Norton is probably the most well known and widely used antivirus software available at this time. It does a great job of detecting viruses, worms, and repairing of infected files. The interface is easy to follow and use. However, there is alot of system overhead and incompatibility issues with Norton Antivirus, and there are better products available at lower prices.
Norton Antivirus Features:
• Automatically removes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses
• Scans and cleans both incoming and outgoing email messages
• Blocks viruses in instant message attachments
• Detects spyware and certain non-virus threats such as adware and keystroke logging programs
• Scans compressed file archives before you open them (Available only on Windows® XP/2000 Pro.)
• Downloads new virus protection updates automatically
• Worm Blocking and Script Blocking
• Internet Worm Protection
• QuickScan tool
• PreInstall Scan
Norton Antivirus Requirements:
Operating Systems: Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP
Processor (CPU): Windows XP - 300MHz; Windows 98/ME/2000 - 133 MHz
Memory (RAM): Windows XP - 128 MB; Windows 98/ME/2000 - 64MB
Hard Drive (HDD): Windows XP/2000 - 125 MB free; Windows 98/ME - 90MB free