable company, and a genuine offer for resellers. You must give a business name, business address and agree to the mail shots. You can quite legally start a trading business at your home address before filling in the form, then decide to close the business without trading immediately after. This would fulfill the requirement as it never requests a v.a.t registered business

x__Indigo_x

im confused how are people getting round the fact you need to be a company...someone pm please

judderman62

+1 for avoiding anything Norton like the plague

jenniewb

x__Indigo_x wrote: »

im confused how are people getting round the fact you need to be a company...someone pm please

Judging by the replies above, it seems that people are basicly lyeing or naming the company they work for. Could always put your name? You are your own company, or "wife/husband/partner, 3 kids and dog", its company, perhaps not what they are looking for by worth a try? lol!!:rotfl:

madinternetuser

lol i put my ebay username

fofo976

hi
i have visited the url been given.
which directions we have to go to.
meaning can you please show us how we do it?
thank you

bunn

bugeyed wrote: »

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)

ive never really had trouble with norton got 360 on lap top last year its great, i have virgin pc guard on pc but well worth it on lap top