What is new in Norton 360

Norton 360 is an all-in-one protection solution that lets you feel safe and secure as you use your computer.

This version of Norton 360 provides the following new features:

PC Security

* Performs security checks in the background when your computer is idle
* Can automatically shut down your computer after the completion of certain tasks
* Lets you reset the firewall to its default settings
* Scans your computer with improved speed
* Automatically resolves known Internet Explorer vulnerabilities
* Lets you right-click files or folders to scan for virus and spyware. The right-click scan option is not available in the 64-bit version of Windows Vista.

Identity Protection

* Provides a high level of protection while browsing Internet
* Displays a smaller and leaner Norton toolbar
* Protects against phishing in Firefox and Internet Explorer
* Offers faster antiphishing performance
* Protects you from malicious keyloggers and screen capture applications
* Manages your passwords

Backup

* Backs up your data to destinations that include iPods, Blu-ray discs, and HD DVDs
* Backs up multiple computers to a shared network drive
* Helps you to understand the state of backup protected files on your computer by analyzing new icon overlays
* Lets you right-click files or folders to add them or exclude them from backup. The right-click scan option is not available in the 64-bit version of Windows Vista.
* Lets you use wildcard characters when you search for files or folders to restore
* Helps you to easily locate files by using file preview when you restore files


PC Tuneup

* Cleans unwanted registry items for performance optimization
* Removes temporary Internet files
* Analyzes the defragmentation level of your computer and provides a report
* Creates a diagnostic report, which provides a summary of system information to help you troubleshoot and diagnose problems


Network Monitoring

* Lets you remotely monitor the computers that are connected to your home network
* Lets you view the status of the network to which you are connected
* Lets you grant or deny permission to networked devices to access your computer
* Lets you view and change details about a computer or device that is connected to your home network


Usability Enhancements

* Lets you resolve problems easily by using the One Click Support feature
* Lets you run the quick tasks by hovering over your mouse pointer over each item in the main page of Norton 360
* Lets you schedule activities that run in the background on your computer
* Lets you easily access Advanced Settings
* Lets you provide feedback to Symantec by using the product feedback link that is available throughout the product

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