Hi,
I use Norton Internet Security 2003.
In 2004 I opted not to upgrade to NIS 2004 but just to renew the
subscription. There seemed to be a consensus that 2004 version was
less reliable.
Now, in 2005, I have the same dilemma: upgrade or renewal? While I
understand that a lot of folks here are in favor of dropping Symantec
altogether, let's keep this option out (at least for now).
Those who either got or upgraded to NIS 2005, what is your opinion
about the product? Any known issues and/or incompatibilities?
TIA, Eugene
I used NIS 2003 for several years very happily. Easy to use - no
problems - good software - bit resource hungry but I had oodles of
resources to spare so what.
I ignored all warnings and advice to leave NIS2004 /2005 well alone
and I upgraded to NIS 2005.
TOTAL DISASTER
Numerous problems, loss of a lot of data, froze up my entire home and
work networks and took me weeks to get out of. Would not update, would
not uninstall or re-install, would not allow NIS 2003 to re-install.
It caused me a lot of problems both stress and finance related.
Help desk was total rubbish, amounting to uninstall / re-install
writen 20,000 different ways to look like real help. I had to use an
old backup to get out of trouble in the end.
I am not the only one by a long way, I understand your position Norton
2003 works now and you are happy and you don't want the aggravation
involved in changing to unfamiliar security solutions, in fact given a
choice you would stay with 2003 but it is out of date and you know you
should upgrade, I was the same I should have listened and learnt from
others experience.
I cannot give you an opinion I never got it to run properly. Looked
fine on installation until I started to use the machine when it all
went pear shaped. As it happens I have not seen it running anywhere
yet, seen an awful lot of NIS problems posted here though.
After my experience with NIS 2005 I tried to get my money back - fat
chance.
But hey don't let me put you off, install it please and let the group
know if you have any trouble.
Jonah
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Have you used Symantec's tools to remove Norton. I have a list of them
on my website. For future notice that is.
http://www.ik-cs.com/post-disinfection-repairs.htm#4._Uninstalling_corrupted_antivirus_software_
Regards,
Ian Kenefick
http://antivirus.ik-cs.com