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Security Shield
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The setup process for Security Shield 2008 was absolutely painless thanks to the Install Wizard. With a few simple mouse clicks, their internet security software was set up and ready to go. What we liked best about Security Shield was its speed. When we scanned our computer, the program barely took up any system resources and we were able to continue working and surfing the Web while Security Shield did its job. Remember, running Internet Security Software is like running 5 or 6 different products so they do require system resources but Security Shield was not a system hog.
Security Shield's internet security software suite includes antivirus, antispyware, firewall, rootkit and spam protection and also a parental control. This internet security software is powered by F-Secure which gives it some increased value as they always have great response times. The product itself was very self explanatory and all the different categories were very easy to understand and use. The more advanced options were available for the more advanced user.
Customer service is free and available via email, phone, and live chat. Live Chat has become very popular with websites that provide support and we see this as a viable support option. With free support and the low price after rebate, Security Shield's internet security software earns its Top Rated spot with 6.0 Star Rating. Special 20% Off Coupon - PCSS20 (Apply Coupon in shopping cart)
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The installation process for CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2008 took about an hour, but installing it wasn't as bad, coming in at around 15 minutes. The setup process was fairly easy, and we had the program up and running in no time. CA allows you to make personal selections in your settings, with prompts guiding you along the way.
CA's newest Internet security arrival offers PC owners comprehensive protection, with everything from spyware and virus detection and removal to an anti-phishing firewall, spam protection, parental controls, real-time file scanning, and automatic email scans.
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Our team really loved the brand-new In-Product Tutorial, as it covered all of the software program's features, with helpful guides on how to use it. CA could use some work on their telephone and email support, as we had a 20 minute wait time and a less-than-knowledgable rep assisting us. We would have liked a more personalized email response, as well. While this security suite will cost you $69.99 for 3-PC usage, we feel it is worth it over all. It's incredibly comprehensive, virtually locks down your PC from lurking intruders and threats, and has great new identity theft and virus protection coverage rates. They deserve our Most Popular spot with 6.0 Star Rating.
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Installation of BitDefender Internet Security 2008 couldn't be easier. Click the download link and the product virtually installs itself if you follow the simple prompts provided.
Once BitDefender Internet Security was up and running we accessed the interface and again were pleased with the simplicity of the product. The company obviously designed the interface for ease of use and it was mission accomplished. Green check marks tell you if your system is protected and definitions are up to date and scans and updates are just a mouse click away.
The only thing we would have liked to see done differently is easier access for the advanced options. It appears that the advanced settings are somewhat hidden within the program.
The scan speed seemed to be about average. What was above average, however, was the fact that the program seemed to use very few system resources while scanning. BitDefender offers customer support via phone and email. Our phone call was answered within 8 minutes which was a little long, but when we tried their chat we found a rep right away who was very courteous and answered our questions thoroughly. We also sent an email inquiry, which was responded to within 2 business days. For a one-year license, it's only $39.95 too! They receive 6.0 Star Rating.
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We went in with trepidation but came out quite impressed – our experience with Norton 360 Version 2.0 has changed our whole perspective on the brand.
I'll be honest, the team thought we'd be playing with another system hog while testing out this Norton product and more than one of us thought we'd run into at least one or two software compatibility issues. It's a good thing we didn't put our money where our mouths were, because Norton's 360 Version 2.0 impressed us all.
First, Norton seems to have turned from it's evil resource sucking ways. We noticed no system lag at all when running Norton processes. Add that to the fact that Norton will wait for your system to go idle to initiate tasks on its own and the whole "inconvenience" thing goes right out the window.
And Norton 360 Version 2.0 doesn't just leave your system performance alone, it actually works to improve it with a registry cleaner and system optimization tools. Quite the turnaround, if you ask me.
Overall, we'd have to say that Norton 360 Version 2.0 is a great pick. Comprehensive protection without the headaches or hassle. What more could you ask for (except, maybe, a better price)? We think that Norton 360 deserves an excellent rating with 5.5 Stars!
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The download and installation or Trend Micro was seamless and took less than 15 minutes. Once the program was installed, the interface proved to be very user-friendly and implementing the Trend Secure features such as Remote File Lock and Transaction Guard also took little to no effort. Trend Micro internet security software proved to be a wonderful tool for our wireless network. The Home Network Control allowed us to customize the configuration for each of the three computers we installed it on. This too proved to be very intuitive and took little time. We were also surprised to find that someone had been trying to access our wireless network without authorization, which Trend Micro caught and put a stop to.
The fact that this program doesn't just provide Internet security tools, but is also able to act as a parental control saves a lot of system resources. Instead of running an Internet security tool and a separate parental control product on your system, parents can now free up space by letting Trend Micro serve both functions.
Trend Micro offers customer support via email, chat and phone. When we called the support phone number, our call was answered within 5 minutes. The chat support function was also very quick and our session was immediate and helpful. This is a wonderful and easy to use 5.5 Star Rated Product and worth the $49.99 price.
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We had to check out the brand new, Internet Security Software 7.0 just launched by Kaspersky. What can you truly expect from this brand new program, though?
Well, for starters, there are parental control features included. If you have kids, this is a huge comfort. There is also real-time behavior analysis and automatic hourly updates, so you won't have to worry about staying up to date.
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Star Reviews likes that the Kaspersky Internet Security Software 7.0 provides all the features you'd expect from an internet security company, but added bonuses like real-time behavior analysis and personal firewall protection. Ok, so pricing is a little high here, running you $79.95 for a one year, one user license agreement. This is definitely higher than their competitors' pricing. Customer support by way of email and telephone is efficient and courteous, though, so no worries there. They deserve 5.0 Stars!
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Norton Internet Security 2008 was just released and we had to see what they were all about! Symantec offers pretty reasonable download times, but make sure your current Internet Security software is uninstalled, or you may run into problems.  Once the download has completed, however, the process is rather quick and simple. Step-by-step prompts guide you through the install and set-up process and Norton should be up and running before you know it. - Identity Safe-Store personal information and credit card info securely to safely make purchases online.
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Star Reviews applauds Norton for once again, coming up with a good, solid Internet security software program. You receive comprehensive anti-virus, phishing, and spyware protection, as well as network security monitoring tools and 2-way firewall protection. One downside to the product was its lack of customizable options and settings (it seemed to be an all or nothing setup). But, with the AutoFix feature, if you run into any errors, Norton should be able to diagnose and fix them. We liked that Norton now tells you how much time you will spend waiting for each technical support option right from your PC screen. Live chat is recommended, as the support reps can use a remote access tool and fix your problems during the chat session. How convenient! Pricing is $69.99 for a 1-year, 3 user license, which is higher than some of the competition, but not outrageous. They receive 5.0 Stars!
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As far as installation and setup goes, Panda Internet Security software was one of the easiest to install. All and all, it took less than 15 minutes to get Panda up and ready. Once installed, the program was a very intuitive. The console is very well organized, making it easy to use the features and see exactly what is going on. Not only was Panda internet security software easy to use, it was one of the fastest when it came to scanning. We were able to scan our entire hard drive in less than 15 minutes and the product was able to find and remove all of the threats buried within our computer.
Customer service is available via email. However, when we sent an email inquiry to Panda, it went unanswered. You can also reach customer support by phone, unfortunately that number is not an 800 number. Panda' Internet Security software is nice product but with the price and support in mind, it gets
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The McAfee installation process was a bit more difficult than some of the others we tried. We were a bit disappointed with the amount of time it took for the application to boot (more than a full minute) and it did seem to suck up quite a bit of our system resources. Once McAfee was up and running on our machine (about 40 to 50 minutes after we first clicked the "download" button) the updated Interface proved to be very user friendly and it did provide adequate protection for our computer and even warned us when changes were being made by our proxy server.
From what we experienced, McAfee offers customer support via chat and phone. The website indicates email support is available, but we were not given that option when we entered the help center. We had to jump through a few hoops before we were given the option for live help. Once we did that, we were able to chat with a representative. Phone support at McAfee is not free and this can add up for less experienced computer users.
With the slower installation process and lack of support, McAfee gets a 4.0 Star Rating.
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