Norton™ AntiVirus 2012
Powerful protection against viruses and spyware that won't slow you down

Key Technologies

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

Key Features

• Norton Protection System - provides four unique layers of powerful protection to proactively stop online threats before they can infect your computer.

• Insight - checks where files came from and how long they've been around to stop 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 more 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 to 15 minutes - without disrupting you - for up-to-the-minute protection against the latest threats.

• FREE 24x7 manufacturer support - offers you expert help and answers by phone, email, live chat or online whenever you need it. 

Eliminates viruses and spyware with the industry's most powerful protection

• #1-ranked Norton is proven to stop 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.
• Indentifies and stops new threats faster than other less sophisticated security software.

Stay protected without interruptions or slowdowns

• Ranked #1 in performance, with the fastest speeds in the industry, so it won't slow 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 less than a minute 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.