Norton Internet Security 2008 15.5.0.23

[tsilo]

I noticed there is a new version of NIS 2008. Who knows whats changed?

[Bunkhouse Buck]

{QUOTE-> I noticed there is a new version of NIS 2008. Who knows whats changed? <-QUOTE}

I don't know, but after hundreds of hours of testing, I have concluded that it works best on my system, is light, offers good protection, and has a very fast scanner.

[larryb52]

I like it, I'm running it know, just got tired of programs that are releasing new version that seem more beta like. People like to knock Noorton but it is consistent & gives good detection & the last 2 years it has been light. People dismiss it to easily...

[Bunkhouse Buck]

{QUOTE-> I like it, I'm running it know, just got tired of programs that are releasing new version that seem more beta like. People like to knock Noorton but it is consistent & gives good detection & the last 2 years it has been light. People dismiss it to easily... <-QUOTE}

Agreed.

[TaInTeD_SnIpEr]

{QUOTE-> I like it, I'm running it know, just got tired of programs that are releasing new version that seem more beta like. People like to knock Noorton but it is consistent & gives good detection & the last 2 years it has been light. People dismiss it to easily... <-QUOTE}
Indeed.

[JimGoo]

Alas, the new version is on and off. Even when everything was a green "go," the program kept telling me that my antispyware (one pop-up window) and antivirus (another pop-up window) were out of date. I used both the "live" and the "intelligent" updaters numerous times, and while the program said all was well, the pop-up warning windows persisted after 7 separate reboots.

Oh well, NIS 2008 did run quite light on my system, but these type of small errors become tedious, especially when they potentially effect the program's protection-notification integrity.

Regards,
Jim

[larryb52]

{QUOTE-> Alas, the new version is on and off. Even when everything was a green "go," the program kept telling me that my antispyware (one pop-up window) and antivirus (another pop-up window) were out of date. I used both the "live" and the "intelligent" updaters numerous times, and while the program said all was well, the pop-up warning windows persisted after 7 separate reboots.

Oh well, NIS 2008 did run quite light on my system, but these type of small errors become tedious, especially when they potentially effect the program's protection-notification integrity.

Regards,
Jim <-QUOTE}


you needed to run the live support window in the GUI, I had that but they helped fixed it, was a registry error...

[tsilo]

But... no one can say whats changed in version 15.5 comparing 15.0 ?

[kinwolf]

NIS 2008 is installed on GF computer, does the new version install itself through liveupdate or do you need to download a new installation exe like Kaspersky?

[JimGoo]

{QUOTE-> you needed to run the live support window in the GUI, I had that but they helped fixed it, was a registry error... <-QUOTE}


Thanks, larryb52. I'll give it a try.

Regards,
Jim

[Edwin024]

{QUOTE-> NIS 2008 is installed on GF computer, does the new version install itself through liveupdate or do you need to download a new installation exe like Kaspersky? <-QUOTE}

I would like to know this too. Alas Symantec is quite tight-lipped about their products. They never tell what version they are on. Norton Antibot is updated by itself, hopefully the same goes for NIS.

[Bunkhouse Buck]

{QUOTE-> Thanks, larryb52. I'll give it a try.

Regards,
Jim <-QUOTE}

Unfortunately, I had some problems with NIS2008 over the past few hours. It was not acting well with some sites and the frames were off on some sites as well. I uninstalled it. I may try it again if a new version is released.

[JimGoo]

Hello,

I reinstalled NIS 2008 from a disc and I did not experience the errors with the pop-up boxes as I did before.

Also, when I checked under "Help and Support" I found that the version installed is 15.5.0.23

So, I think mine installed through Live Update, since the disc is 50 days old.

Regards,
Jim

[TaInTeD_SnIpEr]

{QUOTE-> does the new version install itself through liveupdate or do you need to download a new installation exe like Kaspersky? <-QUOTE}

I would like to know this as well, Norton 360 2.0 over here. Hopefully the update will soon be applied to N360, if it does come through LiveUpdate.

[larryb52]

new version may not be for 360, the update may already be built in...

[TaInTeD_SnIpEr]

{QUOTE-> new version may not be for 360, the update may already be built in... <-QUOTE}
Ah, never did think of that. I guess we'll see.

[Pleonasm]

[1] How is the upgrade to version 15.5.0.23 of Norton Internet Security 2008 obtained? LiveUpdate for NIS08 15.0.0.60 does not present an option to download the new version.

[2] Is it advisable to run the Norton Removal Tool before before installing version 15.5.0.23?

Thank you for your assistance.

[larryb52]

{QUOTE-> [1] How is the upgrade to version 15.5.0.23 of Norton Internet Security 2008 obtained? LiveUpdate for NIS08 15.0.0.60 does not present an option to download the new version.

[2] Is it advisable to run the Norton Removal Tool before before installing version 15.5.0.23?

Thank you for your assistance. <-QUOTE}



it should come via updates only way that I'm aware that Symantec does upgrades...just run live update it should install the files for that...

[ZAEN]

{QUOTE-> new version may not be for 360, the update may already be built in... <-QUOTE}
Correct.
As a matter of fact, the updates were tested during Norton360 v2 beta

[Pleonasm]

Larryb52 and Zaen, thank you for clarifying that version 15.5.0.23 of Norton Internet Security 2008 is provided through LiveUpdate rather than obtained through a manual download. However, I am running NIS08 15.0.0.60 on Windows Vista Business SP1, and LiveUpdate does not provide the upgrade to version 15.5.0.23 in my case.

Question: For those who have received the update to version 15.5.0.23 of NIS08 through LiveUpdate, are you running Windows XP or Windows Vista? Could it be the case that at this time Symantec has released version 15.5.0.23 of NIS08 only for Windows XP?

Thanks for the assistance.

[kinwolf]

{QUOTE-> Larryb52 and Zaen, thank you for clarifying that version 15.5.0.23 of Norton Internet Security 2008 is provided through LiveUpdate rather than obtained through a manual download. However, I am running NIS08 15.0.0.60 on Windows Vista Business SP1, and LiveUpdate does not provide the upgrade to version 15.5.0.23 in my case.

Question: For those who have received the update to version 15.5.0.23 of NIS08 through LiveUpdate, are you running Windows XP or Windows Vista? Could it be the case that at this time Symantec has released version 15.5.0.23 of NIS08 only for Windows XP?

Thanks for the assistance. <-QUOTE}

Indeed, I am in the same boat, NIS 2008 is installed on a Vista computer and no new version through liveupdate yet.

[Zombini]

{QUOTE-> it should come via updates only way that I'm aware that Symantec does upgrades...just run live update it should install the files for that... <-QUOTE}

I am pretty sure this is NOT a liveupdate. You have to download it manually from the Symantec site. 15.5 contains a major bug fixes etc that were reported from the field. If you are having issues with your existing NIS install I would recommend to install this one. If not, then pass on it.

[larryb52]

{QUOTE-> I am pretty sure this is NOT a liveupdate. You have to download it manually from the Symantec site. 15.5 contains a major bug fixes etc that were reported from the field. If you are having issues with your existing NIS install I would recommend to install this one. If not, then pass on it. <-QUOTE}


my version updated but I was amiss in the version #, I have no idea where people got that version. I retried a fresh download & install from their website but it's still not that version mentioned. If someone downloaded it what site were you at?

[JimGoo]

When I was re-installing from a NIS 2008 CD, it asked if I wanted to download and install the latest files before beginning the installation process. I guess I'm glad I said "OK" to the choice.

Regards,
Jim

PS: I'm positive the NIS 2008 version on the Cd is weeks old, since I bought it almost 2 months ago.

Regards,
Jim

[larryb52]

try this
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/norton2008.nsf/0/b2eddecac68a04c3652573460012b050?OpenDocument&seg=hm&lg=en&ct=us

should be NIS081550.exe, let me know as I am at work but I found it at another site & than searched Symantecs site...

[JasSolo]

{QUOTE-> my version updated but I was amiss in the version #, I have no idea where people got that version. I retried a fresh download & install from their website but it's still not that version mentioned. If someone downloaded it what site were you at? <-QUOTE}

Larry, use firefox and go here http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoffice/support/special/upgrade2007/vista/select_product.jsp?site=nuc
Then use the instructions at the site. You have to install NIS again to get the full version upgrade.


Cheers

[larryb52]

{QUOTE-> Larry, use firefox and go here http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoffice/support/special/upgrade2007/vista/select_product.jsp?site=nuc
Then use the instructions at the site. You have to install NIS again to get the full version upgrade.


Cheers <-QUOTE}

thanks...but I had done a fresh download & install & like Jim it asked if I wanted the download new files & followed the directions. I'll see what I get when I do it again tonight...

[Pleonasm]

Zombini, JimGoo, and JasSolo: to clarify, are you now running version 15.5.0.23 of Norton Internet Security 2008 on Windows XP or Windows Vista?

Larryb52, please post a note on this thread to let us all know if NIS081550.exe does indeed install version 15.5.0.23 of NIS08 – and, whether you are running Windows XP or Vista. Additionally, please advise on whether or not the Norton Removal Tool needs to be used prior to executing NIS081550.exe.

Thank you.

[larryb52]

{QUOTE-> Zombini, JimGoo, and JasSolo: to clarify, are you now running version 15.5.0.23 of Norton Internet Security 2008 on Windows XP or Windows Vista?

Larryb52, please post a note on this thread to let us all know if NIS081550.exe does indeed install version 15.5.0.23 of NIS08 – and, whether you are running Windows XP or Vista. Additionally, please advise on whether or not the Norton Removal Tool needs to be used prior to executing NIS081550.exe.

Thank you. <-QUOTE}


I'm not home yet but yes I would use the removal tool 1st & I'm running Vista with Sp1

[JimGoo]

{QUOTE-> Zombini, JimGoo, and JasSolo: to clarify, are you now running version 15.5.0.23 of Norton Internet Security 2008 on Windows XP or Windows Vista?

Thank you. <-QUOTE}


Hello Pleonasm,

I'm running NIS 2008 15.5.0.23 on Vista Ultimate with SP1 installed.

Regards,
Jim

[JasSolo]

{QUOTE-> Zombini, JimGoo, and JasSolo: to clarify, are you now running version 15.5.0.23 of Norton Internet Security 2008 on Windows XP or Windows Vista?

Larryb52, please post a note on this thread to let us all know if NIS081550.exe does indeed install version 15.5.0.23 of NIS08 – and, whether you are running Windows XP or Vista. Additionally, please advise on whether or not the Norton Removal Tool needs to be used prior to executing NIS081550.exe. <-QUOTE}

Pleonasm, I'm not running NIS at the moment, BUT I'm 100% sure, that you can install 15.5.0.23 on both XP and Vista. And no, you shouldn't use Norton Removal tool, just install on top of your version now. Yes, Norton WILL uninstall your version now and then reinstall with your settings intact. I've done this a few times without any hiccups.


Cheers

[larryb52]

I tried it but it needs more ram now for some reason & doesn't feel as light, uninstalled it, since it is a fix don't feel secure going back to the old version...not sure what the difference is...

[ldupuy]

Just to let you know, I have reinstalled NIS 2008 and the current build is apparently 15.0.0.60 and is working like a charm on my XP Home. No instances with errors after LU either! Along these same lines, I'd be most interested and any input regarding their new AntiBot.

I would like to interject that their tech support is awesome, which I don't think has been the case in the past. I had reinstalled AntiBot and was really havin' problems with it. Tech Support went remote and got rid of registry entries, uninstalled, reinstalled, rebooted .... everything went without a hitch and when all was said and done, it installed flawlessly. The problem I had was that it wouldn't update nor accept the customer ID #; but they fixed that and then some. I was very impressed! Never thought I'd ever say that about a Norton product ever again, but they must have really changed / improved things. ;)

[larryb52]

I reinstalled the new version & I used Regsupreme to clean up & now it's running fine. I'm glad I tried again. I like Norton & I too have had good customer support. I used the live support from the main screen help & they helped with the registry as well. That was a previous install. Looks good now...

[Pleonasm]

I successfully upgraded my Windows Vista Business SP1 system from Norton Internet Security version 15.0.0.60 to 15.5.0.23 using the following procedure:
(A) Create an image backup, using ShadowProtect Desktop 3.1, as a safety precaution
(B) Download the NIS081550.exe file from the Symantec website
(C) Download the Norton Removal Tool from the Symantec website
(D) Unplug the Internet (DSL) connection, so as to prevent any malware from communicating with the PC during the NIS upgrade
(E) Run the Norton Removal Tool, to uninstall and delete traces of NIS08 15.0.0.60; and reboot the PC
(F) Install NIS08 15.5.0.23 using the NIS081550.exe file; and reboot the PC
(G) Plug-in the Internet (DSL) connection
(H) Activate NIS08 15.5.0.23
(I) Run LiveUpdate

NIS08 15.5.0.23 appears to work just fine!

P.S.: Kudos to Larryb52 for his assistance!

[larryb52]

{QUOTE-> I successfully upgraded my Windows Vista Business SP1 system from Norton Internet Security version 15.0.0.60 to 15.5.0.23 using the following procedure:
(A) Create an image backup, using ShadowProtect Desktop 3.1, as a safety precaution
(B) Download the NIS081550.exe file from the Symantec website
(C) Download the Norton Removal Tool from the Symantec website
(D) Unplug the Internet (DSL) connection, so as to prevent any malware from communicating with the PC during the NIS upgrade
(E) Run the Norton Removal Tool, to uninstall and delete traces of NIS08 15.0.0.60; and reboot the PC
(F) Install NIS08 15.5.0.23 using the NIS081550.exe file; and reboot the PC
(G) Plug-in the Internet (DSL) connection
(H) Activate NIS08 15.5.0.23
(I) Run LiveUpdate

NIS08 15.5.0.23 appears to work just fine!

P.S.: Kudos to Larryb52 for his assistance! <-QUOTE}


glad it's working well & your enjoying it...