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Norton Internet Security 2002 review

7.8

Editors' Rating

Very Good

7.5

Members' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 49

Verdict

We love the firewall and anti-virus combo, but if all you want is a way to keep hackers at bay, Norton Internet Security 2002 costs too much. Get it if you need anti-virus protection too; otherwise, download the free ZoneAlarm firewall... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Simple setup
  • Effectively hides your PC from hackers
  • Automatically protects you against intruder attack.

Cons

  • Pricey compared to firewall-only competitors
  • Doesn't work with Windows 95
  • Makes you recreate custom firewall rules when you upgrade.

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Member Opinion

7.5

Average Member Rating

Very Good

2 Members have reviewed this product

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UKBob Boy

UKBob Boy

NIS 2002 is a bit dated now but still offers very good protection.

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8.0

Excellent


NIS User

NIS User

Works well in Win9x, ME, XP...

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7.0

Very Good


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