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Norton™ Internet Security 2010

The fastest virus, spyware, Internet protection you can buy

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Key Technologies

  • Anti Virus
  • Anti Rootkit
  • Bot Protection
  • Norton™ Safe Web
  • Smart Firewall
  • Pulse Updates
  • Network Monitoring
  • Spyware Protection
  • Identity Protection

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Key Benefits

  • NEW Delivers clear threat and performance explanations—Gives you greater insight into downloaded applications and files by telling you where they came from, if they can be trusted, and how they may impact your PC’s resources and performance.
  • NEW Identifies unsafe web sites right in your search results—Warns you of dangerous web sites and suspicious sellers so you can surf and shop online with confidence.
  • IMPROVED! Stops online identity theft, viruses, spyware, bots and more—Guards your PC, online activities, and your identity against all types of Internet threats.
  • IMPROVED! Stops attacks before they get on your PC—Proactively blocks hackers and prevents dangerous software from downloading to your computer when you surf the web.
  • Uses intelligence-driven Norton Insight Network for faster, fewer, shorter scans—Detects and eliminates dangerous software with the shortest scan times of any security product. *

Features

Intelligent Protection
  • NEW! Norton IdentitySafe On-the-Go lets you access your most up-to-date log-ins and passwords on any Norton Internet Security 2010 protected PC.
  • NEW! Norton Safe Web identifies unsafe and dangerous web sites right in your search results.
  • NEW! Analyzes downloads, files and applications and tells you if they can be trusted before you install and use them.
  • NEW! Parental Controls give you insight into your kids’ online activities so you can teach them good Internet habits and help keep them safe.
  • NEW! Professional-strength antispam protection uses the same technology as many large businesses to effectively block unwanted emails.
  • IMPROVED! Norton Protection System delivers multiple layers of security that work together to provide comprehensive Internet threat protection.
  • IMPROVED! Norton IdentitySafe offers one-click log-ins and automatic form filling to prevent key loggers from stealing your information as you type.
  • IMPROVED! Vulnerability Protection guards security holes in your operating system, applications, browsers and browser plug-ins.
  • IMPROVED! Detects and gets rid of even the hardest to find Internet Explorer and Firefox cookies.
  • IMPROVED! Norton Bootable Recovery Tool repairs, restores and boots severely infected, unbootable PCs.
  • Industry-leading anti-phishing technology authenticates safe sites and protects you from visiting unsafe and fraudulent web sites.
  • Smart Firewall stops hackers and makes intelligent security decisions for you.
Engineered for Speed
  • IMPROVED! Proven fastest, lightest security suite for protection that won’t slow you down, get in your way, or swallow up system resources.*
  • IMPROVED! Norton Insight scans only files at risk for fewer, shorter scans and the fastest scanning times in the industry. *
  • Uses less memory than any other security suite. *
  • Won’t slow you down when you download, copy, or edit files, or install applications. *
Combats today’s rapid-fire attacks
  • NEW! Norton Insight Network uses Symantec’s global security network to provide real-time protection from the latest-breaking threats.
  • NEW! SONAR 2 (Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response) uses online intelligence and proactive monitoring to detect and stop new threats.
  • Norton Pulse Updates provide rapid mini updates every 5 to 15 minutes for up-to-the-minute local protection against the latest threats.
  • Prevents bots from taking control of your PC.
  • Finds and removes rootkits.
  • Prevents Internet worms from getting on your PC.
  • Tells you which application processes currently running on your PC are safe and which are at risk.
  • Norton Bootable Recovery Tool provides a deep level of cleaning for heavily infected PCs.
Provides info on threats, downloads and files
  • NEW! Norton Download Insight warns you of dangerous downloads before you install and use them.
  • NEW! Norton Threat Insight tells you if threats were detected, what actions the threats attempted to perform on your system, and how Norton Internet Security eliminated those threats.
  • NEW! Norton File Insight tells you where files and applications came from, if they’re trusted, and how they may be impacting your PC’s speed.
Helps keep your PC running at top speed
  • NEW! Norton System Insight helps you improve and maintain PC and application performance.
  • NEW! Automatic and on-demand application optimization improves application performance.
  • NEW! Norton System Insight gives you an overview of recent events on your PC such as installs, downloads, scans and detected threats, so you can see what events may have impacted your PC’s performance.
  • NEW! Norton System Insight resource usage graphs help you pinpoint what’s causing your PC to slow down.
  • NEW! Tells you how files and applications impact your PC’s performance.
Protection without disruption
  • NEW! Automatically delays product updates and other tasks if you’re watching TV or burning CDs/DVDs.
  • NEW! Power Saver Settings help extend portable PC battery life by putting off power-intensive activities until your computer is plugged in.
  • Smart Scheduler conducts scans and other tasks only when your PC is idle.
  • Automatically switches to Silent Mode (no alerts, updates or scans) when watching movies or playing games in full-screen mode.
Additional Features
  • NEW! Monthly report tells you what Norton Internet Security has done in the past month to protect you and your PC.
  • Free 24x7 support by phone, email, live chat or online knowledge base.**
  • Automatically scans emails and IMs for infections.
  • Maps and monitors your home wireless network so you can see everything connected to it — even unauthorized visitors like the PC next door.
  • Automatically downloads protection updates and new product features as they become available during your service period.
  • With the Norton Automated Renewal Service your yearly subscription can be automatically renewed for uninterrupted protection.

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Customer Reviews

September 17, 2009 -"When I began using NIS 2009 I wrote a review telling it was best ever version. Well, NIS 2010 just got even better. The NIS 2010 upgrade install was extremely simple and proper. My earlier settings, logins, cards, etc where upgraded with NIS 2010, and Firefox support helps us be away from supplier monopoly. Keep the good work!”
-Andre W.
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September 15, 2009 -"NIS has come a long long way in the past several years in performance, stability, and features. It no longer monpolizes resources, it is bullet proof, and Symantec adds valuable features in each version to deal with new security threat types. It is now at the leading edge of its category and I won't risk using anything else."
-Ernest D.
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September 13, 2009 -"I just installed Norton Internet Security 2010 and installation was effortless. Symantec have outdone themselves again with a product that is a great improvement over the previous version. I have no hesitation in recommending it to all. No need to worry about bogging down of systems and resource hogging. Great product."
-Barrington R.
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August 19, 2009 -"This is a great product. I have never gotton a virus from the use of internet security. On several occassions it has blocked viruses from affecting my computer. I have been using the product for over 2 years now and it is the best internet antivirus product on the market. This product is highly recommended!"
-KA
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Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or later *** Home/Professional/Media Center


Microsoft Windows Vista® (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate


Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate


Windows 7

Minimum Hardware Requirements

  • 300 MHz or faster processor
  • 256 MB of RAM (512 MB RAM required for Recovery Tool)
  • 300 MB of available hard disk space
  • CD-ROM or DVD drive (if not installing via electronic download)

Support for AntiSpam

  • Microsoft Outlook® 2002 or later ***
  • Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 or later ***
  • Windows Mail (spam filtering only)

Browser support for Vulnerability Protection and Phishing Protection

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher (32-bit only) ***
  • Mozilla Firefox® 3.0 and later ***

Email scanning support for POP3-and SMTP-compatible email clients

Important information for download customers: To create the Norton Recovery CD for Norton Internet Security™ 2010, you will need to download a special recovery .ISO file and create a recovery CD using a blank CD-R disc. Complete instructions will be provided with your purchase confirmation. More Info
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1 Year Protection for up to 3 household PCs‡ 1 Year Protection for up to 3 Home PCs‡ 1 Year Protection for up to 1 Home PCs‡
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Core Protection
Blocks viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, worms, bots, and rootkits
Defends against hackers with a quiet two-way firewall
Pulse updates every 5-15 minutes for up-to-the minute protection
Intelligence-driven technology for faster, fewer, shorter scans
Advanced Protection
Guards against Web attacks that exploit software vulnerabilities
Stops threats unrecognized by traditional antivirus techniques
Filters unwanted email with professional-strength antispam
Helps keep your kids safe online with parental controls (Microsoft Windows only)
Networking
Helps secure and monitor your home network
Automatically secures your PC when connecting to public wireless networks
Identity Protection
Blocks phishing websites and authenticates trusted sites
Secures, stores, and manages login and personal information
Prevents hackers from eavesdropping and stealing information as you type
Identifies unsafe Web sites in your search results
Backup and Restore
Automatically saves important files locally or to secured online storage
Restores lost files and folders
PC Tuneup
Optimizes PC performance with disk cleanup
Provides clear insight into recent PC activities to help prevent slowdowns
Optimizes application performance with one-click 
Support
Free email, chat, or phone support*†
Automatically finds and fixes common PC problems
Norton 360™ Version 3.0 Norton™ Internet Security 2010 Norton™ AntiVirus 2010
1 Year Protection for up to 3 household PCs‡ 1 Year Protection for up to 3 Home PCs‡ 1 Year Protection for up to 1 Home PCs‡
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‡1 OR 2 YEAR PROTECTION: With this service, you receive the right to use this product on one PC or on the specified number of PCs during the service period, which begins upon initial installation. This renewable service includes protection updates and new product features as available throughout the service period, subject to acceptance of the Symantec License Agreement included with this product and available for review at www.symantec.com. Product features may be added, modified, or removed during the service period.
* Source: PassMark Software, “Antivirus, Internet Security and Total Security Products Performance Benchmarking (2010),” September 2009. www.passmark.com/AVReport
** Symantec provides free 24x7 chat, email and phone support for this product during your initial service period. Availability of support channels vary by region, and regular Internet connection fees and call charges may apply in certain countries. For full support details, please visit www.symantec.com/globalsupport.
*** As made available by Symantec within your service period.