Symantec NIS2005 manual Virus and threat protection features

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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 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.

Norton AntiVirus continually monitors your computer and protects it from known and unknown threats using the following features:

Auto-Protect

Automatic

LiveUpdate

Compressed file protection

Email protection

Instant messenger protection

1Loads into memory when Windows starts, providing constant protection while you work.

1Checks 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.

1Monitors your computer for any unusual symptoms that may indicate an active threat.

Updates your program and virus definitions automatically.

Detects and repairs viruses inside of compressed files.

Protects incoming and outgoing email messages, preventing your computer and other computers from infection.

Scans for and detects viruses in instant messenger attachments.