Norton™ AntiVirus

Send viruses packing

Introducing the new Norton™ AntiVirus.

Basic antivirus protection that stops viruses and spyware, so you can safely go online and share.

  • Five patented layers of protection quickly and accurately detect and eliminate viruses and spyware.
  • Lets you download and freely share without getting or passing on viruses.
  • Protects your privacy and prevents your passwords and identity from being stolen when you surf the Web.

 

Also works with
Windows 7,
XP and Vista.

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Benefits

  • Say goodbye to viruses
    • It's okay to blink, because we never do – SONAR technology and live 24x7 Threat Monitoring watch over your PC for any suspicious behavior to quickly identify threats.
    • Download away – we scan the files you download and eliminate online threats that we find.
    • Deep clean your PC – our powerful Threat-Removal Layer targets and scrubs out aggressive, hard-to-remove infections that less sophisticated products often miss.
    • Harness global power – only Norton can bring you the ultra-fast Network Defense Layer to block a multitude of threats before they can even touch your PC.
    • Protection from the future, available today – our exclusive reputation and behavior antivirus technology are so advanced that they can stop online threats that bad guys haven't even created yet.
    • Keep out trespassers – Browser Protection blocks unsafe websites that secretly download software that can steal personal information or take over your PC.
  • Shop, surf and visit social networks without worry
    • It's easy to stumble into the wrong part of the web – we block "phishing" websites set up to trick you into leaking your passwords, credit card numbers or worse.
    • Facebook links are tempting – now you don't need to worry if a Facebook News Feed contains dangerous downloads or fraudulent links.
    • Protects your identity by securely storing and automatically entering your user names and passwords.
  • Engineered to go unnoticed – because great protection doesn't get in your way or slow you down
    • Blazingly fast performance delivers fast browsing and file scanning.
    • Intelligent detection and quiet background operation block threats and won’t overload you with pop-up warnings or restart requests.
    • So smart, it scans and runs updates only when you’re not using your PC—with no need to reboot after updates.
  • Everyone's talking cloud. And with our new Cloud-based Norton Management, it’s easy to stay in control
    • Lets you fix, update, renew or install Norton products on additional PCs without needing to track down the product key or install CD.
    • Works from anywhere over the Internet with a few simple clicks.

Features

EXCLUSIVE
  • Norton Protection System – Our 5 patented layers of protection detect and eliminate threats more quickly and accurately than other technologies.
  • Browser Protection – Proactively protects you by checking for and blocking online threats as your browser loads, to stop online threats before they can do damage.
IMPROVED
  • SONAR Behavioral Protection & Live 24x7 Threat Monitoring – Stays ahead of, detects and eliminates threats that haven’t been invented yet by watching your PC for suspicious activity.
NEW
  • Threat-removal Layer – Targets and eliminates hard-to-remove threats less sophisticated products often miss.
EXCLUSIVE
  • Insight – Improves performance by identifying safe files and only scanning unknown files.
  • Download Insight 2.0 – Protects you from dangerous applications before you install them by telling you if they are harmful or unstable.
NEW
  • Always up-to-date Product Version – Norton automatically sends you important product and feature updates throughout the year. The latest version installs without you needing to do anything.
  • FREE 24x7 Support – Offers you expert help and answers by phone, live chat or online, whenever you need them.1
EXCLUSIVE
  • Norton Management – Cloud-based controls let you fix, update, renew and install Norton AntiVirus over the Internet with a few simple clicks. It brings together your available Norton protection for other devices, like your Mac® computer, smartphone or tablet, in one place.
IMPROVED
  • Bandwidth Management 2.0 – Automatically adjusts Norton data usage updates when you connect to 3G networks to avoid using up your monthly data allotment or causing overage fees.
  • Vulnerability Protection – Stops cybercriminals from using security holes (vulnerabilities) in applications to sneak threats onto your PC.
EXCLUSIVE
  • Norton Pulse Updates – Updates your protection every 5 to 15 minutes, without disrupting you.
PC Security
Targets and eliminates hard-to-remove threats that less sophisticated products often miss
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Stops online dangers without sacrificing performance
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Lets you email, chat, and surf the Web without worrying about cybercriminals
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Stops viruses, spyware, and other threats before they can do damage
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Scans email and instant messages for suspicious links, attachments, and other scams
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Prevents crimeware from being secretly loaded onto your PC
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Blocks annoying and potentially dangerous spam
 
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Identity Protection
Reviews a website’s reputation and lets you know if it is safe to enter your personal information, so you can be confident it won’t be stolen by cybercriminals
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Lets you browse, shop, and bank online with confidence
 
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Warns you of unsafe websites right in your search results and automatically blocks them
 
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Blocks phishing websites that could steal your identity
 
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Stops cybercriminals from hacking into your PC and stealing your personal information
 
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Parental Control Management
Tracks what websites your kids visit and blocks access to inappropriate sites
 
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Keeps an eye on your kids’ social network activities and who they’re chatting with online
 
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Convenience, Ease-of-use
Norton automatically sends you important product and feature updates throughout the year and the latest version installs without you needing to do anything
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Provides help when you need it with free technical support by email, chat, and phone
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Fixes even severely infected PCs with Norton Rescue Tools
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Backup and Restore
Safeguards your photos, music, and files with automatic backup to an external device or our secured online storage
 
 
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Includes 2 GB of secured online backup, enough to store hundreds of photos or songs
 
 
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PC Tuneup
Automatically finds and fixes problems that can slow down your PC
 
 
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Gets your PC up and running faster by letting you choose what programs load at startup
 
 
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Helps prevent crashes and keeps your PC running smoothly by removing outdated system files
 
 
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Operating Systems Supported

  • Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit) Home/Professional/Tablet PC/Media Center (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or later
  • Microsoft Windows Vista® (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate with Service Pack 1 or later
  • Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate
  • Microsoft Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro (32-bit and 64-bit)

 

Minimum Hardware Requirements

  • 300 MHz for Microsoft Windows XP, 1 GHz for Microsoft Windows Vista/Microsoft Windows 7/Windows 8
  • 256 MB of RAM
  • 300 MB of available hard disk space
  • CD-ROM or DVD drive (if not installing via electronic download)

 

Browser Support for Vulnerability Protection

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer® 7.0 or higher (32-bit only)1
  • Mozilla® Firefox® (32-bit only)1,2

 

Email scanning supported for POP3-compatible email clients

AV-TEST Real World Protection and Remediation Testing Report , August 2012

1Symantec provides free 24x7 chat and phone support for a period of one year. Continuing support is available with an active service period subscription. Renewing your service period subscription and updating to the latest product version may be required to access support. NortonLive Services sold separately. For full details and to access support, go to www.symantec.com/globalsupport.

1 Year Protection: With this service, you receive the right to use this product on one PC or on the specified number of PCs during the service period, which begins upon initial installation and activation. This renewable service includes protection updates and new product features as available during the service period, subject to acceptance of the Norton License Agreement included with this product and available for review at www.symantec.com. Product features may be added, modified, or removed during the service period.

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