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Diagnose the current security status of your personal computer

Diagnose the current security status of your personal computer

Vote: (59 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Symantec

Version: 2.6.0.5

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(59 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Symantec

2.6.0.5

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • One of the advantages or positive elements associated with Norton Security Scan is that it provides comprehensive protection in real time. Norton Security Scan guards against all types of viruses and malware that threaten the operation, safety and security of a computer.
  • Because of its comprehensive nature, another of the elements on the pro side of the column when it comes to Norton Security Scan is the fact that it provides strong protection against identity theft and full spectrum of associated online scams. Individuals using Norton Security Scan can use their computer comfortably without being overly concerned about exposure to malicious threats.
  • Norton Security Scan is marketed to permit an end user to use the product on multiple computers through the purchase of one utility. This renders the product one of the most cost effective on the market. The reality is that some manufacturers of similar types of utilities restrict the use of an individual software or download purchase to one unit.
  • Norton Security Scan is available for installation and use on a wide range of different types of operating systems. Indeed, Norton Security Scan is suitable for all of the major operating systems on the market and in use today.

Cons

  • As is the case with any antivirus product, Norton Security Scan is not foolproof. The reality is that people with illicit intent are constantly modifying the manner in which they seek to attack other computers via viruses, spyware and malware of different types. Nonetheless, Norton is relatively effective at providing consumer with timely updates of its products to keep up with the latest threats.
  • A full system scan, initiated by a user, is a time consuming process. The amount of time that it does take is identified as one of the negative aspects of the utility. Nonetheless, this is offset by the fact that, although the scan process may be somewhat slow, the reality is that it is comprehensive and thorough and effective at catching and eliminating issues and threats.

Norton Security Scan is considered a premier antivirus software application or utility. The product provides real time protection against a wide variety of threats.

Pros

  • One of the advantages or positive elements associated with Norton Security Scan is that it provides comprehensive protection in real time. Norton Security Scan guards against all types of viruses and malware that threaten the operation, safety and security of a computer.
  • Because of its comprehensive nature, another of the elements on the pro side of the column when it comes to Norton Security Scan is the fact that it provides strong protection against identity theft and full spectrum of associated online scams. Individuals using Norton Security Scan can use their computer comfortably without being overly concerned about exposure to malicious threats.
  • Norton Security Scan is marketed to permit an end user to use the product on multiple computers through the purchase of one utility. This renders the product one of the most cost effective on the market. The reality is that some manufacturers of similar types of utilities restrict the use of an individual software or download purchase to one unit.
  • Norton Security Scan is available for installation and use on a wide range of different types of operating systems. Indeed, Norton Security Scan is suitable for all of the major operating systems on the market and in use today.

Cons

  • As is the case with any antivirus product, Norton Security Scan is not foolproof. The reality is that people with illicit intent are constantly modifying the manner in which they seek to attack other computers via viruses, spyware and malware of different types. Nonetheless, Norton is relatively effective at providing consumer with timely updates of its products to keep up with the latest threats.
  • A full system scan, initiated by a user, is a time consuming process. The amount of time that it does take is identified as one of the negative aspects of the utility. Nonetheless, this is offset by the fact that, although the scan process may be somewhat slow, the reality is that it is comprehensive and thorough and effective at catching and eliminating issues and threats.