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Good for low budgets. Look elsewhere if you have more.
Almost every essential utility program is packed into this low priced software cd-rom. It includes NetDefense which is a version of Sygate Personal Firewall and it has a Trend Micro Antivirus. Both were the main reason for me to get this. There's also a handy Recovery Commander that works like System Restore but easier to schedule checkpoints and will check before installs. It also has a dumb-downed Ghost Surf software which I bought the full-version afterwards. Other utilities were also very handy. Though I'm not too keen about the defragmenter. Seems rather slow compared to the defragger of WinXP. I recommend this for those looking for a all-in-one utility software but here's my reason for a 3-star rating:
1) Recovery Commander will somtimes slow my PC down during startup unlike System restore though this is really a small complaint since it's more handy than System Restore.
2) You can't do a quick disabling of the Anti-Virus on the fly like with Norton or AVG. You have to do a semi-uninstall. Then to reinstall requires a reboot.
3) The Clean-up utility is very thorough but I admit I'm not a pro. It lists ALOT of stuff you can delete but I don't recommend using this unless your a PC expert. Too risky.
4) Ghost Surf is good as a full version, not the version supplied with this suite. Although I don't recommend GS but that's another review. Yes I said it is good but IMO too good. Just try it out and you might see what I mean.
5) The Jet Defragger is very slow. If you have WinXP, just use the Disk Defragger. It does the job well enough for me.

Overall, it's serves well for the firewall and anti-virus (it updates automatically and often), and for budget minded people, BUT if you have more money, just get something else OR better yet, get separate software. I recommend the going to CNET and download some freebies like Sygate Firewall, Empty Temp Folders, Reg Cleaner, etc.

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This product does work !!
I have been running system suite 5 in my computer for 3 months now and in my opinion it's a very good product. Most people have trouble installing new software because they don't delete the existing programs that can interfere with your new install. I have windows xp and this product works fine. The anti-virus and firewall are a little generic looking but they are powered by Trend-Micro and Sygate, two of today's best in the business. The utility tools also work very well even if not better than Norton System Works. The real key here is when you install the disc it will ask you either to do a complete or custom install. Coose the custom install and DO NOT insall the 4 free bonus programs as they can cause a problem.

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Much better than Norton SystemWorks
I had been using Norton SystemWorks for the past 8 years. But, when the antivirus subscription ran out in March, I decided against renewing it. Instead, I purchased and installed SystemSuite 5.0. I think it was the best software purchase I'd made in years! On the first scan, it found and deleted over 19,000 unnecessary files and a virus undetected by Norton SystemWorks.
Recently, I convinced a friend who was having problems with his computer to switch from Norton Antivirus 2004 to SystemSuite 5.0. On his first scan, he found and deleted eight viruses!
Three caveats -- First, I didn't like any of the trial programs that came with SystemSuite 5.0, so eventually uninstalled all of them. Secondly, I think ZoneAlarm is a better firewall program than the one provided with SystemSuite 5.0. But SystemSuite allows you to choose the utilities / programs you want installed, so I've had no problems changing firewalls. Third, SystemSuite does not scan for or detect spyware or adware. You'll need to install a "spy-killer," like Ad-Aware 6.0, on your own.
Overall, since installing SystemSuite 5.0 four months ago, I've come to the conclusion that Norton SystemWorks is overrated. If you want an anti-virus / utility package that really works, try SystemSuite 5.0. I think you'll be glad you did.