Description of the Norton Antivirus 2008 Norton AntiVirus blocks viruses and spyware with advanced protection. It helps protect your entire computer by stopping viruses, spyware, and other security risks. Norton AntiVirus works in the background so you can surf the Internet, read the news, play games, and download software or music without disruption. It also scans and cleans all email and instant messaging (IM) attachments, preventing you from receiving viruses, or spreading them to others. With set-it and forget-it functionality, Norton AntiVirus checks for updates continuously and automatically blocks new and emerging threats from getting on your system. In addition to protection updates, Norton AntiVirus provides new product features as available throughout your service subscription.
Key Technologies of the Norton AntiVirus 2008
Antivirus
Antispyware
Internet Worm Protection
Rootkit Detection
Key Features of the Norton AntiVirus 2008
Improved performance delivers faster scans NEW
One click access to expert support NEW
Works quietly in the background. NEW
Network mapping provides a view of your home network. NEW
Detects and removes spyware and viruses
Blocks spyware and worms automatically
Antivirus protection for email and instant messaging
Prevents virus-infected emails from spreading
Rootkit detection finds and removes hidden threats
Includes protection updates and new product features as available throughout the renewable service period *
Award-Winning of the Norton AntiVirus 2008
Antivirus Protection
May 2006 RedmondMag.com: Reader's Choice Award
February 2005 PC Magazine: Editors' Choice Award
February 2005 Computer Shopper: Shoppers' Choice Award
System Requirements of the Norton AntiVirus 2008
Windows Vista® Home Basic/ Home Premium/Business/Ultimate**
Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 Home/XP Pro/XP Media Center Edition
300MHz or higher processor
256MB of RAM
300MB of available hard disk space
Must meet minimum Windows Vista operating system requirements.
Email scanning supported for POP3 and SMTP compatible email clients.
