Product Description

Symantec's Norton AntiVirus 10.0 for Macintosh is the world's most trusted antivirus solution for Macintosh systems. It removes viruses automatically, cleans infected Internet and email downloads, and defends against emerging threats. Now it's also compatible with Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger", and comes with a widget (mini-application) that lets you quickly check your system's virus protection status. Norton AntiVirus 10.0 for Macintosh also streamlines your virus defense by letting you scan from Mac OS X contextual menus. You can even prevent scanning volumes you already know are virus-free. Don't jeopardize your valuable data or risk passing infections to colleagues with PCs. Protect your Mac today with award-winning Norton AntiVirus.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3220 in Software
• Color: 1-user
• Brand: Symantec
• Model: 10405086
• Released on: 2005-05-19
• Platform: Mac OS X
• Format: CD-ROM
• Dimensions: 8.00" h x 2.00" w x 10.00" l, 3.00 pounds

Features

• Antivirus solution for Macintosh systems; removes viruses automatically
• Scans incoming email and Internet files; defends against emerging threats
• Prevent scanning volumes already known to be virus-free
• Puts scan controls in Mac OS X contextual menus
• Compatible with Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger; includes widget (mini-application)

From the Manufacturer
Symantec's Norton AntiVirus 10.0 for Macintosh is the world's most trusted antivirus solution for Macintosh systems. It removes viruses automatically, cleans infected Internet and email downloads, and defends against emerging threats. Now it's also compatible with Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger, and comes with a widget (mini-application) that lets you quickly check your system's virus-protection status. Norton AntiVirus 10.0 for Macintosh also streamlines your virus defense by letting you scan from Mac OS X contextual menus. You can even prevent scanning volumes you already know are virus-free. Don't jeopardize your valuable data or risk passing infections to colleagues with PCs. Protect your Mac today with award-winning Norton AntiVirus.

Features:

• Removes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses automatically
• Scans incoming email and Internet files
• Defends against emerging threats
• New! Compatible with Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger
• New! Includes a Global Threat Assessment Dashboard widget
• New! Puts scan controls in Mac OS X contextual menus
• New! Smart Volume Scanning eliminates redundant scanning of media you know are virus free
• New! Custom SafeZones: save time and system resources by scanning only specified drives or directories
• Improved! QuickMenu gives you instant access to frequently used features
• Protects against PC as well as Mac viruses to prevent you from spreading viruses to PC users
• LiveUpdate can automatically download and install new virus definitions**

** One year of virus protection and scanning engine updates included with purchase of Norton AntiVirus 10.0 for Macintosh. Annual subscriptions are available for subsequent updates.

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Customer Reviews

Huge Waste of Money
I used to be a Norton true believer, for years using everything they sold. Ever since Apple went to OS X, though, Norton has been falling down on the job.

First, their Utilities tied my earlier (10.2) system in knots, forcing me to literally pry open the CD slot and extract the disk in order to have the system software start up again...then they gave up and stopped making Norton Utilities for Macs altogether. (And, no, it wasn't the computer's fault -- it's been error free ever since I banished Norton in favor of alternative utilities.)

Then came Norton AntiVirus -- the most useless waste of money anywhere. The interface is VERY POORLY THOUGHT OUT compared to VirusBarrier and Virex, for example, in that it forces it's will upon how you manage your desktop. Also, it (a) is extremely intrusive in that it installs components throughout your system, (b) constantly interrupts workflow to ask questions I've already answered, and (c) works WAY too slowly.

Did Norton AntiVirus ever stop any viruses from attacking my Mac? Possibly, although the number of viruses that OS X is vulnerable to -- compared to the 14,000 or so to which PCs are vulnerable -- is close to zilch. Even so, I'm not recommending that you NOT have virus protection. I just suggest you go with VirusBarrier or Virex instead. They're a bit more expensive, but well worth it. If cost is an issue, use ClamXav -- it's freeware, has a great reputation, and is now available in Universal mode.

Stability Problems on Intel-based Macs
My happy MacBook Pro was working perfectly until I installed Norton Anti-Virus. Within a few hours, I started experiencing random system crashes -- hard freezes where I had to kill the power to the system. Using the "what has changed?" troubleshooting approach, I uninstalled Norton Anti-Virus, and the system has been super-stable again ever since.

This version of NAV is not Universal -- it is not written to support Intel processors -- so it makes sense that it could cause stability issues on Intel based Macs.

I don't know if it has the same stability problems on PowerPC Macs, but I would recommend avoiding this product until Symantec updates it to at least be Universal.

Norton AntiVirus is a virus
This software is little more than another virus. Full of unnecessary pop-ups. Slows the computer down. And worst of all, it cannot be uninstalled as evidenced by the complaints about it online. Google "How to uninstall Norton antivirus from Macintosh." and you will find thousands of complaints about it as well as complaints that Symantec won't support it. In my experience, all of the complaints are justified. Don't waste your money or endanger your Mac with this turd that won't flush.