Review by PHL1111

Several years ago (2002) I grew tired of Norton programs and discovered that my Windows PC actually ran better without Norton Systems Works than it did with it, so long as I used a virus program. Works seemed to find non existent problems and used lots of resources. Since Norton Anti-Virus cost just about the same price as Systems works did I opted for one of the free anti-virus programs (Avast) and was very happy. I also have a Mac and use no Norton software on it.

Recently I obtained a new HP Vista computer and was happily running Avast on it with no problems. But I missed several programs I had on my XP system that did things like defrag my hard drive, keep track of my passwords, etc. So when this program became available in the Amazon Vine program and I noticed it had those separate programs that I had by other companies now incorporated all into one program called Norton 360 I decided to give it a try.

I had no problem loading the software and it seemed to configure effortlessly upon it’s first start up. I’ve used all of the features on it thus far except the backup program. I am unclear as if the backup only works to the skimpy on-line disc space that comes with the product (more can be rented for what seems a fairly astronomical price). The features of the program seem to work well so far in all the areas I have tried.

I’ve read many of the other reviews for this program and it seems I may be praising it too soon since I’ve only had it installed about 3 weeks so far (on a 6 week old PC) and it seems that things begin to go sour shortly after that - we’ll see. I would agree that it seems to work best with new computers with fresh Vista installations (Ultimate version in my case on a 6 week old PC). It seems to incur all sorts of problems on older systems with Vista upgrades.

So I’m taking a cautious approach and think that it’s an average program that tries to do a lot, and if you have the need or desire for these features and a fairly new computer it will probably work well for you. I can’t speak for what your experience with older computers would be like.