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- CUPERTINO, Calif. -- January 13,1992 -- Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC)
- today announced The Norton AntiVirus version 2.0 for DOS and Windows. It
- finds and repairs over 1,000 viruses and strains, and detects unknown
- viruses. The Norton AntiVirus offers fast scanning speed, provides
- automatic protection in the background and uses a scanner that requires as
- little as lK RAM. It includes complete Windows operation, recursive scan
- and repair, and configurable protection options.
-
- The Norton AntiVirus offers unmatched virus update protection, including
- easy user addition of new virus definitions. Corporate-wide virus defense
- features allow standardized virus safeguards for an entire company. The
- Norton AntiVirus provides more complete network server support than any
- other virus protection program.
-
- "With the number of viruses growing at a rate of about 20 per week, timely
- virus definition updates become a critical factor," said Rod Turner,
- executive vice-president of Symantec's Peter Norton Group. "Symantec's
- comprehensive virus update services provide the fast turnaround that users
- need."
-
- Key Features
- ============
- Full Windows Operation
-
- The Norton AntiVirus version 2.0 includes virus defense for both DOS and
- Windows. Pop-up Virus Alert dialogue boxes provide comprehensive,
- multi-tasking protection under Windows. Windows Scan Clinic lets users
- scan for viruses, repair or remove infected files, add new virus
- definitions and set configuration options.
-
- Automatic Protection
-
- Whether in DOS or Windows, The Norton AntiVirus provides automatic,
- transparent and continuous protection in the background without
- interfering with the user's daily work. This allows even novice users to
- have full protection against virus infections. It constantly monitors file
- activity and alerts the user only when a virus is detected.
-
- Network Protection
-
- The Norton AntiVirus offers the broadest range of network virus protection
- found in a single product. It intercepts infected files that attempt to
- launch on a network drive, it offers complete unattended scanning and DOS
- error level reporting. It is network compatible with Novell NetWare 286 &
- 386, 3COM 3+0pen, OS/2 LAN Manager, Banyan Vines and AT&T Starlan.
-
- Immediate Virus Update Protection
-
- Continuous new virus updates are available through Symantec's Virus
- Newsline (408/252-3993), Symantec's 24-hour Virus Faxline (310/575-5018),
- Symantec BBS (408/973-9598 or 9834) and Compuserve. A new Virus Definition
- Disk Service is also available for $12 plus tax. Norton AntiVirus
- customers can obtain the update disk by calling (800) 343-4714, ext. 756.
-
- User addition of new virus definitions is easily done with a single menu
- selection. The Norton AntiVirus lists the viruses it protects against and
- automatically updates the list as more definitions are added.
-
- Comprehensive Virus Defense
-
- The Norton AntiVirus detects unknown viruses by tracking unusual virus like
- behavior. An encrypted fingerprinting file provides additional security
- against unknown viruses. Intelligent virus fingerprinting detects changes
- to files caused by viruses, even when the file size does not change.
-
- A file may be infected with more than one virus; some viruses can infect a
- file many times. With The Norton AntiVirus' new recursive scanning, a user
- scans the file once and the product keeps removing viruses until the file
- is clean. The Norton AntiVirus provides configurable protection options
- which give the user speed, security and memory size choices for optimum
- performance.
-
- At installation, The Norton AntiVirus stores vital system information on a
- Rescue Disk (either on floppy or network drives). If a virus destroys this
- important information (CMOS, Boot Record, partition tables) the user's
- system can be recovered using the Rescue Disk.
-
- Corporate Virus Defense
-
- MIS/PC coordinators can utilize the flexibility of The Norton AntiVirus to
- establish company-wide virus safeguards. The Norton AntiVirus includes a
- wide array of command line options for highly automated operation on both
- standalone and networked PCs. Customizable virus alert messages give
- organizations the ability to implement their own virus response
- instructions. Password protection restricts access to program
- configuration options, ensuring consistent protection. The Norton
- AntiVirus also provides audit trails to track all virus-related activity.
-
- Pricing and Availability
-
- The Norton AntiVirus version 2.0 for DOS and Windows is available at a
- suggested retail price of $129. Upgrades to registered customers are
- available for $29. It runs on IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 and 100% compatibles,
- and requires DOS 3.1 or higher with 384K RAM. The Norton AntiVirus is
- compatible with Windows 3.0.
-
- Symantec Corporation develops, markets and supports a complete line of
- application and system software products for IBM personal computers and
- compatibles, and Apple Macintosh computers.
-
- Founded in 1982, the company has offices in the United States, Canada,
- Australia and Europe. Information on the company and its products can be
- obtained by calling (800) 441-7234 toll free, or (408) 252-3570.
-
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