The Symantec Corporation has not only distributed but also developed the antivirus, also an anti-malware since 1991, known as Norton, which is part of the Norton series of computer security products. The Norton Antivirus makes use of signatures and heuristics to identify viruses effectively, as well as provides additional features such as phishing protection and email spam filtration. During the first half of 2007, a Norton Antivirus and Norton Internet Security held a whopping 61% share of the security suites in the retail market.

Symantec took over Peter Norton Computing in August 1990 from Peter Norton. Norton, along with his company, developed several DoS utilities that included the Norton utilities but which did not consist of any antivirus features.

By 1991, computers in the country were being trespassed by several foreign virus strains and corporate as well as personal computer infections were rife, which were creating havoc. Norton Antivirus 1.0 was launched by Symantec Norton group which was compatible with both personal computers as well as commercial computers. The retail price of the product suggested by the advertisements was $129.

Norton Antivirus
Norton Antivirus is distributed as a product by Symantec Corporation by ways of Norton Antivirus download, an original equipment manufacturer software and a box copy.

Norton Antivirus 2014
This Norton Antivirus free version is a reliable and powerful anti-malware scanner. This version of the Norton virus protection software program is similar to the previous version in terms of the structure. However, Norton Antivirus 2014 edition improvises on as well as optimizes various features.

Real time complete protection is provided by Norton Antivirus free download version which provides system as well as data protection against malwares, trojans, worms, viruses, and rootkits. It also offers filter for emails, Internet browsing, as well as instant messaging apps. Today, even the Facebook wall is considered as a means of spreading malware rapidly; hence Norton Antivirus 2014 carefully analyzes social media apps such as Facebook as well.

Norton Antivirus software program is equipped with SONAR technology which is able to identify with great accuracy some unknown threats to the system. This antivirus edition also blocks certain downloads and websites that are malicious. The Norton Antivirus 2014 edition additionally includes a tool called Norton Power Eraser which is used when a scan is completed but fails to erase off the malware that is poised to infect the system.

The Insight module is the evolved version that is included in this edition of Norton Antivirus software program. This module can analyze running processes and files and categories which are reliable and separates them from scanning; hence optimizing the available resources.

The biggest strength of the Norton Antivirus 2014 edition is its usability. The Norton Antivirus 2014 edition has got a streamlined interface that responds quickly to commands. Its home screen shows the security status overview and allows a quick access of the features of the software which are Advanced Settings, Scans and Live Updates. At the bottom of the screen, the links to the other products of Norton are provided like Norton Online Backup and Mobile Security for Android.

The Norton Antivirus 2014 edition is the first preference for the users who have minimum experience and want to keep their systems secure with a highly rated antivirus software, especially since this software also uses minimum resources. Norton Antivirus has advanced features that makes it the best choice for seasoned users and offers configuration options suitable for users with lesser experience as well.