Norton Antivirus System Requirements & Features

System Requirements Microsoft Windows 10 ( all versions ), except Windows 10 S. Edge browser not supported Microsoft Windows 8 / 8.1 ( all versions ). Some protection features are not available in Windows 8 Start screen browsers Microsoft Windows 7 ( all versions ) with Service Pack 1 or later Microsoft Windows Vista ( all versions ) with Service Pack 1 or later. New features are no longer supported on Windows Vista operating systems. ID Safe browser extension is no longer supported on Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP ( 32bit ) Home / Professional with Service Pack 3 or later. New features are no longer supported on Windows XP. ID Safe browser extension is no longer supported on Windows XP    Key Features : Proactive Exploit Protection ( PEP ) - protects Windows devices from so-called "zero-day" attacks that attempt to exploit undiscovered and unpatched holes ( or vulnerabilities ) in Windows applications or in the operating system itself. Emulator runs and analyzes unknown and suspicious files in an isolated protected virtual environment to see how they act before allowing the file to be run on the user's device. Cloud-based controls in Norton account let you fix, update, renew, and install Norton AntiVirus over the Internet with a few simple clicks. It brings together your available Norton Protection for other devices, like your Mac computer, smartphone, or tablet, in one place. Schedules resource-intensive tasks for when you do not use your PC. Intelligence-driven Norton Insight technology targets only those files at risk for faster, fewer, shorter scans. Norton Protection System provides multiple patented layers of protection to detect and eliminate threats more quickly and accurately than other technologies. Norton System Insight shows you how files and applications affect your computer's performance, helps to keep your computer performing its best. Norton Identity Safe keeps your online identity safer than ever when you buy, bank, browse, and game online. Lets you log on to sites with one click and automatically fills in web forms to prevent cybercriminals from stealing your information as you type. Silent Mode suspends alerts and updates to avoid interrupting or slowing games and movies. Norton Download Intelligence 2.0 helps you to identify a downloaded file or application is dangerous before you install or run it on your computer. File Insight provides detailed information about the files in your computer including the file source ( website URL ) and if it can be trusted. Scans the email and instant messengers for suspicious links, attachments, and other tricks cybercriminals use to steal your identity and your hard-earned money. Vulnerability Protection guards security holes ( vulnerabilities ) in your operating system, applications, browsers, and browser plug-ins to prevent threats from sneaking in. SONAR Behavioral Protection monitors your computer for suspicious behavior to quickly detect new attacks, crimeware, and other threats. Norton Bootable Recovery Tool to create an emergency DVD / USB that gets you back up and running when your computer is infected. You can use it even if your computer has become so infected that it won't work properly or even boot up. Bandwidth Management 2.0 automatically adjusts Norton data usage updates when you connect to 3G networks to avoid using up your monthly data allotment or causing overage fees. Browser Protection proactively protects you by checking for and blocking online threats as your browser loads, to stop online threats before they can do damage. Power Saver Settings maximizes your laptop's battery life by putting off non-critical activities until your computer is plugged in. Free tech support delivers the help you need through phone, email, and chat. Source : Norton.com