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Feature summary
Virus and threat protection features
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Virus and threat protection features
Norton AntiVirus provides comprehensive virus
prevention, threat detection, and repair software for your
computer. It automatically detects and repairs known
viruses. Norton AntiVirus detects viruses and other
potential risks in instant messenger attachments as well
as in email messages, Internet downloads, and other
files. Easy updating of the virus definitions over the
Internet keeps Norton AntiVirus prepared for the latest
threats.
Norton AntiVirus includes expanded threat detection of
both known and emerging threats, such as spyware and
other files that could put your computer at risk. Norton
AntiVirus also scans files inside of compressed files.
Norton AntiVirus continually monitors your computer
and protects it from known and unknown threats using
the following features:
Auto-Protect 1 Loads into memory when Windows starts, providing
constant protection while you work.
1 Checks for viruses every time that you use software
programs on your computer, insert floppy disks or
other removable media, access the Internet, or use
document files that you receive or create.
1 Monitors your computer for any unusual symptoms
that may indicate an active threat.
Automatic
LiveUpdate
Updates your program and virus definitions
automatically.
Compressed file
protection
Detects and repairs viruses inside of compressed files.
Email protection Protects incoming and outgoing email messages,
preventing your computer and other computers from
infection.
Instant messenger
protection
Scans for and detects viruses in instant messenger
attachments.
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