Norton Internet Security 2007

If your protection is at risk, NIS 2007 displays a red warning; clicking the big FIX NOW button automatically secures your system.

You can adjust the configuration in detail using controls on the second tab; the green check means the system is secure.

When you install the optional add-on pack, it creates a third tab for configuration.

NIS 2007 runs fine under Limited accounts, but Limited users can't change essential configuration settings.

This information-only popup reports that the firewall identified and prevented malicious use of the Internet connection.

The scanner's default action for items deemed low risk is to ignore them; you'll have to manually select Fix if you want them removed.

Rather than display dozens of incomprehensible files and keys, the scanner lists how many traces of different types it removed.

You can drill down and get full details on any specific infestation.

NIS 2007 also offers an impact analysis, for each threat, in four different areas.

Each Web page goes through a sophisticated analytical process—if the page seems to be fraudulent, NIS 2007 warns you.

The handy Security Inspector scans your system for problems like weak passwords and incorrect browser settings.

The antispam module filters the POP3 e-mail stream for whatever mail client you use, but the feature specifically integrates with Outlook and Outlook Express.

This version drops per-user settings—along with several other features—in its parental control module.

You can choose to block private data from going out via IM, e-mail, or Web forms, with specific Web exceptions.

NIS 2007 no longer includes an option to completely blocks sending of private info for selected users—every user can choose to block or not.