Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007

May be installed on up to three non-commercial home computers.Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 is the essential software suite for home computer users and includes 2007 versions of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and OneNote. This system enables you to quickly and easily create great-looking documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, and organize your notes and information in one place, making it easier and more enjoyable for you to get things done.

The new streamlined workspace and easy-to-browse tabs make program features easier to find and use. View larger.

Insert graphics and charts such as these into your documents to make them more appealing. View larger.

Use the new diagram and improved charting tools to create rich and stunning visuals and charts. View larger.

Quick and easy-to-use table styles help your tables look great and consistent across Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations. View larger.

The Document Inspector helps find and remove potentially sensitive "hidden" information from your documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. View larger.

Office OneNote 2007 enables you to gather, organize, and search almost any type of information. The powerful search tool is shown here, with results highlighted in yellow. View larger. This updated version features a new streamlined user interface that exposes commonly used commands, enhanced graphics, and formatting capabilities that let you create high-quality documents, plus a powerful note and information organization tool, and more reliability and security with the document inspector tool and improved automatic document recovery. With these enhancements, Home and Student 2007 makes it a pleasure to complete schoolwork and other tasks at home. Which edition of Office is right for you? View a comparison of Microsoft Office 2007 editions. Create High-Quality Documents
Home and Student 2007 gives you access to updated graphics, formatting galleries, and an intuitive user interface that exposes commonly used commands. These features enable you to easily produce high-quality documents that will make you proud. Improved picture, charting, and graphics tools help you produce better-looking documents, spreadsheets, and presentations more quickly, while a large library of standard charts, quick formatting tools, and SmartArt diagrams make it easy to include rich and stunning visuals and charts. The results-oriented user interface makes it easier for you to find and use product features so you can enhance your documents according to your specifications. More stable bullets and numbers, SmartArt diagrams, and graphics and charting galleries provide you with a wealth of other formatting choices. Meanwhile, document themes help ensure a consistent appearance among the documents you create in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to make working across the programs you use most more convenient. PowerPoint also features context-sensitive tabs and easy-to-use galleries that make it simple for you to include tables and other graphics in your documents. Enhanced Reliability and Security Features
With an improved automatic Document Recovery tool and the new Document Inspector tool for removing personally identifiable information from your documents, Home and Student 2007 helps you work with more confidence and security. Thanks to these two features, you'll never have to worry about losing documents after a system failure or exposing your personal identification information or unwanted comments to others before sharing your documents.

Formatting galleries make it easier to find and apply formatting changes. View larger. User-Friendly Operation
Packed with innovative features and improvements, Home and Student 2007 has a streamlined interface and an enhanced Help system, including online tutorials with step-by-step instructions, so you can quickly learn the product and find the answers to your questions. In addition, command tabs on the results-oriented Ribbon reveal commonly used commands that previously appeared only in lengthy drop-down menus. The Help system also offers a smooth transition between the Help menu in the Microsoft Office system and Help on the Internet (when connected). Larger, more informative ScreenTips provide help concerning commands, and the command tabs themselves are context-sensitive, changing automatically depending upon the task that you are trying to complete, so you won't waste time figuring out the appropriate command. When you need more guidance, online tutorials provide step-by-step instructions for common tasks. Organize Notes and Information
Home and Student 2007 includes OneNote, a digital notebook that helps you gather, organize, and search many types of information in one place. This means you can consolidate typed text, images, audio and video recordings, digital handwritten notes, Web clippings, and more on the same page. OneNote also provides flexible note-taking tools to help you organize information the way you want. Categorize important projects or information in a way that makes sense to you, using an easy-to-use layout of notebooks, sections, and pages. Type or organize content anywhere on the page and track important items with customizable note tags. To help keep you on track, the powerful Instant Search feature helps you to find information you are looking for quickly. With it you can even search handwritten notes, the text in images and scanned documents, and spoken words in audio recordings. Preview Changes and Spot Trends
Home and Student 2007 saves you time by making it easier to format your Office documents with Live Preview. This tool lets you quickly preview proposed changes to your document while you're working on it without having to repeatedly search through layers of menus. Taking a look at your proposed formatting before committing to it lets you experiment without risk and can help minimize future edits. Excel features highly visual conditional formatting with new data bars, more colorful gradients, and icons that you can use to format data based on specific rules, so you can more easily identify key data trends, which can help you study and prepare written papers or reports. Create and Save Custom Slide Layouts
PowerPoint lets you create presentations with ease using prebuilt and user-defined custom slide layouts. With the custom layout feature you can quickly create the precise layout you envision without being bound

• Essential software suite for home computer users makes it a pleasure to complete schoolwork and other tasks
• Includes 2007 versions of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and OneNote
• Intuitive user interface that exposes commonly used commands; updated graphics and formatting galleries help you to easily produce high-quality documents
• Work with confidence and security thanks to the improved automatic Document Recovery tool and the Document Inspector tool, which removes personally identifiable information from your document
• Enhanced Help system includes online tutorials with step-by-step instructions; includes OneNote, a digital notebook that helps you gather, organize, and search many types of information in one place

Rating: (out of 1904 reviews)

List Price: $ 149.95
Price: $ 109.99

Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Reviews

Review by pm444:

While Office 2003 offered a refreshed look and some improvements in functionality, the basic structure remained the same. While veteran users were able to easily navigate the familiar menus, it had become increasingly difficult to locate some features (for instance, in Word, would you find "insert new rows" to a table in the "insert" or "table" menu?).

With Office 2007, Microsoft offers the "ribbon", a new and more intuitive way to access features that we used to find in the menus. While the features are basically the same, they are now grouped together according to when and how you would normally use them. These groupings are accessed by clicking on tabs, which are organized in the order you'd use them. The best way to get a better understanding of this change is to check out the screenshots, or download a free trial version of Office from Microsoft. While Office 2007 was released at the same time as Vista, you do not need Vista in order to run it. The program ran fine on my Windows XP laptop, which only had 512 MB of RAM, and it runs even better on my Vista laptop with 2 GB of RAM.

As for which version of Office to buy, this is the third time I've opted for the Home and Student version (which has had other names in previous releases, but is still being sold for 9). I need Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and this is the most cost-effective way to get those programs. I was disappointed that Microsoft dropped Outlook from the Home and Student version. In order to continue to use Outlook, I installed Outlook 2003 and haven't had any problems.

Instead of Outlook, you get OneNote, a program that uses notebooks and tabs to save and organize all sorts of files and documents. I haven't had much time to play with OneNote yet, but the more I use it, the more impressed I am with it. It looks like one of those programs that you can personalize to meet your own needs and not have to fight with it to get it to do what you want.

This is a significant upgrade and should allow all users, new and experienced, to work more efficiently and quickly.

Review by John Robertson:

Well, it's been a week now, and while I still have Office 2002 (virtually identical to 2003) and Office 2007 on my laptop, I've pretty much stopped using 2002. I give '07 a thumbs up.

I have used Office since 1994 for just simple letters and spreadsheets until the last year, where I started becoming a heavy user of some really odd features, like non-standard line spacing, different headers within the same document, embedded Excel sheets in a Word doc, embedding images in headers and footers, charting, tables, etc. I was worried if all these newly discovered features that I just learned would suddenly disappear in the changing ribbon that everyone was talking about.

Despite using weird features, or maybe because of it, I am a little more tolerant of looking up how to do things. But I didn't want to relearn everything, and I haven't had to. The default blank document has tabs for Home, Insert, Page Layout, References, etc, which really are not much different than the categories in the classic drop-down menus. Once clicking on these tabs, you are offered the same choices as before...charts, insert picture, bookmarks, wordart, etc., and a few new ones, like references, balloons and highlighting, footnotes, and more. It IS a different layout, but to this point, I don't think it ever took me more than 10 seconds to find something.

I'm surprised no one is talking about the ability to save documents in .pdf (what was once exclusive to Adobe). I know other software has allowed this for sometime, but the ability to make a document that will launch in Adobe Reader with all the functionality of Word or Excel is something I've been waiting for. In 2 years, we'll all wonder how we did without it. This is important to me because once in .pdf, the formatting is locked in, and won't change depending on how it's previewed or printed.

Another thing that is important is the new, modern looking charts and tables. This isn't just the 'pretty' factor, but more effective to understanding lots of data more easily. Office 2000/2002/2003 just looked old and unimpressive. It's true that Microsoft is just catching up to Apple, Adobe and others, but they've at least done it. Equally important is the ability to instantly see changes to formatting before you've committed it to the whole document. I've probably wasted a month's time over the course of the last year reformatting documents to do it a better way. If only I authored them in 2007, which was available a year ago, I would have saved so much time.

One reviewer said his Home/Student version "did not have all the features as the full version". I've tried to investigate this, and as far as I can tell, Home/Student's versions of Word/Excel/Powerpoint are no different than any other version.

I don't want to get too personal here, but all the reviewers who are angry that their saved homework or important business document was saved in .docx and therefore was not readable by anyone else really are just wanting to be victims. Office 2007 makes it abundantly clear that you will be saving in .docx, and if you don't want to, you don't have to. It tells you how and where to save it as a compatible .doc file (or .xls, etc.) and whether you want this as your default setting. I'm sorry, but if you're a student and you ignore all those messages, I think you're going to have more problems in school than using this version of Office.

The Grammar check seems to be improved, catching problems that my Office 2002 did not. Hot keys like Ctrl K for hyperlinks or Ctrl C to copy all still work. I'm not sure if they removed others as some reviewers have said, but so far it has not affected me. The concept of Add-Ins (plugins) is a little bit annoying, as to get certain features like the ability to save .pdf requires you go online and install the add-in. Then again, this gives Microsoft the ability to add features from time to time (hopefully they'll use it that way - I think a big reason for add-ins is to give Microsoft a way of periodically checking your software to ensure it's legal). I also like the always-on word count, something that Amazon probably wishes I would use in my reviews.

I'm at day 7 and counting, and I don't feel much reason to ever open my Office 2002 again.

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Microsoft Office 2010 Home & Student

Microsoft Office 2010 gives you powerful new tools to express your ideas, solve problems, and connect with people.With Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010, you and your kids can create great schoolwork and home projects from multi-page bibliographies to multimedia presentations. Capture ideas and set them apart with video-editing features and dynamic text effects. Then easily collaborate with classmates without being face-to-face thanks to new Web Apps tools. The results go well beyond expectations with a little inspiration, a lot of creativity and Office Home and Student 2010. Traditional Disc Version This version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 includes the software on disc, with a product key. It is licensed for installation on three PCs in the same household. For customers buying a PC who need Office for their new PC only, and don't need to upgrade other home PCs, a Product Key Card provides another way to purchase Office with a PC. Capture Ideas and Set Them Apart Enjoy Flexibility
Now you can easily post your Office documents online and access, share and edit them with Office Web Apps. It's an ideal way to extend your Office 2010 experience to the Web. Work Together
Brainstorm ideas, share notes and work on documents with others simultaneously thanks to the new co-authoring tool in Word, PowerPoint and OneNote. Find It on New Backstage View
Replaces the traditional File menu to give you one go-to spot to conveniently save, open and print documents. Customize the tab commands to fit your individual needs so you can navigate tasks effortlessly. Programs You Rely On
Microsoft Office 2010 is an industry standard offering our latest, innovative tools to make your documents richer and more informative. Included Programs Enjoy the same great features you know and love with Office and get some new ones when you upgrade to Office 2010. Word 2010
School fundraisers and neighborhood events come together efficiently when you use Word 2010. Create documents using new photo-editing features, lively text effects, then easily share them online and invite others to collaborate. Get more new features with Word 2010: Add impact to your document with new picture-editing tools. Better illustrate your ideas with diagrams by turning bullet-point lists into compelling SmartArt graphics. Apply new formatting effects to your text such as shadow, bevel, glow and reflection. Capture and insert screenshots directly into your document. Communicate with ease in many languages with improved translation tools. Excel 2010
Saving for retirement, changing homes, cutting expenses--all are important financial decisions. Excel® 2010 offers useful direction with simple templates to help you build budgets and track expenses so you can focus on financial goals. Get more new tools with Excel 2010: Highlight data trends by creating data charts in a single cell with new Sparklines. Find the right data quickly with new filter enhancement in PivotTable views. Analyze data quickly. Highlight specific data with new and improved Conditional Formatting options. Display data in a dynamic and interactive way with PivotChart views. Spend less time sifting through data--use the new search filter to narrow down pertinent data to display. PowerPoint 2010
Pressed for time on a major assignment? Get ideas down fast with ready-made templates, new photo- and video-editing features and eye-catching transitions all with Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. Get more new features including: Embed and edit video files directly in your presentation. Set videos to fade in and out and apply a variety of video styles and formats. Broadcast your presentation online with new Broadcast Slide Show. Captivate your audience with new transitions and improved animations. Use slide sections to navigate, organize and print your presentation. OneNote 2010
Gather a wealth of information and resources all in one spot with OneNote 2010. Post, share and edit notes for group projects online so everyone can work at the same time with real-time updates. Get more new features with OneNote 2010: Use quick filing to organize notebooks, ideal when you're working on multiple projects. Apply styles and formatting to selected text to another paragraph with the new Format Painter. See results as you type with improved Search functionality and view a prioritized list of Search results. Easily organize and jump between your notebooks with the improved notebook Navigation Bar. Take notes while working in Word, PowerPoint or in Internet Explorer and automatically link them. Looking to stay connected?
Step up to Microsoft Office Home and Business 2010 and you'll get another helpful program--Outlook 2010. Now you can access projects, people and plans wherever your work takes you. Use efficient new email, calendar and social networking tools to manage your world from your PC, mobile phone or online.

• Rich and powerful new ways to deliver your work on your computer, Windows Mobile-based smart phone or a web browser
• Easy-to-use Tools, customizable templates, color schemes, and photo-editing capabilities
• Work with people from different places at the same time with the new co-authoring experience
• More ways to access your files from almost anywhere, Office 2010 puts you in control of getting things done according to your schedule
• Simplifies your tasks and creates amazing results

List Price: $ 149.99
Price: $ 149.99

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home & Student Edition

Provides the basics of Office 2008 for Mac for home users and students. Whether your projects are around the house or in the classroom, the reinvented Office 2008 for Mac experience makes it easier than ever to create professional-looking work. Includes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage.Homework and Home Work will be easier than ever with Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition. Get better results faster and create high-quality documents you can be proud of, with less frustration and more enjoyment. Five Great Reasons to Get Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition: Universal applications: Office 2008 runs natively on both Intel- and PowerPC-based Macs. Intuitive interface: Reduce the time and frustration of learning new software and creating documents with visual galleries that present the right tools when you need them. Your Mac, more compatible: Office 2008 for Mac and Windows-based 2007 Office products share the Open XML file formats and features like the Office Art graphics engine, so you'll be confident when sharing documents with colleagues, friends, and family across platforms. Beautiful documents: Good design is a click away with hundreds of new templates, Smart Art graphics, Publishing Layout View, and professional quality clip art and photos. Priced for home users: Don't need Microsoft Exchange Server Support or workflow management? Home and student users pay for just the features they need. Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition comes with three licenses of non-Exchange-enabled Office 2008 licensed for noncommercial computers. Which Version of Office 2008 is right for you? View this comparison chart. Simplify Your Work
Your presentation will make an impact. Your documents will be professional. Your analysis will be insightful. And Office 2008 will be there.
The latest version of the industry standard for productivity software on the Macintosh platform, Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac is more powerful and easier to use. Office 2008 combines Microsoft Word for Mac, Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac, Microsoft Excel for Mac, Microsoft Entourage for Mac, and Microsoft Messenger for Mac and lets you easily create high-impact documents and seamlessly share your ideas with others, whether they are on the Mac or Windows platform. What's New in Office for Mac?
Universal versions of the most popular productivity applications on the Macintosh platform (Universal applications run natively on Intel- and PowerPC-based Macs.) Microsoft Office for Mac natively supports the Open XML file formats for compatibility with Windows-based 2007 Microsoft Office products. A redesigned user interface and powerful new tools for simplifying work, creating great looking documents, and exchanging ideas and information with others. Highlights of Office 2008 for Mac
Office 2008 is a Universal Binary, was built by Mac users for Mac users, and includes many features which take advantage of underlying technologies of the Macintosh platform. Office 2008 uses Open XML file formats for compatibility with Windows-based 2007 Microsoft Office products. XML file formats help reduce the risk of lost information due to damaged or corrupted files and also result in smaller file sizes--up to 75 percent smaller than comparable binary documents. Office 2008 for Mac is backward-compatible with earlier file formats and users can continue to use the older .doc, .xls, and .ppt binary formats. Elements Gallery is the foundation of the new user interface, and gives easy access to the most commonly used tools and templates. With the new UI, you'll harness the capabilities of Office for Mac more easily than ever before. Office 2008 includes OfficeArt, the powerful graphics engine also used in the Windows-based Office 2007 products. You get great cross-platform file fidelity and easy access to stunning visual and graphic effects. Your words will make an impact with the modern styling of SmartArt graphics, which makes transforming text and bulleted lists into professional diagrams and graphics one-click easy. A new Themes capability simplifies the process of applying a consistent look and feel across documents. Easily apply a complete set of colors, fonts, and effects to your Office 2008 documents, and change them as easily as changing your mind. Automator Actions for Workflows in Microsoft Office enables you to automate Office 2008 with more than 70 pre-defined actions built to simplify your work and extend your productivity. (Available in Office 2008 for Mac and Office 2008 for Mac Special Media Edition.) Entourage 2008, the hub of Office 2008, helps it to happen, one task at a time. Enjoy powerful new tools, over 100 designer templates, rich themes, and an intuitive user interface in Word 2008. Entourage 2008
Your e-mails will spark ideas, you'll schedule meetings where creativity abounds. Entourage 2008, the hub of Office 2008, helps it to happen, one task at a time. My Day keeps you connected to the action. Schedules, tasks, and priorities in one easy, standalone interface. Time will have no choice but to be well-managed. Use color-coded categories, status indicators, and flexible To-Do list management humble even the most hectic schedules. Office 2008 for Mac and Office 2008 Special Media Edition enable users to access their Microsoft Exchange server accounts with Entourage. Improved Junk E-Mail filtering capabilities and phishing protection tools help shield your inbox from the scourge of junk. Your inbox will breathe a sigh of relief. Projects submit to your superior management skills when you unleash the power of Project Center, With project details like e-mail

• Streamlined user interface runs natively on both Intel- and PowerPC-based Macs
• Open XML file formats, the Office Art graphics engine, and other features that result in compatibility and file fidelity
• Professional design is within your power with hundreds of new customizable templates and suite-wide themes, SmartArt graphics, and the new Publishing Layout View in Word 2008
• My Day keeps you connected to all of the day's action. Command your calendar, tackle your tasks, and simplify your day
• Includes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage

Rating: (out of 548 reviews)

List Price: $ 149.95
Price: $ 110.00

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Home & Student Edition Reviews

Review by C. Fuller:

This version of Office 2008 is an improvement over Office 2004 in that it runs natively now on an Intel Mac. It is a major improvement in speed. And the stability has improved in that it has not crashed on me in the week it has been in use. Office 2004 used to crash almost daily before. If you do not have an Intel Mac do not bother with this upgrade. You are better off with Office 2004.

The look on Office 2008 is aesthetically pleasing and is more consistent with the elegant look of OSX.

That is about the best I have to say for this new upgrade. Word is so buggy I feel like I am working with a Beta version. I work a great deal with Spaces in Leopard and I have found that Word documents will jump to other windows. I have also found that when working in the notebook layout it can become unstable and partially disappear on me. The work arounds I have been using to stop this is I minimize the documents or I open another program in the Spaces window and then return to the document.

Word is still an excellent word processing program. The Notebook layout is essential for the note taking that I have to do, which other word processing programs don't have. Since I have to share documents with others it is handy to have a standard program with which to work.

The default format in Word is now Microsoft's .docx (xtml), which can be changed in the preferences to the more universal .doc.

When I have gone to the Microsoft website they have admitted that many of these problems are bugs and that they are being addressed. Another work around that MS recommended in Word was to create a new template from which to operate as it seems that the present template can be easily corrupted.

Since Office 2008 no longer works with macros and Visual Basic I have had to abandon the Excel self-calculating Invoice template I used to use all the way back to my PC days. I am now using a template that is in Pages - that works beautifully. The reason I am sticking with Excel over Numbers is that Excel is still a more powerful program. It keeps track of things that Numbers won't keep track of.

I am happier that Entourage is now more stable and responds better than the 2004 version. The My Day widget is a nice idea, but there is almost no room for customization and really makes no difference to how I organize my day.

I am left wondering if Microsoft is planning to go out of business. It seems that their products are getting worse. It is as if they have become bereft of any sense of creativity or innovation.;0) I had read that Office 2008 was designed by Mac enthusiasts. I think that was Microsoft propaganda. The impression I get is that Microsoft does not care about Mac business.

Is this a worthwhile upgrade? Not yet. If you can wait for the bugs to be worked out it will be a more satisfying upgrade. If you are dependent upon Visual Basic, or are operating on a PPC, save your money.

Review by Values Privacy:

I was running office 2004 and waiting for this. This review is limited but I was looking for specific things.

The good:

-universal binary (faster on intel macs)

-PowerPoint now shows the slides on the left instead of just the text outline.

-you can install it alongside office 2004 and run both versions on the same computer

The bad:

-dragging images from other apps doesn't work anymore

-when you paste an image in word or PowerPoint, it gets converted to a different format so that if you put it back to the original app it's a simple picture instead of an editable one. (for example if you make an illustration in OmniGraffle, paste it in word 2008, you come back a week later and decide you want to tweak it, you can no longer copy the image back to OmniGraffle and edit it. You either must have saved the original or start over. Office 2004 didn't do this and so sadly I'm more productive with office 2004).

-installation is not drag and drop anymore and it installs things like silverlight without asking you. I feel my Mac got dirty now with who knows what installed where.

What didn't change

-you still can't generate motion paths in PowerPoint (to move objects around on a slide) like you can in the PC version since a few versions ago. But you can play this back fine if you generated the PowerPoint on a PC.

Conclusion

-intentionally crippled.

-a step backward for me as I want to use it for lectures in my class but now I'm afraid to because I have hundreds of diagrams and illustrations that now will be locked in PowerPoint.

-I'm going to completely use Keynote/Pages (iWork) from now on. Unfortunately some 3rd party apps require Office so I'm stuck with it. And it doesn't have all the features yet of Office.

-Unfortunately OpenOffice/NeoOffice exhibit the same image formating problem and they have their own issues.

Disappointing.

EDIT:

I have since reformatted my computer and sold Office to a Colleague who needed it. Good Riddance. So long Microsoft.

EDIT #2:

To add a hopeful note, I discovered Nisus Pro word processor. It does (technical writing) things Pages doesn't (e.g. index) and seems better than MS Word.

EDIT #3 (Oct 2009)

I'm doing fine without MS Office for a long time now. For very math heavy documents I use Lyx (free, little complicated to start but worth it). For casual word processing, I use Pages or Nisus or openoffice (typically one of these will open a doc or docx file correctly). I use Keynote for presentations with LaTeXiT (free) for math equations. And Numbers or openoffice has been adequate for spreadsheets. Since the new OS (snow leopard) has built in exchange support (which this version of office doesn't), there is nothing lacking.

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Microsoft Office Standard 2007 FULL VERSION

Microsoft Office Standard 2007 has the key tools and features that users have wanted, to make their computing experience easier. With its improved menus and toolbars, enhanced graphics and formatting, time and e-mail management tools & enhanced security, you'll be so impressed that you'll wonder how you got along without it. Office 2007 makes it easier and more enjoyable to get things done. New calendar views and appointment tools help you organize your time and communications Simple signup to RSS feeds Outlook 2007 has a new Instant Search tool helping you find any information you need -- e-mail, calendars, tasks and more Enhanced security features protect against junk e-mail and phishing Share documents securely with Document Inspector -- detect & remove unwanted comments, hidden text & other informationMicrosoft Office Standard 2007 offers the core Microsoft Office applications, but significantly updated for faster, better results. Comprised of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, this software suite empowers you to create high-quality documents and presentations, build powerful spreadsheets, and manage your e-mail messages, calendar, and contacts. With improved menus and tools, enhanced graphics and formatting capabilities, new time and communication management tools, and more reliability and security, Office Standard 2007 makes it easier and more enjoyable for you to get things done at home or work.

The new look and feel of the 2007 Microsoft Office system automatically displays the menus and toolbars you need when you need them. View larger.

Office Excel 2007 makes it easy to analyze data. View larger.

Including charts in Office PowerPoint 2007 is easy. View larger.

Tasks are easy to follow up on because they are included on the new To-Do Bar and within Outlook reminders. You can also drag tasks onto your calendar. View larger. Which edition of Office is right for you? View a comparison of Microsoft Office 2007 editions. Improved User Interface
The Office Standard 2007 user interface makes it easier for people to use Office applications. The streamlined screen layout and dynamic results-oriented galleries let you spend more time focused on your work and less time trying to get the application to do what you need. As a result, the Office Standard 2007 interface can help deliver great looking documents, high-impact presentations, effective spreadsheets, and powerful desktop database applications. The Ribbon
Office Standard 2007 features the Ribbon, a new device that presents commands organized into a set of tabs, instead of traditional menus and toolbars. The tabs on the Ribbon display the commands that are most relevant for each of the task areas in the applications. For example, in Word, the tabs group commands for activities such as inserting objects like pictures and tables, doing page layout, working with references, doing mailings, and reviewing. For added convenience, the Home tab provides easy access to the most frequently used commands. Excel has a similar set of tabs that make sense for spreadsheet work including tabs for working with formulas, managing data, and reviewing. These tabs make it simple to access features because they organize the commands in a way that corresponds directly to the tasks you perform in the application you're using. The Microsoft Office Button
Many of the most valuable features in previous versions of Office were not about the document authoring experience and instead focused on all the things you can do with a document: share it, protect it, print it, publish it, and send it. Although this focus had its advantages, previous releases lacked a single central location where a user could see all of these capabilities in one place. Office Standard 2007's new interface, however, bring together the capabilities of the Office system into a single entry point: the Microsoft Office button. This button allows for two major advantages. First, it helps users find these valuable features. Second, it simplifies the authoring process by allowing the Ribbon to focus on creating great documents. Contextual Tabs
Office Standard 2007 features contextual tabs which bring important and appropriate command options to the user's attention precisely when they're needed most. Certain sets of commands are only relevant when objects of a particular type are being edited. For example, the commands for editing a chart are not relevant until a chart appears in a spreadsheet and the user is focusing on modifying it. In current versions of Office applications, these commands can be difficult to find. In Excel, however, clicking on a chart causes a contextual tab to appear with commands used for chart editing. Contextual tabs only appear when they are needed and make it much easier to find and use the commands needed for the operation at hand. Galleries
Galleries are at the heart of the redesigned applications, and they deliver a set of clear results to choose from when working on your documents, spreadsheets, presentations, or Access databases. By presenting a simple set of potential results, rather than a complex dialog box with numerous options, galleries can simplify the process of producing professional looking work. For those who prefer a greater degree of control over the result of the operation, the traditional dialog box interfaces are still available. Live Preview
Office Standard 2007 features Live Preview, a fresh and innovative technology that shows the results of applying an editing or formatting change as you move the pointer over the results presented in a gallery. This dynamic capability streamlines the process of laying out, editing, and formatting so you can create excellent results with less time and effort.

• Software suite offers the core Microsoft Office applications, but significantly updated for faster, better results
• Includes the 2007 versions of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Create high-quality documents and presentations, build powerful spreadsheets, and manage your e-mail messages, calendar, and contacts
• Offers improved menus and tools; enhanced graphics and formatting capabilities; new time and communication management tools; and more reliability and security
• Features the Ribbon, a new device that presents commands organized into a set of tabs, instead of traditional menus and toolbars

Rating: (out of 108 reviews)

List Price: $ 399.95
Price: $ 205.00

Microsoft Office Standard 2007 FULL VERSION Reviews

Review by Mark:

Microsoft's Office Standard 2007 is the version that includes the programs most people will be looking for in an office suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook. While Microsoft did make some improvements, many changes have users frustrated and mad.

Pros

+ Standard version includes the 4 programs you actually want!

+ Like most new MS suites, allows for easier transfer between machines

+ Allows you to use on your home desktop AND your laptop!! Huge plus!!

+ New open document format based on xml - good for techies

+ Alternatively, you can still use the doc format you know and love

+ Excel now supports larger documents with more fields!

+ Cool new Powerpoint extras

+ Once you do overcome the learning curve, design has some plusse

+ Preloaded with Vista OEM computers, so install is MUCH faster than old version

Cons

- A list price of 0 means many will forgo Outlook and buy Home & Student suite for MUCH LESS

- The ribbon puts things in WEIRD places

- Microsoft disabled classic menus so you can't find stuff ... ARGH!!!

- Startup times seem a little slower ... why????

- Strangely slow performance with Word

The general hatred for the ribbon is well known. Microsoft Word and Excel have drawn the most heat. It took everybody years to learn those nested menus and hard to find functions. Now they are all moved!!!!

Actually, the ribbon wouldn't be so bad if you could have your regular old classic menus above it. Once you learn the ribbon, there's some logic to the way things have been relocated. Still, this was a huge blunder and I wonder if MS will back track on that.

This guy also includes Outlook, which is a MUST for me since I have to use Outlook on my work PC. I tried using the exported files in the new vista calendar apps, and none of them really worked that well. The professional Microsoft Office Professional 2007 FULL VERSION and ultimate Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 FULL VERSION [DVD] suite versions also include outlook.

Yet why the list price of 0? The Home and Student Office 2007 suite Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 is 0 and includes everything here except for Outlook. Is Outlook worth 0 now? To be fair, there are cheaper upgrade versions. Still, I may be switching to a new email / calendar / productivity program all-together.

The new XML doc format is Microsoft's way of getting away from the proprietary .doc format. This will aggravate some people too, but you can just save everything in the 2003 format. I like the new format and I think it will catch on with time.

Despite the short comings, once you get past the learning curve the programs themselves are improved.

Enjoy!!!

Review by Graham:

The product requires activation, which includes sending machine identification information to Microsoft.

The good news is that the Office Standard license allows installation on both a desktop system and a laptop. It also allows you to transfer the license to new systems, over time.

From the license: "Before you use the software under a license, you must assign that license to one device. ... You may install another copy on a portable device for use by the single primary user of the licensed device. ... You may reassign the license to a different device any number of times, but not more than one time every 90 days."

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Microsoft Office Professional 2007 FULL VERSION

Microsoft Office Professional 2007 is a complete suite of productivity and database software that will help you save time and stay organized. Powerful contact management features help you manage all customer and prospect information in one place. Develop professional marketing materials for print, e-mail, and the Web, and produce effective marketing campaigns in-house. Create dynamic business documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, and build databases with no prior experience or technical staff. You will learn new features rapidly using improved menus that present the right tools when you need them. Main FeaturesManufacturer: Microsoft CorporationManufacturer Part Number: 269-11094Manufacturer Website Address: www.microsoft.comSoftware Sub Type: Office SuiteSoftware Name: Office 2007 Professional - Complete ProductFeatures & Benefits: Work more efficiently and effectively: Spend less time learning new software with improved menus and commands that present the tools you need when you need them Find what you need faster and more easily using Instant Search Protect yourself with improved junk mail and anti-phishing filters Produce professional-looking documents, spreadsheets, and presentations that are publication-ready without spending hours on formatting and refinements Schedule tasks in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 that also will appear on your calendar Use the new Office Outlook 2007 To-Do Bar that presents a consolidated view of tasks, calendar information, and e-mail messages flagged for follow up Use new templates and tools in Microsoft Office Word 2007 that make it easier to reuse content, apply professional formatting, and quickly preview changes Use new tools in Microsoft Office Excel 2007 for filtering, sorting, and visualizing information to help you analyze business data more effectively

• Complete suite of productivity and database software helps increase productivity
• Includes the 2007 versions of Publisher, Excel, Outlook, Outlook with Business Contact Manager, PowerPoint, Access, and Word
• Edit and analyze a financial spreadsheet, create an important presentation, or build a customer database; find and use the features you need faster and more easily
• Create and publish a wide range of marketing materials for print, e-mail, and the web with your own brand elements including logo, colors, fonts, and business information
• Intuitive look and feel, including task-based menus and toolbars that are automatically displayed based on the feature you are using; work offline on your laptop or Pocket PC and then synchronize data when you return to the office

Rating: (out of 263 reviews)

List Price: $ 499.95
Price: $ 359.95

Microsoft Office Professional 2007 FULL VERSION Reviews

Review by Atlantic:

I reluctantly have to say that Office 2007 is one of the worst products I've used. I'm forced to provide at least one star, but I wish I could give it ZERO stars, so how about it Amazon. Isn't it time we can give zeros??

I've been using Word for over 20 years and have used Excel, Access, and Powerpoint heavily for the past 10-15 years. I'm an advanced user of the tools and MS Office suites (including Project, Visio, Outlook,, et. al). If you have experience with any previous Office suite, run away now. If you've never used any previous versions of Office, you won't realize how bad this is so try it at your own risk, but I'd still say skip it.

MS's "ribbon" has got to be one of the worst ideas any company has ever forced on its customers. It is not a productivity feature, instead it's an untenable waste of real productivity and time. It is however, a testament to MS's ignorance and that of their "test users" and researchers. While that may sound rough, read the other reviews here; the same negative theme gets repeated and there's a good reason. The tools we've all used for so long are simply gone, the ability to accomplish simple tasks are gone, and the worst thing is there's no quick way to get them back. This product is not evolutionary, it's a genetic dead end and simply unrelated to anything meaningful...

I'm not going to go into every problem as I'm sure there's a limit on how much I can type here and how much you may want to read, but I will tell you that after spending more time than it's worth to accomplish simple tasks like opening templates (or even seeing them), I've decided to uninstall this application and go back to Office 2003 on all our PCs. I tried this software for several months and I can't stand it. MS should find a new product manager for the Office suite because the current one either deliberately wanted to alienate existing customers or didn't consider them. Either reason is cause for dismissal...

The negative reviews here should warn you; there's are serious and fatal problems with Office 2007. If you have any doubt as to what to do, I'll say it clearly; DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! NOT RECOMMENDED!!!!

Review by Dave Millman:

Twenty minutes ago, a senior engineer with advanced degrees and 18 years experience with Microsoft office came to me and asked, "How do you draw a line in Office 2007?"

This seemed like a strange question, since I knew that this individual had been drawing lines in Office for a decade or more. I went to MIT, and have been using Office since before it was Office, starting with Word in 1986, so I was confident that between the two of us we'd figure it out.

Wrong!

The engineer wanted to draw a line between two objects. He did NOT want this line to snap to one of the connection points on these objects. In other words, he wanted a LINE, not a CONNECTOR in Office 2003 lingo. Connectors are fun little things for drawing org charts, but we wanted a plain old LINE.

We tried every variety of line or arrow we could find. Every one snapped to the connection points. After 10 minutes (at our combined billing rate, more than the cost of Microsoft Office), we resorted to the documentation.

We found the answer! The icon for LINE is not a LINE. It is a blobular shape with a right angle on the bottom and a curvy part on top, called a "Freeform". It turns out that all other line-shaped tools have been promoted to connectors, and Freeform is the only tool you can use to draw a line that is NOT a connector. This is a bit awkward, since a line has two ends, and a freeform has infinite inflection points, so you have to double click at the end of your freeform to indicate that you just want a simple two-point line.

Wow!

I am really not interested in becoming the tech support guy who has to retrain experienced, educated people that "When you want a line, choose the blobular tool called 'freeform' because that's what Bill Gates says you should do." I wonder what Microsoft could have accomplished with their development dollars if they had focused on real enhancements instead of changing lines to blobular freeform thingies. We're loyal Office users, but we won't be buying any new copies this time around. Maybe they'll get it right in Office 2010.

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Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 FULL VERSION

Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 is a powerful and easy-to-use suite of productivity and contact management software with new tools to help you save time, stay organized, and deliver better customer service. Easily manage your prospect and customer information in one place. Quickly create dynamic documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Develop effective marketing materials for print, e-mail, and the Web, and produce campaigns in-house. You can manage your calendar, tasks, and e-mail more efficiently, and filter out unwanted e-mail messages to help keep your computer safe and secure. And you will spend less time learning new features with improved menus that present the right tools automatically.Find and use the features you need.
The new and more intuitive look and feel of the 2007 Microsoft Office system makes it easier and faster to find and use the software features you need when you need them. The appropriate menus and toolbars are automatically displayed based on the task you are working on.Search, manage, and prioritize your e-mail.
Advanced search features in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager help you quickly find critical information. The Color Category feature helps you more easily sort and manage e-mail messages. And the improved junk mail and anti-phishing technologies help you filter out undesirable e-mail. Learn more about Office Outlook 2007.Manage time and tasks more efficiently.
Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager includes a new To-Do Bar that presents a consolidated view of tasks, calendar information, and e-mail messages flagged for follow-up. Tasks scheduled appear on your calendar, and you can allocate time for tasks with drag-and-drop functionality to help you stay well organized. Learn more about Office Outlook 2007.Manage all your customer and prospect information in one place.
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager includesMicrosoft Office Small Business 2007 is a powerful and easy-to-use suite of productivity and contact management software with new tools to help you save time, stay organized, and deliver better customer service. Comprised of the 2007 versions of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook with Business Contact Manager, this software package empowers you to create professional looking documents and presentations, build powerful spreadsheets, and manage your e-mail messages, calendar, and contacts.

The new look and feel of the 2007 Microsoft Office system automatically displays the menus and toolbars you need when you need them. View larger.

Tasks are easy to follow up on because they are included on the new To-Do Bar and within Outlook reminders. You can also drag tasks onto your calendar. View larger.

You can customize the new information dashboard in Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager to display your sales pipeline. View larger.

Business Contact Manager also combines contact, customer, and project information in one place. View larger.

Create, preview, and send personalized e-mail publications with Office Publisher 2007 using new E-Mail Merge. View larger. In addition, Outlook with Business Contact Manager integrates powerful contact management features into Outlook that allow you to access and track all customer information and communications in a central location. With improved menus and tools, enhanced graphics and formatting capabilities, new time and communication management tools, and more reliability and security, the Small Business 2007 package makes it easier and more enjoyable for you to get things done at home or at work. Which edition of Office is right for you? View a comparison of Microsoft Office 2007 editions. Work More Efficiently and Effectively
The more intuitive look and feel, coupled with the improved tools, make Small Business 2007 the ideal software system to help you work faster to complete routine tasks and create more professional documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Task-based menus and toolbars automatically display the commands and options you can use, making it faster and easier to find the software features you need. Thanks to the Instant Search function to save you time, junk mail and anti-phishing filters to protect the security of your computer, and new graphics capabilities to help you produce publication-ready documents, (complete with logo, colors, fonts, and business information), this software can increase both your productivity and efficiency, while giving you more time to spend with your customers. And to help minimize time-wasting future edits, the Live Preview feature makes it easy to sample your changes before you apply them.

Office Excel 2007 makes it easy to analyze data. View larger. Improved Time Management
When work is busy, it's sometimes difficult to stay on-top of appointments and tasks. This is why Small Business 2007 lets you schedule tasks in Outlook that will appear on your calendar, while the To-Do bar presents a consolidated view of tasks, calendar information, and e-mail messages flagged for follow-up. To help effectively manage your time, take advantage of the templates and tools in Word, all of which make it easier to reuse content, so you don't have to start from scratch whenever you create a new document. And keeping track of important information is a snap thanks to new Excel tools for filtering, sorting, and visualizing information to help you find and analyze business data more effectively. Manage Contact and Customer Information in One Place
To help you manage contact and customer information, Outlook with Business Contact Manager includes a complete contact management solution for small businesses that helps you deliver better customer service. This software enables you to organize all of your contact, prospect, and customer information, so it's easier to manage prospects, respond to customers, and manage your sales process in one place. Enhanced reporting features include over 50 reports that you can easily modify for your unique business needs, and new filtering capabilities help you forecast and close sales. You can also record all types of communications with a customer in one place-- including all e-mail, phone calls, appointments, notes, and documents-- and view a consolidated view of your sales pipeline by using a variety of flexible reports that you can easily modify

• Powerful and easy-to-use suite of productivity and contact management software features new tools to help you save time, stay organized, and deliver better customer service
• Includes the 2007 versions of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook with Business Contact Manager
• Create professional looking documents and presentations, build powerful spreadsheets, and manage your e-mail messages, calendar, and contacts
• Intuitive look and feel, and improved tools; task-based menus and toolbars automatically display the commands and options you can use
• Instant Search function saves you time; junk mail and anti-phishing filters protect the security of your computer; new graphics capabilities help you produce publication-ready documents

Rating: (out of 59 reviews)

List Price: $ 449.95
Price: $ 236.60

Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 FULL VERSION Reviews

Review by Cheryl Laures:

After spending days reviewing everything I could find about Small Business 2007... from the videos at the Microsoft site, to reviews from the private sector, chatting with Microsoft pre-sales to ask all my questions, 1-800-426-9400, (about 7 times over 3 days) and the reviews on Amazon, I decided to take the plunge.

While reviews from some folks left me concerned about leaving Office 2003 behind after 3 years of heavy daily use, I pressed on.

I was glad for the tip about cutting through the clear tape (it's hard to see its there) around the hard plastic package in order for the red tape/tab to be pulled to open the box.

The install went great. Tip- if you have a previous version of Office on your machine, remove it from your system using the control panel-> add/remove programs. After the removal is complete, re-start your machine before installing 2007. (Some of the pre-sales folks at Microsoft told me 2007 would install over 2003.... wrongo!)

Initiating Outlook was easy. 2007 remembered all my settings from 2003 and all my folders, sub-folders, signature files and settings and installed them intact. Very nice. (I did make a .pst back-up from 2003 and didn't need to use it. I do think however, it's a good idea to have a back-up.)

I've already created some very cool graphics and training forms that I couldn't do in 2003. Probably a 'user deficit'! So I guess this bears witness to how intuitive the interface really is for me.

A lot of folks are bashing the new 'ribbon' interface and talking about it functioning slowly and it being difficult to use. This is not my experience at all.

I have only 512 MB of RAM on the XP OS and 2007 runs no differently than 2003.. no lag time or hour-glass waiting... even with changing between word - power point - and excel docs all open at one time. I guess it depends on what other programs you have running in the background- drawing off your RAM resources. I don't let anything run in the background except for my anti-virus program and printers. Everything else I open as I need it from my start menu. This is all in how you've configured your start up options as your computer boots.

The ribbon menus are very straight forward, and with mouse over tells you exactly what everything does. Also, if you're in word and want to do something you used to do in 2003 and can't figure out how, you can type this phrase into the search field inside word -> "Office 2003 Interactive" (without the quotes).

This will open a window in your internet browser that will have a view of 2003. You click on the menu selection or item you used to use in 2003, (right on your screen, this is why its called 'interactive') and it will show you what you need to do in 2007 to achieve the same task. That's pretty handy.

All in all I'm pleasantly surprised. I feel I made a good buying choice after doing my research.

My recommendation is to do your own research, and look at the videos Microsoft has available which demonstrates how 2007 is different. At least this gives you a visual.

http://www.microsoft.com/office/newday/default.mspx?WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=DF7DDF87-E82B-4DFF-B637-7A7198470DCE

(If this link gets chopped up in the post, be sure to copy and paste the whole link into your browser.)

And:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/FX101635841033.aspx

Chat with the pre sales folks. If you have a question that is technical in nature and they can't answer it, they get you in touch with a technical expert specific to the program in office your inquiry is about, at no charge to you. Also you can always download a free trial, and if you don't like it at the end of the trial don't buy it.

I really felt a social obligation to write about my experience to help those who are on a 'due diligence journey' as I was. Hope this has been helpful. ;->

Review by Joshua Nelson:

The new ribbon design is supposed to make it easier to learn and use. It may be for some new users but for experienced users, it isn't. This version takes away some critical nuts & bolts customization features and many tasks now take longer to perform. This is not due to the learning curve, it is the inherent nature of the way the ribbon works. Once you are familiar with the program, nothing is faster than the old menu structure. If Microsoft added an option to allow users to choose between menus and ribbons, it would be the best of both worlds, satisfying the needs of both new and experienced users. The new version does not run macros as fast however. My recommedation for existing users: keep Office 2003 for as long as you can and consider going to Open Office when Microsoft no longer supports 2003 (unless they restore the functionality in a newer release of 2007).

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Microsoft Office 2010 Home & Business

Microsoft Office Home and Business 2010 is the essential software suite for managing small businesses and working from home. Enhanced tools and features help you run your business, connect with customers, and organize your household more efficiently. Office Home and Business 2010 features new photo, video, and text effects for creating standout documents and presentations. New communication tools in Outlook 2010 help you stay in touch and organized. Office Home and Business 2010 makes it easier than ever for you to manage things in the office, at home, or in between.Microsoft Office Home and Business 2010 brings together the roles of managing a business, running a household and helping with homework. Get the benefits of all the programs you need to be productive including Microsoft Outlook 2010--so you can tackle your busy day efficiently with powerful email, scheduling and social networking tools to keep your life and work in sync. Traditional Disc Version This version of Microsoft Office Professional 2010 includes the software on disc, with a product key. It is licensed for one user to install on two PCs--a primary machine and a portable PC. For customers buying a PC who need Office Home and Business 2010 for their new PC only, and don't need to upgrade other home PCs, a Product Key Card provides another way to purchase Office with a PC. Tackle Your Busy Day Efficiently Enjoy Flexibility
Now you can easily post your Office documents online and access, share and edit them with Office Web Apps. It's an ideal way to extend your Office 2010 experience to the Web. Work Together
Brainstorm ideas, share notes and work on documents with others simultaneously thanks to the new co-authoring tool in Word, PowerPoint and OneNote. Find It on New Backstage View
Replaces the traditional File menu to give you one go-to spot to conveniently save, open and print documents. Customize the tab commands to fit your individual needs so you can navigate tasks effortlessly. Programs You Rely On
Microsoft Office 2010 is an industry standard offering our latest, innovative tools to make your documents richer and more informative. Included Programs Enjoy the same great features you know and love with Office and get some new ones when you upgrade to Office 2010. Outlook 2010
Whether you're working from home or on the road, Microsoft Outlook 2010 helps you communicate with important contacts, manage email conversations and monitor your schedule from your PC or remotely. Simply post documents to online folders to access and edit remotely. Get improved features including: Sync multiple email accounts from services such as (Hotmail, Gmail) or just about any other provider to Outlook 2010. Condense, categorize and even ignore lengthy email exchanges with a single click using Conversation View. Save time with Quick Steps and customize the tasks you use the most down to a single click. Share your calendar with others and access theirs, plus save frequently used groups of calendars with the new Schedule view. Gain attention with your emails by using new graphic and picture-editing tools. Word 2010
From school fundraisers to company reports when you use Microsoft Word 2010 it all comes together efficiently. Create documents using new photo-editing features, lively text effects, then easily share them online and invite others to collaborate. Get more new tools with Word 2010: Add impact to your document with new picture-editing tools. Better illustrate your ideas with diagrams by turning bullet-point lists into compelling SmartArt graphics. Apply new formatting effects to your text such as shadow, bevel, glow and reflection. Capture and insert screenshots directly into your document. Communicate with ease in many languages with improved translation tools. Excel 2010
Saving for retirement, keeping track of tax information, tracking business expenses--all are important financial decisions. Microsoft Excel 2010 offers clear insight with simple templates to help you build budgets and track expenses so you can focus on financial goals. Get more new features with Excel 2010: Highlight data trends by creating data charts in a single cell with new Sparklines. Find the right data quickly with new filter enhancement in PivotTable views. Analyze data quickly. Highlight specific data with new and improved Conditional Formatting options. Display data in a dynamic and interactive way with PivotChart views. Spend less time sifting through data--use the new search filter to narrow down pertinent data to display. PowerPoint 2010
Pressed for time on a major project? Get ideas down fast with ready-made templates, new photo- and video-editing features and eye-catching transitions all with Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. Get more new tools including: Embed and edit video files directly in your presentation. Set videos to fade in and out and apply a variety of video styles and formats. Broadcast your presentation online with new Broadcast Slide Show. Captivate your audience with new transitions

• New photo, video, and text effects for creating standout documents and presentations
• New communication tools in Outlook 2010 to help you stay in touch and organized
• Makes it easier to manage things in the office, at home, or in between
• Clarify and manage your financial data with new and improved analysis tools, charts, templates and color formatting in Excel 2010.
• The new Microsoft Office Backstage view replaces the traditional File menu found on previous versions of Microsoft Office, to make it easier to navigate tasks, as well as access and manage files.

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Microsoft Outlook 2007

Office Outlook 2007 provides an integrated solution for managing your time and information, connecting across boundaries, and remaining in control of the information that reaches you. Office Outlook 2007 delivers innovations you can use to quickly search your communications, organize your work, and better share your information with others, all from one place. Main FeaturesManufacturer: Microsoft CorporationManufacturer Part Number: 543-03007Manufacturer Website Address: www.microsoft.comSoftware Sub Type: Mail ManagementSoftware Name: Office Outlook 2007 - Complete ProductFeatures & Benefits: Manage Your Time and Information: Instantly search all your information Instantly search all your information Get better results faster using a redesigned user interface Visually identify information Preview attachments in one click with Attachment Preview Connect Across Boundaries: Create and subscribe to Internet calendars Send your calendar information to anyone with calendar snapshots Publish your Internet calendar to Microsoft Office Online Fully integrate with Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services technology information Experience increased functionality and collaboration with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Work with RSS Subscriptions from within Office Outlook 2007 Customize and share electronic business cards Remain Safer and Stay in Control: Prevent junk e-mail and reduce exposure to malicious sites Improved protection and security enhancements with Exchange Server 2007 Control distribution of sensitive work Maintain compliance with managed e-mail folders Help ensure e-mail legitimacy with Office Outlook 2007 E-mail PostmarkLanguage Support: EnglishPlatform Support: PCLicense Type: Complete ProductLicense Pricing: StandardLicMicrosoft Office Outlook 2007 provides an integrated solution for managing your time and information, connecting across boundaries, and remaining in control of the information that reaches you. By delivering innovations you can use to quickly search your communications, organize your work, and better share your information with others, this software keeps you connected and up to date, at work dealing with colleagues and customers, or at home corresponding with friends and family.

Office Outlook 2007 provides an integrated solution to help you better manage your time and information. View larger. Keep Better Track of Your Daily Priorities
Outlook 2007 now features a re-designed interface within the authoring experience, making composing, formatting, and acting on e-mail an easier and more intuitive experience. Specifically, all of the rich features and capabilities of Outlook 2007 are now accessible and easy-to-find within the message. For instance, you can use the To-Do Bar--which gives you a consolidated view of your calendar, upcoming appointments, tasks, and flagged mail--to organize your day and manage your priorities. Manage Your Time and Information
Outlook 2007 gives you a wide variety of time-saving options, including Instant Search to help you quickly locate all the information you're looking for right from within the Outlook 2007 interface. Not only can you search by keyword through your information, but Instant Search also looks for those keywords within your e-mail attachments. For more directed search results, the Instant Search pane provides helpful criteria to narrow your entry.

Calendar overlay view makes it easy to navigate your personal calendar and your team calendar at the same time. View larger. Visually Identify Information
Using Outlook 2007 Color Categories, you can easily personalize and add categories to any type of information. Color Categories give you an easy, visual way to distinguish items from one another, so it's a snap to organize your data and search your information. Preview attachments in one click with Attachment Preview and avoid having to re-send attachments repeatedly. Connect Across Boundaries
Outlook 2007 lets you share all types of information with coworkers, customers, friends, and family. First, you can create and subscribe to Internet calendars (which provide a way to view and remain up to date on industry events) or personal interest calendars and schedules. Then, send your calendar information to anyone with calendar snapshots, an HTML representation of your calendar that lets you share this information with anyone. Or you can publish your Internet calendar to Microsoft Office Online. Using Microsoft Passport credentials, you can then invite a group of your coworkers, customers, friends, or family to view and work with your calendar so that everyone has the latest information. Enjoy Full Integration with Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services Technology
With Outlook 2007, you can fully interact with information stored in Windows SharePoint Services technology anywhere, anytime, and connect Windows SharePoint Services calendars, documents, contacts, or tasks. Once you've done so, you'll enjoy full editing capabilities, so that any changes you make to the information stored in Outlook 2007 can be reflected in the server version. Increased Functionality and Collaboration
You also have the option of enjoying increased functionality and collaboration with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. Using Outlook 2007 and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 in conjunction results in increased collaboration capabilities and security enhancements. Exchange Server 2007 provides the latest in dynamic mailbox connections, unified messaging features, and improved protection from junk e-mail.

Use Instant Search to locate the information you want within an integrated, familiar interface. View larger. You can also send text messages from Outlook with one easy click, thanks to Outlook Mobile Service, a feature that allows you to send and receive text and picture messages between Outlook 2007 and any mobile phone. Outlook Mobile Service also enables you to forward Outlook e-mail messages, contacts, appointments, and tasks to yourself or other people as text messages. You can even set Outlook 2007 to automatically send e-mail messages, reminders, and your daily calendar as text messages right to your mobile phone. Work With RSS Feeds
You can now fully subscribe to and interact with Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Feeds right from Outlook 2007, the most natural place to manage this kind of information. It's easy to get started adding RSS Feeds using the RSS Subscriptions home page within Outlook 2007. Electronic Business Cards
Outlook 2007 lets you customize and share electronic business cards so you can create, customize, and share your information with customers, clients, or friends. Effortlessly add photos, company logos, or other personal information

• Integrated solution for managing your time and information, connecting across boundaries, and remaining in control of the information that reaches you
• Helps you quickly search your communications, organize your work, and better share your information with others
• Instant Search minimizes the time it takes to locate information; redesigned interface makes composing, formatting, and acting on e-mail an easier and more intuitive experience
• Color Categories give you an easy, visual way to distinguish items from one another, so it's easy to organize your data and search your information
• Fully interact with information stored in Windows SharePoint Services technology anywhere, anytime, and connect Windows SharePoint Services calendars, documents, contacts, or tasks

Rating: (out of 220 reviews)

List Price: $ 109.95
Price: $ 88.33

Microsoft Outlook 2007 Reviews

Review by Scotty:

The new version of Outlook is VERY similar to the previous version. Cosmetics are neater, but wholesale revamping of the user interface that took place in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint missed this version. Usability is good, and I hope that security is improved, but I see no "burning" need to upgrade to the new version.

Review by T. Pallen:

Potential buyers need to know--and Microsoft will NOT tell them--that Office 2007 products, including Outlook, do not exist side-by-side happily with older versions. For example, if you upgrade one Office product, such as Outlook, everytime you start an older Office program, such as Word 2003, it will "reinstall" itself. Then, when you start Outlook 2007, it will "reinstall" itself, etc. Furthermore, if you install an Office 2007 suite that does not include Outlook, it will be impossible to install an older version of Outlook.

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Microsoft Office Home & Student 2010 Product Key Card

Microsoft Office 2010 gives you powerful new tools to express your ideas, solve problems, and connect with people.With Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010, you and your kids can create great schoolwork and home projects from multi-page bibliographies to multimedia presentations. Capture ideas and set them apart with video-editing features and dynamic text effects. Then easily collaborate with classmates without being face-to-face thanks to new Web Apps tools. The results go well beyond expectations with a little inspiration, a lot of creativity and Office Home and Student 2010. Key Card Version About Microsoft Office 2010 Product Key Cards
A Product Key Card provides another way to purchase Office with a PC. It includes a 25-character Product Key designed to activate Office software on a preloaded PC. Product Key Card features
Includes 25-character Product Key only, no disc. Designed to activate Office on 1 PC preloaded with Office 2010 suites. For a limited time, customers buying a PC without Office 2010 preloaded, can download the software at www.office.com/productkeycard. Licensed for 1 install on single PC only. License cannot be transferred to another PC. Download backup available at www.office.com/productkeycard. Recommended for:
Customers buying a PC who need Office for new PC only; don't need to upgrade other home PCs. Customers buying a PC who don't require DVD media and/or are okay downloading software (if Office not preloaded). Customers buying a new PC (best experience if customer simply uses the Product Key to activate a PC already preloaded with Office 2010 suites) For customers who require Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 with a license for three machines in the same household, Office may be purchased in a traditional disc version. Capture Ideas and Set Them Apart Enjoy Flexibility
Now you can easily post your Office documents online and access, share and edit them with Office Web Apps. It's an ideal way to extend your Office 2010 experience to the Web. Work Together
Brainstorm ideas, share notes and work on documents with others simultaneously thanks to the new co-authoring tool in Word, PowerPoint and OneNote. Find It on New Backstage View
Replaces the traditional File menu to give you one go-to spot to conveniently save, open and print documents. Customize the tab commands to fit your individual needs so you can navigate tasks effortlessly. Programs You Rely On
Microsoft Office 2010 is an industry standard offering our latest, innovative tools to make your documents richer and more informative. Included Programs Enjoy the same great features you know and love with Office and get some new ones when you upgrade to Office 2010. Word 2010
School fundraisers and neighborhood events come together efficiently when you use Word 2010. Create documents using new photo-editing features, lively text effects, then easily share them online and invite others to collaborate. Get more new features with Word 2010: Add impact to your document with new picture-editing tools. Better illustrate your ideas with diagrams by turning bullet-point lists into compelling SmartArt graphics. Apply new formatting effects to your text such as shadow, bevel, glow and reflection. Capture and insert screenshots directly into your document. Communicate with ease in many languages with improved translation tools. Excel 2010
Saving for retirement, changing homes, cutting expenses--all are important financial decisions. Excel® 2010 offers useful direction with simple templates to help you build budgets and track expenses so you can focus on financial goals. Get more new tools with Excel 2010: Highlight data trends by creating data charts in a single cell with new Sparklines. Find the right data quickly with new filter enhancement in PivotTable views. Analyze data quickly. Highlight specific data with new and improved Conditional Formatting options. Display data in a dynamic and interactive way with PivotChart views. Spend less time sifting through data--use the new search filter to narrow down pertinent data to display. PowerPoint 2010
Pressed for time on a major assignment? Get ideas down fast with ready-made templates, new photo- and video-editing features and eye-catching transitions all with Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. Get more new features including: Embed and edit video files directly in your presentation. Set videos to fade in and out and apply a variety of video styles and formats. Broadcast your presentation online with new Broadcast Slide Show. Captivate your audience with new transitions and improved animations. Use slide sections to navigate, organize and print your presentation. OneNote 2010
Gather a wealth of information and resources all in one spot with OneNote 2010. Post, share and edit notes for group projects online so everyone can work at the same time with real-time updates. Get more new features with OneNote 2010: Use quick filing to organize notebooks, ideal when you're working on multiple projects. Apply styles and formatting to selected text to another paragraph with the new Format Painter. See results as you type with improved Search functionality and view a prioritized list of Search results. Easily organize and jump between your notebooks with the improved notebook Navigation Bar. Take notes while working in Word, PowerPoint or in Internet Explorer and automatically link them. Looking to stay connected?
Step up to Microsoft Office Home and Business 2010 and you'll get another helpful program--Outlook 2010. Now you can access projects, people and plans wherever your work takes you. Use efficient new email, calendar and social networking tools to manage your world from your PC, mobile phone or online.

• Rich and powerful new ways to deliver your work on your computer, Windows Mobile-based smart phone or a web browser
• Easy-to-use tools, customizable templates, color schemes, and photo-editing capabilities
• Work with people from different places at the same time with the new co-authoring experience
• More ways to access your files from almost anywhere, Office 2010 puts you in control of getting things done according to your schedule
• Simplifies your tasks and creates amazing results

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Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 FULL VERSION [DVD]

Item #: 62934D. Office Ultimate 2007 will give people working at home access to the full lineup of 2007 Microsoft Office applications so they can create, find, manage and share information across boundaries using the toolset they're familiar with at the office. Product Description
Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 - complete package
Category: Office applications
Subcategory: Office applications - office suite
License Type: Complete package
License Qty: 1 PC
License Pricing: Standard
Language(s): English
Localization: United States
Platform: Windows
Distribution Media: DVD-ROM
Package Type: Retail
OS Required: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or later, Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later
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The new look and feel of the 2007 Microsoft Office system automatically displays the menus and toolbars you need when you need them. View larger.

Create workspaces and collaborate with ease with Office Groove 2007. View larger.

Tasks are easy to follow up on because they are included on the new To-Do Bar and within Outlook reminders. You can also drag tasks onto your calendar. View larger.

You can customize the new information dashboard in Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager to display your sales pipeline. View larger.

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With Access tracking templates, you can create databases and generate reports quickly. View larger. as well as powerful 2007 versions of Groove, OneNote, and InfoPath that make working from home a new experience. Ultimate also offers electronic forms, advanced information rights management and policy capabilities, and integrated enterprise content management. Which edition of Office is right for you? View a comparison of Microsoft Office 2007 editions. Streamlined User Interface
Get better results in less time with Ultimate's streamlined user interface that helps you create documents faster, more easily, and more intuitively. Reduce the time and frustration of learning new software with commands that present the right tools when you need them. Improved picture, charting, and graphics tools let you produce better-looking documents, spreadsheets, and presentations and a large library of standard charts, quick formatting tools, and SmartArt diagrams make it easy to include rich and stunning visuals and charts. Work Anywhere
Ultimate 2007 provides people who work from home with the familiar tools they may use at the office to efficiently create, gather, analyze, and share information. It also includes Groove, an innovative application that lets users create and customize Groove workspaces in minutes and invite colleagues, partners, and customers to join-- all with enhanced security and without requesting IT resources. Groove stores all your workspaces, tools, and data right on your computer so there's no need to connect to the corporate network to access information. You stay productive whether you're working in the office, at a customer site, on the road, or from home. This software also keeps copies of your workspaces and files, which are synchronized across your own computers, even if they are not online at the same time.

Office Excel 2007 makes it easy to analyze data. View larger. Effortless Collaboration
Ultimate 2007 lets you collaborate easily with colleagues, partners, and customers--all with one program. There's no need to switch tools when you need to work with people outside your organization. In addition, increased support for Portable Document Format (PDF) and XML Paper Specification (XPS) file formats helps ensure broader distribution of your documents with others. Manage Notes and Information
Ultimate 2007 includes OneNote, a digital notebook that provides a flexible way to gather notes and information, powerful search capabilities so users can find what they are looking for quickly, and easy to use, shared notebooks for teams to work together more effectively. It enables greater efficiency while mobile so you can gather and view notes and other information on a Smartphone or Pocket PC mobile device and sync it with your OneNote notebook on your portable computer. In addition, OneNote enables you to gather all needed content in one place, regardless of data format, further simplifying information exchange between colleagues. Create and Manage Content
Ultimate 2007 provides tools that help you create and manage content more efficiently and effectively than ever before. Use audible and text alerts that notify you of specific changes to monitor document changes and gain greater visibility of the most up-to-date project information in Groove. The new Instant Search in Outlook helps you quickly find e-mail messages, while Excel makes it easier than ever to analyze data with powerful visualization options. You can also compile and track information from different sources in Access, allowing you to filter data when you need to. When it's time to analyze important data, Ultimate 2007 lets you visualize key data trends using conditional formatting, which includes improved data bars, more colorful gradients, and icons so you can format data based on specific rules and easily identify key data trends with visual cues.

Including charts in Office PowerPoint 2007 is easy. View larger. Stay Organized
Outlook features a new To-Do Bar for organizing tasks, appointments and e-mail messages flagged for follow-up. You

• No-compromise software package provides people at home or work with a comprehensive set of tools
• Includes core applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, and Outlook with Business Contact Manager, as well as powerful 2007 versions of like Groove, OneNote, and InfoPath
• Streamlined user interface that helps you create documents faster, more easily, and more intuitively; improved picture, charting, and graphics tools let you produce better-looking documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Large library of standard charts, quick formatting tools, and SmartArt diagrams makes it easy to include rich and stunning visuals and charts
• Includes Groove, an innovative application that lets users create and customize Groove workspaces in minutes and invite colleagues, partners, and customers to join

Rating: (out of 51 reviews)

List Price: $ 679.95
Price: $ 200.00

Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 FULL VERSION [DVD] Reviews

Review by mhnstr:

Having used the Office programs for some time, I was a bit put off by the new ribbons which replace the old menus. I guess that Office needed a new look, but I am not sure if I buy the advertising that the ribbon will make my work more productive.

Some things that you should know about Office 2007 and Ultimate in general. The licensing agreement allows you to install Office 2007 Ultimate on two computers, one of them being a laptop. I found this clause in the legal agreement and even called Microsoft Legal to confirm.

If you make modifications to the Quick Access Toolbar (and who won't do that?) and you want to take these changes with you to another computer, the files for the toolbars are located at:

C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Office

Where username is your username. Something I have found handy when working with my two computers.

One thing that I don't like is that the file name extensions have changed. Gone is the familiar .doc for Word documents. Now the file extension is .docx. If you want to create a document that can still be opened by prior versions of Word, you must purposefully choose to create a .doc file, but you lose some of the functionality of the new files. The .docx file This format is not the same as the OpenDocument standard. Microsoft promises that older versions of Word can still open the .docx files, but I have not tried it and I don't buy into everything that Microsoft promises until I see it happen. Why couldn't Microsoft just leave the files the same as they have always been?

Office 2007 does look slick and I anticipate that I will warm up to it in the future as I get used to the new command structure.

Review by B. Chambers:

I chose Office Ultimate 2007 as it seemed to not only have everything I could possibly need to run a business, but also easy functionality that would keep me from pulling my hair out because of software or design issues.

Ultimate 2007 certainly doesn't disappoint!

- Set up was fairly easy: two disks came with the package. Disk One contains most of the software and Disk Two contains applications that guarantee that you are the owner of the software and have the right to all of the Accounting and key business functions.

- Ribbon technology removes the old "hunt and find" menu method (although for those of us that took the time to memorize and learn the location of every buttom and drop-down it did take a day or two to get used to the new set up).

- Integration with the web and other programs is virtually seemless.

- Excel is no longer the chore it once was because of the above mentioned ribbon.

- Accounting software is included.

- Ink and Crossword. I'm not one for games on my business pc, but for anyone that likes to doodle or zone out with crosswords, ULTIMATE lives up to its name by including an art program designed for pen users and excellent crosswords.

- OneNote. I like post-its (perhaps a little too much *L*) and always used the Post-It Note software on my business computer to keep notes. I used OneNote 2003 sparingly because I simply found the Post-It Note software easier to use on my desktop, BUT...with my Tablet PC One Note 2007 added a new dimension to my notetaking that I feel will work well with my business: the earlier mentioned web and application integration and handwriting to text functionality. I may still use Post-It now and then for quick notes or perhaps the Windows "Stickys," but the long note pages, pasting of images and other web info, and pen to paper note taking makes this product invaluable.

- Word. What can I say? This is my primary software tool and I use it on a tablet pc. The 2007 applications were made for my computer type. I can easily click on formatting tools with the touch of my Wacom pen and I don't have to stop mid-thought to make a change or wait until I finish the document to then make my edits.

- PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Groove, InfoPath et cetera (also included): I am still delving into these, but they appear to have all of the perks of the other programs.

So, did I have any dislikes?

1. The INK program doesn't respond to my Wacom pen as well as the Windows journal or Microsoft OneNote. It also doesn't have easy to use tools within the software. Since it was an "extra" and will not be my primary desktop publishing, design, or art tool - I'll probably remove it at some point from my tablet.

2. Microsoft does not include an instruction manual or reference book with this program. As a result, after installation of the first disk and Microsoft's statement that all of my programs were installed, I couldn't find my Accounting software, had no idea that the Accounting software was on the second disk (the second disk, when loaded, doesn't mention that the software is on the disk until AFTER the software installation is complete and instead mentions other business applications), and wasted over an hour trying to find it. Also, I'm a "hands on" person and although I have access to the internet whenever I need it, I enjoy having an actual book in my hands from time-to-time while learning. Ultimate is made with enough simplicity that a manual isn't really necessary (i.e. most questions can be answered by the "Help" window), BUT...for the hefty price tag, I don't think it would have been too much to ask Microsoft to include a basic "this is how you install the programs and this is what to expect" booklet. Also note: athough Microsoft, through their downloads e-mail updates, provided a "Getting Started" tab with a "how-to" for each major software applications, the tabs had to be added "after the fact" and many of you might find yourselves frustrated with the lack of upfront instructions on how to use the software.

Beside those few quirks, I fully stand behind my 5 star rating of this product and purchasing this product through Amazon (i.e. Amazon's pricing was less than the big boy retailers or online vendors).

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Norton Internet Security 2010 1-User/3PC

Norton Internet Security 2010 delivers fast and light comprehensive online threat protection. It guards your PC, network, online activities and your identity with innovative, intelligent detection technologies optimized to combat today's aggressive, rapid-fire attacks. Improved Norton Safe Web technology blocks Internet threats before they can infect your PC. So you can browse, buy and bank online with confidence. It even warns you of unsafe web sites right in your search results. Plus, unlike other Internet security suites, it provides easy-to-understand threat and performance information to help you avoid future threats and keep your PC running fast. Fast and light comprehensive online threat protection. Click to enlarge. Norton Internet Security 2010 Key Benefits Stops online identity theft, viruses, spyware, bots, Trojans and more--Guards your PC, online activities and your identity with comprehensive award-winning protection against all types of Internet threats.

Stops attacks before they get on your PC--Blocks hackers from accessing your PC and prevents dangerous software that could harm your computer or steal your identity from automatically downloading onto your PC when you surf the web.

Delivers clear performance and threat explanations--Tells you how files and applications affect PC performance, what actions threats have taken, and where they came from to help you avoid future attacks.

Identifies unsafe web sites right in your search results--Provides safety ratings for web sites listed in your search results so you can avoid visiting sites that are likely to cause problems.

Uses intelligence-driven technology for faster, fewer, shorter scans--Identifies and scans only files at risk to detect and eliminate dangerous software. Norton IdentitySafe On-the-Go lets you access your most up-to-date log-ins and passwords on any Norton Internet Security 2010 protected PC. Click to enlarge. Norton Safe Web identifies unsafe and dangerous web sites right in your search results. Click to enlarge. Norton Insight scans only files at risk for fewer, shorter scans and the fastest scanning times in the industry. Click to enlarge. Download Insight warns you of dangerous downloads before you install and use them. Click to enlarge. Maps and monitors your home wireless network so you can see everything connected to it. Click to enlarge.

Norton Internet Security 2010 Features Intelligent Protection
New--Norton IdentitySafe On-the-Go lets you access your most up-to-date log-ins and passwords on any Norton Internet Security 2010 protected PC. New--Norton Safe Web identifies unsafe and dangerous web sites right in your search results. New--Analyzes downloads, files and applications and tells you if they can be trusted before you install and use them. New--Parental Controls give you insight into your kids' online activities so you can teach them good Internet habits and help keep them safe. New--Professional-strength antispam protection uses the same technology as many large businesses to effectively block unwanted emails. Improved--Norton Protection System delivers multiple layers of security that work together to provide comprehensive Internet threat protection. Improved--Norton IdentitySafe offers one-click log-ins and automatic form filling to prevent key loggers from stealing your information as you type. Improved--Vulnerability Protection guards security holes in your operating system, applications, browsers and browser plug-ins. Improved--Detects and gets rid of even the hardest to find Internet Explorer and Firefox cookies. Improved--Norton Bootable Recovery Tool repairs, restores and boots severely infected, unbootable PCs. Industry-leading anti-phishing technology authenticates safe sites and protects you from visiting unsafe and fraudulent web sites. Smart Firewall stops hackers and makes intelligent security decisions for you. Engineered for Speed
Improved--Proven fastest, lightest security suite for protection that won't slow you down, get in your way, or swallow up system resources. Improved--Norton Insight scans only files at risk for fewer, shorter scans and the fastest scanning times in the industry. Uses less memory than any other security suite. Won't slow you down when you download, copy, or edit files, or install applications. Combats today's rapid-fire attacks
New--Norton Insight Network uses Symantec's global security network to provide real-time protection from the latest-breaking threats. New--SONAR 2 (Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response) uses online intelligence and proactive monitoring to detect and stop new threats. Norton Pulse Updates provide rapid mini updates every 5 to 15 minutes for up-to-the-minute local protection against the latest threats. Prevents bots from taking control of your PC. Finds and removes rootkits. Prevents Internet worms from getting on your PC. Tells you which application processes currently running on your PC are safe and which are at risk. Norton Bootable Recovery Tool provides a deep level of cleaning for heavily infected PCs. Provides info on threats, downloads and files
New--Norton Download Insight warns you of dangerous downloads before you install and use them. New--Norton Threat Insight tells you if threats were detected, what actions the threats

• Norton Internet Security 2010 delivers fast and light comprehensive online threat protection, guarding your PC, network, and your identity without slowing you down
• Gives you greater insight into downloaded applications and files by telling you where they came from, if they can be trusted, and how they may impact your PC’s resources and performance
• Warns you of dangerous web sites and suspicious sellers so you can surf and shop online with confidence
• Stops online identity theft, viruses, spyware, bots and more--guard your PC, online activities, and your identity against all types of Internet threats
• Proactively blocks hackers and prevents dangerous software from downloading to your computer when you surf the web

Rating: (out of 296 reviews)

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Norton Internet Security 2010 1-User/3PC Reviews

Review by Gene Cloner:

This is my fifth year of using NIS to protect my home computer and laptop. With the noticeable improvements last version, Norton came back with a bang. While NIS2010 still has some flaws, the good trend seems to continue this year as well.

Installation: Installation was very quick similar to NIS2009. It does require a restart which seems to be the case for most virus protection software. Norton for some reason wants us to download and install parental control separately. just a hazel. If you are an existing NIS user you can upgrade from Norton's upgrade website before deciding to purchase the new version. The upgrade will retain your 2009 subscription and your license will be retained as well. NOTE: If you install from CD, your old license will be over written.

Performance: I don't think NIS2010 is a resource hog. Norton also has performance meters where you can check how much of the system resources are being used by Norton. It seems NIS 2010 uses most system resources only during a complete scan. NIS2010 upgrade virus signatures on the background during idle time just like NIS2009. So you dont feel that it exists. Quick scans during idle times also seem to be pretty quick. I havent noticed any loss of performance in the one week that I have been using NIs2010.

Virus protection: Based on tests by PC world and CNET Norton is only behind the not well known G-DATA internet security in virus detection. I havent used G-DATA so I cant compare them. However, NIS has gotten better at malware detection. It did detect a number of malware that adaware and other security software that I use (e.g. Advanced system care). NIS2009 missed a number of these malware.

Network protection: Although NIS claims that when NIS is installed in all PCs on your network, it can detect and keep a trusted network, it has not worked for me. NIS detected my skype phone (ofcourse didn't protect it), but didn't detect my other PC on the network that also has NIS2010 installed. I am not sure if this 'trust' is of any use to me anyway.

Internet security: Norton identified websites that you visit (amazon, bank and ccard websites for example) as trusted ones based on IP address and other data. so you can be safe you are not entering your password on a phishing website. It is very handy for me. I always look for the 'trusted' sign from both Firefox and NIS before entering my passwords.

Password manager: I dont know if I will trust NIS to be my password manager. You need just one password for Norton and it can manage your other passwords and form filling information. However, it seems to be easy to break in to NIS to obtain the password manager's password list. Although the hacker needs physical access to your computer to do this, it is a concern if your laptop gets stolen for example. NIS2010 offers to have the password manager's list reside on removable media which is a somewhat safer alternative. Norton safe search which identifies safe websites on your serach list is also helpful, but google can do this as well.

Over all, it is a good virus protection for your PC, checks files on the fly, can scan emails and attachemnts, IM text and links. Not very good for password management and parental control.

Review by Busy Executive:

While most of Symantec's competitors seem to be struggling with software "bloat", it's good to see one of the big guys heading back to more of a streamlined approach.

I installed the software on two PCs so far...one a Vista Ultimate having no existing security software, and the other a Windows XP with McAffee's product. The installer suggested removing the McAffee product (which I did) and the installation was similarly uneventful on both of my systems from there on. It does force a reboot, and between the initial install plus downloading any updates, it took longer than I expected - about half an hour end to end.

As for performance, there is a slight (but noticeable) increase in the reboot time when Norton starts up - perhaps an extra 30 seconds total. And if you're sensitive to performance, you can also tell when the product is updating virus signatures in the background, or performing one of its quick virus scans.

The basic anti-virus protection seemed fine. Not too obtrusive, although it's difficult to really assess the quality of the virus scanning, since I've yet to actually encounter a virus. I tend to be careful, but still, being one of the better known products, Norton gives you a sense of security in case you do something silly and let an infected file in.

I didn't activate the network protection features that come with the product. I tend to rely instead on a router with a strong firewall capability, and then I keep my "internal" network fairly open. The product did detect a number of networked apps I use, stopping to ask my permission before letting them open whatever ports they were using. Would have been nice to set this sort of policy globally, rather than having to bump into applications one at a time.

One feature I would have liked to see is the ability to designate one of my PCs as the "master" for policy decisions and updates, with my other PCs driven from the master. For instance, on kids PCs, I'd like to set a strict policy, record any unusual activity, and know that my policies can only be changed from my central master computer. Big corporate AV systems do this - would be nice to have the same capability at home.

Like the network protection, I also didn't find myself using the password management features of the product. My PC is a ThinkPad with the built-in fingerprint scanner, and I prefer to use the IBM security software, which provides this same function. The biometric device (fingerprint reader) seems more secure, and it would be nice if Norton provided integrated support for these types of authentication devices.

The internet security feature is sort of helpful, but if you know what you're doing, you can do this on your own by looking at a sites digital certificates. Norton automates this, telling you that it's okay to trust a particular site. Not sure I'd buy the product just for this capability, but it's a nice add-on feature.

Overall, I was also glad to see that the product seemed to be fairly stable and to operate without all that much overhead. Compared to a few of the others I've tried, Norton is about the best mix of usability, capability and efficiency.

It's sort of sad that we need this type of software in today's world...I'd rather be spending my money on software to make me more productive or entertained. But, if you accept that you need protection, Norton is as good a choice as any.

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Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 3-User

Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 provides the world's most advanced PC security with premium protection from all malware threats. When you buy Kaspersky, you get more than just a box of software. You'll benefit from unique technologies that deliver the best protection, performance, and security utilities available. Raise your defenses against the ever-increasing threat of cybercriminals!The most advanced Internet security software with premium protection from viruses, spyware hackers and spam. Also includes comprehensive identity theft and phishing protection, parental and privacy controls, and superfast performance. Automatically determine the safety of your applications and applies the appropriate security level. Click to enlarge. Premium protection from viruses, spyware hackers and spam. Click to enlarge. Vulnerability scanning helps guarantee that your applications are fully patches, up-to-date, and secure Click to enlarge. With Kaspersky Internet Security, You Get: Advanced up-to-the-second threat intelligence Built for fast, optimal PC performance Ideal for banking, shopping and surfing online Comprehensive identity theft & phishing protection Powerful anti-spam and two-way firewall Parental and privacy controls Free technical support Here's What You Can Expect from Kaspersky Internet Security 2010: Safely surf the web, totally worry free Protect your private data, personal identity and banking information Socialize securely with friends and family Share pictures, videos, and documents with confidence Email and IM without annoying spam or infected messages Download and run new applications with complete confidence Ensure all applications are fully updated and secure Protect your family by blocking access to inappropriate online content Maximize the full potential of your PC's resources and performance Better gaming experience without interruption Free U.S.-based technical support via phone, email, and chat What Makes Kaspersky Different is What Makes You Safer--Check Out the Features You Will Find Only With Kaspersky: Whitelisting & Application Control
Automatically determines the safety of your applications and applies the appropriate security level. iChecker & iSwift Scanning
Adjusts scanning for superfast performance. Ideal for gamers! Urgent Detection System
Instantly verifies every web address against the most current list of known malicious sites. Security Analyzer
Vulnerability scanning helps guarantee that your applications are fully patches, up-to-date, and secure. Safe Run
Runs any application or browser in a protected virtual environment or sandbox. Virtual Keyboard
Protects your personal data, passwords and online banking information when using the Web

• Internet Security 2010 offers premium protection from viruses, spyware and all malware threats
• Advanced up-to-the-second protection and threat intelligence
• Built for fast, optimal PC performance
• Comprehensive identity theft and phishing protection
• Powerful anti-spam and two-way firewall

Rating: (out of 100 reviews)

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Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 3-User Reviews

Review by Hugo D. Hackenbush:

I own a 3-year-old Dell XPS 410 with an Intel Core 2 6700 CPU @ 2.66GHz, equipped with a RAID 0 650 GB dual hard drive, 4 GB DDR2 RAM and an Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB "Direct X 10"-compatible graphics card; for the most part, I have been displeased with the performance of my computer ever since my initial purchase... and this disappointment extended to the performance of my chosen internet security suite, KIS 2007-2010.

After several years of using the miserably sluggish, sporadically buggy Vista Ultimate 32-bit OS, I have recently upgraded my computer to Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit (all I can say is WHAT A DIFFERENCE... for those interested, upgrade ASAP). After a clean install, I reluctantly decided to reinstall KIS 2010 and see how well it would perform with my new OS. I wasn't too impressed with KIS 2010's overall performance when I ran it on Vista Ultimate 32-bit (although it was improved over KIS 2009), but running it on Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit is another story altogether.

The Good:

A newly-streamlined interface makes it far more user friendly than previous editions;

There's lots of smart configuration tweaks for experienced users;

It uses a lot less system resources to run than the last few versions;

It works extremely well with Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit (which I have just upgraded to), with no slowdown or start-up hangs;

Firewall, malware and virus protection is among the best of any current security suite;

The "safe run" sandbox virtual environment is a nice new feature;

The free software upgrades means you only have to continue renewing your subscription, as opposed to shelling out twice as much for annual software upgrades.

However, there are a few cons:

My experience with KIS 2010 on Vista Ultimate 32-bit was erratic, as most of the time it would work well, but on occasion would tremendously slow down my computer's start-up time, sometimes to the point where I would have no choice but to re-boot the computer;

The spam filter needs work;

The interface could still stand to become a bit more user-friendly for novices in the settings section;

There is an issue with KIS 2010 that blocks the "Windows Experience Index" from completing in Windows 7 (UPDATE: a recent patch finally seems to have corrected the issue);

Scanning is fairly slow with large hard drives.

Still, for the several weeks that I have been using KIS 2010 with Windows 7 64-bit, I must say I am quite pleased with the smooth, quick and reliable performance it has exhibited, as none of the issues that marred KIS 2009 and 2010 while using Vista Ultimate 32-bit are occurring with Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.

Overall, my recommendation is if you are using Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit, I'd give Norton Internet Security 2010 a shot before KIS 2010. However, if you (like me) are using Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Kaspersky 2010 Internet Security Suite does its job quite well and I would strongly encourage users to give it a try.

Review by Hayford Peirce:

I've used just about every security system in the world over the years and a year ago settled on Kaspersky 2009, which is easy to use, runs well, and does everything perfectly.

Then, in September, it came time to renew my annual license. I paid my money, and, instead of just renewing me, Kaspersky sent me their new program, 2010. I installed it with no problem. The interface is more complicated but not *really* hard to figure out. After a while, however, I started noticing that there were various sites that I couldn't get to on the Internet (I use Chrome as my browser). Then I discovered that some programs, such as Eudora and Agent were taking longer and longer and longer to shut down when I clicked the X in the corner. And that almost *all* programs I opened or *all* websites that I went to were *much* slower in starting up than they had been before. I tried getting help for various issues at the online Forum where various people send in their problems and other people, including, I guess, some types hired by Kaspersky, try to help them. I got various answers but not very good ones.

I finally discovered by reading a number of anguished threads in the Forum that *lots* of people were having terrible slow-down problems with Kaspersky 2010, even though 2009 had run smoothly. A few people said that the only way they fixed their problems was to uninstall 2010 completely and to reinstall 2009. Finally, after 2010 suddenly vanished from my screen and disappeared *entirely*, I used "Revo Uninstaller" (a *great, free* program, by the way, that everyone should have) to uninstall 2010 and then, using my CD that I had bought a year earlier, finally managed to reinstall 2009. It was hard, though, and took me several hours, countless reboots, and various clean-ups that hadn't been necessary when I first installed it a year ago. Now my system is once again humming along with 2009 and all the problems that I experienced with 2010 are gone.

Buying 2010 is like buying Microsoft Vista and installing it if you had previously been running XP -- a big mistake, and don't do it! It's nothing but a piece of over-priced bloatware that is full of bugs and should never have been released. Users of Internet Explorer 8, particularly: take warning! According to the Forum threads, it's *really* a problem with that browser!

PS -- For the Teckies: My computer is a Compaq Presario, with XP Home Edition, Service Pack 3, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.80 GHz, 1.00 GB of RAM, running Google Chrome as the *only* browser on the system.

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McAfee Internet Security 3User 2010 Reviews

Review by Quoizimodo:

With Bit Defender and Kaperski, McAfee rates in the top 3 on many internet security reviews (#2). Here are my 10 cents worth after using all 3 of the above. Bit Defender has an excellent firewall but during a full scan, it tends to slow down the computer quite a bit. Of the 3, Kaperski has the fastest scan. Both Mc and Ski have very good firewall. But only Mc's firewall was certified by ICSA labs in 2009. Of the 3, I found Mc's Antivirus to be superior to the other 2 ( a solid A minus - B+ for the others). It was particularly well suited in detecting malicious items from foreign websites. The user interface in Mc's was more friendly than the other 2. Although ski's is only slightly just a notch behind. Mc's uses simple to understand traffic lights. Red: warning do not click into the website. Yellow: use caution. Green: OK! What could be more simple. In terms of price Mc's is stuck between the two.

Therefore here is the verdict: Bit defender - Excellent Firewall and above average AntiVirus. Slow scan and excellent price. Kaperski: very good firewall and Antivirus. Fastest Scan. It does everything very well, but does not excel in one particular area. Downside: a little pricey. Reviewer's choice: McAfee. A very good firewall and excellent Antivirus. Scan speed C+. Full of features and user friendly (a 7 year old could understand their color code). McAfee has set the standard for your complete computer protection. It's a no brainer.

Review by Ernie:

I purchased this on a goldbox deal and installed it on two computers in the last week.

As the title says: it is what it is.

It's a "protection package" that you basically buy for the antivirus . . . the rest is basically social engineering.

Firewall & "Internet Protection" is subjective -- if you only surf and e-mail, it's helpful, but otherwise it blocks ports, which you could be using for one protocol or another. Adding a firewall to an average person's machine is terribly frustrating if a port needs to be opened. Worse, if they need support to talk them through doing so, if the software isn't VERY intuitive it can add to this experience. I've yet to encounter "home" software that is good at this.

Antivirus - it's one of the leading brands; not much to expect, not hard to meet the expectation.

Backup & Restore - honestly, there's nothing better than making your own backups. Lots of good software exists to automatically back up your software, but I wouldn't purchase this package for this particular reason.

Web Filter - again, there are better and there are worse. If you're REALLY concerned about the parental filtering, you need to get a dedicated service that is proactive about updates, not an afterthought on a package. Some browsers have features like this built-in, but I've yet to find one that didn't have false positives (as I don't visit sites with malware).

Updates . . . if you just "fix" security issues, it may enable MS updates. This led me on a 2-hour reinstall of drivers . . . but that's a Microsoft issue, not necessarily this software. You should keep your Windows updated, but you need to set aside time to do updates and MAKE SURE things work afterwards . . . it's just a peril of Windows.

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Update - I have to, unfortunately, send this to the "do not buy" list.

On my mother's work computer, my father was (reluctantly) trying to catch up on e-mails and clicked on a "forwarded" message URL which brought him to the most convincing scareware site I'd ever seen. It did an install of an "antivirus" program which totally and utterly rendered McAfee useless without so much as a peep from the real antivirus. The result was a set of self-downloading viruses and trojans that I was only able to exercise through safe-mode (disable EVERYTHING that starts up) then use of Panda online, Symantec online (and something else I can't remember). Each removed malware & viruses that the others managed to leave behind.

After I'd corrected those issues, McAfee was monopolizing the processor and memory starting on login and had to be uninstalled.

It's a shame that people have to go through this - I had a hard time and know (relatively speaking) what I'm doing. Panda and Norton (in my experience) may not have prevented you from clicking on something that scares you into installing it, but they would have prevented some of the additional infections and at least notified you of the problem. McAfee was easily circumvented.

Good luck folks.

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Internet Security 3 User - 2 Year Subscription

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• AVG Internet Security offers multiple layers of protection so you don't have to worry about identity theft, spam or viruses
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• Unlimited automatic updates and version upgrades for the life of your license
• Bank and shop online without fear of identity theft; stay safe from dangerous websites; exchange files over IM safely
• Stop scammers and spammers from clogging your email; block known and unknown threats round the clock

Rating: (out of 15 reviews)

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Internet Security 3 User - 2 Year Subscription Reviews

Review by Matthew K. Morgan:

AVG is best known for their free antivirus though they have offered for years a full security suite. I had never bothered to try AVG Internet Security (AVG IS), mainly because it is an expensive package in comparison to most of the other offerings on the market. That said, it is a solid product and worth consideration in spite of the cost.

I should start by stating, for the record, that I had a dreadful install experience. AVG IS partially installed itself and then errored out. After a reboot, AVG IS was alive but outdated, and what was broken was the ability to update. Worse, the uninstall was also broken. After getting the uninstall ironed out, I tried to install again and this time everything was much smoother.

AVG IS is organized and clean with a very clear and easy-to-understand overview dashboard. At a glance you can tell what is active and what is not active. Double-clicking on any of the icons in this view gives access to adjustment controls by which the component in question can be manipulated and set as desired. I like this particular view. One thing that is not clear, though, is that to get to the real nuts and bolts of the various components' configurations, one must use the pull-down menus, not the icons.

AVG's firewall appears to do a good job of hiding the system on the net, locking down service ports and cutting off ping responses. I was unable to break it. However, where it gets interesting is in the control afforded the user - individual applications can be locked down, policies set for different networks, and so much more. Other firewalls do this, but AVG's organization in the interface is better than average.

AVG's track racord as an antivirus vendor is well known. However, with versions prior to 9.0 their antivirus was slow, intrusive and hard to interrupt. AVG seems to have gotten the idea of how to improve this - it took about 90 minutes to scan over 1,000,000 items if you include the registry and even running at full speed I hardly noticed except for the fact that I had the task manager open and saw an occasional spike in CPU activity. I launched several applications, typed a lot, and even searched for a file on the hard drive and saw no real impact on the system. Cycles consumed seemed to be consistently under 10%.

AVG throws a lot of other things into the mix that you'd expect in a decent suite - antispam, antispyware, rootkit detection, and several other components. What surprised me was to find a process viewer that has the ability to kill processes, accessible from the dashboard under system tools. I have never worked with a security suite with that built-in as part of the package. Included is a connectivity viewer and even a startup process viewer, with the ability to manipulate the entries within. That's a very nice plus.

I've been unable to work with the antispam up to this point, as I get no spam. Even so, there are many, many settings that can be adjusted to the antispam, such as adding a blacklist server such as spamcop to assist with checking, Bayesian training and a lot more. Based on the feature set I suspect this antispam is very effective.

AVG IT includes a McAfee-style system of evaluating returns from search engines, marking unsafe links in the results window. It is not as thorough as McAfee's Site Advisor, but it is effective in giving you heads-up when there is a possible danger ahead.

There are two things that AVG does not have that I wish were present. First, there is no parental control module. It looks like AVG made no effort at all to include a parental controls module, and while that's ok it is something that most other security suites include. I was unable to even find a manual block list - if it's there, I cannot find it. Second, I found no ability to see the presence of other computers on the network. It is not something that I have found in a lot of suites but it's a very nice-to-have.

AVG has put together a very nice internet security suite. The main components, the antivirus and the firewall, are both very effective and all of the other components seem to be working nicely. There is room for some improvement/expansion, as is true with most security suites, but what is here is very polished and clean. AVG is a little pricey when compared to most other suites, but in spite of that cost it is very much worth consideration when looking at computer security suites.

Review by NeuroSplicer:

I am using AVG INTERNET SECURITY 9.0 for over a month now. But I never bought it. What I did buy was an older AVG security suite (v7.5), 2 years ago. Nevertheless, whenever a later version becomes available, the suite updates itself to the latest version -- FREE! It happened at least three times over these past years, with versions 8.0, 8.5 and recently 9.

You have to respect a company that does this! With AVG a 2 year license means you shall have the latest security suite for 2 years (and not just new database definitions). Can you imagine buying McAfee or Norton 2009 in October and in March been offered their later release, free?

As a security suite, AVG is light and reliable. It does not tax my system resources either idle or actively scanning, and one can trade speed for resources with a scalable slider. The interface is user friendly and intuitive. The default settings will protect the initiate user from confusing alerts and warnings. On the other hand, the experienced user can dive in and configure the suite to suit him best.

The only thing I did not like with v9.0 are the icons in the main interface, which I found bland and boring. But appearances are a very minor thing when it comes to security suites.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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Trend Micro Internet Security Pro not only defends your computer from the latest spyware, viruses, and phishing scams, and goes one step further: Keep your protection current with automatic updates Prevent unauthorized users from changing your critical applications, without impacting your PC's performance Pause security updates or scans when you give presentations, watch movies, or play games Automatically prevent suspicious software on USB devices from opening Helps you to easily manage all the devices connected to your home network Easily customizable parental controls to protect your children against inappropriate content Get a complete and customizable snapshot of security activities on your computer Enhance performance and privacy by recovering disk space, cleaning up your registry and startup settings, removing cookies, and clearing your browser history. Click to enlarge. Take charge of when and where your children go on the Internet. Block websites with inappropriate content, prevent access at specific times, and even stop kids from entering personal information onto webpages. Click to enlarge. Improved security policies find and stop unwanted attempts to change your operating system and critical software. Click to enlarge. Get a comprehensive and customizable snapshot of all the security activities on your computer through easy-to-use charts and graphs. Click to enlarge. Lock confidential files and folders inside a secure vault on your hard drive in case your computer is lost or stolen. Click to enlarge. Optimized PC Performance
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• Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010 provides the most comprehensive, easy-to-use protection for your personal data so you can shop, bank, or browse with confidence
• An award-winning anti-virus engine protects against computer viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs, and related security threats
• Enhanced parental controls help you to protect your children from inappropriate content when they go online
• Remotely secures confidential files and folders in case your computer is lost or stolen
• Enhance performance and privacy by recovering disk space, cleaning up your registry and startup settings, removing cookies, and clearing your browser history

Rating: (out of 60 reviews)

List Price: $ 69.95
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Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 3.0 Reviews

Review by Dennis A. Amith (kndy):

Having tested a good number of security software, I wanted to give Trend Micro's Internet Security Pro Version 3.0 a chance. With McAfee's Security program on one laptop, I wanted to see how Trend Micro's latest software compares on my other PC laptop.

I. INSTALLATION

When I install anti-virus or security programs, things usually take about 20-25 minutes but surprisingly Trend Micro's Internet Security Pro 3.0 took less than 10 minutes (and this on a laptop that is 90% full). Trend Micro advertises that the software is 20% smaller in file size and 20% faster in scan time and so far, that has remained to be true. Installation was easy, but it does require you to have an internet connection ready and also to enter your personal information before accessing the software (after installation). But this is probably the quickest Internet Security software I have ran thus far.

II. Interface

After installation, accessing the software is easy and quick. Updating the software is all within a click of a button. You get an overview, virus and spy ware controls, personal firewall controls, internet and e-mail controls, other settings and subscription and pro features. Interface is pretty basic and for newbies, it should be easy to navigate. When checking each section, there is a button that shows on or off. So, you know what is working immediately.

Where most of the sections are self-explanatory, the Pro Features is quite interesting as it allows you to go further into Internet Security with:

- Trend Micro Vault - Password-protected vault folder where you store sensitive files that seals if you lose your computer. I definitely like this feature, especially the fact that you can report your computer as missing/stolen and the vault where sensitive files are stored will automatically seal.

- System Tuner - Improve the performance of your computer, recover hard disk space/cleans up registry files and safeguard privacy on the Internet. Personally, I didn't want to mess with the registry using this function until I did a back of files.

- Trend Micro Toolbar that checks the safety of the websites, hyperlinks and wireless networks - I tested this and where McAfee's test of sites would take you to their webpage with user-based reviews, Trend Micro's toolbar gives you a color code if it's safe.

- Protection for mobile telephones and PDA's from span and viruses. Another good feature for those who want to protect their smart phones and PDA's.

III. Overview

The virus scan was definitely quicker than any anti-virus software that I have used before and that is definitely a positive. The software does what it says on the back of the box, protecting the PC from viruses and spyware, prevents unauthorized changes, blocks e-mail and image spam, malicious downloads and also via "My Home Network", you can see who is utilizing your computer.

At first I was wondering why they separated the pro features but after checking them out, it's something that you don't want newbies messing with especially if it deals with registry and a automatic sealing vaults. So, it makes sense to keep the pro feature as something you need to self-install and limits the user-errors.

So, which is better? McAfee or Trend Micro? Personally, I think that they are even but with McAfee, they have a better looking graphical interface, they've been around longer and the online checker has more integration with their website. But Trend Micro is quicker, faster and is quite simple for the beginning computer user. Quite simply both offer similar protection.

Similar to McAfee's Internet Security 2010, Trend Micro's Internet Security Pro 3.0 offers a 3-user license and a one year license agreement. Also, 2GB of online storage and ability to back up critical data to a secure online site.

Overall, Trend Micro's Internet Security Pro 3.0 is a solid release. Both are solid brands known for their security service. McAfee is known for anti-virus, Trend Micro for anti-spam. So, really it all comes down to which brand you prefer and price. But one thing that Trend Micro's Internet Security software does have an edge versus its competitors is speed. Install, scanning and registry/system cleanup is very quick. So, if speed is a factor in your decision-making, Trend Micro is the way to go!

Review by ut158:

I installed this on a Windows 7 computer (Win 7 beta, Virtual PC installation running on a Windows XP host). The installation took a little over 13 min. from the time I stuck the disc in to the time the installed UI came up (although I could have shaved a minute or so off if I hadn't read through the EULA and if I had used the "regular installation" instead of the advanced/custom install--I wound up using all the defaults, anyway).

The initial update took another 8 minutes to download and install (the file was 35 MB and my DL took under a minute--most of the 8 min. was installation time). One quirk was that when the update completed, the windows just closed--they didn't give any other indication that they were done or what the success status was.

I ran a quick scan after the update was done and it took a mere 45 seconds and found 2 "potential threats" (cookies). I next tried a full scan and that completed in 43 seconds and found another 2 problems--I needed to install 2 Windows updates. That has to be the fastest complete scan I've ever done... it makes me a little suspicious... it really couldn't have looked at everything in that amount of time, right? I mean, my drive has 8.5 GB of files to search through. Assuming we look at the vast majority of the available files (since it is a FULL scan, after all), you would have to sustain nearly 200 MB/s from the hard drive. Even with my RAID (4 disk, 0+1) array, that's pushing it.

The suite sports a full set of features including a fully customizable firewall, parental controls, and a spam filter as well as 2 GB of online storage (2x the normal) and a nice "vault" feature which you can supposedly lock remotely if your computer gets stolen. I haven't played with that feature yet, but as far as I'm aware, it is a unique offering. I thought the parental controls were pretty good, but not as good as BitLocker's.

Things I was concerned about, but I suspect have only to do with my VM setup and so may not have any bearing:

1) Upon starting the installation, I got the following pop up:

This computer's clock speed falls below the minimum recommended for Trend Micro Internet Security Pro. Installing the software will slow down this computer. Do you still want to continue?

I'm running a Core2 Quad Q6600 over-clocked to 2.7 GHz. I know the VM only sees one of those cores and I'm not sure what clock speed it is seeing, so this is probably a non-issue. The box says that Win7 needs 1 GHz (800 MHz minimum), so let that be a guide for you.

2) After installing, my computer kept crashing, but I suspect that has to do with the fact that I'm using a beta OS. This is far to obvious to be an issue on released OSs. On the plus side, I found out that the virus scanner has a special "safe mode" scanning function you can use. I thought that was pretty cool.

Bottom line: a solid offering from Trend Micro. Scans are very fast (if not too fast), the install was easy and there are plenty of bells and whistles to keep advanced users happy.

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Trend Micro Internet Security 2010

Trend Micro Internet Security 2010 protects you and your family against cybercriminals and inappropriate content without slowing down your computer. An award-winning anti-virus engine protects against computer viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs, and related security threats. Automatic updates immunize you against new computer virus outbreaks for the full duration of your subscription. With easy-to-use security features, Trend Micro Internet Security protects your personal information when you email or surf the Web. Includes enhanced parental controls help you to protect your children from inappropriate content when they go online.Trend Micro Internet Security 2010 provides easy-to-use protection for your home network, identity, and online activities from the present and future web threats. Trend Micro Internet Security protects you and your family against cybercriminals and inappropriate content without slowing down your computer. Click to enlarge. See the computers and other devices connected to your network at a glance, manage the security of other computers remotely, and block wireless home network intruders from accessing yours. Click to enlarge. An award-winning anti-virus engine protects against computer viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs, and related security threats. Automatic updates immunize you against new computer virus outbreaks for the full duration of your subscription. Click to enlarge. Smart Protection for Your Family Easy-to-use security for your home
Trend Micro Internet Security protects you and your family against cybercriminals and inappropriate content without slowing down your computer. Surf the web with confidence
With easy-to-use security features, Trend Micro Internet Security protects your personal information when you email or surf the web: 20% smaller file size, 20% faster scan time Detects and removes viruses, spyware, and other malicious threats from your computer, email, instant messages, and downloads Proven leadership in anti-spam technology, including email and image spam Finds and blocks untrustworthy links in email and instant messages Stops websites from installing dangerous downloads on your computer Quick Scan allows you to quickly find and remove most malware when you are running short on time. Protect your children online
Enhanced parental controls help you to protect your children from inappropriate content when they go online. Block websites with inappropriate content based on specific categories Choose when and for how long your children are allowed to go online Monitor online activity reports to fine-tune your controls if necessary Enjoy smart features tailored to your activities
Trend Micro Internet Security safeguards your computer and personal information against the latest threats: Prevent unauthorized software from changing your critical applications, without impacting your PC performance Pause security updates or scans when you give presentations, watch movies, or play games Automatically prevent suspicious software on USB devices from opening. Helps you to easily manage all the devices connected to your home network Security made easy
Protect your personal information with easy-to-use Trend Micro Internet Security. Surf the Internet without slowing down your computer. Key Features of Trend Micro Internet Security Get Essential Protection Protects against current and future viruses
An award-winning anti-virus engine protects against computer viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs, and related security threats. Automatic updates immunize you against new computer virus outbreaks for the full duration of your subscription. Defends your personal information with anti-spyware technology
Powerful anti-spyware technology guards your personal information and privacy against spyware, rootkits, and other malicious software. Safeguards against attacks with a personal firewall
Prevent your computer from exchanging data without your approval and defend against attacks from the Internet. Prevents unauthorized changes
Improved security policies find and stop unwanted attempts to change your operating system and critical software. Offers customizable security warnings
Decide how often you want to receive warnings about security threats. Safeguards Multiple Computers
Install Trend Micro Internet Security on up to three PCs per household. Surf the Web Safely Protects against web threats
Steer clear of online phishing scams that try to steal your credit card or bank account numbers. Continuous updates identify the newest risky websites. Secure Web surfing
Find and block malicious or untrustworthy hyperlinks in email, websites, or instant messages. Blocks image spam
Stop seeing spam that tries to evade filters by delivering images instead of just text. Device Access Control
Automatically prevent suspicious software on USB devices from opening. Protect Your Children Online Enhanced Parental Controls
Take charge of when and where your children go on the Internet. Block websites with inappropriate content, prevent access at specific times, and even stop them from entering personal information onto web pages. Smart Features for Your Online Activities Home Network Map
See the computers and other devices connected to your network at a glance, manage the security of other computers remotely, and block wireless home network intruders from accessing yours. Security Activity Dashboard
Get a comprehensive and customizable snapshot of all the security activities on your computer through easy-to-use charts and graphs. State Aware
Work on your presentations, watch movies, or play games without security updates or scans getting in the way.

• Trend Micro Internet Security 2010 detects and removes viruses, spyware, and other malicious threats from your computer, email, instant messages, and downloads
• Enhanced parental controls help you to protect your children from inappropriate content when they go online
• Prevent unauthorized software from changing your critical applications, without impacting your PC performance
• Quick Scan allows you to quickly find and remove most malware when you are running short on time
• Helps you to easily manage all the devices connected to your home network

Rating: (out of 62 reviews)

List Price: $ 49.95
Price: $ 13.99

Trend Micro Internet Security 2010 Reviews

Review by Matt Charles:

This produce has really come a long way. I am happy with my purchase. My computer runs much faster after I took off the 2007 version and installed this version. It was cheaper to buy a whole new produce instead of renewing with the company. Amazon is the best!

Review by H. Graham:

Using this product to clean up a nasty self replicating trojan was painfull and time consuming

The virus interfered with internet downloads, so executing the required updates had to be down from another computer. The download batch file provided failed. Pasting the ftp command lines from the batch file into my browser worked for 2 of the 3 needed files, but the name was wrong for the third. I was able to find the required file on the ftp site and download it. Not a process for a computer novice.

The System Cleanup application appears to have worked but provided no human readable log file and no message indicating success or failure

I expected less work for me and better performance from the software

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Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 (3 User)

Kaspersky® Internet Security 2009 protects computers and laptops from all Internet threats. Kaspersky Internet Security protects you while you and your family work play email IM surf theInternet bank or shop online. Compute confidently. Harness the Internet for all its value. Kaspersky Internet Security will keep you safe and not burden your system. Essential Protection Protects from viruses Trojans and worms. Blocks spyware and adware. Scans files email messages and Internet traffic. Protects instant messengers (lCQ MSN). Improved! Provides proactive protection from unknown threats. Improved! Extended Protection Two-way personal firewall. Improved! Safe Wi-Fi and VPN connections. New! Intelligent application handling and control. New! Intrusion Prevention System (IPS). Preventative Protection Scans operating system and installed application for vulnerabilities. New! Analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities. New! Disables links to malware sites. New! Global threat monitoring (Kaspersky Security Network). New! Advanced Protection & Recovery Can be installed on infected computers. Self-protection from being disabled or stopped. Restores correct system settings after removing malicious software. New! Tools for creating a rescue disk. Data and Identity Theft Protection Disables links to phishing web sites. Improved! Blocks all types of keyloggers. Virtual keyboard for safe entry of user names and passwords. New! Prevents theft of data exchanged via HTTPS/SSL. New! Blocks unauthorized dial-up connections. Cleans up any traces of user activity (deletes temporary files cookies etc.). New! Content Filtering Parental Controls. Improved! Anti-spam protection (plugins for Microsoft Outlook Thunderbird). Improved! Blocks banners on web pages. Usability Automatic configuration during installation. Improved! Wizards for common tasks. New! Visual reports with charts and diagrams. New! Automatic or expert user modes. New! Automatic datKaspersky Internet Security protects you while you and your family work, play, email, IM, surf the Internet, bank or shop online. Compute confidently. Harness the Internet for all its value. Kaspersky Internet Security will keep you safe and not burden your system. Kaspersky Internet Security protects you while you and your family work, play, email, IM, surf the Internet, bank or shop online. Scans files, email messages and Internet traffic. Click to enlarge. Scans operating system and installed application for vulnerabilities. Click to enlarge. The navigation bar provides quick access to the application's functions, including anti-virus scans and updating tasks. Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 protects computers and laptops from all Internet threats. Protects Your PC From:
Viruses and worms Spyware and trojans Hijacking and botnets Identity theft Network Attacks Spam Includes:
Proactive defense Two-way firewall Virtual keyboard Parental controls Kaspersky Users are Making the Smart Choice
People have challenged the Anti-Malware industry. Application incompatibilities and slow performance are simply not acceptable. Meanwhile, the alarming growth in cybercrime is making the Internet an increasingly dangerous place to work and play. A new approach is needed. Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 is designed specifically to meet these challenges. Our award winning products have been upgraded with revolutionary new security technology: Application whitelisting leaves trusted applications unhindered Application filtering restricts suspect applications from doing harm Vulnerability analysis closes potential weakness Proactive defenses block new threats even before updates are received Virtual Keyboard and Anti-Phishing provide fail-safe protection for usernames and passwords Collective intelligence protects you from threats other Kaspersky users have encountered And we've drastically improved performance. Faster and safer without getting in your way. It's the smart choice. Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 has everything you need for a safe and secure Internet experience. Essential Protection
Protects from viruses, Trojans and worms. Blocks spyware and adware. Scans files, email messages and Internet traffic. Protects instant messengers (ICQ, MSN). Provides proactive protection from unknown threats. Extended Protection
Two-way personal firewall. Safe Wi-Fi and VPN connections. Intelligent application handling and control. Intrusion Prevention System (IPS). Preventative Protection
Scans operating system and installed application for vulnerabilities. Analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities. Disables links to malware sites. Global threat monitoring (Kaspersky Security Network). Advanced Protection & Recovery
Can be installed on infected computers. Self-protection from being disabled or stopped. Restores correct system settings after removing malicious software. Tools for creating a rescue disk. Data and Identity Theft Protection
Disables links to phishing web sites. Blocks all types of keyloggers. Virtual keyboard for safe entry of user names and passwords. Prevents theft of data exchanged via HTTPS/SSL. Blocks unauthorized dial-up connections. Cleans up any traces of user activity (deletes temporary files, cookies, etc.). Content Filtering
Parental Controls. Anti-spam protection (plugins for Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird). Blocks banners on web pages. Usability
Automatic configuration during installation. Wizards for common tasks. Visual reports with

• Complete Internet security protection with anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing, anti-spam and anti-hacker technologies, plus parental controls and virtual keyboard perfect for home or small office
• Scans files, email, and Internet traffic; protects instant messengers; Blocks unwanted web banners
• Protects from unknown threats; blocks all types of keyloggers; cleans traces of user activity
• Parental controls filter, block, or report inappropriate content; limit Internet time to hours and amounts that you set
• Automatic database updates; free technical support

Rating: (out of 237 reviews)

List Price: $ 79.95
Price: $ 29.00

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 (3 User) Reviews

Review by S. Barnes:

As background, I've used quite a few internet security suites: ZoneAlarm, Norton, McAfee, OneCare, and previous Kaspersky products. With Kaspersky, I've come to expect a product that is top-tier for protection, but requires some technical understanding to configure. Its actually why I stopped using the previous version - While I have a technical background, I really don't want to spend my time on a computer configuring the security software, I want to use the PC.

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 is a complete change, and even manages to improve the protection in the process. First, the Automatic Mode (where Kaspersky takes care of new applications, internet connections, etc.) is now worth using in my opinion. This takes a lot of the "manual" work out of the picture.

Kaspersky licensed technology from Bit9 in this release for whitelisting. Whitelisting is using a list of "known good" applications that can be trusted to go to the internet. For example, Microsoft's Internet Explorer is a known piece of software, so it can be trusted. For applications not on the whitelist, the software determines from its actions if it may be malicious, and categorizes them as such (and therefore, pays more attention to them). What does this mean for you? Less overhead using applications it knows it can trust - Faster browsing, using your PC, etc.

Finally, the last addition that I think is perfect is the security analysis it performs during full scans. Besides checking for viruses, malware, etc., it also checks your applications to see if there are known, patchable vulnerabilities. One of the most prevalent ways bad stuff gets on your PC these days is through unpatched "holes" in software. Kaspersky will alert you to these holes, so you can patch them before someone can get to your computer. An ounce of prevention being better than a pound of cure, so to speak (although with Kaspersky, you get both).

I have no noticeable slowdown on my machine, the product is using less than 25MB of RAM presently, and I know I have one of the best security products protecting my data. I highly recommend this product!

Review by An Architect:

Starting originally with Norton Internet Security I've been through recent versions of just about every popular programs out there: McCafee, System Works (with some other thing added to it), Bitdefender, Trend Micro PcCillin. The complaints from me are always the same: Too intrusive! These people just don't understand that my business and life don't revolve around maintaining my computer. They hang up the system at inconvenient times. They pop up annoyingly when I'm in the middle of something. The auto update has to be totally turned off because it is constantly taking over computer resources. Everything runs slow as molasses while the security program is loaded. System start up takes forever.

Reading reviews, I discovered that the NEW Norton Internet Security had been redesigned and was no longer the memory hog I had experienced earlier. But there were other reasons why I hated Norton IS: First, it would only protect 1 computer and I have 3, whereas other companies are reasonable about the fact that one owner should not have to pay full license fee for both desktop and laptops (I think Norton may now have met the competition on this). Second, instead of giving you a reduced price for an upgrade, Norton has this scam where you pay full price and then have to spend an hour filling in rebate forms, copying the bars on the side and the receipt. To top it off, Norton denied my last rebate after giving me very little time to turn it in and I missed their deadline by a few days (Believe me, I was more irate over the time lost than the money and they lost themselves a customer!) Lastly, I went to Norton's website to see if the SPAM protection was compatible with Thunderbird (one of the most common email programs), and could find no technical information whatsoever -- just sales fluff (I had already been burned on Trend Micro because they claimed to support Thunderbird, but did not support it for SPAM protection -- in fact, with Trend Micro you get no SPAM protection whatsoever unless you use Outlook).

Enter Kaspersky Internet 2009. The first thing I found is that it took almost as little memory as the new Norton IS. It certainly takes less than any of the other IS programs I had used. The second was that their website was quite informative and told me clearly that I would get the Kaspersky toolbar in Thunderbird as well as Outlook (To be sure I downloaded a free trial version and yes, SPAM filtering worked fine in Thunderbird.) Third, it protects three computers for a very reasonble price (and at Best Buy there was a terrific sale which required no time consuming rebate nonsense).

Now, I'm running it like a breath of fresh air. The hourly auto updates are not too intrusive, but if they bother you, it's easy to schedule exactly when you want them (mine are for 2am daily). There seems to be little hesitation when the system loads and no intrusion into my daily work. If it detects an intrusion or virus it lets you know, otherwise the only thing you see is when you first start a new program: a small screen briefly comes up in the left lower corner to let you know that a program is starting and how they classified it. Another reviewer mentioned the "white list" and "black list". These are accessed easily (at least in Thunderbird) by clicking on the Kaspersky icon which is installed in the TBird interface. The console screen which controls Kaspersky is very well organized and easy to understand. They provide a full scan and a quick scan. Both scans seem to get it over with much quicker than other IS programs. I appreciate the fact that, unlike other programs, Kaspersky doesn't scream and yell and pop up warnings because you don't run the full scan whenever it thinks you should, as some programs do (Don't they understand that I'm looking up information for a client on the phone and the last thing I want to do is make them wait a half hour for my IS program to do some thing that can wait til later?)

I highly recommend this program.

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Norton Internet Security 2009 [OLD VERSION]

Nowadays, it's absolutely necessary to protect your PC against viruses. Norton Internet Security 2009 is strong on protection and light on system resources, so you'll be protected without dealing with hang-ups on your computer. Surf the Web and play games online without worry, even when you're out and about. Connect securely to any wireless hotspot. This version offers 1-Year Protection.

Block Internet worms at point of entry Surf the Web and play games online without worry Stop spyware from tracking you online Block spyware from hijacking your computer Bank, shop, and invest online with confidence Guard against online identity theft Inspect Web sites to make sure they're not fakes Safely download photos, music, and software Remove dangerous threats from files you download Block suspicious programs Allow only authorized programs to connect to the Internet 1-Year ProtectionMinimum System Requirements Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Home/XP Pro/XP Media Center Edition 300 MHz or higher processor 256 MB of RAM Minimum 300 MB of available hard disk space Standard Web browser Email scanning supported for POP3- and SMTP-compatible email clients. Support for AntiSpam feature - Microsoft Outlook 97 or later, Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 or later Supported instant messenger clients - AOL, Yahoo!, Microsoft, Trillian Browser support for Browser Defense and Phishing Protection features - Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (32-bit only) and later, Mozilla Firefox 2.0 and laterNorton Internet Security 2009, the fastest, lightest on your PC and most up-to-the-minute security suite available, protects against all types of online threats. It safeguards your computer, identity, and home network without slowing you down. Completely reengineered for faster, fewer scans and rapid updates, it sets a new standard for speed and makes online shopping, banking, and browsing safer and more convenient than ever. The Norton Protection System is a multilayered system of technologies that work in concert to stop threats before they impact you. Relying on the intelligence-driven Norton Insight technology, it targets only those files at risk, resulting in shorter and fewer scans. Industry-leading browser protection safeguards you from Web-based attacks. And Pulse Updates every 5 to 15 minutes deliver the latest updates faster than anyone else. Key technologies include: The fastest, lightest on your PC and most up-to-the-minute security suite available. Click to enlarge. Antivirus Antispyware Two-way firewall Identity protection Antiphishing Bot protection Rootkit detection Browser protection Intrusion prevention OS and application protection Web site authentication Network monitoring Pulse Updates Norton Insight technologies SONAR behavioral protection Antispam Parental Controls Recovery Tool Strong on protection, light on system resources. Proven fastest and lightest security suite available--Spend more time using your computer and less time waiting for your security software to perform. New--Pulse updates for up-to-the-minute protection--Delivered every 5 to 15 minutes to detect and eliminate new threats. New--Intelligence-driven for faster, fewer, shorter scans--By leveraging a unique online intelligence system, Norton Insight technology targets only those files at risk. Stops viruses, worms, spyware, bots, and more--Keeps your system protected against all types of malicious threats. Prevents virus-infected emails and instant messages from spreading--Feel secure while you keep in touch. Blocks browser exploits and protects against infected Web sites--Surf the Internet with confidence. Improved--Blocks online identity theft--Buy, bank, and browse online wherever and whenever you want. Improved--Secure network connections--Monitor your home network and more safely connect to Wi-fi networks. Improved--Blocks threats and hackers--Two-way firewall automatically makes security decisions for you. Features Engineered for Speed
New--Proven fastest and lightest security suite available.** New--Intelligence-driven Norton Insight technology targets only those files at risk for faster, fewer, shorter scans New--Installs in under one minute on average requires less than 7 MB of memory.*** Up-to-the-minute Protection
New--Delivers up-to-the-minute protection with rapid pulse updates every 5 to 15 minutes.* New--The Norton Protection System provides multilayered protection technologies that work in concert to stop threats before they impact you. New--Real-time SONAR (Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response) helps prevent bots from taking control of your PC. Improved--Prevents threats from entering through your firewall. Detects and automatically removes online threats. Improved--Defends against Web-based attacks with patent-pending technology. New--Recovery Tool boots and repairs badly infected PCs.* New--Delivers our most complete deep-cleaning scan possible. Prevents bots from taking control of your PC. Norton Ongoing Protection provides continuous protection updates and new product features as they become available throughout your product subscription period, helping to keep your computer protected against the latest Internet threats and risks. Norton Automatic Renewal Service helps to ensure that youÕre protected by automatically renewing your product subscription before it expires. Norton Identity Safe
Improved--Keeps your online identity safer than ever when you buy, bank, browse, and game online. Advanced phishing protection keeps your personal identification out of the hands of fraudulent Web sites. Stores and encrypts your passwords and

• Norton Internet Security is the proven fastest and lightest security suite available--spend more time using your computer and less time waiting for your security software to perform
• Pulse updates for up-to-the-minute protection--delivered every 5 to 15 minutes to detect and eliminate new threats
• Intelligence-driven for faster, fewer, shorter scans--by leveraging a unique online intelligence system, Norton Insight technology targets only those files at risk
• Stops viruses, worms, spyware, bots, and more--keeps your system protected against all types of malicious threats
• Prevents virus-infected emails and instant messages from spreading--feel secure while you keep in touch

Rating: (out of 366 reviews)

List Price: $ 69.99
Price: $ 16.99

Norton Internet Security 2009 [OLD VERSION] Reviews

Review by Phillip M. Dampier:

After years of running Norton Antivirus products, with ever increasing demands on system resources, as well as slowing down the machines these products were installed on, the completely rewritten version of Norton Internet Security 2009 has gone a very long way towards correcting years of bloatware code that was made worse with every new release.

This version installs fast, runs fast, and is almost entirely unobtrusive, with one very major exception.

This software will break your home or small business network.

In a well-documented bug first discovered in October 2008, Norton interferes with, and eventually blocks access to other machines on your home network. Norton admits there is a problem, and has been stalling customers for months with promises for a fix, yet keeps pushing the release date out further and further.

Install Norton 2009, and eventually all of the computers on your home network under My Network Places will disappear, and will eventually be blocked from access. While you can frequently manually reach your other networked machines by typing their addresses directly into an address bar, software that depends on access to your other networked machines directly (index, backup, small business collaboration tools, etc.) usually cannot work this way, and you are effectively cut off from using those applications. Worse, over time, Norton will begin periodically cutting off access to your networked machines. Suddenly file copying between machines fails, extremely long delays in accessing other computers on your network occurs, and your frustration level mounts.

Norton admits the only current solution to this problem is to completely uninstall Norton 2009 Antivirus/Internet Security products. There is no other workaround.

Worse yet, the responsiveness of the company to major software bugs has been less than acceptable. It literally takes months for even the most urgent bugs to get identified, corrected, and then put through a laborious test procedure. To add insult to injury, it then takes up to six additional weeks for the fixed code to be incorporated into their slow update release schedule and finally reach every customer.

This truly mars an otherwise promising product and makes it an unacceptable option for those dependent on networked machines, such as a home or small business network. If you are dependent on your network to access remote hard drives or collaborate in an office environment, Norton 2009 products are absolutely not acceptable for use and I strongly recommend you look elsewhere until the company finally fixes the problem.

A very lengthy discussion about this problem can be found on the Norton Community Forum. Simply search for "NAV blocks access to hard disk." The later discussions in the thread contain the most pertinent information.

Review by Gene Cloner:

(Product same as one that says 'No operating system', but can be installed on 3 PCs)

I have been using NIS since 2006 for both my desktop and laptop for virus protection. While none of them have given significant problems to me, this is by far the best NIS yet!

Installation: Installation was a real snap. It was amazingly quick. Removal of NIS2008 (automatic) took a few minutes and with one restart the whole installation and live update was finished in under 10 minues (My PCs dont have the latest processors: one is a pentium D 3.0G/1g memory and the other is a centrino 1.8 with 2G memory).

Interface: The interface looks very similar to NIS2008, but more sleek and informative. The phising protection and log=in key cards in your browsers look better than before. much smaller though!

Configuration: NIS2009 retained all my configurations regarding which networks are safe and all other preferences from NIS2008. This was great! I didnt have to reconfigure anything (except the add-on; see below), saving me a lot of time. For new users, there are many options configured by default and easy to change.

Anti-virus and internet protection: After installation, I just browsed a number of websites that I usually do. In one website, I got a download installator warning from NIS and the problem was immediately resolved with out any damage to the computer. Looking at the 'history', I could see a number of Low risk issues resolved by NIS with out any annoying popups. Ofcourse, you can set NIS to popup for every risk (even the low riks ones) if you like.

More than anything, it retains your subscription to NIS2008. So you dont have to use your new key until your current susbcription expires. You will continue to get NIS2009 virus updates as well. (I recd a couple of comments: Use Norton online account for saving your keys rather than entering the new key during installation) - Read my comment below.

Add-on package: If you used the parental control and privacy protection add-on package with 2008, it gets uninstalled and NIS 2009 does NOT automatically update it!! So, you need to manually install the add on package which can be done from the config window easily. User-specific parental cotrols are carried over from 2008 though! NIS 2009 offers custom parental control settings as well, a little better than 2008 version.

Performance: This is really not a resource hog which use to be one major con of Norton products. It does virus updates more frequently and when the computer is idle. So you dont feel its presence. Only thing that takes long time and consumes resource is the full scan which you dont have to do that often or can schedule it during lunch time!

So I really like it so far!

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McAfee Internet Security 1User 2010

McAfee Internet Security software offers comprehensive PC and online security with accelerated performance. It’s now available with revolutionary Active Protection technology, enabling the fastest updates and highest levels of detection against malicious threats. It provides anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing, identity and two-way firewall protection. Additionally, anti-spam, parental controls and a powerful website safety advisor are included.

• Comprehensive, award-winning PC security to freely explore online
• Anti-virus with Active Protection and Super Mode
• Anti-spam, Anti-spyware, Anti-phishing, Two-way Firewall and Web Security
• QuickClean to help optimize your PC, Battery Mode and Data Backup
• Identity Protection and Parental Controls with Age Appropriate Searching

Rating: (out of 5 reviews)

List Price: $ 49.99
Price: $ 16.88

McAfee Internet Security 1User 2010 Reviews

Review by Hal Lowe:

The following is a combination of my experiences and problems with McAfee Internet Security and my opinions about this product. I'm sure about my experiences, but my opinions may or may not be right: 1) McAfee's recommended install method doesn't work, which is to install from the Internet (instead of from the out-of-date CD that came in the box). It installs, but then doesn't allow one to register the product. In response to it being unregistered, the product then shuts itself off every hour, saying that something needs to be fixed, but there is no way to fix it. McAfee tech support finally admitted their recommended install method doesn't work, and that I had to uninstall everything and start over using the not recommended method of installing from the CD. 2) I have a trusted program that the McAfee program kept putting in quarantine. McAfee would allow me to restore it, but as soon as it was restored McAfee would immediately (within 1 or 2 sec.) rediscover my program and quarantine it again. There is a trusted program list, but no way to get anything on it. The documentation says that restoring a quarantined program will put it on the trusted list, but this doesn't happen. McAfee tech support admitted there was no way to get something on the trusted list. They then proceeded to scold me for having a program on my computer that they didn't approve of. They wanted to see a copy of it, which I didn't object to, but regardless of whether they approved it or not, I still trusted and wanted this program on my computer. I was told that I simply could not have a program on my computer, if they didn't approve of it being there. Well excuse me, but I would like to be the final authority for what is and is not on my computer, not McAfee. 3) The McAfee SiteAdvisor feature doesn't work for Google searches running on Firefox. 4) The McAfee user interface is not easy to use or intuitive. Some status is hidden in very illogical places. 5) Some McAfee status and user actions are blocked from user access, if you don't have everything turned on that McAfee thinks should be turned on. For example, you can't turn off multiple things, then turn them back on one at a time. McAfee requires you to turn them ALL back on at once (it's all or nothing). 6) McAfee automatically turned on Automatic Microsoft Updates on my computer, when I did not want this turned on. When I agreed to the generic McAfee install question about automatic updates, I clearly thought I was agreeing to updates of the McAfee program and database, not Microsoft Updates. 7) The Basic McAfee user menu has some things on it that are not present on the Advanced menu. Most people would expect a Basic menu to be a subset of the Advanced menu, but this isn't so with McAfee. I suspect the provided facility to remove the McAfee product from a computer doesn't remove everything (via control panel, add/remove programs). When I was working with tech support because their product didn't install right, he wanted me to completely remove the previous install and start over. He sent me 2 programs to do this removal. If he had to give me 2 special programs to do this, I suspect this means their provided remove doesn't do it right. After running the 2 provided programs, I still found some McAfee remnants remained on my computer. 9) When doing the install I wanted to save a copy of the license agreement I was forced to agree to. I could select the agreement text, but McAfee blocked me from copying it to the clipboard (so I could save a copy). 10) I finally gave up on this product and had to restore my whole C: drive partition from a previous backup, to undo the damage this product did to my system. Problem #2 above was the final straw, when I was told I simply couldn't have anything on my computer that McAfee didn't approve of. This McAfee product cost me 7 days of my life, to discover, debug, and recover from the above problems. In my opinion, I know low quality software when I see it, and I have seen it in this product.

Review by Jeffrey W. Behm:

For a long time I depended upon McAfee products to protect my computers. I have no idea what's happened over there, but maybe they have gotten fat , dumb & happy, because this product is so bad, it nearly rendered my computer non-functional. Scans are extremely slow (hours long sometimes), and the incessant scanning during typical daily use sucks up so much processor power and memory, that you will relive those days of yesteryear with a 286 microprocessor & 14.4 dial-up speeds. Just to be sure I wasn't doing something wrong, I actually uninstalled & reinstalled the product twice (with McAfee's assistance). The problems did not go away. And God help you if you try to stop the scan mid-way through, because it might just crash your machine. It did it to mine twice, then there was a two hour reinstall & recovery process.

In short, if you use this product, you may become a slave to your security software. Check Consumer Reports and you will see what I mean about the slowness of the scans. I switched to Trend Micro....so much easier to install & run. Scans are very quick. One last thing, once you actually become a McAfee customer just try finding any sort of useful contact info on their Website! And once you do, it will lead you through a long series of irrelevant questions, before you have the privilege of waiting in a ten minute phone queue.

McAfee, I am through with you. You have been uninstalled.

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Bitdefender Internet Security 2010 - 3 Pc/2 Yr

Internet Security 2010 Value Edition 3PC / 2 Year includes Antivirus Antispyware Antiphising Antispam Firewall Laptop Mode Parental Control Hourly Updates IM Encryption Network Management Windows 7.0 compatibleThe Industry's Best Value! BitDefender Internet Security 2010 provides 3 PCs 2 full years of protection against viruses, hackers, spam, and identity theft, without slowing them down. Includes: Firewall, Parental Control, Instant Messaging Encryption, File Vault (encrypts sensitive files), Laptop Mode (prolongs battery life), Gamer Mode, hourly updates and more. Provides 3 PCs 2 full years of protection against viruses, hackers, spam, and identity theft, without slowing them down. Click to enlarge. Select from Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced views. Click to enlarge. Automatically modifies firewall protection settings to suit location. Click to enlarge. Improved parental control tools. Click to enlarge. Manage the security of your entire home network from one PC. Click to enlarge. Prevents personal information from leaking via e-mail, Web or Instant Messaging. Click to enlarge. Maximum Security, Maximum Speed Securely download music, movies, and files from the Web, friends, and family.
Scans and removes viruses and spyware New--Advanced protection that continually monitors your system to catch threats that lay dormant, before they attack Scans all Web, e-mail and instant messaging traffic in real-time Proactively protects against new virus outbreaks using advanced heuristics Protect your identity: shop, bank, listen, and watch, privately and securely.
Stops attempted identity theft (phishing) Prevents personal information from leaking via e-mail, Web or Instant Messaging File Vault encrypts and stores personal information or sensitive files Blocks concealed programs that track your online activities Security that won't slow down your PC.
New--Scans 60% faster than even last year's lightning-fast edition! Uses minimal system resources Laptop Mode prolongs battery life Guard your conversations with top-of-the-line encryption.
Instant Messaging Encryption (Yahoo! and MSN Messenger) Connect securely to any network at home, in the office, or on the road.
Automatically modifies firewall protection settings to suit location Wi-Fi monitor helps prevent unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network Parental Control.
Blocks access to inappropriate websites and e-mail Schedules and limits kids' access to Internet and to applications, such as games Gamer Mode.
Reduces the system load and postpones scans/updates, allowing for secure gaming at top speed Be in control, stay in control.
Manages the security of your entire home network from one PC Use the dashboard to fix security issues with just one click Automatically decides best security actions to take Designed for ease of use.
New--User Profiles (Standard, Parent, Gamer, Custom)--set up your security to best match your computing activities New--See only what you need! Select from Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced views New and Improved in BitDefender 2010 More Protection
Many of today's stealth viruses are designed to avoid antivirus detection by initially laying dormant only to attack your PC when it is most vulnerable. BitDefender 2010 features a cutting-edge security system, Active Virus Control, which constantly monitors all of the processes on your PC, 24/7, blocking any malicious behavior before it can cause any damage. More Speed
The abundance of new viruses calls for faster ways to detect them. BitDefender's Optimized Scanning avoids the scanning of files that are known to be safe. The result? BitDefender 2010 scans your PC in half the time needed by previous versions, while using less resources. Easier to Use
Whether you're a security expert or a novice, with the new BitDefenderUser Profiles you can easily manage your PC's security. The product interface adapts to the chosen profile and provides quick access to the main security functionalities you are most likely to need (Parental Controls for parents, or Gamer Mode for gamers). BitDefender 2010 also features three dashboard views--Novice, Intermediate, and Expert--to better accommodate users with different levels of PC knowledge. Improved Parental Control
The Parental Control module features a newly added reporting system allowing parents to view what websites their children visit. Moreover, parents can set specific time intervals in which their children are allowed to access the Internet or use certain applications. Improved Intrusion Detection
BitDefender detects and blocks attempts to change critical system files or registry entries on your PC and warns you about attacks performed by code injection (DLL injection). Improved In-Product Technical Support
You can get answers to the most common product-related questions or contact technical support directly from the product using its easy-to-use self-service module.

• BitDefender Internet Security 2010 keeps your Internet-connected family safe--lock out viruses, hackers & spam, while providing parental control and firewall protection
• Scans all web, e-mail and instant messaging traffic for viruses and spyware in real-time
• Proactively protects against new virus outbreaks using advanced heuristics
• Shop, bank, listen, watch privately and securely; blocks attempted identity theft (phishing)
• Prevents personal information from leaking via e-mail, web or instant messaging

Rating: (out of 107 reviews)

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Bitdefender Internet Security 2010 - 3 Pc/2 Yr Reviews

Review by John Williamson:

I looked forward to trying Bitdefender Internet Security 2010 as it was a product that seemed to have a number of decent features. But let's get right to the point: there are better products on the market today worth considering. And with such products as the latest AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition, to name one, it's hard to recommend this one from Bitdefender, unless you're new to computing and just want an easy-to-install product.

I initially installed this product on two computers, an HP Presario notebook running Windows Vista, and on a Sony VAIO running Windows XP Professional. Both computers had all available software updates and Service Packs installed. There were no problems with the installation on either computer other than a number of mildly annoying little pop-ups and reboots, but if you've installed security and anti-virus applications before, then you are probably familiar with this happening.

Getting down to details...

Installation: For the most part, and other than the above noted minor annoyances, the setting up process was smooth, as should be expected with a contemporary package of this type.

Ease of Use: Bitdefender Internet Security 2010 was as good as any of the other "major" anti-virus and security packages on the market today. If you've been looking for an alternative to some of the other security products, then this operates as well as and in some cases even better than some of the higher prices packages.

Functionality/Protection: As one who has dealt with computer security and Internet protection for a number of years, this was the area that mean the most. In each case, the product handled any of the older viruses and isolated Trojan horses that I keep on CD for such testing. Also visited a number of older and newer familiar malware sites, and this Bitdefender application blocked each one.

Conclusion: Bitdefender offers a decent package for those who are looking for a reasonable computer security application at a fair price. The interface is good, as is the overall product, but there may be better choices worthy of consideration, such as the latest AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition (noted above), or Vipre AntiVirus + AntiSpyware, which which this reviewer found to be a superior product overall, and one that I reviewed here some months ago.

In any case, Bitdefender Internet Security 2010 is a reasonably good product and deserves a 4-star rating form this reviewer, but it's just not a stellar product. It would pay to look at all of the recent security offerings, both free and paid for before you make your final choice.

Review by Luke Kwong:

I had used Bitdefender Antivirus 2008 and 2009, and despite some unsolved problems, they were never serious. So when it came time to renew, I thought I should upgrade to the more powerful Bitdefender Internet Security 2010 (IS2010). It was a big mistake!!!

After installing IS2010 on my Windows Vista notebook:

1. the parental control software (ComputerTime) would not work properly, even though this software served me wonderfully for over 4 years

2. my wife and daughters had difficulties logging into their Windows account - their screen will remain blank and nothing can be done unless the machine is rebooted, and I have to let them use my account

3. the IS2010 services would keep dying unexpectedly and I would have to reboot my machine. This happened daily and for today alone, it happened 3 times in 2 hours!

Of course, you may be wondering if all these problems were really due to IS2010. I wondered, too, and between contacting Bitdefender Support 3 times and awaiting their response, I experimented with re-installing IS2010, ComputerTime, etc. The problems remained until I totally uninstalled IS2010. Then all my problems went away and the whole family was happy again.

As for Bitdefender Support, they never responded to me at all even after a week. Of course, I'm mad. My computer is totally defenceless. I'm now demanding a refund but I seriously doubt they would respond.

I don't know how some software reviews could rate Bitdefender so highly. Maybe they are bought or impartial.

So save yourself the grief - AVOID THIS PRODUCT AND THIS COMPANY. They are flawed.

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