Common Tasks lists quick links to functions such as virus scanning and backup.
	Other Tasks is where you can set your preferences for automatic tasks and manage your subscription.
	The Help Center is your go-to page for answers to common "how do I...?" questions.
	Your overall PC health status is shown here. If this area is not green, Windows Live OneCare will display what actions you need to take (with links to instructions or more information) to get your PC back on track.
	You can find the current versions and status for Windows Live OneCare features here.
	And here you'll find more links to common tasks, including checking for antivirus updates.

Automatic Health Monitoring and Tune-Ups
Live OneCare continually monitors your computer's health. The Live OneCare health meter gives you a clear, continuous indication of your computer's level of protection and performance. If OneCare detects anything that you can do to improve your computer's health, the service automatically shows you what action to take and gives you a one-click solution.

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Stay protected from the latest online threats. Norton Internet Security 2008 runs quietly in the background to detect and block today's complex threats and to protect your identity when you buy, bank, or browse online. The friendly and efficient product design helps minimize confusing security alerts and system slowdowns that can get in the way of your online experience. And if you need help, an integrated online chat tool connects you to our support professionals, so you have easy access to the answers you need. In addition to protection updates, Norton Internet Security provides new product features as available throughout your service subscription.

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Norton Internet Security 2008 runs quietly in the background to detect and block today's complex threats and to protect your identity when you buy, bank, or browse online.

Key Benefits

• Blocks online identity theft--An extra layer of security protects when you buy, bank, or browse.
• Detects and eliminates spyware--Provides advanced protection against today's latest threats.
• Removes viruses and Internet worms--Fast and quiet scans provide comprehensive, automatic protection.
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Includes Full Versions of the Following Products:

• Norton AntiVirus
• Norton Personal Firewall
• Norton Antispyware
• Norton Identity Safe--New!
• Norton Antiphishing

New Features and Enhancements--What's New

• Norton Identity Safe keeps your personal information and your identity safe when you buy, bank and browse online.
• Enhanced performance lets you start, scan, and run faster, so you can enjoy your online experience.
• Get help fast with free online technical support via live chat and email all from within the product.
• Optimized product design improves scan times and decreases impact on system startup and resource usage.
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Start, scan, and run faster. Improved performance delivers an enhanced online experience.

Norton AntiVirus:
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• Protects your computer by automatically detecting and removing spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, and Internet worms.
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Two-way firewall

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Additional Features

• The Norton Add-on Pack delivers optional solutions for you and your family including antispam and parental controls.
• Connect with confidence knowing your protection is continuously updated for one year as new threats emerge.
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The #1 selling contact and customer manager for 20 years, ACT! by Sage 2008 (10.0) improves productivity by helping you organize contact information, manage daily responsibilities, and communicate more effectively. With all your contact details at your fingertips, you can focus on what's important to your business--building stronger customer relationships. ACT! is easy to learn and use, and can be used out-of-the-box or customized to suit your needs. It also integrates with everyday tools like Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. With more than 2.7 million individual users, ACT! continues to lead the industry in helping customers like you connect and succeed.

Seize the day. Get a quick view of all calls, meetings, and to-dos for the day, including activity type and time. Customize your "Schedule-at-a-Glance by filtering which Activity Types" and which Priorities are displayed so you see precisely the information that is important to you. Drill down into any activity for more detail or to take further action.

Allocate your time wisely. "My Activities" is a complete, graphical view of all activities, including all calls, meetings, to-dos, and custom activities for a given date range you specify. Customize by filtering by Activity Type and Priority, and by private, cleared, timeless, and even Microsoft Outlook tasks.

Make the most of your opportunities. The "Opportunities Pipeline by Stage" pie or bar chart shows you where each of your opportunities stands, and is usable whether you're using the ACT! Sales Process or one customized to suit your business. Includes the total associated with each stage for the date range and status you specify.

Know who your best customers are. "My Opportunities" is a graphical representation of all your sales opportunities... by total and weighted total. Customize to see opportunities by date ranges including 30 days, 60 days, or 90 days, or view by opportunities open, "closed and won," "closed and lost," and inactive to for a deeper analysis.

Know who your best customers are. "Top 10 Opportunities" is a quick view of who they are, by total and weighted total. Customize to view by date range, status, or sort most columns in the list by name, total, company, and more. Drill down and take further action: add more detail to any opportunity, move it through the sales process, or schedule a follow-up. Even create, edit, and delete an opportunity directly from this view.

Gauge your success. This graphic representation of all "Closed Sales to Date" includes the total and weighted total for all closed sales opportunities. It gives you a better sense of how you're tracking towards your opportunity goals Ð and you can specify targets to easily see your progress. Customize by date range or status for deeper analysis.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME. MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

Multiple Contacts per Opportunity
Associate multiple contacts to a single opportunity to ensure you are aware of every contact within an organization that could impact the closing of a deal, whether they are an influencer, decision maker, or play another role. Multiple Contacts per Opportunity allows you to track more than one contact associated with an Opportunity without having to create separate opportunities for each Contact, and allows for a more comprehensive view of all the contacts that are involved with an opportunity.

INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW, INTERACTIVE DASHBOARD

Your critical information, all in one place.
The all-new interactive ACT! Dashboard gives you a comprehensive glance at your key information in a visual easy-to-use format. Roll-up key activity and opportunity information all in the single Dashboard view with the information you need to tackle your day and be more productive.

ACT! FUNCTIONS YOU USE EVERY DAY ARE STREAMLINED FOR GREATER EFFICIENCY.

Save Space in your Database by Adding Document Shortcuts to Activity and History Items
You can now add document shortcuts to Activity and History items without having to attach the full document. You save space and allow other non-ACT! users to edit the same document--ensuring you have the most updated document in the database.

Keep your Database Clean and Accurate With an Automatic Check for Duplicates by First and Last Name
You can automatically check for duplicate First and Last names contained within ACT! when entering a new Contact Record. When a duplicate record is found, a prompt will inform you that you are creating a duplicate Contact and will provide you with the option to continue or cancel the entry. You also have the option to set and define checking criteria for up to three fields so you only get the duplicate prompt when it matters to you.

Works With Other Software
ACT! 2008 works with multiple operating systems (including Microsoft Windows XP and the new Windows Vistaª operating system), and is compatible with the most popular releases of Office and Internet Explorer, including Office 2007 and Internet Explorer 7.0.

FASTER ACCESS TO MORE COMPREHENSIVE OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION.

Know All the Decision Makers By Tracking Multiple Contacts in One Opportunity
Make sure you're aware of all contacts within an organization that could impact the closing of your deal, whether they are influencers, decision makers, or in other positions. Multiple Contacts per Opportunity allows you to track more than one contact associated with an Opportunity without having to create separate opportunities for each Contact, and allows for a more comprehensive view of all the contacts that are involved with an opportunity.

View the Complete Details of an Opportunity from a List View with Opportunity List Details
View all contacts or products associated with an opportunity from the Opportunity list view without having to open the opportunity. Save time by simply mousing over the opportunity in the List view to quickly identify additional information for that opportunity in seconds.

EASIER WAYS TO SEARCH AND ORGANIZE GROUPS AND COMPAINES.

Automatically Check for Duplicate Group and Company Records to Ensure Your Database Remains Clean and Accurate When a duplicate record is found, a prompt will inform you that you are creating a duplicate Group or Company and will provide you with the option to continue or cancel the entry. You also have the option to set and define duplicate record checking criteria for up to three fields so you are only prompted when required by your pre-determined conditions.

Maintain More Consistent Groups and Companies Record Structures By Using the Label Subgroups and Divisions
For example, many companies in your database may have divisions or departments with the same names, like "Sales" or "Marketing." With ACT! 2008, you can utilize "Sales" and "Marketing" as division names for as many company records as you wish. This improvement lets you maintain more consistent Group and Company Record structures for improved organization and data accuracy.

Enhance Your Search and Reporting Needs by Performing Advanced Queries for Groups and Companies
This will allow you to find Group and Company information more easily. Create new queries identifying all Groups and Companies listed as prospects or located in the same territory. You can save the Advanced Query for later searching and easily re-define the search criteria, reducing time spent on future searches. This enables you to better leverage your customer information based on the query results.

Easily Determine Group and Company Hierarchy--Including Subgroups and Divisions--by Viewing in Dialog Boxes
This not only allows for easier navigation, it also allows you to more clearly see relationships. With this hierarchy you can easily decipher which Subgroup and Division is associated with parent Group and Company records.

ACT! BY SAGE 2008 (10.0) FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Organize Contacts and Leads

• Track contact details, notes and history, appointments and to-do items, documents, and opportunities.
• Populate 60+ pre-defined fields including Name, Company, Phone, Address, Web site, E-mail, and ID/Status, or add your own.
• Attach documents directly into Activities, History, or Documents tabs. Even when you are in Microsoft Word and Excel, you can attach documents and spreadsheets to ACT! contacts so it's easy to quickly locate presentations, proposals, quotes, and more.
• Create Company Records and view a roll-up of notes, history, and opportunities tied to contacts at those companies.
• Use Groups with 15 levels of hierarchy (14 Subgroups) to easily organize, communicate, and schedule related contacts.

Manage Daily Responsibilities

• Schedule calls, meetings, and to-dos quickly and easily, and filter each by priority, date range, or user. Access each with 5 Calendar views including Daily, Weekly, and Monthly, or from the Task List.
• Calendar pop-ups make it easy to view activity details instantly by mousing over any activity for an at-a-glance view.
• Use Activity Alarms to stay on top of deliverables. Incomplete activities roll over to the next day.
• Schedule an activity series for activities with multiple tasks. Activities are linked to one another so a date change in one will realign other activities if appropriate.
• Synchronize your ACT! and Outlook calendars to facilitate appointment scheduling with company employees not using ACT!.
• Utilize ACT! Dashboard components Schedule At-a-Glance and My Activities to get a fast, accurate snapshot of key calls, meetings, and to-dos.

Track Sales Opportunities

• Use the built-in ACT! sales process or customize the sales process to suit your specific needs.
• View all sales opportunities at once or filter by Users, Estimated Close Date, Status, Sales Stage, Amount, or Probability of Close.
• Use the Product List to easily enter repeated products or services and automatically fill in information such as name, item number, cost, and price. And, generate instant quotes1 for any opportunity without having to re-key information.
• View the graphical Sales Pipeline and drill down to see opportunity details.
• Choose from 20+ pre-formatted Sales Reports or export to Excel2 with one click for further analysis using built-in, customizable pivot tables.
• Utilize ACT! Dashboard components Opportunity Pipeline by Stage, My Opportunities, Top 10 Opportunities, and Closed Sales to Date for a graphical snapshot of how you're tracking toward metrics.

Communicate More Effectively

• Create, send, and track e-mail to/from contacts using ACT! E-mail Client integrated with Outlook Express or Lotus Notes, or integrate ACT! directly with Outlook.3
• Track customer correspondence for a history of all communications with a contact and its organization.
• Quickly identify your last communication with a contact using the Last Communication fields, including Last Reach, Last Attempt, Last Meeting, Last Letter, and Last E-mail fields.
• Write letters in ACT! using Word or the ACT! built-in Word Processor, which supports tables, graphics, HTML, and spell checking. And, use pre-formatted templates for e-mails, letters, and memos, and easily customize the HTML graphical templates to e-mail customers.
• Select a contact or a group of contacts and perform a Mail Merge to a letter or e-mail.

Gain Business Insight

• Perform a look-up on most fields or use Keyword Search and ACT! will highlight the keyword in a particular note, history, activity, or opportunity. Or, perform numeric look-ups such as greater than or less than queries.
• Access 40 standard reports including Phone Lists, Activity Reports, Referral Source, and Sales Summaries. Or, use the Report Designer to create custom reports and send most reports to Excel, HTML, PDF, or e-mail.
• Get a pulse on your business in a single view with comprehensive, graphical representations of key information with the ACT! Dashboard.
• Tailor ACT! to suit your business by customizing Priority, Activity, and History types, allowing for better tracking and analysis.
• Customize layouts, including changing colors, adding logos, and moving relevant field displays for greater visibility.

Access While Mobile or Remote

• Synchronize your ACT! Calendar, Contact and To-Do information, Notes, and History items to Palm OS, Pocket PC, Windows Mobile 5.04, or BlackBerry4 devices.
• Print over 20 templates designed for popular paper organizers so you always have your schedule with you.
• Print from any ACT! calendar template and the contact phone number for any scheduled call is automatically printed on the calendar.
• Access critical contact and customer details through Citrix or Terminal Services5 when out of the office.

Note:
You are entitled to purchase an upgrade if a previous version of ACT! is installed on your system. Qualifying previous versions of ACT! are versions 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 2000/5.0, ACT! 6.0 for 2004, 2005/7.0, 2006/8.0, 2007/9.0 and ACT! Express.
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Simple and powerful, Norton AntiVirus 2003 protects your PC against viruses--and it covers e-mail and instant messaging, too. The program's clear and simple interface shows you what you're protected against, how up-to-date your virus definitions are, and when you last checked your whole system. Anything you need to worry about is clearly marked in red.

Installation is simple: you can accept all the defaults without worry, and you'll be prompted to go online and get up-to-date definitions as soon as you install. If a virus is found, the software will try to automatically repair the file. In addition to looking for known viruses, the Norton AntiVirus Bloodhound feature tries to spot new viruses and worms by their behavior. AntiVirus 2003 also checks for viruses in files you download from the Web, in e-mail, and now in instant messages. If you use MSN Messenger you'll need to reboot; other messaging tools are protected straight away. With e-mail, Norton AntiVirus 2003 can check incoming and outgoing messages and files in POP3 clients like Outlook Express. While AntiVirus 2002 would only stop you from getting infected by an e-mail worm, this version stops you from passing the infection on to others.

Checking your system and downloading updates are two things you need to do regularly. Norton AntiVirus 2003 makes them relatively painless by setting up a full scan once a week and checking for new updates whenever you're online. Running a full scan does take time and you're not given an estimate of how long; a large drive can take 30 minutes or even an hour, and it ties up a lot of your PC's power. Simple update scanning hardly slows down your PC down at all.

Norton AntiVirus 2003 is an excellent way to guard against viruses. While it's not a major upgrade, as instant messaging becomes more popular, it's good to see tools to protect your system. --Mary Branscombe, Amazon.co.uk
Price=$49.99
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Norton 360 is a comprehensive consumer security solution. It offers you 360 degrees of protection, eliminating the need to purchase and manage multiple products. Thisfull circle of protection combines Symantec's proven, industry-leading security and PC tune-up technologies with new automated backup and antiphishing features. Defend your PC against a broad range of threats, from online identity theft to common issues like lost files&weak performance. Discovers new files and backs up that Data automatically Automatically back up important files to a secure online service Local backup to CD, DVD or external drive Automatically removes unwanted Internet clutter and temporary files that can slow down your PC's performance Vista Compatible 1-Year License for up to 3 PCs per household
Price=$79.98
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Symantec NORTON 360 CD 2.0 10 USER. Norton 360 Version 2.0 provides reliable industry-leading protection for everything computer users care about without sacrificing PC performance. Running quietly in the background it stops viruses spyware and other online threats delivering comprehensive protection without confusing security alerts that interrupt your computing experience. Norton 360 Version 2.0 is available in 5- or 10-user packs. An annual subscription includes all updates and upgrades which are installed automatically over the Internet.
Price=$229.99
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Norton Internet Security 2006 provides essential protection from viruses, hackers and other online threats to your privacy and security. With thissuite of powerful protection tools, you can keep personal data in and hackers out. You can also safeguard yourself and your family from other common online risks. FeaturesNorton AntiVirus, Personal Firewall, AntiSpam, Privacy Control and Parental Control.
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Protect your computer and solve problems quickly, without being a computer expert. Norton SystemWorks 2007 Premier Edition includes Norton AntiVirus, Norton Save & Restore, Norton Utilities, Norton GoBack, One Button Checkup, and System Optimizer.
Price=$99.99
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Provides essential protection from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. Powerful yet easy to use, this award-winning suite now includes advanced spam-fighting software to filter unwanted mail out of your inbox. Protect yourself, your family, and your PC online.
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Want to hide your PC from hackers? This program helps block suspicious incoming connections, stop malicious programs from spying on your PC and it prevents your confidential information from being sent out!
Price=$49.99
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Norton Internet Security 2002 is a complete PC security suite, designed to protect you while you are online. Earlier editions of Norton Internet Security offered a separate Family Edition; that edition's features have now been incorporated into the standard product. Norton Internet Security 2002 is also Windows XP compatible.

Four tools make up the Norton Internet Security 2002 suite: Norton AntiVirus 2002, Norton Personal Firewall 2002 (two topnotch products also sold separately), Privacy Control, and Parental Control. This is the same mix as before, but each element has been modestly upgraded. For example, instant-message filtering keeps personal or confidential material from being transferred via Instant Messenger, while the ad-blocking feature removes banner ads from online sites, noticeably speeding up page downloads. The parental control features in this new release keep young people from accessing inappropriate material through file-sharing programs and instant messages, in addition to blocking the content of specific Web sites.

Like earlier editions, Norton Internet Security 2002 is virtually self-configuring--simply insert the CD, install, and reboot. Then use the Security Assistant wizard to customize your level of protection simply by clicking links or answering Yes/No questions, although the preconfigured settings are sufficient to protect PCs in most situations. A new network wizard makes configuration of the personal firewall on home networks easy by detecting local files and printer shares. It also greatly simplifies setting up a firewall to protect multiple PCs sharing one Internet connection; it automatically identifies all machines on the network and configures the gateway that is actually connected to the Net.

If you already own Norton Internet Security 2001 this year's model may not be a compelling upgrade, but those without PC protection software or for users of Windows XP, Norton Internet Security 2002 is a complete protection solution. --Roger Gann, Amazon.uk.co
Price=$69.98
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McAfee Internet Security Suite prevents viruses, blocks hackers, identifies spam and protects your identity. Feel free to e-mail, IM, share pictures, bank, and shop online knowing your PC, documents, and personal information are safe from Internet threats.
Price=$129.99
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Norton Internet Security 2006/Ghost 10 does double-duty, protecting you from computer dangers in two ways. With Norton Internet Security 2006, you have the defense you need for threats to your privacy and security. It keeps the data in, and the hackers out. Norton Ghost 10 backs up your entire Computer or just a single partition, quickly and easily.

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Keep your computer protected with two programs in one! Norton SystemWorks 2006 lets you enjoy a fine tuned computer. Solve problems and recover easily with smart protection. NSW 2006 includes Norton AntiVirus, Norton Utilities, Norton GoBack, CheckIt Diagnostics, and System Optimizer. Norton Personal Firewall 2006 lets you connect to the Internet on your own terms. Control what comes in and what goes out with automatic protection.
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A comprehensive set of security tools, Norton Internet Security helps keep you safe online as you surf and email, swap files, download programs, and chat. Includes: Norton AntiVirus, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy control, Norton AntiSpam and Norton Parental Control.
Price=$119.99
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Norton Internet Security 2006 provides essential protection from viruses, hackers and other online threats to your privacy and security. With this suite of powerful protection tools, you can keep Personal Data in and hackers out. You can also safeguard yourself and your family from other common online risks. Features Norton AntiVirus, Personal Firewall, AntiSpam, Privacy Control and Parental Control. Special 3 User License.
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McAfee Internet Security Suite prevents viruses, blocks hackers, identifies spam and protects your identity. Feel free to e-mail, IM, share pictures, bank, and shop online knowing your PC, documents, and personal information are safe from Internet threats.
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Nice electronics is your source for everyday low prices on the Symantec 10292715 - NORTON SYSTEMWORKS 2005/ NORTON PERSONAL FIREWALL 2005 BND and all other Symantec Software - Security
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Whether you connect to the Internet by using a modem or network card, McAfee Firewall offers a safe and secure personal firewall for your personal computer. Designed to let you monitor all incoming and outgoing network traffic with minimal fuss, this unobtrusive and simple-to-use utility can guarantee the safety of your system, especially now that more users are connecting to the Internet around the clock with DSL and cable modems.

McAfee Firewall sits between your system and the Internet. After installation, you can answer a wizard-guided "interview" that configures your firewall's behavior, along with the programs that will be permitted to work on the Web. Better yet, as individual applications attempt to access the network, the McAfee Firewall will prompt you without interrupting your normal work. After an ordinary session of computer use, this utility had discovered our browser, mail client, and FTP utility, and we weren't bothered with any more warning messages.

Behind the scenes, McAfee Firewall logs every attempt at network access, saving the last 100 messages. By using its console-like utility, you can view network activity for every program that's running currently. This application gives you fine-grained control of protocols besides basic TCP/IP, with such acronyms as ARP, DCHP, ICMP, NetBIOS, RIP, and PPTP. Although you might not have heard of them, several of these protocols can be used in denial-of-service and other kinds of attacks.

A handy online help page documents the well-known types of security threats. (Chances are that you'll be surprised at the variety of ways there are to disrupt your system.) Don't worry, however; by checking the "Log Unknown Traffic" option in McAfee Firewall and regularly reviewing your log, you can detect any suspicious activity. In all, this low-cost utility can deliver peace of mind and solid security in an application that doesn't get in the way of your everyday Web browsing. --Rich Dragan
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McAfee Internet Security helps safeguard personal data, prevent viruses, stop unauthorized computer access, filter spam from your inbox and block pop-up ads-all in one powerful, fully integrated package. Best of all, automatic updates ensure you always have the latest protection.
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With McAfee Internet Security Suite 7.0 you have a solid defense against online dangers. This all-in-one security suite incorporates award-winning technology with incredible ease-of-use. Prevent hackers from attacking your computer, stop virus infections, block unwanted e-mails and put an end to identity theft -- all in one package. The automatic updates ensure you always have the latest protection. Imporved Spyware/Adware detection and removal helps catch and delete adware, key-loggers and Web dialers Pop-Up Blocking eliminates Web advertising that slows you down and tracks your browsing habits for advertisers McAfee Shredder Securely erases confidential files, folders and email for increased privacy and protection Free live instant message and email technical support
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It's easy to become paranoid about online security, so learn about the problems and protect yourself with software like McAfee Internet Security 4.0. The package includes two key PC protection tools: McAfee VirusScan and a firewall (to let you decide what information leaves and enters your PC). VirusScan will look for and remove viruses, repair or quarantine infections, and automatically download updates for a year; it also protects you against viruses that use your e-mail address book to spread. The firewall hides your computer from hackers while you're online and warns you when programs are sending or receiving data so you can allow the ones that should be connecting--like your Web browser--and block others--like viruses. While the firewall keeps you secure and lets you block or unblock specific IP addresses, configuring options for individual applications are numerous.

There's a built-in security check that tells you whether the settings you've picked for the McAfee tools and other applications like Internet Explorer are secure enough, as well as a host of other security tools (some more useful than others). The filtering tools for blocking offensive content when children are surfing are easy for a determined kid to circumvent and you shouldn't let the tools that claim to protect personal information make you careless about what you type in where. Much more useful are the options to block cookies and to keep your PC online while you're doing a long download. You can also encrypt private files and folders with File Guardian to protect them from hackers, or anyone else who uses your PC.

McAfee Internet Security has more features than the average Internet user may need, with a friendly interface and plenty of tools to keep you safe online. --Mary Branscombe, Amazon.co.uk
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Protects your privacy! Features Spyware/Adware Protection that helps enhance your privacy by rooting out snooper programs that attempt to track your Web surfing habits and much more.
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Helps keep children safe from Internet dangers. McAfee Parental Controls lets parents manage how each child can communicate across the Internet. Provides the protection parents demand while still allowing children to use the Internet safely.
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McAfee QuickClean 5.0 . Clean up your PC to keep it working its best with McAfee QuickClean. This super-efficient junk-buster helps safely eliminate Web and PC clutter without deleting essential information. For security peace of mind, it also permanently erases private documents, memos and email no one else needs to see.

Features:
Exclusive! Built-in McAfee Uninstaller Technology
Improved! McAfee Shredder
Advanced Privacy Control
Application Remnant Cleaner (ARC)
Most Recently Used (MRU) File Cleaning
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Email Cleanup
Easy-to-Use Controls
Free live instant message and email technical support
System Requirements:

CD-ROM Drive
Microsoft Windows XP Home, XP Pro, 2000, 2000 Pro, NT 4 WS, Me, 98
Pentium 100MHz or higher processor
32MB RAM
35MB Hard disk space
Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
Internet access is required for product updating

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Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 provides secure, fast, and manageable Internet connectivity. The ISA Server integrates an extensible, multilayer enterprise firewall and a scalable high-performance Web cache. Connecting networks and users to the Internet introduces security and productivity concerns. The ISA Server provides your organization with a comprehensive means to control access and monitor usage. The ISA Server protects networks from unauthorized access, inspects traffic, and alerts administrators of attacks. The ISA Server includes an extensible, multilayer enterprise firewall featuring security with packet-, circuit-, and application-level traffic screening, stateful inspection, broad application support, integrated virtual private networking (VPN), system hardening, integrated intrusion detection, smart application filters, transparency for all clients, advanced authentication, secure server publishing, and more.
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Symantec Internet Security 2002 for Mac (Clearance!) (With Free Update to the Current Product Virus Definitions). Norton Internet Security(TM) For Macintosh provides essential protection from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats.
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If you're looking for a suite of Net tools for your broadband-connected PC, Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2001 offers an excellent antivirus scanner, a solid firewall, and privacy controls for blocking online ads and protecting personal information.

Those users without antivirus software (or those with software in need of an upgrade) will appreciate the power of Norton AntiVirus 2001, which scans e-mail attachments, zipped files, and any downloads for malicious viruses. A welcome feature is the new banner ad and pop-up window. Like most ad blockers, it won't work on every site, but it works on many sites seamlessly and lets you manually configure ad blocking on sites it doesn't automatically filter. Additionally, Norton Privacy Control holds your personal information, such as your name, address, and credit card numbers, and prevents you from sending them to unsecured sites.

But the main crux of Internet Security is its firewall, a must-have application for broadband connections. While dial-up users can be victims of unwanted intruders, the same aspects of narrowband connections that we dislike--slower speed, less stable connection--also make them more difficult avenues of approach for hacking. But the fat, always-on pipelines of broadband connections, such as DSL and cable access, make them ripe for malicious attacks. While it's true that hacks on average users are rare, the better-safe-than-sorry school of thought applies here.

The Norton Personal Firewall bundled with Internet Security affords excellent software protection for the average user. After installing the software, we visited Gibson Research Corporation's Shields Up! (www.grc.com), which tests the protection levels of your PC. With the firewall set to its medium level (it also offers high and minimal), the probing software couldn't even detect our system, much less simulate any attacks.

The individual pieces of Norton Internet Security are entwined with the latest version of LiveUpdate, which automatically downloads and installs the latest patches and virus definitions on a schedule or manually (it offers periodic reminders to update). A year of free updates is included with Internet Security, after which you'll have to purchase a new subscription.

If you've already got an up-to-date antivirus program on your PC and you don't feel you need the privacy controls and ad blocking of this suite, you might consider the standalone Norton Personal Firewall 2001. But if you're in need of two or more of the programs in this suite, it's a better value to get the entire package. --J. Curtis
Price=$69.98
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Norton Internet Security 2001 Family Edition 3.0 is an all-in-one security and privacy suite that provides essential online protection for you and your children. Use Norton Parental Control to set up different Internet access privileges for each person in your household, and ensure that your children have a safe, enjoyable Internet experience. Norton AntiVirus prevents viruses and other dangerous code from harming your data. Norton Personal Firewall defends your PC against hackers by blocking unauthorized connections and alerting you to attempted intrusions. Enhanced Intrusion Protection with AutoBlock can even automatically stop systems that are trying to probe your PC. Norton Privacy Control lets you prevent Web sites from retrieving your e-mail address, control which sites track your activities with cookies, and protect your family from sending confidential information to unsecured Web sites. Automatic LiveUpdate technology keeps the software up to date by checking for new virus definitions when you're online and downloading them in the background. Interactive tutorials and the new Security Assistant make it easy to use this suite.
Price=$9.00
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If you are concerned about virus protection and keeping your personal data private, consider Norton Internet Security 2002 Professional Edition. This version is appropriate for home, home office, and corporate users, and offers a number of slick features to keep you and your data protected.

The package contains four key components: managed settings, productivity control, a personal firewall, and virus protection for both desktop and handheld computers. Our main interest was in the firewall security. We found that the default settings were a good middle-of-the-road approach, although your usage may vary. Accordingly, you can customize your firewall preferences to increase your security level (three grades, from minimal protection to block all until you give permission). You can also manage the applications allowed to access the Internet and how, as well as limit the use of Java applets and ActiveX controls that are prevalent on the Web today. Automatic Internet Access Control works in tandem with these options, maintaining a list of programs that are recognized safe applications (such as Netscape, Microsoft Outlook, or instant messaging software).

The firewall also protects you from port scans, in which attackers scan the ports of your computer to see what they might be able to find. Following such an attack, the AutoBlock feature will stop all inbound communication from this attacker for a half-hour. Norton Internet Security does have a flaw in this area: some users (including us) experience a complete or partial blocking of Internet access due of AutoBlock. Norton is aware of this potential and provides a handy document to troubleshoot this problem. (Our problem was resolved after rebooting our computer a second time after install.)

Other features that make this package shine include Productivity Control and the administrative settings and capabilities. If you are in charge of several computers, you'll be able to manage and monitor your group's usage of the Internet. With Productivity Control enabled, any incoming information from restricted Web sites or outgoing information from Internet applications can be blocked. The settings are linked to user accounts, allowing protection while that user is logged on. The list of blocked Web sites is managed directly by Symantec, so you won't even have to think about it (although you can block additional sites or allow for exceptions, and customize it to the application or by topic).

Bringing all of the package's resources together is Security Assistant, available only to administrators. From here, administrators can change any aspect or preference of Norton Internet Security, including Internet "zone control," intrusion-detection options, and productivity controls. Our favorite feature of the entire package is also managed here: Ad Blocking. Norton Internet Security can scan for ads and remove them from Web pages, speeding up download times and helping you maintain your sanity while surfing. And if Norton Internet Security misses an ad, s