Chris Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Norton AntiVirus 2005 Beta Version for Windows 98/2000/Millennium/XP Now Available.We are very pleased to make the beta version of Norton AntiVirus 2005 for Windows 98/2000/Millennium/XP available for download. Symantec's Norton AntiVirus 2005 is the world's most trusted antivirus solution. It removes viruses automatically, blocks certain Internet worm attacks, and protects email and instant messages.We've added new improvements and new features to Norton AntiVirus 2005. Download the product now! Surf the Net. Play your favorite games. We are very interested in your feedback on this product. We will give away 50 FREE copies of Norton AntiVirus 2005 to the first 50 beta users that submit undocumented bugs. Winners will be notified via e-mail.More | HereBETA: USE CAUTION Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expertec Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Downloading it now, but I'm not sure whether I'll try it yet :renske: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 I've got it as well...Install on VPC ;) if i can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Thoughts:The install of NAV 2005 is much the same as NAV 2004, what suprised me was the pre-install scanner scanned a whopping 50 files and found nothing...that's a suprise! [unless i missed something]See ImageProduct Activation for the second year running is present on the NAV and you have 15 days in which to activate.See ImageThe look of NAV 2005 is more pleasing, easier on the eye and a joy to look at...well for a virus scanner at least. There is also the new feature of Internet Worm Protection.See ImageLooking through the options, generally nothing much has changed from NAV 2004. See ImageWith one exception.That Internet Worm Protection acts like a mini port blocker [basic firewall?] and you can also configure programs to either access the internet or not. There is also trojan blocking to add to it all.See ImageSee ImageSee Image...and yes eicar is detected! See ImageFinal thoughts!NAV 2005 is still in beta and who knows what Symantec will change from now to the the final version. Internet Worm Protection is an interesting one but anyone with a firewall would proabably not care about this.Internet Worm Protection is only the newst addition to NAV 2005 [ignoring the little changes] but is it really worth it? For first first timers buyers, yes. But for the people in the know, i imagine they wouldn't even taken a glance.Stable? ...Runs perfectly, opens quick, scans quick....no apperent problems.As it's only a beta product don't read to much into this reporters review.Over and OutPowerless.EDIT: Seems I need fully work out Internet Worm Protection as it appears it is not blocking applications - if that is what it actually does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 I was a huge fan of Symantec, untill I got Windows XP. It ran like a snail on my box. Now I use AVG, just because of the price :D, but like I said. I was a huge fan of Symantec (still am) and I think they make a solid anti-virus suite. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expertec Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 I never used 2004 because I heard it was :censored:, how does 2005 compare to 2003? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Well there are more settings :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christmascracker Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Any idea when 2005 will be out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 late 2004 is my guess.. September, October maybe November... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christmascracker Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 late 2004 is my guess.. September, October maybe November...Not long then, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 late 2004 is my guess.. September, October maybe November...Not long then, thanks remember I said 'Guess'... I have no proof to back that up. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Public Beta ended not so long ago, so umm yeah i'd say October...Although as SP2 is being released, hmmm it could tie in with an end of august release.Or it could be next year :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christmascracker Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Is there a lot of difference between 2004 & 05?I want to go back to Norton (had 2003 & 04 before)but dont know weather to get it now or wait for the new one. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Is there a lot of difference between 2004 & 05?I want to go back to Norton (had 2003 & 04 before)but dont know weather to get it now or wait for the new one. What do you think?Hmm i would say no there is not.A few more options here and there and the Internet Worm Protection oh and a colour change.But don't call me an expert because i'm not.But there are free alternatvies that do the samething...But in saying that I like NAV and would probably buy 05 at the end of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christmascracker Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Thanks, I've been using the paid for AVG7 and it's let through a few viruses so I'm not particularly happy with it.I have had Norton before and it's always worked for me and never given me any trouble, so I'll probably go back to it. Either I buy it now from Amazon for £25 or wait for the new one which, I'm guessing will be the usual £45 ish.decisions decisions :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expertec Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 I don't think Norton's 2004 is very good, I'd wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel=UK= Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 ive got Norton AntiVirus 2004 Professional edition and it can be a bugger when your downloading big files and it scans them (its corrupted a few) but you can turn it off i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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