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Norton LiveUpdate is a utility developed by Symantec Corporation that downloads and installs security updates (such as spyware, firewall, or antivirus signature files) and software patches. [1] LiveUpdate can only apply updates for a particular version of Norton; it cannot however upgrade a version of Norton to a later version (for example ...
The user must uninstall both Norton AntiVirus and the LiveUpdate component manually. The LiveUpdate component is purposely left behind to update other Norton-branded products, if present. [41] In response, Symantec developed the Norton Removal Tool (SymNRT) to remove leftover registry keys and values along with files and folders. [42]
The precursor of Norton SystemWorks was released in March 1996 [1] for PCs running Windows NT 3.51 or later.. It included Norton AntiVirus Scanner, Norton File Manager (based on Norton Navigator), UNC browser, Norton Fast Find, Norton Zip/Unzip, Norton Folder Synchronization, Folder Compare, Norton System Doctor, System Information, Norton Control Center.
Symantec Endpoint Protection is a security software suite that includes intrusion prevention, firewall, and anti-malware features. [11] According to SC Magazine, Endpoint Protection also has some features typical of data loss prevention software. [12]
On December 9, 2010, Symantec released the 18.5 version through Norton LiveUpdate. However, this update was later pulled due to numerous reports on the Norton forums that the update was causing system instability during system scans (both full and quick scans).
In 2014, in an effort to streamline its Norton product line, Symantec combined nine standalone Norton products into one all-purpose suite. [3] Norton Security superseded Norton Internet Security (and the pre-2019 versions of Norton 360), with an overlapping release cycle that saw version 22 as the initial release of the former and the final release of the latter.
Norton 360 version 1.0 box art. Version 1.0 was released on February 26, 2007. This version was the first Symantec product to use SONAR to detect zero-day viruses.It monitors applications for malicious behaviour, taking action as needed. [13]
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