Norton 360 versions

v21.0 [Jun 26, 2013]
- Advanced repair – An increasingly common byproduct of a modern malware infection is damage to critical Windows system files, requiring a time-consuming reinstall of the operating system. Drawing on Symantec’s Global Intelligence Network, new advanced repair capabilities leverage a broader set of Internet-connected resources to repair Windows system files that have been broken or crippled by malware, faster and with greater consistency.
- Improved SONAR engine – Protecting against malware is a cat-and-mouse game in which we are continually challenged to improve our products in response to changes in malware techniques. This year we significantly improved the behavioral-based protection engine called SONAR, which operates on the premise that while the physical nature of malware changes, its behavior often does not. As a result, SONAR now allows the latest products to discover and shut down malware that attempts to disguise its bad behavior by operating inside legitimate Windows processes.
- SONAR-assisted remediation and cleanup – Understanding what happened after a malware attack can be as tricky as deconstructing a crime scene. SONAR helps with the removal and cleanup of malware attempts by saving the evidence of the attack for later use by Norton’s repair technologies. This remediation helps to ensure that all traces of a malware attack are removed and a system is returned to its original state.
- Simpler setup and management – For users who prefer to install via Web download or who don’t have a CD/DVD drive, this release improves the installation and setup experience. Users can quickly download and install the latest version of their product for their device type and subsequently ensure that all their devices are protected.
- Faster performance – Based on recent testing, compared with last year’s releases, it has an improved boot time by 15 percent, install speed by 10 percent and memory usage during scan by 100MBs, resulting in our fastest and lightest performance yet.
- Enhanced Norton Identity Safe – This release brings a whole new look to our password management tool. It also includes improved form filling, with drag-and-drop functionality and full vault searches available directly from the toolbar to help manage passwords even more securely and conveniently.

v20.1 [Jul 31, 2012]
EXCLUSIVE
Norton Protection System – the 5 patented layers of protection detect and eliminate threats more quickly and accurately than other technologies.
Network Defense Layer Protection – Stops online threats before they can reach your computer.
IMPROVED
SONAR Behavioral Protection & Live 24x7 Threat Monitoring – Stays ahead of, detects and eliminates threats that haven’t been invented yet by watching your PC for suspicious activity.
ADDED
Threat-removal Layer – Targets and eliminates hard-to-remove threats less sophisticated products often miss.
EXCLUSIVE
Norton Management – Cloud-based controls let you fix, update, renew and install Norton 360 over the Internet with a few simple clicks. It brings together your available Norton protection for other devices, like your Mac computer, smartphone or tablet, in one place.
Norton Safe Web for Facebook – Scans your Facebook News Feed for dangerous links, infected downloads and unsafe websites.
Automatic Backup – Backs up your photos, music and other important files only when you’re not using your computer, so it won’t get in your way and you don’t have to remember to do it.
PC Tuneup – Fixes common computer problems, frees up memory, removes unnecessary files and cleans up your hard drive.
ADDED
Always up-to-date Product Version – Norton automatically sends you important product and feature updates throughout the year. The latest version installs without you needing to do anything.
FREE 24x7 Support – Offers you expert help and answers by phone, live chat or online, whenever you need them. 1
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Parental Controls Management – Lets you access Norton Online Family through Norton 360.
Antiphishing Technology – Blocks fraudulent “phishing” websites set up by online scammers to steal your money, passwords, and identity.
Norton Identity Safe – Remembers, secures and automatically enters your user names and passwords for you.
EXCLUSIVE
Insight – Improves performance by identifying safe files and only scanning unknown files.
Norton Safe Web – Proactively protects you while you surf the Web by warning of and blocking unsafe and fake websites right in your search results.2
Browser Protection – Proactively protects you by checking for and blocking online threats as your browser loads, to stop online threats before they can do damage.
Web-Based Backup Access – - Lets you download and share photos, videos and other files you’ve backed up online, anytime, anywhere via the cloud.
Download Insight 2.0 – Protects you from dangerous applications before you install them by telling you if they are harmful or unstable.
Vulnerability Protection – Stops cybercriminals from using security holes (vulnerabilities) in applications to sneak threats onto your PC.
IMPROVED
Bandwidth Management 2.0 – Automatically adjusts Norton data usage updates when you connect to 3G networks to avoid using up your monthly data allotment or causing overage fees.
EXCLUSIVE
Norton Pulse Updates – Updates your protection every 5 to 15 minutes, without disrupting you.

v3.0 [Oct 31, 2008]
Norton Insight which scans only those files that tends to be risky.