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Norton Internet Security™ 2012

Advanced protection to surf, bank and shop online without interruption

1 year protection for up to 3 PCs

$ 69.99

Key Technologies

Online identity protection

Antivirus

Antispyware

Parental controls management

Social network protection

Browser protection

Phishing protection

Smart firewall

Network mapping and monitoring

Antispam

Worm protection

Rootkit protection

Norton Protection System - provides industry-leading security with four unique layers of powerful protection proven to proactively stop online threats before they can infect your computer.

Insight - checks where files came from and how long they've been around to stop new online threats before they can cause you trouble.

Download Insight 2.0 - protects you from dangerous applications by telling you if an application may harm the health and stability of your computer before you download it.

Norton Safe Web - protects you while you surf the Web by warning of and blocking unsafe and fake websites right in your search results.

Norton Management - is cloud based so you can download, install, transfer, update or renew Norton products from anywhere right over the Internet.

Parental controls management - lets you track your kids' online activities through award-winning Norton Online Family so you can help protect them from online dangers.

Network threat protection - detects threats as they travel over a network and eliminates them before they can reach your computer.

Browser protection - protects you by checking for and blocking online threats as your browser loads, to stop online threats before they can do damage.

SONAR 4 Behavioral Protection - monitors your computer for suspicious behavior to quickly and accurately detect and stop new threats.

Norton Safe Web for Facebook - scans your News Feed for dangerous downloads and links to unsafe websites and warns you and your Facebook friends about them.

FREE 24x7 support - offers you expert help and answers by phone, email, live chat or online whenever you need them.

Vulnerability protection - stops cybercriminals from using security holes (vulnerabilities) in applications to sneak threats onto your PC.

Norton Identity Safe - secures, remembers and automatically enters your website user names and passwords to prevent cybercriminals from stealing your information as you type. Now includes an online version so you can share logins among additional PCs protected by Norton Internet Security 2012.

Antiphishing technology - blocks fraudulent websites cybercriminals use to steal your identity and your money.

Bandwidth management - limits non-critical Norton updates when you connect to 3G networks to avoid using up your monthly data allotment or causing overage fees.

Norton Pulse Updates - updates your protection every 5 to 15 minutes - without disrupting you - for up-to-the-minute protection against the latest threats.

Stop viruses, spyware, and online identity theft with the industry's most powerful virus protection

#1-ranked Norton is proven to offer superior protection from online threats.
Four different layers of smart protection proactively detect and eliminate threats before they reach your computer.
Identifies and stops new threats faster than other less sophisticated security software.

Browse, shop, bank, and socialize online without worry

Scans email and instant messages for viruses, suspicious links, infected attachments, and other dangers before you open them.
Identifies safe websites, proactively blocks unsafe sites, and stops online threats before your browser even loads.
Prevents cybercriminals from hacking into your PC and swiping your information when you use wireless networks.

Enjoy your favorite online activities safely, without annoying slowdowns or disruptions

Ranked #1 in performance, Norton offers the most powerful virus protection that doesn't slow you down.
Runs in the background so it won't interrupt your work or play.
Won't swallow up your computer's memory and hard disk space.

Keep your kids safe online with award-winning Norton Online Family

Parental controls management lets you easily access, set up and run Norton Online Family right from within your Norton Control Center.
Tracks which websites your kids visit so you know what they're up to online, and lets you block inappropriate sites.
Keeps an eye on your kids' social network activities and who they're chatting with online so you can spot potential dangers.

Get up and running fast with quick setup and easy-to-use features

Installs in less than a minute with a single mouse click.
Proactively tells you if files and applications are safe or may slow down or crash your computer.
Improved customizable Control Center now lets you choose between a simple or a detailed view for accessing program controls and Web-based Norton services.

Operating Systems Supported

Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit) Home/Professional/Tablet PC/Media Center (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or later

Microsoft Windows Vista® (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate with Service Pack 1 or later

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

Minimum Hardware Requirements

300 MHz for Microsoft Windows XP, 1 GHz for Microsoft Windows Vista/Microsoft Windows 7

256 MB of RAM

300 MB of available hard disk space

CD-ROM or DVD drive (if not installing via electronic download)

Browser Plug-In Support

Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 or later (32-bit only)

Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 and later (32-bit only)

Support for Antispam

Microsoft Outlook® 2002 or later

Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 or later

Windows Mail (spam filtering only)

Browser Support for Phishing Protection, Safe Search, and Password Management

Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 or later (32-bit only)

Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 and later (32-bit only)

Google Chrome™ browser 10.0 or higher

Email scanning supported for POP3-compatible email clients

* Ranked #1 in Overall Protection and Remediation: AV-Test GmbH, "Real World Protection and Remediation Testing Report," August 2011.

* Ranked #1 Performance: PassMark Software, "2012 Consumer Security Products Performance Benchmarks," August 2011.

* Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers only. Supports Google, Bing, Yahoo!, and Ask search engines.

* Symantec provides free 24x7 chat and phone support for a period of one year from initial product installation. NortonLive™ Services sold separately. Availability of support channels vary by region, and regular Internet connection fees and call charges may apply in certain countries. For full details and to access support, go to http://buy.norton.com/support.

* 1 Year Protection: With this service, you receive the right to use this product on one PC or on the specified numbers of PCs during the service period, which begins upon initial installation. This renewable service includes protection updates and new product features as available during the service period, subject to acceptance of the Symantec 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.