Norton Antivirus 2010 Review

Norton Antivirus 2010, one of the latest security solutions from the Symantec Corporation has a definite edge over all other antivirus products available in the market in terms of security and protection. This antivirus solution is quite impressive as it offers a complete solution for digital threats and attacks of all types. The best part of this antivirus software is obviously the award winning technologies used in it which are new and innovative.

1. Installation and Setup:

Like all the other security solutions from the Symantec Corporation, the Norton Antivirus 2010 is quite easy to install. This antivirus product comes as an electronic download as well as box copy software. In both the cases, the installation procedure is self-explanatory and will guide you to install it rather easily in your PC

Moreover, with the setup wizard, the installation procedure can be done in a standard or a personalized manner. The second option might not be easy for someone who is new to computers and the digital world. However, the standard installation procedure ensures the maximum security as well. So there needs no concern whatsoever even if you are installing this software in the standard installation procedure.

Once after the installation procedure is over, the user is prompted to enter the license key and then to activate the Norton account. Once these two procedures are done, the installation and activation of Norton Antivirus 2010 is complete and ready for action to protect your PC against all digital threats.

2. Interface and Features:

The program interface of this software is something that excels over all other antivirus solutions. With a polished or in other words, an organized user interface, this software allows you to continuously monitor the system performance. There are two bars on the left side of the layout, one is the CPU performance bar and the other is the Norton antivirus 2010 bar. The Norton antivirus 2010 bar is to inform the user that it is not consuming any part of the system’s resources or usage. The best part of the interface is obviously the terminologies used in it (That are simple and definitive) which helps even a novice understand all the aspects about antivirus, viruses and digital threats. The security status of the computer is given on the top left corner of the interface. There are tabs which help the users to navigate and scan their preferred choice of files, folders and drives.

Norton Antivirus 2010 is loaded with features that can provide the maximum possible security to the computer. This antivirus software provides protection against viruses, spyware, malware, Trojan, bots etc. Moreover, there is the anti-rootkit protection along with Norton Pulse updates and Norton Insight Network. The Norton Pulse updates is the feature that enables the software to download updates for newer viruses that are released in the internet. (This software checks for new virus releases, every fifteen to twenty minutes thereby ensuring top level security for your computer.)

The SONAR 2 behavioral technology used in this software is indeed the best part of Norton Antivirus 2010. SONAR is the abbreviation for Symantec Online Network Application Response. The algorithm of this new technology evaluates the credibility of the software running in your computer in order to find out whether they are malicious or not. This is nothing but real time pro-active protection for your computer. This behavioral technology is unique and cannot be found in any other antivirus product other than products from Symantec.

There is the Norton Download Insight which proactively tells you whether the file you are downloading is malicious or harmful to your computer. Then there is the Norton Threat Insight which helps you understand the degree of harm the detected threats possibly tried to do to your system. Moreover, it gives a clear picture of how the Norton Antivirus 2010 eliminated those threats.

There are additional features like the Vulnerability protection, Norton Threat Insight etc that enables your system to be absolutely safe from online threats. The Vulnerability protection is similar to the botnet protection in which your computer is safeguarded from phishing sites.

The scanning of the computer is done at a faster rate and this means you do not have to waste your precious time waiting for the scanning to be complete. There are customizable scanning options which are further advantageous to the users.

3. System Requirement:

The minimum system requirement is 200 MB of hard disk space with a 300MHz or faster processor. The RAM should be at least 512 MB (256 MB RAM is compatible as well but it does not provide the Recovery Tool utility). This software is compatible with all versions of Windows 7, Vista, XP in both 32 bit and 64 bit platform.

4. Help & Support:

Help & Support feature is something that is commendable on the part of Symantec Corporation. They have an award winning HELP & SUPPORT feature that includes 24×7 online chat, 24×7 Phone Call Support and Email (Which will be responded in less than 24 Hours). Phone Call support is quite amazing in the sense that there is the option of a Call Back (Where HELP & SUPPORT staffs from Norton would call you back once you leave your phone number and the issue on the HELP DESK). The phone number to contact Norton HELP & SUPPORT is 800-745-6061.

5. Price:

The retail price is .95 for 1-year subscription for 1 PC. Using a coupon will save you some money; you can check the Norton coupons for the latest coupon information.

6. Summary:

The Norton Antivirus 2010 does have a genuinely friendly user interface. This software provides the maximum security for the computer, especially with its Norton Insight Network and Norton Pulse Updates. Moreover, the performance of your computer is never affected when installed with this software. On the whole, this antivirus software is one of the best in terms of performance and price.

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