Key Technology

Key Benefits

• Stops viruses, spyware, bots & more — Proactive protection helps remove existing threats and stop new threats before they can do damage.
• Uses intelligence-driven technology  to increase the scan speed and shorten the time and resources used for scans — Checks our extensive online intelligence system in real-time to identify which files can be trusted and which cannot, then scans only files at risk. So you can spend more time using your PC and less time waiting for scans.
• Delivers clear performance and threat explanations — Provides clear, useful information about the CPU and memory resources used by applications to help you keep your PC running at optimal speed. Tells you what threats it finds, where they came from and what damage they caused so you can avoid future infections.
• Updates every 5 to 15 minutes to frequently get the latest threat definitions and to improve protection.

Norton™ Protection System

Features multi-layered technologies that work together to proactively block attacks and detect and remove threats that traditional virus scanning alone can’t stop.

• IMPROVED! Vulnerability Protection guards security holes (vulnerabilities) in your operating system, applications, browsers and browser plug-ins to prevent threats from sneaking in.
• NEW! Norton Insight Network uses Symantec’s global security intelligence network to provide real-time protection from the newest threats.
• IMPROVED! Norton Insight uses extensive online intelligence systems to protect your PC while minimising performance impact. Plus, it provides clear, useful information about downloads, threats, and files to help you stay safe today and into the future. 
• NEW! SONAR™ 2 (Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response) uses real-time online intelligence from the Norton Insight Network and proactive monitoring to detect the latest breaking threats and stop today’s aggressive rapid-fire attacks  
• Email and Instant Message Monitoring automatically scans emails and IMs for threats so you can keep in touch and share files without spreading threats..
• Bot Detection finds and eliminates bots to stop hackers from taking control of your PC, accessing your private information and using your computer to host attacks on others.
• Rootkit Detection finds and removes threats that are hidden deeply in your PC’s operating system.
• Internet Worm Protection safeguards your PC against fast-spreading Internet worms with intrusion prevention technologies that prevent them from ever getting onto your PC.
• Smart Scheduler automatically scans for viruses only when your PC is idle so you can work, play and surf the web without interruption.
• Network Mapping shows you all the devices connected to your home network so you can spot uninvited guests piggybacking onto your network and stealing bandwidth.
• Application Monitoring: Norton Insight Advisor lets you review the security status of every application process running on your PC so you can see which are safe and which are at risk.

Norton™ Insight

• NEW! Norton Insight Network uses Symantec's global security intelligence network to provide real-time protection from the newest threats.
• NEW! Norton Download Insight reports warn you of dangerous downloads before you install and run them.
• NEW! Norton Threat Insight reports tell you how threats have harmed your computer and where they came from so you can avoid future infections.
• NEW! Norton File Insight reports tell you where files and applications came from and if they're trusted before you use them. They also tell you how files and applications may be impacting your PC's performance.

Up-to-the-minute Protection

• Pulse Updates check for new virus definitions every 5 to 15 minutes — (Technology used in Norton AntiVirus 2009 : tests on Norton AntiVirus showed it updated more frequently than any other security solution at the time of tests; regular test updates will be provided²).
• Norton Ongoing Update automatically downloads protection updates and new product features as they vecome available during your service period for continuous protection against the emerging threats.
• Auto-Renewal saves you time and helps keep your PC protected from the latest Internet threats by enrolling in the Norton Automatic Renewal Service, which authorises Symantec to automatically renew your subscription at the regular subscription price.

Norton™ Performance System

Provides tools and easy-to-understand system information to help keep your PC performing at optimal speed.

• IMPROVED! The fastest, lightest antivirus solution available provides updates every 5 to 15 minutes that will minimise the performance impact and won’t slow you down or swallow up system resources.²
• Installs and boots faster than any other antivirus solution.²
• Scans faster than any other antivirus solution (5 times faster than the industry average).²
• Uses less memory than any other antivirus solution.²
• Will minimise the performance impact when you copy or edit files, install applications or download files.
• NEW! Automatic and on-demand application optimisation rejuvenates application performance.
• NEW! Norton™ System Insight provides a view of recent events on your computer, giving you the information you need to research and analyse problems with your PC.
• NEW! Performance graphs and reports help you pinpoint what’s causing your computer to slow down.
• NEW! Tells you how files and applications impact your PC’s performance.
• Automatically switches to Silent Mode when your PC is in full-screen mode so you can watch movies and play games without interruption.
• NEW! Automatically delays program updates and similar activities if you are watching TV or burning CDs/DVDs
• NEW! Power Saver Settings help you extend battery life by allowing you to put off power-intensive activities until your PC is plugged-in.   So you can protect laptops and notebooks without reducing computing time.
• NEW! Monthly Report tells you what threats were caught in the past month and everything Norton AntiVirus did to keep your PC safe and running well. It even includes links to the latest information on Norton’s fight against cyber crime as well as tips and hints for staying safe online.
  

Additional Features

• IMPROVED! Expanded and enhanced cookie detection gets rid of even the hardest to find Internet cookies.
• IMPROVED! Norton Bootable Recovery Tool helps fix infections and restore your PC to normal operation directly from the recovery CD, even if deep infections make it otherwise unbootable.

Get help when you need it

• IMPROVED! One-click support makes getting help even faster and easier than previous version.
• FREE 24x7 Support gives you the help you need, the way you want it — by phone, live chat or our extensive online knowledge base.³
• Deep Cleaning Technology provides an extra thorough level of scanning to scrub heavily infected machines and eliminate persistent infections.