Norton AntiVirus
Norton Antivirus
Stops viruses and spyware including browser protection.
Product summary of Norton Antivirus
Norton AntiVirus is an antivirus program developed by Symantec Corporation. This program is compatible with Windows XP and Vista, and is designed to provide protection from malware and to prevent software exploits at the point-of-entry. Norton AntiVirus can be purchased as a standalone product or can be bought as part of Norton SystemWorks and Norton Internet Security. These two products provide users with more extensive protection for their computers, which includes monitoring for adware, spyware, and other security risks.
Symantec has done a great job when it comes to improving the Norton AntiVirus. In the Norton AntiVirus 2009 version, the software is slimmed down and works faster. This product provides users with more than just traditional protection. There's also the insight feature, which determines which applications and files can be trusted and which need to be checked for malware and other security issues. This feature saves a lot of time because scanning doesn't need to be done as often when a file or application has already been deemed as a trusted one.
Features of Norton Antivirus
Norton AntiVirus has many tools that enhance protection for computers. This software watches for suspicious activity and automatically checks downloaded files to determine if they contain viruses. Norton AntiVirus is also configured to scan emails coming into the user's computer, as well as those that the user intends to send. Through the process, viruses are stopped from infecting the user's computer or from spreading to others. Once Norton AntiVirus detects viruses, these are completely removed from the system without interrupting the user. This software can even prevent infections while the user is engaging in online chats. Attachments that come through instant messages are also checked for viruses. Due to the proliferation of viruses and Internet worms that are spread through email and instant messaging programs, having Norton AntiVirus and its tools is really necessary and valuable.
Installation of Norton Antivirus
Installing and setting up Norton AntiVirus is simple. Users just have to put the CD in the CD drive, and the installer will automatically launch itself. The installer will then ask the user if a pre-install scan of the computer should be done. It's advisable to do a pre-install scan. Once the scan is finished, the installation will go on and users can just accept the defaults set. When the installation is finished, the user will have to go online and acquire up-to-date virus definitions. The Norton Antivirus application is also available as downloadable software where no cd is necessary.
Usability of Norton Antivirus
Once Norton AntiVirus is installed, it will pretty much take care of itself. Users don't have to worry about configurations and settings anymore once the product is already installed. Notifications will be sent to the user in case there's something that needs to be done. If a file with a virus cannot be repaired, the software will place it in a quarantine zone and will let the user know. Aside from that, Norton AntiVirus also tries to spot new worms and viruses by checking out their behavior. All in all, this program is one software that every computer owner should definitely get.
