Backup and Restore
This is another welcome and much needed addition to a security package. Though there are several excellent backup solutions like the Acronis range of products available, they are often too complex for average users and can cause problems. Symantec looks to simplify this by introducing a simple module that not only allows you to backup your data to external media or another HDD, it offers a 2 GB off-site account as part of its subscription package which can be utilized for storing your data.
PC Tune-up
This section is exclusively dedicated to utilities, which are designed to keep your PC running in an optimized state. There are separate modules provided for defragmentation, cleaning out temporary internet files and surfing history.
One section which we have chosen to keep separately is the Norton360 “My account” tab. Recognizing that a lot of households are increasingly getting more than one PCs, Norton allows you to purchase more licenses at fairly discounted rates. Under this section one can easily input a new serial key for installation on a separate machine, buy more online storage for backup purposes and monitor the number of days left in the subscription. This increases the utility of the software, as with a single CD it is possible to equip multiple home PCs with the software, have separate licenses for each and yet manage them under a single common account. This is a good touch and will be highly appreciated by anyone looking for a comprehensive solution.
