Someone reviewed v on Jul 5, 2022

Pros: 555

Cons: 555

Bottom Line: 555

truthbetold reviewed v22.17.1.50 on May 7, 2019

Pros: Best Norton ever.

Cons: None

Bottom Line: Best security suite ever.

fredreed2001 reviewed v20.1.0.24 Beta on Aug 30, 2012

I tried earlier versions of Norton 360 and I must admit that their software has gotten really bad lately. When they came out with Norton Utilities that was a great programs because it was simple but easy to use. Norton 360 is junkware because It uses a lot of memory and I find that there are better programs out there that can do the job far better then norton 360 can.I give norton 360 3 stars only because It has a few good features like easy to install but that's all nothing else.

ecvogel reviewed v2013 Beta on May 5, 2012

I think Norton 360 is very good. I think I prefer NIS because N360 cleans your system without letting you turn that part off.

How I get around the toolbar. When IE asks me to enable them, I say no to the toolbar and yes to the vulnerability one. So I think that gives me protection without the toolbar.

Uriel reviewed v6.0.0.145 on Feb 20, 2012

If Anonymous was able to get the source code, how secure was it in the first place?

Norton products - Ask Search in Norton toolbar. No option to remove and it was pushed by including in a Norton patch.

CyberDoc999 reviewed v6.0.0.145 on Feb 18, 2012

pure junk

Input Overload reviewed v6.0.0.133 Beta on Dec 9, 2011

As I see it the future of AV is the likes of latest Webroot Smart Security, with an install size of 600k & a memory footprint of around 5 meg it is brilliant.

Expect more of this from other AV suppliers over the coming months.

Before you knock it - Try it - I too was cynical.

All signature based AV - Anti Malware are on the way out.

CyberDoc999 reviewed v6.0.0.117 Beta on Nov 6, 2011

only 2 stars..... most people agree this is junk...
yes I have fixed over 10 thousand computers.....

Bala7 reviewed v6.0.113 Beta on Oct 27, 2011

This is far beyond junk. It completely takes over your machine and makes you, the users, a slave to the machine.

HeilNizar reviewed v6.0.113 Beta on Oct 26, 2011

Junk.

war59312 reviewed v6.0 Beta on Oct 10, 2011

Still junk. And yes I tested!

Has always sucked!!! Complete bloatware still!

dragun50 reviewed v6.0 Beta on Oct 10, 2011

I have not installed the beta version, but I have had Norton 360 version 5 on my computer.
I am running Windows 7 64 bit, and while I find this Norton to be much improved, it did cause a problem on my computer. I was unable to turn off the part that allows me to keep some setting for web sites (bank and credit card).
I am going to tr working with Norton to see if it is correctable.
This is only on my machine from what I understand.
I am rating it as a 3 nly because of that.
I am one that used to not like Norton at all, but this version is much, much improved.
My suggestion. Give it an honest try, if it gives you any problems, get in touch with the Norton support. They really seem to want to work things out now.

superp0pe reviewed v5.0.0.125 on Apr 16, 2011

@cyberdoc999:
Considering the fact that you refer to Norton as "Nortons" like every other ignorant 80 year old out there, I have a hard time finding anything useful in your review.

@Input Overload:
Really? "PC 7"? That's a new one for me...

Unlike CyberDoc, I legitimately DO fix PCs for a living and recommend Norton 360 or Kaspersky IS to every one of my customers. N360 for the neanderthals, and KIS for those who do not dislike Windows 7 because it looks different than "the XP", as the neanderthals put it.

N360 has a light footprint and installs quickly and easily. My colleagues and I install N360 on about 20 PCs a week, and not once has their been a problem. I use it myself on my netbook because KIS has a larger footprint therefore is more likely to slow it down further. On my main non-UNIX machines, I use Kaspersky IS.

Norton 360 is an excellent product for those who are not "computer savvy".

CyberDoc999 reviewed v5.0 on Apr 10, 2011

Made my 3 ghz quad core run very slow
had to un-install .... it is too bloated

CyberDoc999 reviewed v5.0.0.125 on Feb 21, 2011

they have a new installer that I have seen crash many a computer
It creates an endless loop
I fix computers for a living
and these computers had zero problems before Nortons

ballyhairs reviewed v5.0.0.125 on Feb 18, 2011

Crapware

Input Overload reviewed v5.0.0.125 on Feb 18, 2011

If you overcame you prejudges regarding the bloated crapware that Norton used to turn out actually & move to 2011 from 1987 & evaluated Norton AV products TODAY you would be amazed.

I too wouldn't have had a Norton product near any of my machines but I moved on & found 360 & Internet Security are the by far the best AV’s around, bar none.

Oh & my three PC's all have different operating systems on XP, Vista, on on this new PC 7, so I know it fine on all MS platforms.

This is from a diehard ex Eset user of many, many years.

To be frank 'ZenWarrior’ I don't believe a word of your post, from two machines – unmitigated total absolute rubbish & lies (or is that ‘trash’ to you?).

CyberDoc999 I assume you haven't installed the product as you won't have Norton near your PC's therefore how did you review 360? Therefore I conclude your review is invalid as its based on an old opinion not actual testing.

I installed Norton AV on all 3 of my machines a few weeks ago with not one problem, it is fit & forget brilliant software. it doesn't even slow my old trusty ancient DELL 620 lappy down.

ballyhairs = Moronic idiot.

Move on luddites!

ZenWarrior reviewed v5.0.0.125 on Feb 2, 2011

Crapware. I just uninstalled it from two systems having problems because of it. Both systems are running smoothly and not crashing anymore now.

lang999 reviewed v5.0 Build 125 Beta on Jan 2, 2011

Norton 360 is a great product.
Lightweght , low on system resources and higly configurable.'
And one high database
Before Norton used to suck a** wouldent recommend it to anyone.
Now its great hardly notice it on system.

u3912974 reviewed v5.0 Build 125 Beta on Dec 31, 2010

I use Norton 360 from Comcast that goes under the name Norton Security Suite 4 and it works great. Besides are you folks looking at the facts from the Norton website? 360 has the same plus more fcns than NIS. http://us.norton.com/internet-security

Please let me know if I am suffering a disconnect.

CyberDoc999 reviewed v5.0 Build 125 Beta on Dec 31, 2010

I would say bypass all Norton products
I would not use any Norton even if it was free

johnusa reviewed v5.0 Build 125 Beta on Dec 30, 2010

Norton Internet Security 2011 is the best security suite, so bypass this 360 version.
This 360 beta version has just 14 day trial period, which can be renewed only one more time for a total of 28 days. If you are willing to test this beta version renew it after the first 14 days so you can get the full 28 days use. The renewal period is not cumulative but starts the day you renew it.

nvic reviewed v5.0 Build 42 Beta on Oct 21, 2010

Garbage.

NIS has been decent since they redesigned it a few years back though. If you want Norton, get NIS instead.

auutumnsun reviewed v5.0 Build 42 Beta on Oct 21, 2010

I had the 360 on my PC for just a few hours before I removed it. I brought my PC's performance may down plus the cost is ridicules! I would never use their online backup and the tuning utilities are a joke!

johnusa reviewed v5.0 Build 42 Beta on Oct 20, 2010

I agree with other user's comments, I do not like Norton 360.
Norton Internet Security 2011 is superior to the 360.
NIS 2011 version is the best security suite of all.
Forget about 360.
Somehow Norton messed up 360 big time.
360 does not have the same good protections that NIS has.
It is also more expensive as it adds unecessary weak tune-up features and online backup. The online backup is completely lost if you ever change your security software to another brand. No, thank you Norton, I don't need your expensive 360.

CyberDoc999 reviewed v5.0 Build 42 Beta on Oct 20, 2010

this made my 3ghz dual core run very slow
and it is
only $80 per year per system
I would rather have a virus then this crap

sn0wy82 reviewed v5.0 Build 42 Beta on Oct 20, 2010

Absolutely terrible, reminded me as to why i don't use Norton!

ecvogel reviewed v4.0 Build 127 on Feb 19, 2010

I removed NIS 2010 installed this and heard, the computer has been slow lately (P-4 3ghz HT) so I removed it and put NIS back on and no more complaints.

emanresU deriseD reviewed v4.0 Build 127 on Feb 19, 2010

I permabanned all Symantec products around 2000. I never thought I'd be looking back, a decade later, and still hating the crap they put out. But I have tried Norton 360, just for, uh, fun, and it is total crap. I guess the "360" means they've come full circle, back to making the same type of crapware they became famous for. Viva la marketing!

Wow--2 GB of free backup space is INCLUDED? I could backup a portion of the JPG and 3GP files on my phone with all that space! (Of course that leaves out the rest of the stuff on my phone and everything on my PC, but hey, N360 is "only" $80 per year per system, right?)

jblane reviewed v4.0 Beta on Oct 31, 2009

If you are an 8-year-old boy/girl user who can't tell a hacker from a sacher(torte), this is the program for you.

Sven123456789 reviewed v4.0 Beta on Oct 31, 2009

Worse product out there.

war593122 reviewed v3.5.2.11 on Oct 5, 2009

Resource hog!!

Many false positives and false negatives.

Jtaylor83 reviewed v3.0.0.135 on May 8, 2009

This product is resource hog. I rather use avast! which uses less resource (disk space and memory).

cyberia reviewed v3.0.0.61 Beta 1 on Mar 6, 2009

Hey, so far so good. Works with Windoze 7, is speedy, and it only has a 6-10 MB memory footprint.

Oh, yeah, Symantec has had it's problems, but I trust them to analyze viruses and get out updates. So does a lot of huge companies and gov orgs.

You can renew the beta, by the way. Try looking around before you fault a program erroneously.

lang999 reviewed v3.0.0.61 Beta 1 on Jan 17, 2009

YES this is really good, Prev Norton i wouldent recommend to my enemy but this one is lightwieght and really good.

donahu1 reviewed v3.0.0.61 Beta 1 on Jan 15, 2009

Unlike the Symantec programs from the past, this one's a keeper!!. It installs quickly, only takes 7% of my resources and keeps my PC perky. Optimizes when needed, the whole nine yards.....

Only the ney sayers from yesteryear could not like this one

davidtb reviewed v3.0.0.61 Beta 1 on Jan 15, 2009

I'm using a 14 day trail in win7, and no problems so far, there's a 3 user for $6 after rebate on Fry's, if you can love something like this..

toasale reviewed v3.0.0.61 Beta 1 on Jan 15, 2009

Does support Win 7 Beta, however it's useful for 15 days ONLY.

pjb reviewed v3.0.0.61 Beta 1 on Jan 15, 2009

I believe this version supports Windows 7 beta:
http://www.microsoft.com...partners/windows-7.aspx

http://www.symantec.com/...ster.jsp?pvid=n3603beta

jamiebyrd reviewed v2.0.0.242 on May 19, 2008

I have had this software for over one year and it has developed a problem where the auto-protect turns off by itself, leaving me open to viruses. Symantec apparently knows about the problem because they metion it in their trouble-shooting festures. But, after repeatedly following their solution meticulously, the problem recurs. When I try to contact them, they have not provided anyway to get further help that works. I am buying McAfee. This software sucks.

ShahinD reviewed v2.0.0.242 on Mar 23, 2008

Great Software, No Performance Impact, Full Security Protection, Almost 100% Virus Detection.
Full Automate.

MrEko reviewed v2.0.0.242 on Mar 5, 2008

Mr. Eko says try it before bashing it. I've been a beta tester and been pleasantly surprised with it. It's easy to use and has been light on system resources - only 2 processes in Task Manager on Vista.

I like the included backup and tuneup functionality, especially the reg cleaner, the diagnostic report, and the online backup piece. The navigation is easier than v1 and there's an option for backup icon overlays so you can see what's backed up. The password manager is also pretty cool.

Like I said earlier, try it and see for yourself.

CyberHobo reviewed v2.0.0.242 on Mar 4, 2008

Norton 360 heh? Norton 2004 already had my head spinning. Maybe when 8 core processing hits the streets and 8 gigs of RAM becomes standard. NOT! I'll just play graphic intensive video games and surf with common sense.

tuneslover reviewed v2.0.0.242 on Mar 4, 2008

Norton 360 Version 2.0: What's New and Improved?

* Industry-Leading RAM sucker. Now 2GB ram is a micro toy for it!
* Slow down ur pc more perfectly.
* Require more disk space unnecessary.

jgra reviewed v2.0.0.55 Beta on Jan 18, 2008

If anyone buys this product they are just tossing $80 bucks in the can... you can find all the products with better structural integrity for free. I installed norton 360 when it first came out and quickly uninstalled after so many damn issues and guess what it still appears in my installed programs and I can even the delete the file no the entry no matter what uninstaller removal utility or method I use, down with symentac

trynow reviewed v1.0.0.184 on Nov 15, 2007

I am using system mechanic pro 7.
I installed only firewall and system mechanic part only. Pop up and system guard alerter why?
Because I walk or surf in nice web places clean web. I read books papers so if you friends are clean not to send you worse mail and files or data you do not need to use all of your internet security or antivirus see everthing is very easy.
Firewall againts who? Everyone who wants crack your mail boxes or remote your pc or damage it when its on your hands. So try all protections end of 12 months you may find your best program.
Its realy good to understand the protection program in 10 or 15 days. But if anyone gives you more than it try it at once. I like red color bucause it says you emergency talks with red. Best ones in red.

man dude reviewed v1.0.0.184 on Nov 7, 2007

Absolutely, hands down the WORST internet security software available. I have had to uninstall the program on at least ten occasions because of errors with the software. I thought that maybe a virus was creating problems with it, but after I got a second opinion with Kaspersky, I found out that Norton is just a very very poor product. Too many bugs. Creates more problems than it solves. Whatever you do, DONT waste 80 bucks on this garbage!!! What a shame to see Norton go down the drain. I have used Norton since Windows 95, I can't believe Norton products have degraded so much.

jorie reviewed v1.0.0.184 on Nov 3, 2007

It has all been said in previous posts. This is the worst of the worst. An $80 headache. Symantec should be ashamed of this product and the price they have charged for a program that should have never left beta testing....Booo Symantec!!!! I will they NEVER buy anything from them again, Furthermore, I will make every effort to educate people on what a FRAUD Symantec had become...

johnfrew111 reviewed v1.0.0.184 on Aug 27, 2007

The absolute worst anti-virus I have ever had... Had numerous problems that even the so called Senior Technician couldn't fix and also screwed up my internet and my install file. Will never uy a "new" norton product ever again!! Problem after problem after problem in the end im going to anything bar norton, AVG free will do until i find the right one (that works)

Point Zero reviewed v1.0.0.184 on Aug 13, 2007

Yeah ! The 1995 days are long gone. Norton made a name then, and then turned into a commercial house of burglars. Get out of my eyes, moneysick lamers !

randomname reviewed v1.0.0.184 on Mar 9, 2007

well, what can i say,
-it's to bloated, half of that isn't really needed
-i connect through a proxy and couldn't make live update to work no matter what i inputed (automatic/manual input)
-it's a smart program and ties to handle things on it's own (tha's ok for a basic user, but a - if you are an advanced one that wants to do things on it's own)
-the user interface is quite hard to navigate through and it also seems to hang after some clicks

Zankur reviewed v1.0.0.184 on Feb 27, 2007

This is an excellent application developed symantec and works very well on most pc's....

i have tried it on 32 pc's in my dad's office and its working well on every single pc out there with no performance lag...

so,plzzzz don't believe in the crap written people here who haven't touched a norton product is years....

darthbeads reviewed v1.0.0.184 on Feb 26, 2007

Despite the claims below, 360 has been running fine on my system for a couple of weeks now. Admittedly, I do have a fairly powerful system (Core2Duo, 4GB RAM, GeForce 7950 SLI, Vista), but I haven't noticed a single slow-down. My only frustration with 360 is that the options are, as mentioned elsewhere, buried rather deeply in the program, so this is certainly not intended for the power user, but would be an excellent thing to install on Mom and Dad's Computer, if you know what I mean.

And, to those who think that a 'properly updated' Microsoft operating system of any flavor is 'secure,' then end their review with an 'LOL,' all I have to say is: 'LOL. LOL indeed.'

aashay reviewed v1.0 Build 142 Beta on Jan 16, 2007

On the Norton 360 website: "Norton 360 is rewritten from scratch with a new code"

My review: Statutory warning, the new code also contains large quantities of bloat, crippleware, elephant fat, cow dung, vegetable oil & anasthesia (which works only on humans while installation & uninstallation)
Use it solely if you like the above.

DiamondT reviewed v1.0 Build 142 Beta on Jan 6, 2007

Do you want a slow system that has constant problems connecting to the internet? Load this and watch it make your system crawl on it's knees. Wear a hundred pound sack of sand on your back and you will get the idea.
Properly updated XP or Vista system runs wonderful and is secure. No need for this.
They just want your money period. Get you afraid and then you will buy it. Rip off!
Don't believe me. Try it. Then try to get it off your system. LOL!!!

CyberDoc999 reviewed v1.0 Build 127 Beta on Nov 25, 2006

This made my compter run very slow!
Pentium 4 3GHz
with 1 gig of ram

carstereos reviewed v1.0 Build 127 Beta on Nov 24, 2006

A very solid build for a beta. Firewall settings are buried too far. Runs great on a clean system.

robbie_stuart reviewed v1.0 Build 127 Beta on Nov 24, 2006

Seriously, if your computer is a piece of out of date junk then yes this and other norton software may seem a little "bloated" but it's just becuase you don't have a system that can handle it. If anything the only fault of Symantec is that they are showing the minimum specs as being a little lower then they should be.

I have been a Norton user for 7+ years now and have never had a problem with it lagging my system down, however I upgrade once a year as well. If you want to buy the latest version of your anti-virus then you need the latest hardware. You want it to run better on an old system? then keep your older version and just manually download the virus defs and updates or suscribe to the live update service.

bbfc reviewed v1.0 Build 127 Beta on Nov 23, 2006

This is, along with the current Norton 2007 product line-up (dare I say it?!) REALLY GOOD!!

It doesn't have a huge detrimental affect on system performance like previous Norton products (I had Norton AV 07 installed prior to this and never had any problems!).

I suspect that other reviews haven't even installed it and are just saying the same old crap about Norton products, i.e. bloatware, but the truth is that 360 and the current 2007 products are far from being bloated! Just give them a try and you'll see!

I've also used Windows OneCare Live when I installed Vista RC1 and that is a really good all-in-one package too.

Pkshadow reviewed v1.0 Build 127 Beta on Nov 23, 2006

Most of the reviewers have not even tested the software so they have "no" right to make comments at all.

The software works just fine!

This is the competition to MS's One Care.
I would think that all these nay sayer's would be happy that there is a alternative to MS, BS.

Ability to backup online and store your stuff is good for who this program is directed at; the same as who MS is directing at.

Alternatives are a essential part of our coming to this site and making reviews of programs that "we" actually have tested.

As for uninstalling this program there is no problem.
As for users that like to test why are you not using a imaging program so that you can restore your system to a point when it was never installed.

There are many ways to avoid problems.

Having a fast cpu & lots of ram is a must these days, look at Vista.

So with those thoughts please test before speaking!

jackmortis reviewed v1.0 Build 127 Beta on Nov 23, 2006

for a beta, not bad...works as it should...

Zee333 reviewed v1.0 Build 127 Beta on Nov 23, 2006

Nothing wrong with this software, works very well, all its features work great!

Tarun. reviewed v1.0 Build 127 Beta on Nov 23, 2006

More Norton/Symantec bloatware. This thing missed some of the EICAR test viruses on my server/test machine. I hope it gets added to the SymNRT.

PC reviewed v1.0 Build 127 Beta on Nov 23, 2006

This is a internal build and some erros might be found. But is a stable version and works fine in my computer.

donahu1 reviewed v1.0 Build 127 Beta on Nov 23, 2006

Having actually tried Norton 360 I have to say it is one of the easiest programs to use. The computer geek won't be impressed because all the safety runs in the background.
The ability to backup online? How many others offer that. I was able to do a live chat within 2 minutes for help so those that post about poor customer service should try it before complaining or writing about it. This is a major improvement and also fits nicely with Vista....
This is the program you'll want installed for Grandma's computer.

Browser12 reviewed v1.0 Build 127 Beta on Nov 23, 2006

Try getting cust. service from these guys. = Impossible. I upgraded from my old Norton to this new crap and for whatever reason didn't take. I played the phone tag and email thing back in forth trying to get this to work before i gave up. Luckily my cable internet company provides free McAfee which i intalled with no problem and works like a charm.

jsimanella reviewed v1.0 Build 127 Beta on Nov 23, 2006

Sad, man, really sad.

Symantec has reached a new low on this one.

I finally had to post my 1st review after using BetaNews for a long time.

Tells you it will expire on 2/28/2007 yet subscription expires 15 days after install.

Has no options for what to install and wants you to register on their new site, probably to tie you to your key - a new way to spy on your software usage.

Uninstalled 5 minutes after installation.

Back to AVG free, though I'm not thrilled there either.

belthurgp reviewed v1.0 Build 127 Beta on Nov 22, 2006

Now 360 ways to screw up a computer.

I have been helping people with computer problems for a long time. 90% of the times somebody tells me that their computer is slow, the culprit has always been Norton something.

nick_greiner reviewed v1.0 Build 127 Beta on Nov 22, 2006

Norton 360 System Requirements

Operating System: Windows® XP Home/XP Pro/XP Media 2005 +

Phishing Protection feature requires Microsoft® Internet Explorer v6.0 or higher

Email scanning supported for POP3-compatible email clients

Minimum Hardware Requirements

300MHz or higher processor

256MB of RAM minimum

300MB of free hard disk space

REQUIRED FOR ALL INSTALLATIONS

Standard Web browser

Internet connection (high-speed connection required for Online Backup)

Important: Norton Ghost and Norton Save and Restore can coexist with Norton 360. However, if you have any other existing Norton products running, such as Norton Internet Security or Norton AntiVirus, you'll need to uninstall those products to participate in the beta. After the beta test period, be sure to reinstall your Norton products so you'll continue to have Norton's award-winning protection.