Amazon.co.uk Review
Norton Internet Security 2002 is an all-round PC security suite designed to protect you when you go online. Symantec's previous editions of Norton Internet Security offered a separate Family Edition; that edition's features have now been incorporated into the standard product. NIS 2002 is also Windows XP compatible.
Four tools make up the NIS 2002 suite--Norton AntiVirus 2002, Norton Personal Firewall 2002 (two top-notch products also sold separately), Privacy Control and Parental Control. This is the same mix as before but each element has been modestly upgraded. For example, Instant-Message Filtering keeps personal or confidential material from being transferred via instant messenger while the ad-blocking feature removes banner ads from online sites, noticeably speeding up page downloads. The Parental Controls feature in the new release keeps young people from accessing inappropriate material through file-sharing programs and instant messengers in addition to blocking specific Web sites' content.
Like earlier editions, NIS 2002 is virtually self-configuring--simply insert the CD, install and reboot. Then use the Security Assistant wizard to customise your level of protection simply by clicking links or answering yes/no questions, although the pre-configured settings are sufficient to protect PCs in most situations. A new network wizard makes configuration of the personal firewall on home networks easy by detecting local files and printer shares. It also greatly simplifies setting up a firewall to protect multiple PCs sharing one Net connection. It automatically identifies all machines on the network and configures the gateway that is actually connected to the Net. If you already have NIS 2001 this year's model may not be a compelling upgrade, but those without PC protection software or for users of Windows XP, Norton Internet Security 2002 is a good all-round solution. --Roger Gann
Manufacturer's Description
Norton Internet Security 2002 is your essential protection from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. It protects you and your PC when you e-mail, bank, shop, or play online. This powerful suite includes Norton AntiVirus, the world's most trusted anti-virus solution, Norton Personal Firewall to block hackers' intrusions, and Norton Privacy Control to keep personal information private.Norton Personal Firewall blocks hackers' intrusions. Whether you have a dialup, DSL, or cable connection, your PC needs this vital safeguard. Worried about Web sites getting your personal information without permission? Worry no more with Norton Privacy Control. It helps you keep e-mail addresses and credit card numbers secure, and control which sites track your activities with Internet cookies. Get Norton Internet Security 2002 today and protect yourself and your PC when you e-mail, bank, shop, or play online.
