Norton 360 Version 4.0

Norton 360

Norton 360, developed by Symantec, is marketed as an “all-in-one” security suite. The package includes a personal firewall, phishing protection and the ability to detect and remove malware. Separating this suite from Norton Internet Security is the inclusion of file backup and PC maintenance capabilities.

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Minimum Hardware Requirements

The package is distributed as a download, a box copy, or is preinstalled on computers as OEM software. Additional functions, including parental controls and e-mail spam filtering, are available as extensions developed also by Symantec.

Norton 360 is compatible with 32-bit editions of Windows XP and 32-bit or 64-bit editions of Windows Vista. Windows 7 support has been added.

Minimum Hardware Requirements

  • 300 MHz or faster processor
  • 256 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended)
  • 300 MB of available hard disk space
  • Must meet minimum operating system requirements for Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/Win7
  • Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher, or Mozilla Firefox® 3.0 or higher
  • Internet connection (a high-speed connection is required for online backup)
 Windows 7
Phishing protection feature available only on 32-bit Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher or Firefox 3.0 or higher.

Configuring Norton 360 Data Backups

Norton 360 is a popular comprehensive computer security application suite sold by Symantec Corporation for home and business use. Norton 360 v3.0 and newer versions of the Symantec product are designed to require minimal configuration after initial installation. You will still need to take manual action to configure the Norton 360 Firewall and Norton 360 Backups after finishing the installation of the program on your computer.

  1. Open the Norton 360 Control Panel. Then pick the “Tasks” menu option and select the “Manage Backup Sets” choice.
  2. Place a checkmark beside the computer drives or folders on the “What” menu tab that is listed beneath the backup sources that you desire to backup files or folders on your computer.
  3. Select the file categories that you are going to backup. Additional files and folders can be added to your backup by selecting the “Add a File” or “Add a Folder” menu option.
  4. Pick the “Where” menu tab to select the destination for your backup files. Norton provides 2 GB storage for online backups, but you can also choose a DVD/CD drive, thumb drive or portable media to save your files.
  5. Click the “When” menu tab to choose the start time and day of the month to conduct your regular backups of files using Norton 360. Note that if you are using portable storage media, the drive must be connected to your computer, or CD/DVD inserted into the drive prior to the scheduled time in order for the backup to work as scheduled. Choose the “Save Settings” menu option and close Norton 360. It will now be configured.

Configure the Norton 360 Firewall if Using Firefox

  1. Open the Norton 360 Control Panel by double-clicking the “Norton 360″ icon on your computer desktop or selecting “Start,” “Norton,” “Norton 360″ from your computer’s start menu.
  2. Choose the “Settings” menu option at the top of the Norton 360 Control Panel and then choose the “Firewall” menu option.
  3. Choose the “Program Rules” menu tab. Then single left-click the “Firefox” icon on the listing or applications, and select the “Remove” menu option.
  4. Pick the “Add” menu option. Use the File Chooser to find the Firefox program folder that is normally located in “c:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox” and choose the “Firefox.exe” application.
  5. Choose the “What Do You Want to Do” field in the “Security Request Window” and select the “Allow” button followed by “OK.”
  6. Choose the “Apply” button on the subsequent menu and close the configuration dialogue by clicking the “Close” button or “X” in the upper right hand corner of the window. Close Norton 360 and it will now be configured to work with Firefox.

How to Exclude a Program From a Norton 360 Scan

Norton 360 is a software suite that helps protect computers from viruses, spyware and other malicious software. According to the Norton 360 website, the software suite also helps protect computer users while making online purchases and provides maintenance tools to optimize system performance. In order to speed up Norton 360 virus scans, users may exclude certain files and folders from the scan.

  1. Launch Norton 360 by clicking the “Norton” icon on the desktop or in the Windows system tray. Click the “Options” icon in the program window that opens and click “Norton Internet Security” or Norton AntiVirus.” The option that is available depends on the version of Norton 360 being used.
  2. Click “Exclusions” in the left pane of the Options window. Click “New” in the section that reads “Which disks, folders, or files to exclude from risk scanning.”
  3. Select the folder for the program to exclude from future scans by navigating to its location in the Program Files folder. Click the check box next to “Include Subfolders” to exclude all folders in the program file folder. Click “OK” to finalize this selection.
  4. Click “New” in the section that reads “Which disks, folders, or files to exclude from Auto-Protect scanning.”
  5. Select the folder for the program to exclude from future scans. Click the check box next to “Include Subfolders” to exclude subfolders. Click “OK” to finalize this selection.
  6. Click “Apply,” then “OK” to exit Norton 360. From this point, all scans will exclude the folders for the programs chosen.

How to Fix Norton 360

Norton 360 is a comprehensive computer security suite of applications produced by the Symantec Corporation. The product provides antivirus, antispyware, data backup, and antiphishing protection for your computer. It also analyzes and corrects errors in your computer’s memory and registry. In the event Norton 360 becomes corrupted or quits working correctly, you will need to remove the software and install the latest version of the application package.

  1. Remove the current installation of Norton 360 from your computer. To do so, download the Symantec product removal tool listed as the first resource in this article. This will remove all Norton products on your computer, which will prevent conflicts with the newest version being installed on your computer.
  2. Run the Symantec product removal tool by double clicking the file downloaded in step one. After the tool completes removal of Norton 360, restart your computer.
  3. Navigate to the Symantec product website and log into the Norton account you created when you purchased Norton 360.
  4. Select the Norton 360 product and download the current version to your computer. After the download is completed, reinstall Norton 360 on your computer by double clicking the Norton 360 downloaded file. When installation is complete, restart your computer and Norton 360 will be fixed.

Troubleshooting Phishing Protection on Norton 360

“Phishing” is a term used to describe a type of malicious Internet connection that aims to steal your personal information (like credit card numbers, bank account information, etc.) and hand it over to a third party. Norton 360 from Symantec comes with a phishing-protection utility pre-installed. If your Norton 360 phishing protection isn’t operating properly, you can troubleshoot this by checking just a few simple things.

  1. Run LiveUpdate and update your installation of Norton 360. LiveUpdate is a program that installs when Norton 360 does. It will automatically connect to the Internet and download updates for your Symantec programs. Issues you’re having with Norton 360’s phishing protection could very well be solved by simply updating your software. You can find LiveUpdate in the “Norton 360″ folder in your computer’s “All Programs” menu.
  2. Disable any other types of antivirus programs you have on your computer. If you have other antivirus programs (like AVG Free or McAfee Antivirus) installed on your computer at the same time as Norton 360, these other programs may be interfering with Norton’s ability to properly do its job. Uninstall any other antivirus programs on your computer.
  3. Reinstall Norton 360. Click your desktop’s “Start” button, click “Control Panel” and open “Programs and Features.” Click on the icon for Norton 360 and click on the “Uninstall/Change” button. Select the “Repair” option and allow Norton 360 to reinstall itself. Any problems with Norton 360’s phishing protection that were a result of corrupted Norton system files will now be fixed.
  4. Open the Norton 360 control panel and make sure the “Phishing Protection” option is turned “On.”

How to Remove Norton 360

Symantec’s Norton 360 is a complete anti-virus security protection suite. Norton 360 is used to monitor your computer to protect you from threats and also scans to remove any existing problems. There are many reasons you may want to completely remove Norton 360 from your computer. Common reasons include wanting to upgrade to a newer version, changing to a different anti-virus software, or a corrupt install. Some viruses also corrupt Norton 360, which will require you to remove the software and reinstall it.

  1. Download the Norton Removal Tool from Norton.
  2. Go to “Start — All Programs — Norton 360.” Select “Uninstall” and allow the uninstaller to run. Press “OK” when asked if you’re sure you wish to uninstall.
  3. Double-click the Norton Removal Tool you just downloaded to begin the removal tool.
  4. Press “Next” to confirm you wish to remove Norton 360. Follow the prompts in the removal wizard to complete the process. You will be asked to remove some shared files that are no longer in use by other programs. If you’re uncertain about any of these files, select “No.” For almost all users, the files are not needed and you can press “Yes to All.”
  5. Allow your computer to restart. The wizard will automatically begin again to remove more files. This process may occur two to three times depending on the version of Norton 360 you have.

How to Disable Your Firewall With Norton 360

Norton 360 is a comprehensive security software package distributed by Symantec for Windows operating systems. The Norton 360 software includes protection against viruses, phishing schemes and unauthorized access to the user’s computer or network. The Norton 360 suite also features computer maintenance and file backup functions. By default, Norton 360 enables a firewall on the computer to prevent unauthorized users or programs from accessing the computer or network. Programs can be allowed through the firewall by granting permission through Norton 360’s firewall preferences. To disable the firewall completely, you will need to turn it off through the Norton 360 interface.

  1. Open the Norton 360 software by clicking on the “Start” button at the bottom left-hand corner of the screen, selecting “All Programs” and choosing the “Norton 360″ application from the “Norton 360″ folder.
  2. Click on the “Tasks and Settings” link in the top right-hand corner of the program window. Locate the “Change Advanced Settings” link to the right-hand side of the window and click on it.
  3. Select the “Firewall Protection Settings” link. It is the second link listed on the left side of the window. Click on the link to open the preferences for the Norton 360 firewall.
  4. Select the “Off” option under the “Firewall” preferences. By default, Norton 360 leaves the firewall on at all times. Click the “Apply” button at the bottom of the page to disable the firewall.
  5. Select the “Until I turn it back on” option in the pop-up window that asks how long the Norton 360 firewall should remain disabled. Click the “OK” button and exit from the Norton 360 software.

How to Use Norton 360

Norton 360 is the latest anti-spyware from Symantec. Since merging with Symantec, Norton has become the largest provider with its anti-virus software, firewall and backup saving systems.

  1. Open Norton 360 by clicking on the Norton icon on the desktop. Or you can find the start-up icon in the All Programs menu. Go to the “Start” command in the lower left corner.
  2. Click on the “Scans” option at the top of the Norton window. Decide whether you want a “Quick Check,” “Comprehensive Check” or “Let Me Choose” to scan for viruses.
  3. Run a Quick Check for a virus and spyware scan. Norton will first check for any program updates. You must be connected to the Internet for this, and it’s an important step to detect new viruses.
  4. Run a Comprehensive Check, and Norton will delete all Temporary files and Internet history lists. This takes muck longer than a Quick Check and should only be run once a week or once every month.
  5. Check the Results page when the scan is complete. Check the “Viruses and Spyware Scan” results to see if viruses were detected and removed. Select “Files Removed by Virus and Spyware Scan” to see what files were removed.
  6. Set Norton 360 to automatically run a weekly or monthly Comprehensive Check. Select “Tasks & Settings” on the main window then choose “Change Advanced Settings and Task Scheduling Settings.” Input how often the scan will run and designate a day and time.
  7. Use Backup and Restore to make backup copies of data. Select “Change Backup Settings,” and then choose which “Files to Back Up.” Select “Backup Location” and “Backup Schedule.” Make sure you have the right hardware to save on, like an external hard drive, flash drive, CD or DVD.

Downloading a Norton 360 Trial

The internet can serve as a great resource for millions of people who are seeking to share information. However, with all things that are great, there is always a downside. The biggest downside of the internet is the fact that hackers and other cyber criminals create viruses and spyware to steal personal information from your computer while you are online. Fortunately there are a number of great companies out there who make programs to protect users from cyber attacks, and many offer a free trial usage period just so you can try out their program and see if it is right for your needs.

How to Download a Norton 360 Trial

  1. Visit the Norton website. See the resources link below and click it. You will be taken to the Norton website, where you can download a free trial version of Norton 360.
  2. Click the “Try Now” button to download the free trial. In the middle of the screen, towards the top, there will be a table the displays the Norton 360 download. To the right of this will be a button that is labeled “Try Now”. Simply left-click with your mouse on this button, and you will begin downloading the program to your computer.
  3. Select the save location for the download. A pop-up box will appear on your monitor asking where you would like to save this program. Select the desired location and click on the “Save” button.
  4. Click the install icon and install the free trial. Once the download has completed, simply double left-click on the Norton 360 icon on your desktop, and follow the prompts to install the trial version.

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