Review by Michael

5 years ago or so, Norton was the slowest thing around. Then the completely redid the program and turned it into one of the easiest and quickest of the antivirus program. And it’s continued since then as a great Antivirus. Maximum PC gave the 2013 Internet security version the only perfect 10 score of what they reviewed in the April 2013 issue.

And the 2014 continues being one of the best. It’s quick, and it just works. There is the Norton Internet Security Version which gives you a little more internet protection. Then on top of the 360 version is supposed to add more stuff–but I think the 360 version is worthless. I usually buy the plain Norton antivirus because I feel that the internet security version slows the internet down a slight bit and I’m pretty careful on the internet.

Norton does a very good job of riding the line: It lets you do what you need to do, it’s easy to use, it doesn’t slow you down, and it takes care of viruses. There are other virus protections that might do some things better, but Norton really has the best balance. Could you still get a virus when using Norton? I’m a computer tech and have had clients get viruses no matter what they use–especially if the virus is really new or if a client does something that really invites it in. But I’ve seen Norton stop most viruses–immediately or with scanning.

The only reason not to get this is if the old version is on sale. The 2012 and 2013 include a free upgrade to the 2014. If you can get the old version on sale, you can download the 2014 trial and then use your 2012 or 2013 code (don’t install from the old disk or there are more steps).

I’m a computer tech and if I have users who need more protection than the free Microsoft Security Essentials I install Norton (and in medium size business situations Trend Micro for bussiness or Symantec Endpoint). It works!