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Summary: Best set of basic tools I have seen at this price
Review: While far from a complete PC tool kit, this in conjunction with Internet Security gives you far more confidence in your PC.
The tools in the box allow you to better organize your hard drive, scan for system errors, has an active anti-virus that updates when the new files are available, and much more.
A very good start fro basic system maintenance.
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Summary: Best Product I've Seen
Review: Ive been using computers and the internet for quite some time now, and this is one of the best pieces of software Ive come accross. It includes the best anti-virus software plus a boatload of other useful features. Since I have loaded this on my computer, I have had less crashes and problems.It effortlessly uses my LAN connection to connect nightly to get new virus definitions, and does a scan at 3 AM (Something I set up). I couldn't be happier with the software.
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Summary: Has worked very well on my systems
Review: I see some very negative reviews here, mostly from WinXP users, so I'll state up front that my experience has been in Win98 and Win2K. If this software causes XP systems to burst into flames I just wouldn't know about that. I've used the Norton Utilities since DOS days, and while the functionality and user information is greatly decreased in all of the Windows versions (I think Symantec really isn't trying hard enough), I still feel these are the best value for what they do and what they cost. In my opinion these have more functionality than the 2000 version, which was in my mind the least functional version ever released. My experience is that for several years Symantec rode their laurals and let these utilities become stale reflections of their former usefulness, but now the folks at Symantec are starting to show some interest (probably because of lagging sales) in improving them again. Even if these had the in depth features the older stuff had, I probably wouldn't have time to use it. In that vain, the on-button checkup, which runs all of the dignostics in order, is a graet improvment over previous versions. Set it up to run, go do something else, come back later and run the fix-it programs for what's wrong. I won't list all the features here - if you don't like Amazon's list go read the Symantec web site list - There are plenty and I find they all do what is claimed of them, but not a byte more. I see other's here bemoaning the demise of the Cleansweep registry cleaner, but that always corruped my registry and I never used it for that reason, so I don't cry over that loss. I've always found claensweep to be an overrated loser program even before Symantec aquired it, and Symantec has done nothing to improve it. I don't even load it. I have tried other utilities over the years but I have found that they either cause my operating system to break and make me spend hours reloading or they just don't do a very good job. Overall, I have to say that these aren't as good as they once were, aren't as good as they could be, but are still plenty good (despite my feelings about Cleansweep) and the best bang for the buck in software utilities.
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Summary: it's not good
Review: Its not all that good of a software i can find better deal for a smaller prices.
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Summary: And You Call This Being Safe????
Review: Use Norton Systemworks in WinXP and watch both the antiviral and utility portion stop working. You may think your protected but your really not. What's happening here to cause such a serious flaw? I have no idea. All I can say is that I have encountered this probem on both my computers - a brand new HP XT1000 laptop and a Dell desktop. Both Systemworks and the stand alone Norton Antiviral have stopped working. After uninstalling and reloading the problem was encountered a week later. I intend to contact both HP and Norton. My advice?
Save your money until they provide a fix
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Summary: Sometimes New Isn't Always Good
Review: This version still has alot of bugs in it. The Anti virus works Great! Its the other applications that seem to work when they want to. When running Norton WinDoc...there is always an error that never seem to "fix" themselves.
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Summary: Still the Best!
Review: It seems that a person either loves Norton or he hates it. From the reviews I have read and the friends with whom I have talked, very few persons are in the middle. I happen to be a person who loves it. I recently upgraded to Windows XP, so my Norton Systemworks 2001 needed to be updated as well. I also purchased Norton Firewall, and both programs installed flawlessly. I am having absolutely NO problems with Systemworks 2002, and I believe it was well worth the price. No other utility suite I have seen has such a user-friendly interface, and protects to the extent as does Norton. I must admit, that even in my enthusiasm for Norton, I would NOT recommend upgrading to Systemworks 2002 from Systemworks 2001 unless a person is also upgrading to Windows XP. There are a few minor changes in the program, but the MAIN change is the compatibility with XP. So unless you have made the switch to XP or plan to do so in the very near future, save your money. I am perplexed as to the problems other persons have with Norton products. I certainly believe them, but I have been using Norton software for years with no complications. At least I would recommend giving a Norton product a try, and discover whether or not it is for you. There are LOTS of satisfied users out there, and Norton is still a leading name in utility software!
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Summary: Why didn't I stick with 2001?
Review: I have always used Symantec products but let me just say I wish I didn't buy this one. I previously ran system works 2001 on a windows 2000 OP with no problems. Unfortunately, the 2002 version does not install properly. Specifically, the Norton Anti Virus drivers and then the subscription issues have left me with a useless computer. I basically had to rebuild the machine thanks to this purchase because the uninstalls went so badly that my PC was left with a mess on it. Usually I would Norton to remove such a mess. You can see the catch 22.
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Summary: Not worth the rebate
Review: As a PC Technician, I have been using the Norton Utilities since it's start in the DOS days. I have also upgraded to most of the versions. Starting with version 2000, I noticed the lack of control over the software. In other words, the program tries to take over the functions automatically, sometimes making the wrong decision, specially in the case of the Norton System Doctor or Win Doctor. This version is the worst. It almost prevents you from using it manually. In addition, Symantec removed certain features from the previous versions, such as the Benchmark from the System Information module.
In my opinion, if you own either version 2000 or 2001, DO NOT GET this version, specially if you are a technician. NOTE: (you will need version 2001 only if you run Windows 2000). If you have never used Norton's before, then you won't notice the differences. However, I recommend making a backup of all you system files before you even install this program. Do not rely on GOBACK alone !
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Summary: XP Poison
Review: If you buy this program for WindowsXP then you need to make sure when you run Window Doctor to check every registry entry, shortcut and program it wants to delete and make sure you don't need it. NSW makes assumptions on these things, and if you are use to allowing Window Doctor to fix automatically on older Windows Operating Systems, then change your submissiveness with XP. It will eat icons in the task bar, registry entries and bits and pieces of programs and render them inoperable. If you don't mind cluttering up your hard drive with millions of deleted entries then you can run Norton Prtected Recycle Bin and maybe correct a few of these Assumed Deletions. Just stick with Norton Anti-Virus and use XP and your own intelligence to correct any real problems you might come across.
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