Earlier this week, I wrote about the new beta version of the NIS and about new features and enhancements provided with Norton Internet Security 2012 beta. It seemed that there would not be any problems with downloading or installing NIS 2012, but apparently not so simple and some people clearly need help. That's why I want to give you a little step by step guide that helps you download and install Norton Internet Security 2012 beta.

Downloading:

To download the Norton Internet Security 2012 beta installer, you must first go to Beta Registration page and fill out a web form, where you must:

1. select your country of residence;
2. enter a valid email address;
3. confirm entered email address;
4. specify if you want to receive updates in your email;
5. read and agree to terms and conditions;
6. click «NEXT» button;

If you are correctly filled in all fields, then in your e-mail will be sent a product key and download instructions:

Also, you will be redirected to a special page where you can download the Norton Internet Security 2012 beta installer:

Please note that the license key for the Norton Internet Security 2012 beta is free and will be valid for 14 days, after which you can simply click the „Renew” option to extend your beta for another 14 days. After 28 days you will need to download and install the next build of this beta to continue using the Norton Internet Security 2012 bet. All beta versions of Norton Internet Security 2012 will expire on September 20, 2011.

Also, you can try to download Norton Internet Security 2012 beta installer directly by accessing this link: NISBetaDownloader.exe (775 kB). But please note that downloading the installer directly you will not get a product key and you can not subscribe to product updates.

Installing

Once the installer has downloaded, you can install Norton Internet Security 2012 beta. In general, nothing complicated about this — even special settings do not need to do.

Just run the downloaded installer and wait until the initialization and downloading is complete:


It is worth noting that during this time from the server of Symantec will be downloaded additional files (120 MB). If necessary you can pause this process and resume it at a convenient to you time.

After completion of downloading files, you must agree to the User License Agreement and click «Agree & Install» button. Also, you can join to Norton Community Watch in the fight against digital cybercrime.

If necessary you can change the destination path where Norton Internet Security 2012 beta will be installed.

After you click «Agree & Install» button, will begin the installation process of Norton Internet Security 2012 beta:

And after that, it automatically will start all the services needed:

That’s all: Installation of Norton Internet Security 2012 beta is complete and „you’re now protected with the speed and power of Norton”:

And the last thing you need to do is to activate Norton Internet Security 2012 beta using product key which has sent to your email address:

Enter the code, press «Next» and follow the instructions. Also, you can create your Norton Account, so you can enjoy the following:

• Faster free customer support;
• Easy online access to your Norton product key;
• Access to your online services: Norton Online family and Identity Safe;