CUPERTINO, Calif. -- January 13,1992 -- Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) today announced The Norton AntiVirus version 2.0 for DOS and Windows. It finds and repairs over 1,000 viruses and strains, and detects unknown viruses. The Norton AntiVirus offers fast scanning speed, provides automatic protection in the background and uses a scanner that requires as little as lK RAM. It includes complete Windows operation, recursive scan and repair, and configurable protection options. The Norton AntiVirus offers unmatched virus update protection, including easy user addition of new virus definitions. Corporate-wide virus defense features allow standardized virus safeguards for an entire company. The Norton AntiVirus provides more complete network server support than any other virus protection program. "With the number of viruses growing at a rate of about 20 per week, timely virus definition updates become a critical factor," said Rod Turner, executive vice-president of Symantec's Peter Norton Group. "Symantec's comprehensive virus update services provide the fast turnaround that users need." Key Features ============ Full Windows Operation The Norton AntiVirus version 2.0 includes virus defense for both DOS and Windows. Pop-up Virus Alert dialogue boxes provide comprehensive, multi-tasking protection under Windows. Windows Scan Clinic lets users scan for viruses, repair or remove infected files, add new virus definitions and set configuration options. Automatic Protection Whether in DOS or Windows, The Norton AntiVirus provides automatic, transparent and continuous protection in the background without interfering with the user's daily work. This allows even novice users to have full protection against virus infections. It constantly monitors file activity and alerts the user only when a virus is detected. Network Protection The Norton AntiVirus offers the broadest range of network virus protection found in a single product. It intercepts infected files that attempt to launch on a network drive, it offers complete unattended scanning and DOS error level reporting. It is network compatible with Novell NetWare 286 & 386, 3COM 3+0pen, OS/2 LAN Manager, Banyan Vines and AT&T Starlan. Immediate Virus Update Protection Continuous new virus updates are available through Symantec's Virus Newsline (408/252-3993), Symantec's 24-hour Virus Faxline (310/575-5018), Symantec BBS (408/973-9598 or 9834) and Compuserve. A new Virus Definition Disk Service is also available for $12 plus tax. Norton AntiVirus customers can obtain the update disk by calling (800) 343-4714, ext. 756. User addition of new virus definitions is easily done with a single menu selection. The Norton AntiVirus lists the viruses it protects against and automatically updates the list as more definitions are added. Comprehensive Virus Defense The Norton AntiVirus detects unknown viruses by tracking unusual virus like behavior. An encrypted fingerprinting file provides additional security against unknown viruses. Intelligent virus fingerprinting detects changes to files caused by viruses, even when the file size does not change. A file may be infected with more than one virus; some viruses can infect a file many times. With The Norton AntiVirus' new recursive scanning, a user scans the file once and the product keeps removing viruses until the file is clean. The Norton AntiVirus provides configurable protection options which give the user speed, security and memory size choices for optimum performance. At installation, The Norton AntiVirus stores vital system information on a Rescue Disk (either on floppy or network drives). If a virus destroys this important information (CMOS, Boot Record, partition tables) the user's system can be recovered using the Rescue Disk. Corporate Virus Defense MIS/PC coordinators can utilize the flexibility of The Norton AntiVirus to establish company-wide virus safeguards. The Norton AntiVirus includes a wide array of command line options for highly automated operation on both standalone and networked PCs. Customizable virus alert messages give organizations the ability to implement their own virus response instructions. Password protection restricts access to program configuration options, ensuring consistent protection. The Norton AntiVirus also provides audit trails to track all virus-related activity. Pricing and Availability The Norton AntiVirus version 2.0 for DOS and Windows is available at a suggested retail price of $129. Upgrades to registered customers are available for $29. It runs on IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 and 100% compatibles, and requires DOS 3.1 or higher with 384K RAM. The Norton AntiVirus is compatible with Windows 3.0. Symantec Corporation develops, markets and supports a complete line of application and system software products for IBM personal computers and compatibles, and Apple Macintosh computers. Founded in 1982, the company has offices in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling (800) 441-7234 toll free, or (408) 252-3570. +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | From the America On-Line & PC-Link New Product Info Services | +===============================================================+ | This information was processed with OmniPage Professional OCR | | software (from Caere Corp) & a Canon IX-30 scanner from data | | provided by the above mentioned company. 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