Rather than a CD, a credit card sized card is enclosed that has all the information needed to get the tune up process started: the toll free number to call and an access code.The inside of the packaging also spelled the service out, point by point. (The picture of the Norton expert with headphone and mouthpiece should have been a giveaway!)
– Expert 24×7 diagnosis of issues affecting your PC’s performance.
– 10-point performance service conducted by your Norton expert to repair your PC over the Internet.
– Personalized help tailored to your needs from the leader in computer security and performance
– Services take about 30 minutes.
Upon first calling, James in Ontario, Canada answered. James was courteous and professional and easily understood. There was no language barrier which is a BIG plus. James explained each step as he took over the desktop and maneuvered through inner and outer workings of the PC that were both familiar and unfamiliar territory to me. James was the expert and I the student. From the outset I was informed the process would take at least 30 minutes. The entire process lasted about 50 minutes from start to finish and the following was accomplished for our particular PC:
– Cleaned up the desktop so not so many programs would be running at start up.
– Compacted files.
– Eliminated programs that were no longer needed or useful.
– Deleted older updates for programs that had newer updates to free up space.
– Suggested tools to use that would help keep the PC working more efficiently: defrag once a month; delete temporary files weekly; etc.
– It was suggested that ‘Google Toolbar’ be removed from IE to increase speed. (Upon James’ suggestion it was removed for a day or so until we reinstalled it because of the convenience and ease it provides.)
– Overall increased the speed at which the PC operates.
All in all, the tune up was a very good thing and the PC is running at a faster pace. What would you pay for the above improvements to your PC? The suggested list price is $69.99. While pleased with the results, the price tag is a bit steep. Some would not question it but others might. For $39.99 or even $49.99 I’d be a lot happier. But then again, it was a Norton product and they do provide an expert, which I am not. That’s the way I see it ….
Win it!
Norton has generously donated Norton PC Tune-Up kits for 3 of our lucky readers. To enter this giveaway, follow these easy steps: Leave a coment telling us why your PC needs a tune-up. The deadline to enter is midnight, December 5th. 4 random winner will be selected and notified on December 6th. The winners will have 3 days to claim their prize.
To earn extra entries, you may do any or all of the following. Each one counts as a extra entry but you must leave a separate comment for each one.
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Mel says
I haven’t tune up my computer much at all!! Im wondering maybe that’s why my computer has been crashing a bit…
:S
dancerinthemaking@gmail.com
mel*~reachforthestars~* says
Im a total noob with computers! This would totally help me a lot!
Cheers,
Melody
mel_88_88@hotmail.com
Anonymous says
I’ll love to try it too as it seems like it was a great experience using their product!
Crystal(manhattandolls@gmail.com)
H.S. says
an expert?? WOW! I definitely love to try their service as well!
H.S.
tan.huishan@gmail.com
kristine says
I could totally use this. My computer has been going so slow fro the recent addition and subtraction of MILLIONS of photos of my kids. I also think we recently had a virus in here. Eew!
kristinemjones at hotmail dot com
valerie2350 says
I got some nasty malware a couple weeks ago – got it removed, but the computer just hasn’t been the same since. Could really use this prize!
valerie2350 says
email subscriber 🙂
Shannon says
My computer is running slowly.
1agordon says
it’s as slow as mollases
Anonymous says
My computer would love this. I know I would too.
Anonymous says
I feel this would be great for my computer.
Nora
neneelynn@yahoo.com
Sandy says
could use this thanks
guettel78 says
Good timing for this giveaway! My computer’s been freezing up and corrupting files, and I just can’t seem to figure out what’s going on. Thanks for the chance to win this great service.
DePro says
I have never tuned up my computer, so it needs it badly! Count me in.
Tanya Wilson says
What a great giveaway! I am not tech savvy at all and my computer is just plugging along, this would be perfect! **fingers crossed** Thanks for the entry!
Stephen says
really awesome prize.
Jinxy and Me says
My PC is running slow and could really use this. Thanks for the giveaway!
lisagee says
Sorely needed at my house for the comp. It would be great.
pauline15 says
My desktop seems to have a hard time getting to pages with heavy graphics, and my sons Funkeys game has totally cratered. I would love to have a nicely running computer again! Thanks
pauline15_01 at hotmail dot com
ms-texas says
my computer could really use a tune up because it is starting to run a little slow lately!
Ardy22 says
My PC is about 3 years old and runs like it is out of gas most of the time!
ardy22 at earthlink.net
drming says
My computer is running (actually barely walking)so I really need a tune up.
heaventrees says
My computer needs a Norton tuneup because it is near as old as dirt and slow……
dj924s says
My computer is old, and slow.
ky2here says
To put it succinctly, because I’m a technomoron. I have no clue.
cigar666 says
Send the expert to me
imjasonc says
This is good, my current software is outdated.
Laura says
this would be perfect for our youngest in college who’s computer is super slow…trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
oldchix says
please enter me…
dheydrick says
As long as you don’t ever install any new software on your computer, it will always run as fast as the day you purchased it. However, ANY type of new software installed will slow things down a bit. Software companies don’t develop apps on 2-3 yr old computers. They develop on the latest and greatest. Hence, the circle of life with computers and the applications that keep them running. My system is less than 1 yr old and already slowing down. A tune up would be nice.
Anonymous says
My computer doesn’t need it, but my brother’s sure does! That poor computer! He has it so messed up. And he doesn’t want to spend money on this kind of stuff
KawaiiNeko2008 (at) aol (dot) com
Rich says
I love my computer, but it has started doing some weird things and could use a good tune up.
Thanks for the contest!
john ferrsi says
My computer is too slow. It needa a tune up.
danosor says
I am a subscriber.
jennem says
Everything seems to conflict with everything else…and I don’t know how to fix it.
Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com
Joe says
Hope I win It
Sunnyvale says
I’d like to have this, I can really use it.
Anonymous says
i really do need this i can not afford to pay for it my daughter cant even look up things on this computer thanks for the great giveaway bad_girl_4_u_1984@yahoo.com
ronald says
definitely need new plugs and wires
klp1965 says
my pc NEEDS A TUNE UP 🙁
The Downs Gang says
My PC hasnt been loked at in years, I played the sims games and downloaded tons of stuff and I am sure something is bad, cause it runs so slow and i have even delted all the stuff and the game and still is horriable!! I need a check up and a new viris system!
crashers525 says
My PC is clogged up and slow. Definitely need this.
dementeddoll says
this would hlp us so much!
malleycc says
My computer is very old and recently had a bad virus and is very slow now and sure needs a tune up.
Anonymous says
My desktop needs this badly. I could walk faster than it runs! Thanks. Charlotte
charlottewinters@cox.net
Anonymous says
I would really, really like to win this for my sister. Her PC needs help! AztecFeller@aol.com
goodwitchglinda says
My PC needs a tune-up! I have seen commercials for a site that promises to speed up your PC, but I haven’t used them because I didn’t feel secure about the company. Norton/Symantec, though, I have a lot of trust in. I would love to win this for my ailing and slowed-to-a-stutter computer. Thanks1
melinda says
my computer would like this for Christmas.
fricknfrack0125@msn.com
chromiumman says
my computer seems to be slowing up lately, this would help
harleymanhawk says
great item
redron says
wow I sure could use this
Salleefur says
Love the Boutique Crocheted Scarf in Harvest Colors – it would go well with more than half of my wardrobe! Actually all of your scarves are gorgeous and the colours are divine! But neck-warmer prize might be the most welcome of all!
Salleefur says
My computer keeps getting slower and slower and I’m getting more and more error messages everyday – not to mention screen-freezes! This prize would be most welcome indeed!
Randall D Busby says
As slow as my computer is it must really need this.
ewalsh says
My desktop is pretty old in computer terms, but still runs faithfully and gets the job done.
It has been pretty sluggish and I’m considering buying some memory, but wouldn’t it be great to clear any other problems up first?
Thanks for the chance to win!
Anonymous says
I heard this was a good program to have and have been wanting to check it out
would love to find this in my stocking for x=mas
thanks for the chance to win
Noggy says
I clean and defrag my puter every two weeks and still it runs like tortoise when I have more than a couple of windows opened. Sometimes it even freezes when I hit one of those pages that has a ton of flash or a mommy blog when they have a ton of stuff on their sidebars. I sure could use this to find out whats wrong with this puppy so I can start zipping through the internet instead of crawling.
drala says
My computer is my ball and chain. I am glued to the keyboard and I could use a clean up. It has been freezing lately in IE and it is so frustrating. This would sure help.
Anonymous says
Lemurs
nivrage says
would help the logjam
Sarai says
my computer has been getting a lot of spyware I need help with
adamnsarahsmall@yahoo.com
Valerie says
Wow my computer sure needs this, thanks for such a great contest.
purango says
My computer needs a tuneup. The performance is slow. It jumps from lnk to link. I never know whether or not the connection will go through. It is infected with a lot of viruses and other things. garrettsambo@aol.com
yadgirl says
My computer needs a tune-up because it’s 6 years old.
masonsgranny59 says
As slow as my computer is it must really needs this.ty 4 the entry!:)
Anonymous says
I have a hand me down computer from my nephew and who knows all the stuff lingering from his usage and now with my sites I go into and my genealogy the computer is really running slow. When tested by a freebee thing it said there were over 500 enteries that needed to be cleaned out.. So I really need some help here. I am not well versed on computer workings so I definitely need guidance there and I am on disability fixed income so winning this would certainly be a blessing..
Thanks for the chance to win.
jamiwibr4@aol.com
chazvgo says
My computer is running slow maybe this would help.
donna444444 says
My kids can’t play webkins anymore, so I know it has a problem.
donna444444@yahoo.com
donna444444 says
I subscribed.
donna444444@yahoo.com
Anonymous says
I could really use this.
ladycat713@yahoo.com
Jayme Isaacs says
My Computer Needs A Tuneup Because It Has A Lot Of Registry Errors And Viruses And Malware And Adware In It
ray_jay_1983@yahoo.com
Swtlilchick says
My computer needs a tune up because
I have alot of spyware on my computer.My registry has never been cleaned up,mainly because I am to scared to mess with it and
my comp runs slower than it should.
I have internet explorer and there
are alot of errors when the page
comes up.Thank for the giveaway
CharlieGurl57@aol.com
Anonymous says
i’d like to have this
Ken says
Ad-viruses are starting to drive me batty and my computer into molasses. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
jille says
my computer is a little slow these days..probably needs a checkup!!
Tonyag1 says
My computer runs slow sometimes maybe it need a tune-up. This is a great prize.
Anonymous says
My PC needs a doctor seriouslyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy…please help me and an apple computer a day DOESNT keep the doctor away!
Anonymous says
I NEED THIS
lilyk says
My PC needs a tune-up because it runs sluggishly.
lilyk says
I subscribed to your feed.