The Best Antivirus Protection for Windows 7

Windows 7 is the latest Windows operating system, and is the successor of Windows Vista. In case, you are operating on Windows 7, you should install a compatible antivirus. Numerous antivirus programs are compatible with this operating system, but before installing any antivirus on your system, you should check about its compatibility from Windows 7 Compatibility Center. Norton antivirus 2010 is among one of the antivirus programs for Windows 7.

Features

Norton antivirus for Windows 7 consists of many new and advanced features. It can analyze downloads, files and applications and lets you know about how secure all of them are to install on your system. This antivirus makes use of multiple layers of security in order to block attacks, and for detecting and removing threats. Its vulnerability protection will guard for security holes present in your operating system, applications, browsers and browser plug-ins.
Usability

You can install Norton Antivirus 2010 on your Windows 7 based PC with the following steps:

STEP 1: Insert the Norton Antivirus 2010 CD into the CD-ROM drive and click on Install Norton Antivirus. In case, you have downloaded your copy of Norton Antivirus, double-click the file that you have downloaded.

STEP 2: In case, you do not want to join Norton Community Watch uncheck the option, in the Norton Antivirus 2010 window.

STEP 3: You can change the default install location of Norton Antivirus, by clicking on Install Options, and then click Browse to locate the new location and click OK.

STEP 4: Click on User License Agreement, click on Agree and Install.

STEP 5: Norton Antivirus will launch automatically, after completing the installation.

STEP 6: In the Norton Antivirus window, click Activate Now on the bottom-right corner.

STEP 7: Type in your Product Key, and then click on Next.

STEP 8: Type in your email address, and then click on Next in the Norton Account window.

STEP 9: If you have a Norton account, type in the password. In case, you do not have a Norton Account, click on Get Started, complete the form, and then click on Submit.

STEP 10: Click on “Done” after reviewing your subscription details.It is recommended that, you should install the updated version of Norton Antivirus 2010 on your system.

Limitations
Norton Antivirus 2010 can slow down your computer while performing full scan. It can increase your system’s booting time.