Virus And Threat Protection Features - Symantec NORTON INTERNET SECURITY 2004 User Manual

Virus and threat protection features

Feature
Auto-Protect
Virus protection
updates
Compressed file
protection
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
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.
Description
Loads into memory when Windows starts, providing
1
constant protection while you work.
Checks for viruses every time that you use software
1
programs on your computer, insert floppy disks or
other removable media, access the Internet, or use
document files that you receive or create.
Monitors your computer for any unusual symptoms
1
that may indicate an active threat.
See "What to do if a virus is found"
Updates your virus definitions automatically.
See "About protection updates"
Detects and repairs viruses inside of compressed files.
See "What to do if a virus is found"
Feature summary
virus definitions over the
on page 139.
on page 96.
on page 139.
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