With the 2007 release, Symantec's Norton Internet Security takes a clear new direction. The suite does its level best to stay out of your face—instead of asking confusing questions it makes its own decisions. And the design strives to limit the utility's impact on system performance (a common complaint in earlier versions)—to the point of omitting some modules in its default configuration. Your subscription gets you all updates for a year and lets you install on three computers.

The new main window is much easier to navigate, unlike the confusing layout in NIS 2006. Select the Norton Protection Center tab (one of two), and you'll see program status&$151;the expected green, yellow (well, orange) or red icon that shows the system is secure, iffy, or at risk. If it's not green you just click the big FIX NOW button. The Norton Internet Security tab lets you turn features on and off or dig into detailed configuration options. The out-of-box configuration is mostly fine, so you won't be changing much.


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