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Norton AntiVirus 2006

The major improvement in Norton AntiVirus 2006 is undoubtedly the enhanced protection it offers against spyware and adware attacks, which have been a major cause of concern for PC users the world over.

While Norton AntiVirus 2006’s safety features are far superior to the ones present in Norton AntiVirus 2005 it loses out to McAfee VirusScan 2006 that gives you warning signals in case the stuff you are downloading stuff which is a possible transmitter of spyware or adware.

Another highly disappointing aspect is that the functional interface of the previous edition has been fiddled around with somewhat unnecessarily.

Installing the software is very simple courtesy the useful wizard. But the troubles begins after that. The inclusion of Norton Protection Center is responsible for reducing the user friendliness of Norton AntiVirus 2006.

The Protection Center's features like alerts relating to updating your virus definitions or not having performed a system scan are quite useful. But it emphasizes more on Symantec's promotional aspect by telling you about some other related products as opposed to assisting you by providing the latest security information regarding your product. Ask for any kind of aid relating to the product and most often, you will be directed to the Symantec's Web site.

Norton AntiVirus 2006 does come with few security upgradations like safeguarding your browser's home page from spyware hijacks. Essentially, this latest version of Norton AntiVirus has much better capabilities for recognizing spyware and adware. Also, daily spyware updates can be done. However, as aforesaid, Norton AntiVirus 2006 falters in that it first allows adware to be install and only then can detect the problem. Conversely, McAfee VirusScan 2006 warns you prior to the download itself. But then Norton’s program has its own advantages over McAfee. While the former gives out specific details regarding the infected program, the latter is incapacitated in this regard, which makes it hard to choose between keeping and deleting the installed program.

For preventing the conventional virus attacks, Norton AntiVirus 2006 scans everything from e-mails, Instant Messengers etc apart from keeping track of the network and cautioning you in case any unfriendly behaviour is detected.

Along with this product, the subscribers also get product upgrades and definition updates. Customer support includes 24/7 free online chat and paid telephone support.

Putting aside a couple of flaws, Norton AntiVirus 2006 can still be rated as an impressive upgrade for the present users. However, the new customers might still prefer antivirus applications offering quicker and much superior performance.