Overview
Symantec brings you the world’s most trusted antivirus software with Norton AntiVirus 2008 with Antispyware. You are protected in every PC activity from Internet surfing to chatting to downloading the latest family photos Norton Antivirus 2008 with Antispyware covers you against every threat out there. It seeks out viruses while blocking and removing spyware. It scans your email and IM attachments to make sure there are no lurking threats so you never have to worry.
Norton Antivirus 2008 with Antispyware has all the best of protection services including; Antivirus, Antispyware, Internet Worm Protection, Rootkit Detection, Prevention from the spread of virus-infected emails and hidden threat detection and removal. What’s more Norton Antivirus even includes protection and new product updates.
Norton’s ever popular On-going Protection will keep your computer protected from the latest Internet risks by automatically renewing your subscription at the regular subscription price. So you never have to worry about keeping your protection up to date.
Product Features
- Detects and removes spyware and viruses.
- Blocks spyware and worms automatically.
- Prevents virus-infected emails from spreading.
- Rootkit detection finds and removes hidden threats.
- NEW! Improved performance delivers faster scans.
- NEW! One click access to expert support.
- NEW! Enhanced protection elements improve your PC security.
- NEW! Works quietly in the background.
- NEW! Network mapping provides a view of your home network.
- Includes one year of automatic definition updates, new product features, and access to updated versions of Norton AntiVirus™.*
- On-going Protection keeps your computer protected from the latest Internet risks by automatically renewing your subscription at the regular subscription price (plus applicable tax), so you don't have to.
* 1 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.
System Requirements
Norton AntiVirus 2008
Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 Home/XP Pro/XP Media Center Edition
Windows Vista™** Home/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business/Starter Edition
- 300MHz or faster processor
- 256MB of RAM
- 300 MB of available hard disk space
- Standard Web browser
Required for all installations
- CD-ROM or DVD drive
Email scanning supported for POP3 and SMTP compatible email clients.
Supported instant messenger clients
- AOL® – 4.7 to 5.9
- Yahoo!® – 5.x and 6.x
- Microsoft® – 6.0 or higher
- Trillian™ – 3.1 or higher
**Must meet minimum Windows Vista operating system requirements
Awards and Reviews
- May 2006 RedmondMag.com: Reader’s Choice Award
- February 2005 PC Magazine: Editors' Choice Award
- February 2005 Computer Shopper: Shoppers' Choice Award