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Trusted antivirus solution. It protects email, instant messages, and other files.

Norton AntiVirus was designed to remove viruses, worms, and Trojan horses automatically - without interrupting your work.

New Norton Internet Worm Protection blocks certain more sophisticated worms (such as Blaster and Sasser) before they enter your computer. Norton AntiVirus can also detect spyware and other non-virus threats.

NOTE:
In order to test the new Norton Internet Security you need to register an account here: http://nct.digitalriver.com/fulfill/0184.078

Here are some key features of "Norton AntiVirus 2009":

- Norton Internet Worm Protection stops certain damaging Internet worms at their attempted point of entry.
- QuickScan tool automatically searches for and removes viruses whenever new virus protection updates are downloaded.
- PreInstall Scan quickly detects and removes infections that can interfere with installing and launching Norton AntiVirus.
- Automatically removes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.
- Scans and cleans both incoming and outgoing email messages.
- Blocks viruses in instant message attachments.
- Detects spyware and certain non-virus threats such as adware and keystroke logging programs.
- Scans compressed file archives before you open them and risk infecting your computer.
- Downloads new virus protection updates automatically to protect against new threats.
- Worm Blocking and Script Blocking can detect new threats even before virus protection updates are created for them.
- Improved performance delivers faster scans
- One click access to expert support
- Works quietly in the background.
- Network mapping provides a view of your home network.
- Detects and removes spyware and viruses
- Blocks spyware and worms automatically
- Protects email and instant messaging from viruses
- Prevents virus-infected emails from spreading
- Rootkit detection finds and removes hidden threats
- Includes protection updates and new product features as available throughout the renewable service period
- Remove dangerous threats from files you download
- Block spyware from hijacking your computer
- Stop spyware from tracking you online
- Block Internet worms at point of entry
- Remove viruses from email and instant messages

Requirements:

- 300MHz or higher processor
- 256MB of RAM
- 300MB of available hard disk space