Manage updates with the Download AppCA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 (5-Users, Box Set, Download)
Manufacturer: Computer Associates International Inc. Part number: ISSP09XNCW05NA
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- CA Internet Security Suite 2009 has made some modest gains over its previous efforts, but overall it lags behind its security suite competition in speed and effectiveness.
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CNET editors' review
CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 (5-Users, Box Set, Download) price range: $56.74
- Reviewed by: Robert Vamosi
- Reviewed on: 11/23/2008
- Released on: 11/24/2008
The good: CA Internet Security Suite 2009 has a cool Getting Started tutorial and good technical support options.
The bad: Slow and sluggish; poor user interface; antiphishing feature is inadequate.
The bottom line: CA Internet Security Suite 2009 has made some modest gains over its previous efforts, but overall it lags behind its security suite competition in speed and effectiveness.
User reviews
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Just say no to ca!
by boyye7 on February 26, 2010
Pros: Protects you from viruses and spyware
Cons: <Bad detection rate
<Slows down your computer
<Poor firewallSummary: if you are going to find an internet security suite i would get avast internet security or kaspersky internet security
Summary: if you are going to find an internet security suite i would get avast internet security or kaspersky internet security
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not what software should be...
by caxenie on December 9, 2009
Pros: Initially cheaper than Symantec (now I see why)
Cons: Worst customer service.
Worst program in general.
Please don't waste your time and especially your money!!Summary: I'm the I.T. admin for a small to medium size company and I recently purchased the Enterprise version of CA which included Total Threat Management, Gateway Security and ...
Summary: I'm the I.T. admin for a small to medium size company and I recently purchased the Enterprise version of CA which included Total Threat Management, Gateway Security and Host Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS). All of it described in one word, CRAP! Unfortunately we wasted about $700 for a yearly subscription... never again.
1) Customer Service: Before I bought the Enterprise suite I was told by a TigerDirect.com sales guy for CA, that we could get tech support 24/7 and even have a dedicated tech install the suite remotely or atleast help with anything I might need help with.
Not so much, every time I've called I've waited atleast 45 minutes before I'd have to hang up and just wait for them to get back to me. And when I finally got to talk to someone, I could barely understand them through their broken English and terrible accents.
2)Software: To get things started off great, they didn't even send me the software on time. I waited 1 month before I called back requesting that they send it again. When I finally got it, they didn't even send me the latest version, so I ended up having to download everything anyway. I won't go into all of the details of what's wrong with this program, so here are the main points:
-Not user friendly, I've installed it the same way on many systems and it will run differently on identical systems.
-If you're considering upgrading to Enterprise Suite then plan for headaches! Not straight-forward whatsoever. Even the implementation documentation doesn't explain the necessary requirements to properly install.
I've been in I.T. for about 7 years and this is the first time I've ever commented on any program before.
I'd rather not have any security software than to have CA installed on my network and on everybody's systems!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Just Say NO!
by ParthenonGenesis on October 14, 2009
Pros: I do like the Clean Cache Now option for quick dumping. I wish all AV software had this option.
Cons: Everything else. I am an IT and I work with computers everyday. I have seen less problems with AVG free downloads then I have with this poorly made product.
Summary: I enjoy my trips to CompUSA when I go to pick up the occasional computer part, and I always found their employees to be well educated untill I allowed one ...
Summary: I enjoy my trips to CompUSA when I go to pick up the occasional computer part, and I always found their employees to be well educated untill I allowed one of them to talk me into buying the CA security suite for the office I work for.
I was happy to give Norton the dump from our office and the installation of CA was not really all that difficult from my perspective, but I can see how it could be difficult for the average user.
From day 1 of this softwares installation the office had problems. We were infested by 3 different viruses in 2 months time, one of which appeared on my computer and destroyed my Master Boot Record (and I am a cautious person when navigating online). The computers now run very slow and a number of programs become unresponsive. When Microsoft sends auto updates that require a restart the computers (all of them) freeze up on the exit screen. I wont even mention the extreme F.U.B.A.R involed in fixing it so outlook could receive mail.
From the moment it first turns on you hear a nice crackle added to the Windows welcome screen jingle. It is a poorly designed peice of software and it has been an IT nightmare... although it does give me job security.
I have not lost faith in CompUSA, but I will never buy the software they are peddling without research.
I wish I could take every box off the store shelves and sell it to the terrorist to screw up all their computers, or perhaps sell it to 3rd world countries to burn for fuel... But not here! This product is un-American. CA makes baby Jesus cry and kills unicorns. Just Say NO!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Uses a ton of resources
by 9620usowner on October 13, 2009
Pros: It came free with my ISP. I guess you get what you pay for.
Cons: CA Internet Security Suite slowed down my entire system dramaticaly. I have 20mbps download speeds and my internet was running like dial-up. I uninstalled it after an hour of use.
Summary: This is a terrible product. It uses a ton of resources and slows down your system and causes major frusteration for the user.
Summary: This is a terrible product. It uses a ton of resources and slows down your system and causes major frusteration for the user.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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CA IS CRAP AND IT SUCKS!
by Lawman911 on September 16, 2009
Pros: THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO PROS TO CA SOFTWARE! BUYER BEWARE!
Cons: CA will not allow the new IPhone software to sync. CA does not provide any support for this product. DO NOT BUY CA PRODUCTS!!!
Summary: My corporation has 5 of the CA 10 user packs installed on 50 of our corporate computers. When we upgraded the new Apple IPhone software CA would not let them ...
Summary: My corporation has 5 of the CA 10 user packs installed on 50 of our corporate computers. When we upgraded the new Apple IPhone software CA would not let them sync. When our IT contacted CA the were told by CA that they do not provide any support for this product. IT is now removing all CA and installing Kaspersky. DO NOT BUY CA PRODUCTS!!! IT IS TOTAL CRAP!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Worst Security Suite, bar none
by zeefaller on August 28, 2009
Pros: Fast installation
Cons: This software will slow your pc to almost unusable. It also changes the file extensions of your downloads and attachments to .efw which is not recognized by the system. There is nothing user friendly about this software. Don't waste your money.
Summary: I got CA security suite for free with Road Runner. It slowed my machine down so badly it was almost unusable. I'd actually rather spend money on something like ...
Summary: I got CA security suite for free with Road Runner. It slowed my machine down so badly it was almost unusable. I'd actually rather spend money on something like Norton, than use this software for free. Absolutely useless and not user friendly at all.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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resource hog - so kicking myself for getting it
by kitekatz on May 29, 2009
Pros: nothing at all
Cons: everything, especially the sucking up of ram
Summary: tedious to install, tedious to use, an expensive mistake
Summary: tedious to install, tedious to use, an expensive mistake
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Valium for Your Computer-Tortise your computer now!
by trevtassie on February 20, 2009
Pros: Nothing, it's rubbish
Cons: This program will glue up your computer throughly. I was a long time fan of CA ISS, but not anymore. Slows start up, stuffs up[ playing music and video files, hard to install, it's got nothing. If you have ISS 2008, stay with it, DO NOT UPGRADE!
Summary: Crap, Crap, Crap, Junk, Junk, Junk!!!!!
Summary: Crap, Crap, Crap, Junk, Junk, Junk!!!!!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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DO NOT BUY CA SOFTWARE - IT'S CRAP
by spirit1214 on April 7, 2011
Pros: It installs
Cons: After calling CA support to find out why I couldn't update my just installed CA software AND why it killed IE and explorer.exe, CA support explained that I needded to upgrade. After removing and installing the latest software on our POS server, our POS c
Summary: DO NOT BUY CA SOFTWARE - IT'S CRAP
Summary: DO NOT BUY CA SOFTWARE - IT'S CRAP
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Not worth it, even if it's free
by wseko on March 26, 2011
Pros: I don't have anything good to say once it locked up my PC.
Cons: Drawbacks, too many to mention, see my summary below.
Summary: I got this program and updates free from my internet provider TimeWarner/Roadrunner, but I believe it has a conflict with the wireless router program Network Magic of which it ...
Summary: I got this program and updates free from my internet provider TimeWarner/Roadrunner, but I believe it has a conflict with the wireless router program Network Magic of which it seems to not be resolvable. The last update that I just got 2011 version just locked up my internet access constantly so much that I had to do a hard shutdown with the power switch and then restart to SYSTEM RESTORE to uninstall it to an earlier date. Avoid this program, period.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Computer Associates International Inc.
- Part number: ISSP09XNCW05NA
- Description: CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 provides comprehensive protection against Internet threats that can jeopardize your privacy and diminish PC performance. It helps keep your important files, photos, music, and PC settings safe and lets you back them up, restore them, or transfer them to a new PC easily. CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 includes Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Personal Firewall, Anti-Spam, Anti-Phishing, Parental Controls, CA Backup and Migration. Anti-Virus helps protect against viruses, worms and Trojan horse programs. Anti-Spyware helps protect against a wide range of spyware threats. Personal Firewall helps stop intruders, blocks malicious programs, and helps protect your personal information. Anti-Spam is designed to control incoming email so that only messages from your approved senders list to reach your Inbox - other mail is quarantined for you to review later. Anti-Phishing helps protect you from phishing attacks, Internet fraud attempts, and malicious websites. Parental Controls helps you control Internet access for the entire family. CA Backup and Migration helps you to backup and restore your important data and PC settings, or transfer them to a new PC.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Category Security applications
- Subcategory Security - security suite
- License pricing Standard
Software
- License Type Complete package
- License Qty 5 users
- License Pricing Standard
- Platform Windows
- Distribution Media Download/CD-ROM
- Package Type Retail
System Requirements
- OS Required Microsoft Windows Home Server,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition,
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition,
Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 bits),
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64 bits),
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32/64 bits),
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64 bits),
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / XP Professional - Software Requirements Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
- Min Processor Type 800 MHz
- Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM,
Internet connection - System Requirements Details Pentium - RAM 512 MB - HD 332 MB
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Islandia, NY 11788 - Phone: 516/342-4100
- Email: info@cai.com
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