For those who have tried Norton's security products in the past, more often than not they were described as "bloated", "slow" and there were many complaints about the pop-up notifications, although that's common amongst many anti-virus products. This time Norton would appear to have learned from mistakes of the past, by specifically targeting gamers with a "lightning fast and light as a feather" anti-virus program.Whilst the installation still requires 150MB of hard disk space (with definitions), Norton claims that it now requires less than 6MB of memory, a small amount compared to their last release. They also claim that it "adds less than 3 seconds to boot time", which is one of the main issues with previous releases of their anti-virus products, as well as some other security products. Besides, 150MB is half the amount required by Norton 360, which was their last security suite.
Whilst the product will appeal to new gamers unfamiliar with the troubles of some anti-virus products, those who have previously tried their software, but left it for one reason or another, aren't likely to be convinced. After all, one look at the screenshot reveals little change to the interface, other than a new background and different layout. Interestingly, they also mention their "Rapid Pulse Update" technology, which "updates every 5 to 15 minutes". Although they describe these as "tiny updates", one can't help but wonder whether updating "30 times more often than the competitive industry average" would have a reverse effect on what they are trying to achieve.
Although it's not an entirely new product, Norton has made a good effort to fix many of the issues that users faced before, with a quicker, slimmer, less intrusive replacement. It's available from their website for $39.99, although subscription charges do apply. It is compatible with both Windows XP and Vista, all versions, and it can be installed on up to 3 computers with the standard subscription.
Link: Norton Antivirus 2009 Gamers Edition 
Screenshot: Startup Screenshot
Kinda like Vista. Shouldn't actually been named XP + "Better skin & annoying UAC".
Kinda like Vista. Shouldn't actually been named XP + "Better skin & annoying UAC".
Fail.
Kinda like Vista. Shouldn't actually been named XP + "Better skin & annoying UAC".
Make it an epic fail.
Tikitiki obviously does not know anything about Windows Vista. Do your homework before posting nonsense. Now go to bed son.
Kinda like Vista. Shouldn't actually been named XP + "Better skin & annoying UAC".
Fail.
Agreed, Vista is a failure.
They should have made it look like their old corporate version, or just make a normal window, not with a freaking bitmap on the background and those edges god, why do they just not think.
Heck, I'd be happy if it looked like something from Fallout. That UI looks like something from Fallout with 90% of it just...torn off :|
Besides they get consistently better marks than even Norton full blown, overusing CPU, RAM guzzler edition.
Trimming the fat off of Norton probably means that they trimmed the virus scanner too.
Besides they get consistently better marks than even Norton full blown, overusing CPU, RAM guzzler edition.
Trimming the fat off of Norton probably means that they trimmed the virus scanner too.
QFT!!
Agreed with the NOD32 comment though. It's the most light weight AV I've ever used, and the interface is nice, simple and clean.
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Quite True
Besides they get consistently better marks than even Norton full blown, overusing CPU, RAM guzzler edition.
Trimming the fat off of Norton probably means that they trimmed the virus scanner too.
Try it. NOD32 used on average 36MB ram on my computer while Norton is currently using only 12MB, and it boots up way faster.
if this one also pops up stupid messages like "Norton is performing background tasks" like Norton antivirus 2009 then I would be the first person to laugh on Symantec on their face
if this one also pops up stupid messages like "Norton is performing background tasks" like Norton antivirus 2009 then I would be the first person to laugh on Symantec on their face
+1
Thats what I would say
Why keep doing the "custom" interfaces that are only getting worse every time.
This Gamers edition sounds interesting from the performance hit point of view, but i doubt many of those claims.
I'd rather save my CPU cycles and RAM for my usages.
I'd rather save my CPU cycles and RAM for my usages.
I would love to scan a antivirus thru your system; You problably have alot more viruses than you think.
I'd rather save my CPU cycles and RAM for my usages.
I would love to scan a antivirus thru your system; You problably have alot more viruses than you think.
You're welcome to scan my PC. I can guarantee you that this PC is clean. I use it for many tasks, but mainly gaming.
My other PCs run NOD though
My other PCs run NOD though
You "guarantee" it's clean? Only a fool would take that bet.
so f-ing true. same here i very rareeeeely get a virus.. just dont open stuff u dont need!
I'd rather save my CPU cycles and RAM for my usages.
I would love to scan a antivirus thru your system; You problably have alot more viruses than you think.
Computer viruses are much rarer than people think... usually its worms, trojan horses etc. that get people. Anyone who knows that they are doing shouldn't really get a virus.
Nice way to interrupt me
exactly xD .. best way to describe it xD ...
Wrong! Mythbusters did!!
(I realize its that the machine is idle as the other 97% is not in use. Before I get flamed)
Norton better give it back before they get mad.
NOD32 FTW
Worst. Software. Ever.
And is this interface supposed to appeal to gamers? Is that the sort of look they think we look for? Freakin' nuts!
I laughed out loud.
did u actually try norton 2009
idiots like u who havent tried a product before judging it are why nod32 is so popular
it outranked nod32 in performance and detection..norton pulled it together
all norton needs r mindless zealots like u
idiots like u who havent tried a product before judging it are why nod32 is so popular
it outranked nod32 in performance and detection..norton pulled it together
all norton needs r mindless zealots like u
Got any proof of this?
idiots like u who havent tried a product before judging it are why nod32 is so popular
it outranked nod32 in performance and detection..norton pulled it together
all norton needs r mindless zealots like u
Got any proof of this?
look up av comparatives
i also tried it out myself and it was really fast..faster than my avg
i only went back 2 avg cause im too cheap to pay for an AV
I noticed sufficient lag on my system on boot up. There was definite lag where i couldn't pin point what was causing the slowdown as norton was at 0-2 % most of the time. But as soon as i uninstalled the TURD called NAV 2009 and re-installed NOD32, my PC was responsive again.
Beware users the norton Resources checker is playing mind tricks on you. I am telling from my own observation
NOD32 is good, but for the first time in a decade, Norton 2009 is finally a recommendation for many of my friends.
So Symantec has the fixed the performance issues..... but it is quite obvious their marketing and GUI designer will need some work. Or why not firing them. That is the like WORST GUI EVER!.
I guess this place has more than it's fair share of people who will just troll anything made by companies like -Norton and Stardock - who have not got a clue about what they are talking about, never tried the product in question and just shoot off their mouth showing how little knowledge they really have on the subject matter
Norton jumped in late. They will have trouble gaining confidence.
And yes the interface that has been betting banged by Neowiners , it does deserve its banging. It looks as if they grabbed a kid walking to school and forced him to use MS Paint. Honestly NIS 2008,2009,360 V1 and V2 were way better.
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did they shrink their scanners to achieve that or what?
I'll stick to NOD32.. its like Norton minus the not-working-ness and slow-ness and everything-else-ness!
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