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Norton™ AntiVirus 2012

Powerful protection against viruses and spyware that won’t slow you down

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Introducing Norton 2012. Your power to stop online threats without slowing down your PC.

Key Technologies

  • Antivirus
  • Antispyware
  • Browser protection
  • Network mapping and monitoring
  • Worm protection
  • Rootkit protection

Key Benefits

Eliminate viruses and spyware with powerful protection

  • Delivers proactive protection that stops online threats before they can infect your computer.
  • Four different layers of smart protection detect and eliminate threats so you can rest easy knowing you’re protected.
  • Identifies and stops new threats fast.

Stay protected without interruptions or slowdowns

  • Superior performance and blazing fast scan speeds protect you without slowing down your computer.
  • Runs in the background, so it won’t disrupt your work or play.
  • Won’t swallow up your computer’s memory and hard disk space.

Get up and running fast with quick setup and easy-to-use features

  • Installs in a flash, with a single mouse click.
  • Proactively tells you if files and applications are safe, or may slow down or crash your computer.
  • Improved customizable Control Center now lets you choose between a simple or detailed view for accessing program controls and Web-based Norton services.

Features

  • Norton Protection System - provides four unique layers of powerful protection proven to stop online threats before they can infect your computer.
  • Insight - Checks where files came from and how long they’ve been around to stops new online threats before they can cause you trouble.
  • Download Insight 2.0 - protects you from dangerous applications by telling you if an application may harm the health and stability of your computer before you download it.
  • SONAR 4 Behavioral Protection - monitors your computer for suspicious behavior to quickly and accurately detect and stop new threats.
  • Norton Management - is cloud based so you can download, install, transfer, update or renew Norton products from anywhere right over the Internet.
  • Network threat protection - detects threats as they travel over a network and eliminates them before they can reach your computer.
  • Browser protection - smart protection springs into action as your browser begins to load to stop online threats before they can do any harm.
  • Vulnerability protection - stops cybercriminals from using security holes (vulnerabilities) in applications to sneak threats onto your PC.
  • Bandwidth management - limits non-critical Norton updates when you connect to 3G networks so it won’t eat up your monthly data allotment or cause overage fees.
  • Norton Pulse Updates - updates your protection every 5 to15 minutes—without disrupting you—for up-to-the-minute protection against the latest threats.
  • FREE 24x7 support - offers you expert help and answers by phone, email, live chat or online whenever you need it. ***
  • Norton Control Center - gives you easy access to program settings and Web-based Norton services from your choice of a standard detailed view or new simplified view.
  • Email and instant message monitoring - scans email and IMs for suspicious links, attachments and other tricks cybercriminals use to steal your identity and your money.
  • Norton Bootable Recovery Tool - creates an emergency CD/DVD/USB that gets your PC back up and running, even if it’s so infected that it won’t start up.
  • Silent mode - puts alerts and non-critical 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.
  • Monthly report - tells you what Norton AntiVirus has done in the previous month to keep you safe from threats.
  • Power saver settings - maximizes your laptop’s battery life by putting off non-critical activities until your computer is plugged in.

Award-Winning Protection

Sept. 2011 PCMAG - Editors' Choice. AV comparatives ADVANCED + on Demand Detection. AV comparatives ADVANCED + Performance

Awards

  • September 2011: PC Magazine Editors' Choice Award

Norton Community

3 pack NAV 2011. Installed OK on first PC. Will not install on 2nd PC. Starts initializing
mfrank | 02-11-2012 1:06 AM
Temporarily disable NIS
I have an application, Vuze Plus v.4.7.0.2, that has an anti-virus feature I want eliminated ('cause I have NIS).Vuze Plus support says I need to temporarily disable NIS so their anti-virus can be suspended.What...
cabse5 | 02-03-2012 12:09 PM
Is there NAV/NIS 19 5 0 145 executable file?
Is there NAV/NIS 19.5.0.145 executable file (without step to download Norton installer that downloads by itself several files) to install directly latest version without step with buggy 19.1.1.3 istaller...
Niko233 | 02-01-2012 7:19 AM

Customer Reviews

February 12, 2010 - "For all those who have Qwest internet service.........I Thank You! I have made the change to Norton Antivirus Online from the McAfee product and am very happy. No more lock-ups, slow file searches and program installation issues. Norton is the best PC Security product in the business, and I am glad to be back in the Norton family. As a Computer Tech I deal with computer infections daily, and highly recommend Norton to increase your PC's boot speed, security, and overall operation with "Optimize"...........great program. You have earned a Gold Medal."
- Lewis C.
Overall Norton Rating :
February 8, 2010 - "It just works the way I expect it to. In all fairness to Symantec when ever I have experienced a problem (twice) in many years of using Norton, it has been fixed immediately by their online help staff. I would not change it no matter what. I have used other prominent anivirus products, but Norton is the best for me, so much so that I have added Norton to my kids laptops."
- Eric A.
Overall Norton Rating :
December 22, 2009 - "What a huge difference !!! I have made a living over the last 8 years REMOVING Symantec products from clients computers, including Anti Virus and Internet Security because of the problems encountered by first time computer users and because of the amount of resources and invasive tactics used to protect PC's.

I am happy to say the new Norton Anti Virus 2010 may be the best product this company has produced in many a year. It has a much lower footprint and uses little to no resources even when running background tasks or even a FULL SYSTEM Scan. The new interface is much better and for the first time in my years repairing Windows PC'S I highly recommend NAV 2010."

- Keith G.
Overall Norton Rating :
November 27, 2009 - "norton anti virus 2010 is great. it verifies that downloads are safe, and i has a realtime live update. i have used norton since 2001. none better. i also like the spyware scan and info. i will continue to use norton, since a do a lot of buying and selling on ebay."
- Joseph S.
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Safe Web warns of and blocks unsafe and fake websites in your search results
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Operating Systems Supported

  • Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit) Home/Professional/Tablet PC/Media Center (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or later
  • Microsoft Windows Vista® (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate with Service Pack 1 or later
  • Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate

Minimum Hardware Requirements

  • 300 MHz for Microsoft Windows XP, 1 GHz for Microsoft Windows Vista/Microsoft Windows 7
  • 256 MB of RAM
  • 300 MB of available hard disk space
  • CD-ROM or DVD drive (if not installing via electronic download)

Email scanning supported for POP3-compatible email clients

Norton AntiVirus 2012: Antivirus and Spyware Remover Software Norton Internet Security 2012: Spyware Protection - Anti Virus Software Norton 360 Version 5.0
Norton™ AntiVirus 2012 Norton™ Internet Security 2012 Norton 360™ Version 6.0
1 year protection for up to 3 PCs‡ 1 year protection for up to 3 PCs‡ 1 year protection for up to 3 PCs‡
R 319.99 R 519.99 R 799.99
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PC Security
Stop online dangers without sacrificing performance.
Scans only potentially risky files for fewer, shorter scans.
Won’t swallow up your PC’s memory and other resources.
Provides up-the-minute updates that protect against the latest threats without slowing down your PC.
Email, chat and surf the Web without worrying about cybercriminals ripping you off.
Stop viruses, spyware, and other threats before they can do damage.
Scans email and Instant Messages for suspicious links, attachments, and other scams.
Prevents crimeware from being secretly loaded on to your PC.
Blocks annoying and potentially dangerous spam.
Watch movies and play games without interruptions.
Parental Controls Management
Track where your kids go and what they do online so you can keep them safe from online dangers and teach them good internet habits.
Track what websites your kids visit and block access to inappropriate sites.
Keep an eye on your kids’ social network activities and who they’re chatting with online.
Manage your kids’ computer time.
Backup and Restore
Safeguard your photos, music and files with automatic backup.
Protects your files by automatically backing them up to a hard drive, USB device, or CD/DVD/Blu-ray.
Keeps your files safe by automatically backing them up to our secured online storage.
Lets you easily recover important files that become damaged, lost or are accidentally deleted.
Lets you download your backed files anytime, anywhere, when you are connected to the Internet.
Makes it easy to share even large files by letting you email links to backed up files to your friends, family, and colleagues.
Includes 2GB of secured online backup, enough to store hundreds of photos or songs.
Identity Protection
Browse, shop, and bank online with protection against cybercriminals who can steal your identity or hard-earned money.
Warns you of unsafe and “scam” websites right in your search results and automatically blocks them.
Blocks unsafe and malicious websites, including phishing sites that could steal your identity.
Remembers, secures, and automatically enters your user names and passwords to speed up log-ins and prevent eavesdropping cybercriminals from stealing your information.
Stops cybercriminals from hacking into your PC and stealing your personal information.
Prevents cybercriminals from spying or swiping your information when you use wireless networks.
PC Tuneup
Keep your PC tuned and running at its best.
Automatically finds and fixes problems that can slow down your PC.
Cleans up your hard drive and helps protect you by deleting unnecessary files that contain personal information.
Gets your PC up and running faster by letting you to choose what programs load at start-up.
Helps prevent crashes and keeps your PC running smoothly by removing outdated system files.
Convenience, Ease-of-Use
Get help fast with free 24x7 phone support for the full term of your subscription or supported license. †
Get help fast with free 24x7 email or chat support for the full term of your subscription or supported license. †
Fix even severely infected PCs with Norton Rescue Tools.
Norton™ AntiVirus 2012 Norton™ Internet Security 2012 Norton 360™ Version 6.0
1 year protection for up to 3 PCs‡ 1 year protection for up to 3 PCs‡ 1 year protection for up to 3 PCs‡
R 319.99 R 519.99 R 799.99
Upgrade/Renew Upgrade/Renew Upgrade/Renew

Product Support

Technical Support

Get help with:

  • Internet Connection Issues
  • Product Identification
  • LiveUpdate™
  • Error Messages

Customer Service

Get help with:

  • Subscriptions
  • Product Notification
  • Product Download
  • Returns
  • Rebates
AV-TEST Real World Protection and Remediation Testing Report, September 2011
*DennisTechnology Labs, "PC Virus Protection 2012," September 2011
**PassMark Software, "Consumer Antivirus Performance Benchmarks (2012)," September 2011
***Symantec provides free 24x7 email, chat, and phone support for a period of one year from initial product installation. NortonLive™ Services sold separately. Availability of support channels vary by region, and regular Internet connection fees and call charges may apply in certain countries. For full details and to access support, go to www.symantec.com/globalsupport

‡1 Year Protection: With this service, you receive the right to use this product on one PC or on the specified numbers of PCs during the service period, which begins upon initial installation. This renewable service includes protection updates and new product features as available during the service period, subject to acceptance of the Symantec Agreement included with this product and available for review at www.symantec.com. Product features may be added, modified, or removed during the service period.

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