Software Norton Personal Firewall 2003
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Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Symantec
Color: Norton Personal Firewall 2003
EAN: 0037648222822
Label: Symantec
Manufacturer: Symantec
Publisher: Symantec
Release Date: October 01, 2002
Sales Rank: 4421
Studio: Symantec
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com Review:
It's not enough just to run antivirus software anymore. Especially if you've got a broadband connection or spend a lot of time online, you need a personal firewall to keep an eye on hackers trying to access your computer. This is a complex area and unless you're a security expert, you need a program that's simple to configure but that also offers strong protection so you know you can trust the options it suggests.
Norton Personal Firewall 2003 fits the bill on both counts. When you install it, the instructions walk you through configuring your system by choosing network settings and scanning your PC for programs that access the Internet. It knows about common applications, so you won't have to tweak umpteen settings to get your e-mail working, and helpful dialog boxes explain the risks of allowing or blocking access.
Not only does it block port scans (where a hacker tests your connection to the Internet, trying to get access), Norton Personal Firewall 2003 also checks all the data entering and leaving your computer, looking for anything suspicious. If it spots suspicious data transfers, it checks the signature database (like the definitions in an antivirus package, and updated in the same way through LiveUpdate). This protects you against Trojan horses and worms like Nimda and Code Red.
You can also protect yourself on the Web. Turn on ad blocking to get rid of irritating pop-up ads from Web sites. You can also choose what information a site sees about you and your browser, turn off animations, scripts, and flash, or block ads on the page itself; a number of sites are preconfigured for you.
Norton Personal Firewall 2003 blocks all the common attacks, making your PC invisible as well as secure online, and it does it without making your applications hard to use or demanding you become a security expert. --Mary Branscombe
Amazon.com Product Description:
Symantec's Norton Personal Firewall 2003 keeps hackers out and personal data in. Its robust defenses include intrusion detection, application control, and privacy protection--all in one easy-to-use program. Right out of the box, Norton Personal Firewall hides your PC on the Internet to keep hackers from seeing it. That action alone can prevent many attacks. In addition, Symantec's exclusive Norton Intrusion Detection feature thoroughly examines incoming Internet traffic and automatically blocks suspicious activities. Hackers can also conduct malicious activity from your PC, so Internet Access Control stops spyware and Trojan horse programs masquerading as legitimate Internet applications on your PC from connecting to the Internet.
Norton Privacy Control easily prevents confidential data from being sent over the Internet without your knowledge. It protects personal information in e-mail, instant messages, and Microsoft Office attachments. All this power is readily accessible, with built-in assistance that helps you get started quickly and respond to threats effectively. And Symantec's LiveUpdate keeps Norton Personal Firewall current with regular, automatic downloads of security updates to defend against new threats. For small businesses, 5- and 10-user packs are also available.
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
I have had this product for ~ one year on my laptop and have had nothing but problems with it. I have had to install and reinstall no less than five times, had difficulties reestablishing my subscription during the install/uninstall process, and the software does not provide cable users like myself who are under constant attack a way to block intrusions without an endless number of pop-up windows asking whether or not to block or permit obvious attacks that should be blocked automatically. I have ... Read More
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Do NOT buy ANY Symantec Product UNLESS YOU WILL NEVER HAVE A NEED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE - THERE IS NONE! I have just spent 4 hours AFTER HAVING PAID for SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL trying to get my Firewall renewal activated. After going through 15 menus on-line to try and email customer service, I was given a form. I entered the info. When I finally got an email response, it had nothing to do with my question, then told me if it didn't help, I would have to REPEAT THE ENTIRE ON-LINE Process! I then called ... Read More
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Although this product works well it is large and degrades the performance of most PC's. Zone Alarm Pro is faster and works just as well (if not better). Norton has lost their edge in an effort to bring a "new and improved" product to market each year.
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I recently upgraded to this version of NPF, and my computer runs much slower ever since. There are many things I don't like about the install process, about the user interface, and I really don't think it was worth my money. There's a recommendation among these reviews to go to download.com and get some freeware. Even though I've already paid for a year's subscription to Norton's antivirus updates, I'm very tempted to through the whole thing away and try the freeware.
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I have been loyal to Norton for almost a decade. No more.
Positive-NAV seems to be working ok (so 1 star)
Negative-the abusive activation scheme
the bundled trash programs (FIREWALL, etc.)
(deserves minus stars and circular file)
Firewall will 100% protect you from internet intrusion and infection, because it cuts you off from the internet. It is very user unfriendly, it doesn't provide adequate support (It cuts you off from the internet, the manual is useless and the ONLY source ... Read More
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