Norton AntiVirus 2010

Key Technologies

Antivirus Network mapping and monitoring

Antispyware Norton Reputation Service

Antirootkit Pulse Updates

Bot protection SONAR 3 Behavior Protection

Features

Protects your PC against the newest viruses, spyware, and other risks

Norton Reputation Service immediately checks where files came from and how long they've been around to identify and stop new crimeware faster than other, less sophisticated security software.

Norton Protection System uses a lot of overlapping layers of defense that work together to stop viruses, spyware and other online attacks.

Norton Pulse Updates provides up-to-the-minute updates that protect against the newest threats without slowing down your computer.

SONAR 3 Behavioral Protection watches your PC for suspicious actions to quickly detect new online threats.

Norton Bootable Recovery Tool produces an emergency CD/DVD/USB that gets you back up and running even if your PC has become so infected that it won't start up.

Bot detection obstructs the automated programs cybercriminals use to take control over your PC, access your personal data, and use your computer to send out spam and launch attacks on other PCs.

Worm protection safeguards your PC against fast-spreading Internet worms and prevents you from accidentally passing them on to others.

Rootkit detection finds and removes deeply buried crimeware that can hide other forms of threats and allow cybercriminals to take control of your PC.

Stay protected without sacrificing performance

Proactive performance alerts tell you when an application is slowing down your PC, so you can make changes to improve performance.

Norton Insight identifies and scans only files at risk for fewer, shorter scans and the quickest scan speeds in the market.

Norton System Insight helps guide you files and applications affect your PC's performance to assist you keep your PC performing at its best.

Silent mode puts alerts and noncritical updates on hold when you're watching movies or playing games in full-screen on your PC.
Smart scheduler runs scans and updates only when you're not using your PC.

Email, chat and share files without worry

Norton Download Insight warns you if a downloaded file or application is harmful before you install or run it on your PC.

Norton File Insight offers you detailed information about the files found on your PC, including where the file came from (the website URL) and if it can be trusted.

Email and instant message monitoring scans email and IMs for suspicious link and other potentially dangerous accessories.

Vulnerability protection stops cybercriminals from using security holes (vulnerabilities) in applications to sneak viruses or spyware on to your PC.

Get the most out of your protection with easy-to-use features

Free 24 x 7 support lets you get help and answers by phone, email, live chat or online whenever you need it.

Norton Control Center organizes program controls and settings, and gives you one-click access to web-based Norton services on one easy-to-read screen.

Norton Ongoing Protection automatically downloads software updates and new features in the background as they become available during your subscription period, without interrupting you or slowing down your PC.

Monthly report tells you what Norton AntiVirus has done in the earlier month to keep you safe from threats.

Power saver settings maximize your laptop's battery life by putting off noncritical activities until your computer is plugged in.

Operating Systems Supported

Microsoft  Windows XP (32-bit) Home/Professional/Tablet PC/Media Center (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or later.