bit-tech Shopping: Symantec NORTON PERSONAL FIREWALL 2005

Rating: 4

Time with product: 60

Strengths: It works just fine as it declaraed

Weaknesses: It has a little conflict with Microsoft window sp2.

Summary: I got my machine all crashed right after I install this softwareon it, which it is running window xp sp2 version.there are some conflicts between this software and window.after reading the help infomation from their website,I finally fixed this problem.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 15 Days

Strengths: The best part is the deals you get on this firewall product. For the price its not bad.

Weaknesses: Slows down the PC, sometimes hangs during automatic updates.

Summary: Overall a good firewall for the price, especially if purchased with good deals. The only major drawback that I found was that it slows down the PC a lot. I recommend you to buy it.....

Rating: 6

Time with product: 3 Weeks

Strengths: It has similar user interface like any other Norton software, so you will get used to it very quickly.

Weaknesses: It will freeze your internet connection while loading NFP2005 load itself.

Summary: I don't know how it really works to protect your computer, but it does ask you to allow/deny internet connection for most software or services and generates a black/white list. So in this way, you will clearly see what software use internet. But it's not that good if you are a common PC user --- this kind of question really confuses you, because you don't know the name of good program or real hacker software. I think Symantec must do this more intelligently.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 8 Days

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Summary: Easy stallation. Installation speed is ok, not too fast, but that's what I expected. So far so good. Never used other versions of firewall. Kindof lack comparison but since I have been a Norton user for a long time and still satisfactory with their products, I figure no need to try other versions.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 3 Months

Strengths: Easy to use

Weaknesses: N/A

Summary: I bought this firewall software about three months ago. I think I made a good decision buying it. It?s very easy to install and convenient to use. And I never had any problem with it so far. With its automatic updates, I feel protected from attackers.