Installation and configuration

Norton Antivirus is a quick download and installs in just a few minutes. It also doesn't require any technical configuration. Luckily for tech-savvy users, the Norton Antivirus 2013 Settings menu also includes a bunch of configuration options.

Full protection for your computer

Once Norton Antivirus 2013 is up and running, your system will be protected from both viruses and spyware in real time. The program also includes filters for web browsing, downloads and email – all of these without constantly interrupting your work with nagging messages. There’s even a special Facebook scan that Norton Antivirus uses to detect malicious links.

Norton Antivirus 2013 includes the SONAR technology, already featured in previous versions but improved in this latest one, which keeps you safe from both new and unknown threats. Other interesting tools are the Norton Performance System, which controls system performance by tracking the usage of processor and memory, and Norton Tasks, with which you can keep track of the app's current jobs and pending tasks.

New features

The new Norton Antivirus 2013 is described by its developers as faster, more effective and with more powerful options. Norton's new Threat Removal Layer goes a step deeper in seeking out and destroying threats to your PC. It also offers an automatic update feature. In addition, every time a new version comes out, it will install immediately, saving you the time and hassle of having to manually check for new updates.

Conclusion

Norton Antivirus 2013 has improved its footprint on system resources; it's lighter and faster than the previous version, and provides shorter and quicker scans as well. Also, the interface in Norton Antivirus 2012 has been slightly redesigned to make it clearer and easier to use. The downside of a simpler design however is that the interface is not as informative as it could be, at least at first sight.

Norton Antivirus is a powerful security application that will help you keep viruses, worms and other online threats away from your system without hassle.

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With Norton Internet Security 2013 your system will be fully protected against viruses and spyware, including the network connections and when web browsing. The program features filters to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and avoid identity theft on the web, as well as protect your web browser and email from other online threats – all of these without constantly interrupting your work with nagging messages. Norton Internet Security even includes a special Facebook scan to detect malicious links.

Like Norton Antivirus 2013, Norton Internet Security 2013 also includes the new Norton Insight Protection and the Performance Alerts. The first one informs you of emerging threats thanks to the Norton user community, while the second one helps you optimize the system's performance with warnings about slow apps.

The interface in Norton Internet Security 2013 has been slightly redesigned to make it clearer and easier to use. The downside of a simpler design, however, is that the interface is not as informative as it could be, at least at first sight.

Norton Internet Security 2013 is an excellent security suite that provides you with all the tools you need to fully protect your system against online threats.

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Comprehensive protection

Norton 360 takes care of all aspects of safety for your computer, including viruses, hacker attacks, spyware, identity theft, and data loss. The Norton 360 dashboard controls four main areas: PC security, Identity, Backup and PC Tuneup. Each of these areas then provides access to the main tools and tasks needed to keep your system safe. Every area is comprehensive in nature, with various different customization options and choices to choose from.

Security features

Among the security utilities that Norton 360 offers are email protection, anti-phishing filters, IM monitoring, anti-virus and anti-spyware protection, and functions for safe web browsing like scanning your Facebook wall. This program will also perform PC tune up-asks that improve the performance of your system, and it can back up important data in the event of a computer meltdown.

Norton 360 has several configuration options that allow you to modify various areas. Unfortunately, although lots of the features sound good, the suite is geared at intermediate users. Norton 360 does a good job of everyday security, but lacks the more advanced features and information that higher level users might seek. If you're looking for a little more antivirus power, check out Avast! instead.

Norton 360 lives up to its name, providing comprehensive 360-degree protection for your computer.

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This free, standalone app from Norton has been especially designed to remove the most persistent computer viruses, such as scareware and fake security suites. Therefore, Norton Power Eraser features a really powerful, in-depth analysis that can be configured as either Normal or Aggressive.

As it doesn’t require installation, you can set up Norton Power Eraser and have it scanning your system in no time. It’s also a perfect tool to clean USB memory sticks. When the analysis is finished, Norton Power Eraser displays the results and asks you what to do next. It’s here where you should be careful not to tell Norton Power Eraser to remove critical system files.

Fortunately Norton Power Eraser lets you check the File Insight online database to learn more about the file you’re about to erase. Simply double check the information before deleting the file. Regardless, Norton Power Eraser creates a restore point in case something goes wrong.

Norton Power Eraser is a free, standalone security tool that removes aggressive malware from your computer.

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Conficker has been around for a while, but recently this worm has become really widely spread, thus increasing the probability of being infected.

Fortunately many antivirus developers have been working on specific tools to fight against Conficker – also known as Downadup or Kido - and all its variants. This is the case with Symantec and its Symantec W32.Downadup Removal Tool, a simple yet very efficient tool that analyzes your system and enables you to get rid of this well-known worm.

Symantec W32.Downadup Removal Tool doesn't require installation, though you need to have admin rights to run it. The program works on its own and doesn't need any configuration or user intervention. After the scan is done, the program creates a log file.

Symantec W32.Downadup Removal Tool helps you scan your system for the Conficker worm and erase it if necessary.

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