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Norton System Works Premier
Key Features and Benefits
- Blocks spyware, viruses, and worms
- Backs up your system
- Repairs and maintains PC health
- Reverses failed software installations
- Removes unneeded Internet clutter
- Live Update™ Notice alerts you to new features, product updates and threat advisories as available throughout the renewable service period*
- Platforms: Windows® XP Home/XP Pro
Norton System Works Premier will hold your hand throughout your time online, installation of software, and even the deletion of files to ensure that you get the best protection and the best performance from your computer. Any spyware or virus applications are detected and prevented from installing on your system while the Windows registry and system files are regularly scanned and monitored to ensure that no malicious scripts are found.
- Optimizing Hard Drives
As well as Internet security, Norton System Works Premier is also responsible for the optimization of your Windows system. Norton System Works Premier will scan and record all installed software in order that it can be quickly, easily, and fully uninstalled if required later. System backup and restore application also offers extra peace of mind that in the event of something going wrong with your system you can effectively restore it to an earlier time.
Cleaning Your System
You can keep your system in excellent shape by routinely and automatically clearing out Internet history, cache, and temporary file folders. All of these cause a drain on system resources but by using an application like Norton System Works Premier it is possible to instantly remove them without a trace by cleaning the registry on completion.
A Web Of Protection
The combination of antivirus and antispyware is an essential combination with todays prevalent online threats. Norton System Works Premier will scan your system to ensure that there are no malicious processes or applications on your system and then clean or remove the files as necessary. Regular security and software updates also means that you will be prepared for the latest threats before they find their way to your system.
Data Backup And Restore
Data loss can cause insurmountable problems for businesses and heartache for individuals. By creating regular backups of files on your system it is possible to limit the amount of damage done in the event you lose data. Some loss is almost inevitable but by producing daily backups you know that you will never lose more than a day's data.
Problems With Windows
Windows is an extremely popular operating system but it isn't without its share of problems, especially for heavy PC users. The Windows registry, in particular, is prone to keeping obsolete entries and corrupt files. When an application next attempts to use one of these entries you will invariably receive an error message and you may be prevented from running an application or even using your system.
Managing System Processes And Windows Settings
Processes running on your system are a good place to start looking for viruses and spyware applications. Norton System Works Premier gives you complete control over the running processes and also over Windows settings. These settings can be used to improve the performance of your system.
Defragmenting And Optimizing Your Hard Drive
As well as offering defragmentation Norton Systems Works Premier will also optimize the drive once it has completed the defragmentation process. Optimizing your hard drive typically leads to an improvement in performance, a reduction in loading times, and fewer application and system errors. This includes the clearing out of temporary folders, history, and other areas that you may otherwise overlook.
Recovering From Failed Installations
Failed software installations can cause a number of problems on your system. The remnants of files are usually left once the installation has failed and some registry entries may also be left behind. These traces can conflict with other files and registry entries causing software problems and they will almost certainly lead to problems if you try again to install the application. Norton System Works Premier provides a way to reverse failed installations and clean out the traces from your system.
Norton System Works Premium Conclusion
Norton System Works Premium is a powerful suite of applications. It will protect you and your computer when you are online, and it will also scan emails and instant messenger chat sessions in order to find any infections. Norton System Works also optimizes your hard drive and provides several functions and features to improve the performance of your system and clean it up.
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