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Norton AntiVirus Plus is a comprehensive antivirus software, equipped with excellent features such as virus and ransomware protection, suspicious URL filtering, intelligent firewall, performance optimization tools, and simple cloud backup with 2GB storage capacity. However, this software does not offer a free trial period. Users are required to purchase the product and are promised a refund within 60 days if unsatisfied. Here's a quick review of this software to help you grasp some information before deciding whether to buy or not.
Review of Norton AntiVirus Plus 2020
1. Virus Protection Capability
On the main interface of Norton AntiVirus Plus, you can easily access the controls and core functions of the software. The virus protection feature includes several options such as Quick Scan, Full System Scan, and you can create and save various types of custom system scans like automatic scanning of the Download folder every 3 hours, but only when your system is idle and on AC power.
You also have an option to initiate Norton's Power Eraser feature to detect and more robustly repair threats, aiming to eliminate stubborn threats. The Norton Insight tool will provide you with reports about the status of files in your system. For more details, refer to Norton's Virus Removal Methods here.
2. Protection Capability
The Real-World Protection Test by AV-Comparatives is a reputable venue for assessing top antivirus software, listing 16 leading antivirus tools against some of the latest malware. The summary report for July-October 2019 includes results from 5 monthly tests, and Norton excelled, achieving second place with a 100% protection rate. The AV-Test Windows Home User report for December 2019 also showed similar results. Norton achieved a 100% protection rate for both common malware and vulnerabilities, and also scored a perfect 6/6 for both performance and usability.
3. Safe Web Browsing
Norton AntiVirus Plus has demonstrated excellence in blocking suspicious domains. It detects network-level requests, dangerous links with high accuracy, and provides very detailed warnings.
4. Smart Firewall
The smart firewall allows you to know whether an untrusted program is attempting to make an Internet connection and asks whether these programs should be allowed. You can allow or block connections in a few mouse clicks and choose options for the firewall to remember your decisions, ensuring you won't be asked again in the future.
5. Cloud Backup
Surprisingly, Norton AntiVirus Plus comes with a backup tool. Norton's backup is a hosted service, providing 2GB of online backup space within AntiVirus Plus. Users can choose to back up office documents, images, financial files, and more, while also being able to add multiple folders on demand, choose backup destinations, and schedule backups to run weekly/monthly, backup when your PC is idle, or perform manual backups.
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