Best Internet Security Software

Norton Internet Security 2010

Norton Internet Security is by far the best internet security software. This anti-virus program has stayed in the market as the leader in the software market for the virus removal. Not only it removes viruses but protects your computer from various online security threats like spy-ware, malware, ad-ware and personal information spying.

The software has been trusted by millions of users across the globe and the results of this software are just beyond the expectations. The market capitalization of Norton is above 50 percent and it is far better than its competitors in the same field. The main features of the Norton Anti-virus Software are Internet Security, Firewall and Phishing Protection. The software checks every web-page you open and browse and detects the security threats, if any are present. Firewall feature of the software avoids any unwanted programs like malware and spyware enter your computer. The firewall would also keep a check on the downloaded files so that you do not download any bad or corrupt file from the Internet.

Nowadays, phishing has also become a threat for the web users but Norton also takes care of the fake sites and blocks them so as to enable you to use the internet safely. The software was launched in the year 2000 for the first time and since then the program has grown and developed by leaps and bounds.

Various features have been added to the software over the years and the latest version of the software is 2010(17.0) for Windows and 4.0 for MAC computers. The software is suitable for Windows as well as the Macintosh computers. For notebooks, company has released separate versions designed and developed exclusively for the notebooks.

The best part about the software is that the latest version would run on the Windows 7 without downloading any patch and everything would be compatible with the latest version of Windows. The only problem with the software is un-installation.

Numerous users have complained that the software is very difficult to remove from the hard disk and some registry files are left behind even after the un-installation is done which interrupts the normal functioning of the computer. However the company has claimed that these problems have been resolved in the latest version. Overall the software gives good value for your money.

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