Comments on: Review: Norton Internet Security 2009 – no, it didn’t slow down my computer! http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/ Top Technology news Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:30:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: computer overclocking http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-348893 computer overclocking Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:55:34 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/#comment-348893 It's really a cool and useful piece of info. I am happy that you shared this helpful info with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thank you for sharing. It’s really a cool and useful piece of info. I am happy that you shared this helpful info with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thank you for sharing.

]]> By: Randy http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-245523 Randy Thu, 27 May 2010 05:15:19 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/#comment-245523 I have always been a norton person. Norton 360 is the worst software ever designed. Its bulky n makes my computer slog. I had the Norton Ghost which was one of the best anti-virus software ever manufactured by symantec. Speed had never been an issue and the performance was just fabulous. I would go with norton products even now as I have never faced an issue with viruses n spyware attack or any hacker intrusion. what if it has slowed down my computer when my resources are all fine. I have always been a norton person. Norton 360 is the worst software ever designed. Its bulky n makes my computer slog.

I had the Norton Ghost which was one of the best anti-virus software ever manufactured by symantec. Speed had never been an issue and the performance was just fabulous.

I would go with norton products even now as I have never faced an issue with viruses n spyware attack or any hacker intrusion. what if it has slowed down my computer when my resources are all fine.

]]> By: anon http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-230899 anon Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:10:49 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/#comment-230899 Norton 2008 worked well with Vista because it gave you an option to minimize performance impact. 2009 does not give you that option and it slows my computer down. Simple tasks like opening a folder take a long time to process. It's almost as if I am downloading something and must wait for the green bar to reach the end of the folder before I can do anything. Norton 2009 on Vista is not faster. In my case, it's bull. Norton 2008 worked well with Vista because it gave you an option to minimize performance impact. 2009 does not give you that option and it slows my computer down.

Simple tasks like opening a folder take a long time to process. It’s almost as if I am downloading something and must wait for the green bar to reach the end of the folder before I can do anything.

Norton 2009 on Vista is not faster. In my case, it’s bull.

]]> By: Jay http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-168375 Jay Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:14:46 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/#comment-168375 I have just purchased a Norton Internet Security 2009 on 28/02/09. When I installed it that day on my computer,it took more than one hour to initialise and when the product key was given, a new message appeared to inform me that the product is installed but with errors and I was asked to visit the Technical Symantec site to solve the problem. When the site was visited I had to download the Norton removal tool to use it afterwards to remove all the Norton traces from my computer and I was asked to install it again but not from the CD provided but by downloading it from the internet. What was that? Yesterday I updated my XP Windows and installed the NIS 2009. It was installed in not more than 3 minutes. But now the problem is that my computer has tremendously slowed down. I have to wait for 3 mins at start up and at shut down. Till a program is opening I can do another work, and when back program not yet opened. I have 330GB Hard Disk+DDR 2 512 MB RAM on a Pentium 4 CPU 3.20Ghz. Please someone advise what to do to solve my problem? I have just purchased a Norton Internet Security 2009 on 28/02/09. When I installed it that day on my computer,it took more than one hour to initialise and when the product key was given, a new message appeared to inform me that the product is installed but with errors and I was asked to visit the Technical Symantec site to solve the problem. When the site was visited I had to download the Norton removal tool to use it afterwards to remove all the Norton traces from my computer and I was asked to install it again but not from the CD provided but by downloading it from the internet. What was that? Yesterday I updated my XP Windows and installed the NIS 2009. It was installed in not more than 3 minutes. But now the problem is that my computer has tremendously slowed down. I have to wait for 3 mins at start up and at shut down. Till a program is opening I can do another work, and when back program not yet opened. I have 330GB Hard Disk+DDR 2 512 MB RAM on a Pentium 4 CPU 3.20Ghz. Please someone advise what to do to solve my problem?

]]> By: Sherri http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-167722 Sherri Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:29:13 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/#comment-167722 I have Norton Security Suite 2009. I had to have tech help for both installations, yet I'm pretty tech literate. I am happy with the service and the product now. Just have a quick question: Should I update my Yahoo Internet Security when my isp update manager requires it or will this be in conflict with the Norton's? Do I need any other software like Spy Sweeper, which was recommended when I bought just an antivirus software a couple of years ago or is Norton Security Suite taking care of those issues too? I have Norton Security Suite 2009. I had to have tech help for both installations, yet I’m pretty tech literate. I am happy with the service and the product now. Just have a quick question: Should I update my Yahoo Internet Security when my isp update manager requires it or will this be in conflict with the Norton’s? Do I need any other software like Spy Sweeper, which was recommended when I bought just an antivirus software a couple of years ago or is Norton Security Suite taking care of those issues too?

]]> By: Trevor http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-167562 Trevor Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:49:26 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/#comment-167562 I decided to take a chance and see if what I'd read by somebody was true - that Norton had smartened-up and become light. In fact it has worked fine on my old Compaq 866 mhz machine running 512MB's RAM; XP Pro. (I tried the standalone antivirus not N.I.S.). None of the slowdown I was thoroughly expecting. In fact I agree with someone else who said Kaspersky has now gone downhill and makes a computer slower like Norton of yester-year. I won't start suggesting people use it just yet (as its only been a couple of weeks I've used it) but I have stopped recommending Kaspersky. It just goes to show you: brand loyalty is rubbish. Things change, even bloatware software companies. I decided to take a chance and see if what I’d read by somebody was true – that Norton had smartened-up and become light. In fact it has worked fine on my old Compaq 866 mhz machine running 512MB’s RAM; XP Pro. (I tried the standalone antivirus not N.I.S.). None of the slowdown I was thoroughly expecting. In fact I agree with someone else who said Kaspersky has now gone downhill and makes a computer slower like Norton of yester-year. I won’t start suggesting people use it just yet (as its only been a couple of weeks I’ve used it) but I have stopped recommending Kaspersky. It just goes to show you: brand loyalty is rubbish. Things change, even bloatware software companies.

]]> By: Trevor http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-167560 Trevor Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:46:53 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/#comment-167560 I decided to take a chance and see if what I'd read by somebody was true - that Norton had smartened-up and become light. In fact it has worked fine on my old Compaq 866 mhz machine running 512MB's RAM; XP Pro. None of the slowdown I was thoroughly expecting. In fact I agree with someone else who said Kaspersky has now gone downhill and makes a computer slower like Norton of yester-year. I won't start suggesting people use it just yet (as its only been a couple of weeks I've used it) but I have stopped recommending Kaspersky. It just goes to show you: brand loyalty is rubbish. Things change, even bloatware software companies. I decided to take a chance and see if what I’d read by somebody was true – that Norton had smartened-up and become light. In fact it has worked fine on my old Compaq 866 mhz machine running 512MB’s RAM; XP Pro. None of the slowdown I was thoroughly expecting. In fact I agree with someone else who said Kaspersky has now gone downhill and makes a computer slower like Norton of yester-year. I won’t start suggesting people use it just yet (as its only been a couple of weeks I’ve used it) but I have stopped recommending Kaspersky. It just goes to show you: brand loyalty is rubbish. Things change, even bloatware software companies.

]]> By: Dean Kaflowitz http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-167335 Dean Kaflowitz Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:57:05 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/#comment-167335 I have a half gig of RAM on my machine and I installed NIS 2009 a couple of weeks ago. It is KILLING my machine. I ordered another half gig (my machine only supports up to 1 gig) and will install that. I hope it fixes this problem. ccSvcHost.exe is horrible. Also, I think there's a memory leak in there because I keep getting Virtual Memory Low warnings if I leave the machine on for too many hours. I'm running XP and this is the first time I ever had a problem with performance. I contacted Symantec support and they were entirely useless. It took more than one email for their support guy to even understand what I wrote, and I was very clear. Even then I don't think he knows what my problem is since the response seemed to have nothing to do with the complaint. I won't renew my subscription if the extra RAM doesn't solve this mess. I'll go with Trend Micro, which my company's admin likes. I have a half gig of RAM on my machine and I installed NIS 2009 a couple of weeks ago. It is KILLING my machine. I ordered another half gig (my machine only supports up to 1 gig) and will install that. I hope it fixes this problem. ccSvcHost.exe is horrible. Also, I think there’s a memory leak in there because I keep getting Virtual Memory Low warnings if I leave the machine on for too many hours. I’m running XP and this is the first time I ever had a problem with performance. I contacted Symantec support and they were entirely useless. It took more than one email for their support guy to even understand what I wrote, and I was very clear. Even then I don’t think he knows what my problem is since the response seemed to have nothing to do with the complaint.

I won’t renew my subscription if the extra RAM doesn’t solve this mess. I’ll go with Trend Micro, which my company’s admin likes.

]]> By: Tony http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-166983 Tony Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:58:04 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/#comment-166983 Its feckin horrid, the only good thing about it is takin it off, it is unbearable i would rather stick stones in my under pants and go horse riding than have to sit here and wait for internet to come up, its worse than a modem, it maybe be fine for machines that have vista and vista ram spec but not every1 has the money and resources to get the most up to date machine, once again norton has released another waste of money and time, and poopooed their own name! Its feckin horrid, the only good thing about it

is takin it off, it is unbearable

i would rather stick stones in my under pants and go horse riding than have to sit here and wait for internet to come up, its worse than a modem, it maybe be fine for machines that have vista and vista ram spec but not every1 has the money and resources to get the most up to date machine, once again norton has released another waste of money and time, and poopooed their own name!

]]> By: Dick Farter http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-166882 Dick Farter Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:44:38 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2008/10/19/review-norton-internet-security-2009-no-it-didnt-slow-down-my-computer/#comment-166882 Norton Community Watch= BIG BROTHER. Norton Community Watch= BIG BROTHER.

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