Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton AntiVirus 2010 Public Beta

[bbfc_uk]

http://www.symantec.com/norton/beta/

Welcome to the Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton AntiVirus 2010 Public Beta!

We're really excited about his year's version of Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton AntiVirus 2010. We've made significant improvements to our existing features, as well as added a few new ones. We've also included

support for Windows 7, the new upcoming version of Microsoft's popular operating system.

New and Improved Features

Performance Enhancements

The 2010 products improve on the very high performance bar already set by the 2009 products. The Beta builds will be regularly updated, with later builds improving on performance and functionality.

Enhanced Norton Insight

Norton Insight is built on the Symantec Quorum backend intelligence technology first introduced in the 2009 products. In 2009 Norton Insight only quantified trustworthiness, in 2010 Norton Insight also provides information on prevalence, age, and runtime performance data.

Download Insight

Download Insight is a new line of defense against the introduction of untrusted applications on your system. Download Insight monitors new application or installer downloads, automatically analyzes and classifies the application using the Quorum technology, and provides you with a trust rating for the application before allowing the application or installer to execute.

Performance Monitoring

The system performance monitoring now also monitors system events such as application installations, and we monitor process performance. This information is graphed over time, to make it easier to determine if an application may be the cause of degraded performance.

Enhanced SONAR

The SONAR behavioral protection technology was completely re-written for the 2010 products. SONAR now also utilizes the Quorum backend intelligence technology to further improve detections and reduce false positives.

Power Savings

Power saving options are available that helps conserve battery power by only running non-critical when on AC power.

Silent Mode

The Silent Mode functionality was enhanced to include Quiet Mode on automatic detection of CD/DVD burning and media recording applications. Users can now also define their own applications that will trigger Quiet Mode.

Anti Spam

The Anti Spam technology was completely re-written for the 2010 products. The Anti Spam engine is now using the world's leading Symantec Brightmail technology. The engine is further enhanced to not only perform local scanning, but to also double check the results in real-time against the backend system, further increasing the effectiveness and reducing false positives.

Windows 7 Support

Full support for Windows 7, including support for Teredo and Home Groups.

Over the next few weeks we will be publishing detailed write-ups in the Norton Protection Blog about the new and improved features of the 2010 products.

I've got the NIS 2010 installed on Windows 7 Build 7100 and it runs like a charm, not to mention it installs in next to no time. I didn't think they could improve on the performance of the 2009 products, but they've done it by completely re-writting key features and technologies to make them lighter than ever!

Edited July 5, 2009 by bbfc_uk

[Leddy]

Is that an antivirus program, or is that a program to launch a nuke?! :blink:

You know, the funny thing is that programs which are actually used to launch nukes are probably the most boring, text-based blinky light things ever.

[bbfc_uk]

Hi,

Am i right in saying that i can buy, say, Norton Internet Security 2007 5 user licence and then simply download use that key on Norton Internet Security 2009?

Or am i missing something?

Im just thinking that i'll buy NIS 2007 and then install 2009 or 2010 using the same key? Its much cheaper.

You are correct. I bought NAV 2007 from HMV for about ?10 at the end of 2007 and upgraded to the 2008 edition for free. I bought NIS 2008 and got a free upgrade to 2009 when it was released last year. As long as your subscription is still valid you are entitled to a free upgrade to the lastest edition (applies to 2006 products and onwards).

[TheBlueRaja]

You are correct. I bought NAV 2007 from HMV for about ?10 at the end of 2007 and upgraded to the 2008 edition for free. I bought NIS 2008 and got a free upgrade to 2009 when it was released last year. As long as your subscription is still valid you are entitled to a free upgrade to the lastest edition (applies to 2006 products and onwards).

So, there's nothing to stop me buying for example, the Norton Internet Security 2008: Upgrade Edition (5 User Licence) from Play.com for 25 quid, then i presume downloading the trial version of 2009 or 2010 and using my keys on that?

Seems like a hell of a loophole...

[Ricardo Gil]

Is that an antivirus program, or is that a program to launch a nuke?! :blink:

I was thinking the same thing...

It could be the best thing on earth but really, is all this needed to work with a computer?

[bbfc_uk]

So, there's nothing to stop me buying for example, the Norton Internet Security 2008: Upgrade Edition (5 User Licence) from Play.com for 25 quid, then i presume downloading the trial version of 2009 or 2010 and using my keys on that?

Seems like a hell of a loophole...

All you need to do is go to this site...

http://www.symantec.com/en/uk/home_homeoff...rt.jsp?site=nuc

and download the 2009 version of NIS for free, input the key you got with NIS 2008 when activating it and away you go.

Its a benefit offered by Symantec.

You cannot use the key on the 2010 Betas as you are given specific keys for that, but when the 2010 products are released you can upgrade for free, if you subscription is still valid.

[kazuyette]

'nuff said :)

[TheBlueRaja]

All you need to do is go to this site...

http://www.symantec.com/en/uk/home_homeoff...rt.jsp?site=nuc

and download the 2009 version of NIS for free, input the key you got with NIS 2008 when activating it and away you go.

Its a benefit offered by Symantec.

You cannot use the key on the 2010 Betas as you are given specific keys for that, but when the 2010 products are released you can upgrade for free, if you subscription is still valid.

Thank you!

[msn_crazy_100]

If I bought Norton AntiVirus 2006, when AntiVirus 2010 is released would I be able to get a free upgrade? :)

[TheBlueRaja]

If I bought Norton AntiVirus 2006, when AntiVirus 2010 is released would I be able to get a free upgrade? :)

Thats the point, i think the answer is yes!

[bbfc_uk]

The answer is yes. As long as its a retail copy.

You can also upgrade to 2009 first and then to 2010 when its released.

[primexx]

Without Norton

With Norton

[bbfc_uk]

^ Which version of Norton is that? I'm only showing 1 process on mine and it looks like you have another AV program installed, which will cause conflicts.

[Andrew Lyle Global Moderator]

With Norton

Your hiding 2 new processes.. I can't see the entire list from that picture.

Am I the only one who really liked Norton 360 (interface, performance and protection)

[Xerxes]

Looking good :) NAV/NIS 2009 was a huge improvement and looks like 2010 will be also! I'm amazed this thread isn't full of anti-Norton zealots claiming Norton is the worst AV out there and how slow and bloated it is and how everyone should avoid it like the plague...maybe they are still asleep? :unsure: :p

[primexx]

yea i forgot to drag the task manager down when i captured the screenie, only realised after i reset the VM, sorry.

I left antivir there because Norton didn't complain about it and it was installed in both which makes for better comparison. It's not meant to be a strict benchmark.

[bbfc_uk]

Looking good :) NAV/NIS 2009 was a huge improvement and looks like 2010 will be also! I'm amazed this thread isn't full of anti-Norton zealots claiming Norton is the worst AV out there and how slow and bloated it is and how everyone should avoid it like the plague...maybe they are still asleep? :unsure: :p

I thought the same when I started this thread - i'm quite suprised!

[UndergroundWire]

Seems like a hell of a loophole...

It's not a loophole when Symantec says it's a free upgrade. A lot of people don't about it because they were busy bashing the product since it was the "cool" thing to do on a technology forum. :rolleyes:

[x-byte]

After using NAV2009 for almost a year I will be upgrading to NAV2010 this year. Very happy with what Norton have done lately.

But I will not download this beta. Waiting for the final version to upgrade instead. Good job, Norton.

[Si_]

I wish they would do something with their corporate products similar to NIS if it really is that good. Endpoint is quite possibly the most badly written, resource intensive POS i've ever had the displeasure of working with.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

Giving this a go, seems pretty good.

However Norton really can't design an interface, I believe NAV2009 looked just as bad if not worse :laugh:

[M_Lyons10]

Oh cool. I've been using Norton for years, and have been very impressed with the last couple of iterations. Though it did used to hog system resources, each year it seems to have improved by a rather significant margin... I do look forward to 2010... Now, I would be willing to try this, but wasn't sure if I should rely on a Beta AntiVirus... What's everyone's vote on that? Is it safe for a production machine?

Thanks,

[bbfc_uk]

I agree the interface is the only downside to the software.

[M_Lyons10]

Giving this a go, seems pretty good.

However Norton really can't design an interface, I believe NAV2009 looked just as bad if not worse :laugh:

Really? I hated 2008, but did like 2009. It could be a little more user friendly though. Particularly the Help section (And please don't make me deal with the nitwits at Digital River...)

[ncoday]

Oh cool. I've been using Norton for years, and have been very impressed with the last couple of iterations. Though it did used to hog system resources, each year it seems to have improved by a rather significant margin... I do look forward to 2010... Now, I would be willing to try this, but wasn't sure if I should rely on a Beta AntiVirus... What's everyone's vote on that? Is it safe for a production machine?

Thanks,

I would recommend against a BETA *anything* software on a production machine.

Unless you are religious about backups and can afford to have to rebuild your machine, it is not a good idea in general.

[M_Lyons10]

I would recommend against a BETA *anything* software on a production machine.

Unless you are religious about backups and can afford to have to rebuild your machine, it is not a good idea in general.

That's what I was leaning towards as well... Perhaps I'll install it on one of my Virtual PC's... That would make performance quite clear... LOL