Symantec NORTON INTERNET SECURITY 2004, User Manual

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Feature summary
Virus and threat protection features
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Virus and threat protection features
Norton AntiVirus provides comprehensive virus
prevention, threat detection, and repair software for your
computer. It automatically detects and repairs known
viruses. Norton AntiVirus detects viruses and other
potential risks in instant messenger attachments as well
as in email messages, Internet downloads, and other
files. Easy updating of the
virus definitions over the
Internet keeps Norton AntiVirus prepared for the latest
threats .
Norton AntiVirus now includes expanded threat
detection of both known and emerging threats, such as
spyware and other files that could put your computer at
risk. Norton AntiVirus also scans files inside of
compressed files.
As always, Norton AntiVirus features continually
monitor your computer and protect it from known and
unknown threats.
Feature Description
Auto-Protect
1
Loads into memory when Windows starts, providing
constant protection while you work.
1
Checks for viruses every time that you use software
programs on your computer, insert floppy disks or
other removable media, access the Internet, or use
document files that you receive or create.
1
Monitors your computer for any unusual symptoms
that may indicate an active threat.
See “What to do if a virus is found” on page 139.
Virus protection
updates Updates your virus definitions automatically.
See “About protection updates” on page 96.
Compressed file
protection Detects and repairs viruses inside of compressed files.
See “What to do if a virus is found” on page 139.