Free version of Symantec's antivirus scanner Norton.
Norton Antivirus is both pricey and bloated, but the company behind it does have a very long history in virus detection and has a very comprehensive database of the latest threats.
With North Security Scan, you get access to Norton Antivirus definitions for free, except that Security Scan does not come with real-time protection.
Instead, this application can run a scan of your system for viruses, malware, trojans and other malicious files on a schedule or on demand.
Installation of Norton Security Scan is pretty straightforward and the user interface isn't challenging at all. Just like other antivirus programs of this caliber, it isn't the fastest but will help you out in finding unwanted malicious software on your system, but it will not remove them.
When scanning, Norton Security Scan has two standard options: Quick Scan and Full System Scan. The latter gets deep in to the filesystem and searches for malicious files while the Quick Scan option does a quick sweep.
The program also advertises commercial Norton products, but it's not necessary to install them in order to take advantage of this free scanning tool.
Features of Norton Security Scan
- Advanced Heuristics: Detects even the latest and most sophisticated threats.
- Comprehensive Scan: Detects and removes viruses, spyware and other threats.
- Customizable Scan: Choose which areas of your system to scan.
- Network Mapping: Helps detect potential threats on your local network.
- Network Security Monitor: Monitors malicious activity on your network.
- Norton Insight: Leverages the collective intelligence of millions of Norton users to identify suspicious files quickly and accurately.
- Online Backup: Automatically backs up your important files and documents.
- Quarantine: Isolates threats for safe removal.
- Real-Time Protection: Protects your PC from online threats in real-time.
- Remediation: Automatically repairs any damage caused by threats.
- Rootkit Detection: Detects and removes even the most deeply embedded rootkits.
- Scheduled Scans: Set up scans whenever you want.
- Silent Mode: Automatically suspends non-critical alerts and notifications during full-screen activities.
- System Optimizer: Enhances computer performance by removing unnecessary files.
- Vulnerability Scanner: Detects any outdated software on your system.
Compatibility and License
Norton Security Scan is provided under a freeware license on Windows from antivirus with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 22.21.10.40 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can Norton Security Scan run on?
Norton Security Scan can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
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