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    Norton internet securitysecurity 2011

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by Morpheus1, Sep 13, 2011.

  1. Morpheus1

    Morpheus1 Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, so I have pc tools and registry mechanic with about 7 months left on each. I have an offer for Norton internet security 2011 for $$21. I've heard that the new version will not slow my system down to a crawl. I received the offer for Norton internet security 2011 because I used to use Norton a few years ago. Is it worth it to switch?
     
    Morpheus1, Sep 13, 2011
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  2. JOSEA

    JOSEA NONE

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    JOSEA, Sep 14, 2011
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  3. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'm pretty sure if you have a valid Norton license with more than 90 (or maybe it's 120) days left, you get a free upgrade to 2012.
     
    saturnotaku, Sep 14, 2011
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  4. grimreefer1967

    grimreefer1967 Notebook Evangelist

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    I've got NIS 2011 and it runs pretty seamlessly in the background and hasn't been a resource hog either. $21 isn't a bad price, but every once in a great while there will be rebate offers that make it so you can can get it for free. NIS has come a long way since "the bad ol' days".

    ...and I think as long as the 2011 subscription is still valid it'll allow a free upgrade to 2012. Could be wrong though. edit - IIRC, I got 2011 during the auto-renew process at the end of my subscription and it gave me the option to upgrade to 2011 for free.
     
    grimreefer1967, Sep 14, 2011
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    You still have 7 months' subscription for your current security product. I'd be a waste of money if you stopped using it. Use it up, then switch to Norton. I like Norton a lot and rate it higher in my security reviews. It has a nicer interface, less of a performance impact, and is more proactive.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Sep 14, 2011
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  6. nu_D

    nu_D Notebook Deity

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    Tried it. Went back to MSE
    This coming from an NIS 2010/2011 user.
     
    nu_D, Sep 14, 2011
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    Hungry Man Notebook Virtuoso

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    I've heard very good things about the latest Norton.

    Not my type of program but people seem to like it.
     
    Hungry Man, Sep 14, 2011
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  8. Morpheus1

    Morpheus1 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks but I'm assuming that the offer has an expiration date even though I do not see one listed so I don't think the offer will be valid after 7 months.
     
    Morpheus1, Sep 14, 2011
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