Norton Anti-Virus Software Review

Norton offers a comprehensive list of anti-virus features that are able to identify and eliminate online and offline threats. It does not only prevent viruses from infecting or compromising your computer but also restores infected files. Its anti-virus database is constantly updated ensuring that you are protected against the latest threats. Features include enhanced parental controls, two-way firewall, better identity protection and a whole lot more.  

Pricing

30 Day Free trial

Plans

• Plus (1PC or Mac) $19.99/yr 
• Standard (1 PC, 1 Mac or 1 smartphone or tablet $39.99/yr 
• Deluxe (up to 5 PCs, Macs, smartphones or tablets) $49.99/yr 

Norton 360 with Lifelock Select - $99.99/yr 

In 2019 Norton launched Norton 360 with LifeLock Identity Theft Protection, a suite of products which bundles Norton's Deluxe anti-virus plan with additional identity theft protection features. In addition to Deluxe features like smart firewall, VPN, parental controls, and password manager, Norton 360 also includes dark web monitoring, LifeLock Identity Alert, credit monitoring, and $1 million protection package. Additionally, cloud backup is increased to 100GB. Customers can buy Norton Anti-Virus as a standalone product, or together with Norton 360.

Features

Advance Features

Norton's anti-virus engine effectively protects your computer from attacks not just by using information located in its database but also recognizes suspicious patterns associated with viruses. It could perform a scheduled scan or identify and block threats in real time. It makes browsing more secure, blocking malware, pop-ups and IP address insight.

Norton is easy to use and could be controlled with a few clicks. Norton ups the ante of protection by replacing infected files with its original versions if possible. It does this by consulting with its Norton Insight database. This is especially effective when important files are deleted or quarantined.

• SONAR behavioral protection
• IP address insight
• Identity safe

Operating System Compatibility

Windows 

Support Services

• Live Chat
• Phone support
• Knowledge base
• Norton Live Expert 

Summary

Just like all the top selling anti-virus software being reviewed, more advanced options are only available thru higher priced versions or add-ons. Norton however, still comes pricier compared to the other anti-virus software in our list. On the good side, Norton does bring solid value for your money with excellent protection, trouble free surfing and a whole lot of features designed to keep you out of trouble.  The ability to use these anti-virus software on three computers could also offset some of the initial costs of installing the software.