Norton 360 2013 by Symantec is a combination of Norton Antivirus and Norton Internet Security programs, and includes their patented 5-layer defense protection, Sonar Behavioral and Live 24/7 Threat Monitoring, and improved bandwidth management that adjusts Norton data usage updates when connecting to 3G networks to avoid high data charges.
Also featured in this version are extras like automatic backup software that backups critical data to disc, USB device, or an online secure data service, and a new PC tuneup application that fixes common PC problems. There's even web-based backup access so you can download and share photos video and other files via the Cloud.
Exclusive Norton modules include Norton Online Family which gives you complete control and oversight of your children's online activity, along with improved antiphishing activity and Download Insight 2.0 which scans downloaded files and alerts you to potential Trojans, worms and viruses. Also exclusive to Norton Internet Security is Norton Management, a cloud-based control system that lets you fix, update, renew and install NIS and brings together other available protection for devices like your Mac, smartphone or tablet.
This version also includes the Norton Identity Safe, which remembers, secures and stores user names and passwords, and Norton Safe Web for Facebook which scans your Facebook News Feed for dangerous links and infected downloads. There's even a new threat-removal layer that targets and eliminates threats that other programs miss.
Norton once again follows up on their protection with 24/7 technical support through chat, online or phone. The program scans and updates only when you're not using the computer, without user prompting and without a slowdown in your computers process. It doesn't even need rebooting after an update. It also stops cybercriminals from using vulnerabilities in other applications that let them sneak in through the back door of programs and enter your PC's infrastructure.
This retail version of the software can be used by a single user.
| Operating Systems Supported |
Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit) Home/Professional/Tablet PC/Media Center (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or later Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate with Service Pack 1 or later Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate Microsoft Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro (32-bit and 64-bit) |
| Hardware Requirements |
•300 MHz for Microsoft Windows XP, 1 GHz for Microsoft Windows Vista/Microsoft Windows 7/Windows 8 •256 MB of RAM •300 MB of available hard disk space •CD-ROM or DVD drive (if not installing via electronic download) |
| Browser Support |
For Phishing Protection, Safe Search and Password Management •Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher (32-bit only) •Mozilla Firefox (32-bit only) •Google Chrome For Vulnerability Protection •Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher (32-bit only) •Mozilla Firefox (32-bit only) |
| Email Support |
•Microsoft Outlook 2002 or later •Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 or later •Windows Mail (spam filtering only) •Email scanning supported for POP3-compatible email clients |