I find very little in this version that differs from NIS 2011 which is my current security software of choice. It just does its job quietly and effectively. So I shall definitely be using the 2012 version when it becomes available later this year. I assume that will be a one machine licence for the free copy we will receive so my 3-licence 2011 version will continue on my two laptops.

If I have a quibble, and it is a very minor one, Identity Safe, which I use frequently, seems to have been tweaked. The process of signing into it is marginally slower as is accessing the various sites that I have registered. I preferred the 2011 method. As I say, it is a very small change within the great scheme of things and not a major issue.

I will not be paying for Norton . The various free programs,mentioned else ware , have been ok for my set up.

I suppose, to be honest, I don't really see it as better - or worse. Not a bad thing, I'm guessing it's about the same. I'm assuming a bit - that the updated mechanics are "better", but I didn't really have any problems with the last version. Will I use it? Yes, I'll use the freebie when I get it and, when my other AV's need updating, I'll probably buy Norton for them. (I do like having more than one on my network, so long as they can scan across the network... belt 'n braces, but...) However, I'll still be heavily influenced by price, especially as I'm not prone to getting viruses and the like... (sez he...hah)..

I do really like it. It's far less invasive/resource hungry than McAfee, and looks easier to delve into the depths than F Secure, which I also use. I didn't have any (major) problems with the last two releases, so that's me sorted for AV. Less I have to think about that, the more I can just get on with "stuff". I don't mind paying to save the time of checking out the freebies, sorting out what's currently good, etc. It's also helpful, since all my computers get used for (home)working or are on the work network, that I can say "I'm using X", and Norton has gone back to having a good reputation amongst the (mainly American) helpdesk staff that I encounter from time to time.

Overall, one of the better bits of software... just gets on with the job!

Forum Editor, I am suprised that the testing of this program has not been more stringent. I would have thought that Norton would have liked much more detailed data rather than the impressions that we have posted. I have never taken part in a beta test before, so perhaps I expected something rather different.