Emails from LiveUpdate Keep Users Up to Date at All Times
24 September 1997 - Symantec Corporation today announced Norton AntiVirus Gold 4.0, the latest version of the industry's leading automatic, comprehensive virus protection for Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3.1, and DOS workstations.
NAV Gold 4.0 protects all the possible entry points for viruses, including shared floppy disks, the Internet, e-mail attachments, and networks. NAV Gold 4.0 also incorporates the new Norton Safe on the Web, providing customers with advanced Internet security. Norton AntiVirus Gold Edition Version 2.0 was released in July this year following customer demand for a multi-platform anti-virus solution.
NAV Gold 4.0 provides users with detection and repair of in-the-wild viruses. In addition, NAV Gold 4.0 users receive cutting-edge protection against unknown viruses through Symantec's revolutionary Bloodhound technology. The Bloodhound system uses heuristic technology to analyse programmes, detect unknown or new viruses, and enable the user to repair the infected file immediately.
"NAV Gold 4.0 includes revolutionary technology and an email system direct from Live Update to keep customers informed of the availability of new virus definitions and the latest virus information," said Michelle Amery, General Manager, Symantec Australia and New Zealand. "Combined with the opening of the Symantec AntiVirus Research Centre in the Asia Pacific, NAV Gold 4.0 will provide customers in this region with the most up to date and responsive anti-virus protection available."
Keeping AntiVirus Software Up to Date - LiveUpdate
It is crucial for users to keep virus definitions up-to-date or risk rendering their computers vulnerable to the hundreds of new viruses that surface every month. NAV Gold 4.0's LiveUpdate feature updates users with the latest virus definitions and can be scheduled in advance.
These updates, which continue for the life of the product, are free of charge, automatically delivered, and fully tested at all times. Additionally, NAV Gold 4.0 introduces a new e-mail feature for LiveUpdate. Just by registering e-mail addresses, users are kept informed of the latest virus information, availability of new virus definitions, and any hoaxes or other threats to guard against.
Norton Safe on the Web (NSOW) and Norton Secret Stuff (NSS)
NAV Gold 4.0 provides customers with advanced Internet security and ecryption technology with Norton Safe on the Web and Norton Secret Stuff. Norton Safe on the Web denies access to all protected files to all uncertified programmes, for example, customers can identify which programmes have access to the document files, and if any other programme tries to access the protected files a warning is sent and access denied.
Repair Wizard
NAV Gold 4.0 also includes Repair Wizard, which simplifies system cleanup after a virus infection. This feature walks the user through the step-by-step cleanup of an infection and removes viruses automatically without damaging files.
Symantec AntiVirus Research Center
NAV Gold 4.0 is backed by the Symantec AntiVirus Research Center (SARC) with a recently opened office in Sydney. SARC is the industry's largest dedicated team of virus experts. The center's mission is to provide swift, global responses to computer virus threats, proactively research and develop technologies that eliminate such threats, and educate the public on safe computing practices. Since officially opening in August, the Sydney SARC has already identified 10 new viruses.
Pricing and Availability
Norton AntiVirus Gold Edition including Norton AntiVirus 4.0 will be available in early October for an Estimated Retail Price (ERP) of $99.00. Norton AntiVirus 3.0 for Windows 3.1 and DOS, Norton AntiVirus 2.0 for Windows 95 and Norton AntiVirus for Windows NT are sold separately for an ERP of $89.00.
System Requirements
For Windows NT users, NAV 4.0 requires Windows NT Workstation 3.51 or 4.0, an Intel CPU, 16MB of RAM required (32MB or higher is recommended), 16MB of hard disk space required, and a CD-ROM drive.
For Windows 95 users, NAV 4.0 requires an IBM PC or 100% compatible, Windows 95, an 80386 DX or higher (80486 DX or higher recommended), 8MB of RAM required (16MB recommended), 16MB of hard disk space required, and a CD-ROM drive.
For Windows 3.1X users, NAV 4.0 requires Windows 3.1X, an 80386 DX or higher, 4MB of RAM required (8MB recommended), 9MB of hard disk space required, and a CD-ROM drive.
For DOS users, NAV 4.0 requires MS-DOS 5.0 or higher, an 80386 DX or higher, 4MB of RAM required (8MB recommended), and 9MB of hard disk space required.
Note to Editors - Symantec Corporation helps make computer users productive and keep their systems safe and reliable anywhere, anytime. The company is focused on addressing customer needs in three main application areas: the Norton product line of anti-virus and PC-assistance products; the pcAnywhere, WinFax and ACT! product lines that cater to remote user productivity; and the Cafe product lines in Internet development tools.
Founded in 1982, Symantec maintains corporate headquarters in Cupertino, California with regional offices in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, Malaysia, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland. Traded on Nasdaq under the symbol SYMC, Symantec is ranked in the top ten international software vendors and employs more than 2000 people worldwide. Information on the company and its products can be obtained at the Symantec Asia-Pacific Press Centre on the World Wide Web at http://www.symantec.com/region/au_nz/PressCenter/index.html
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