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    Question about NIS 2009

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by koreo, Jul 17, 2009.

  1. koreo

    koreo Notebook Consultant

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    The product description on the NIS2009 says
    Blocks spyware
    Stops viruses
    Removes Rootkits
    Detects emerging threats without signatures
    Smart two-way firewall
    Vulnerability and Network Intrusion Protection
    Parental Control
    Fake Web site blocking — antiphishing
    Web site authentication
    Eavesdropping protection
    Password encryption
    Safe public connections
    Home network protection
    Stops spam in emails

    Is NIS good enough alone for all-around protection? Or should I download other anti-spyware, anti-malware, and firewall programs?
     
    koreo, Jul 17, 2009
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Lots of NBR members like it. Browse the section.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jul 17, 2009
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  3. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    Yes, it's a security suite that includes antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-malware, and firewall. It's a very good choice for a security suite, especially if you can find it for $0.00 after upgrade rebate.
     
    MidnightSun, Jul 17, 2009
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  4. ahl395

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    Yep. it can handle everything. You dont need any other software. ;)
     
    ahl395, Jul 17, 2009
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  5. steelroots7xe

    steelroots7xe Notebook Evangelist

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    I've been using NIS 2009 and yes, it is good enough alone for all-around protection and offers a bit more than your typical AV program. You don't need any other anti-spyware/malware and firewall programs as NIS suffices. Not to mention there's also an Identify Safe utility in Norton that protects all your user online and offline user accounts.

    I also find the Norton web-browser plugin, Norton Safe Web, to be very useful and works flawlessly with NIS2009.

    However, if you need Backup/Restore and PC Cleanup/Tuneup utilities (for Disk Defrag, Registry Cleanup, etc.), you should check out Norton 360 as it offers everything NIS has, plus Backup and PC Tuneup.

    But if you aren't willing to shell out the extra bucks, you can easily just download CCleaner for reg cleanup and Vista's local defrag utility for PC Tuneup and anything else for Backup.
     
    steelroots7xe, Jul 18, 2009
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  6. ahl395

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    ^^^
    Yeah, but Norton 360 wasnt as light on your system. I tried it.
    And I found the Interface horrible and hard to navigate and find what your looking for. NIS 2009's is much better. And Windows has almost all the same things as 360 did in it.
     
    ahl395, Jul 18, 2009
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  7. koreo

    koreo Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks to everyone for answering my question. NIS 2009 looks better everytime I hear about it.
     
    koreo, Jul 18, 2009
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  8. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    nis2009 is great. i was a DIE HARD norton HATER for many years, i would not touch nortons with anyones systems let alone mine.. i now use nis2009 and im testing the 2010 beta version now and let me tell you the next version is even better... and i am one of the single most stubborn people you will ever meet.. trust me i didnt want to change from my old suite i was using but nis2009 was that good
     
    zfactor, Jul 19, 2009
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  9. nemoris

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    nemoris, Jul 28, 2009
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  10. zfactor

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    premier includes the norton systemworks. imo a waste of extra money get the regular one.. also pm sent btw..
     
    zfactor, Jul 28, 2009
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