CNET Editor's rating: 6.8 out of 10
Reviewed by
Robert Vamosi
Review date: 9/20/07
Release date: 8/28/07
The good: Norton AntiVirus 2008 provides solid antivirus protection.
The bad: Norton AntiVirus 2008 is roughly six times the size of most competing antivirus applications; doesn't offer three-user license; doesn't support Firefox; doesn't work with recent Yahoo and AOL IM applications (only old versions); offers fee-based services under the guise of technical support.
The bottom line: Norton AntiVirus 2008 didn't wow us this year. While the protection is solid, the user experience could be much, much better, and the product itself could be more streamlined. Also we can do without the addition of paid services in the technical support section.
Manufacturer:
Symantec Corporation
Part number: 104938700
General
Category
Security applications
Subcategory
Security - desktop antivirus
License pricing
Standard
Software
License Type
Complete package
License Qty
1 user
License Pricing
Standard
Platform
Windows
Distribution Media
CD-ROM
Package Type
Retail
System Requirements
OS Required
Microsoft 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 Vista Business - RAM 256 MB - HD 300 MB,
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic - RAM 256 MB - HD 300 MB,
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium - RAM 256 MB - HD 300 MB,
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate - RAM 256 MB - HD 300 MB,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 - RAM 256 MB - HD 300 MB,
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2 - RAM 256 MB - HD 300 MB,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 - RAM 256 MB - HD 300 MB
Manufacturer: Symantec Corporation Specs:
3 users, Complete package, Microsoft 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, 300 MHz or higher, 300 MHz, CD-ROM, 300 MHz, Windows
Manufacturer: Symantec Corporation Specs:
1 user, Complete package, Microsoft 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, 300 MHz or higher, 300 MHz, CD-ROM, 300 MHz or higher, 300 MHz, Windows