Norton Security Scan is a powerful and easy-to-use security program that identifies potentially dangerous security breaches. It scans your computer for the most common internet-based threats and reports all identified instances of malware infections, such as from viruses, spyware, Trojans, worms and certain harmful adware. Norton Security Scan, built on Symantec’s cutting-edge antivirus technology, helps you understand your security risks and assess whether your computer is adequately protected from online threats.
Compatibility: Windows 7, Vista, XP
Norton Security Scan sports a clean, user-friendly interface that’s easy to set up and navigate. The program is installed with simple one-click commands, and reports on infections that compromise your personal information or degrade computer performance. It is compatible with most applications, including other security software, meaning you do not have to deactivate or uninstall any programs.
Developed by one of the most trusted names in security software–Symantec, Norton Security Scan’s state-of-the-art antivirus technology actively looks for malicious software and security issues. Run full scans to look for known threats in individual files, active processes and boot sector, or a quick scan to look for viruses and spyware in the most common places targeted by malware.
Automatic updates defend your computer from even the latest, most potent virus and spyware threats. Norton Security Scan automatically downloads protection updates, allowing the program to identify newer and more sophisticated online risks including trojans and worms. Norton Antivirus Protection updates are downloaded and installed automatically, as soon as they are available online.
Scheduled scans initiate automatically and run in the background, protecting your computer from harmful malware. Scans can be scheduled by specifying day and time, and add a layer of defense without having to be monitored. Setting up is easy and only takes a minute. NSS will run scheduled scans automatically and report results with identified viruses, worms, spyware, and more.