Norton AntiBot
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| Developer(s) | Symantec Corporation |
|---|---|
| Stable release | |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | Symantec.com |
Norton AntiBot is a software, developed by Symantec, for the detection of bots and other malicious threats. It monitors background processes and looks for malicious beheviour.
System requirements
| Windows XP | Windows Vista (32/64-bit) | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 600 MHz or higher | 1 GHz or higher |
| RAM | 256 MB | 1 GB |
| Free hard drive space | 50 MB | 50 MB |
A DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive and Internet Explorer 5.5 or above is also required for installation of Norton AntiBot.[1]
Features
Norton AntiBot monitors applications and processes running in the computer in order to detect and remove bots and malware that may be present.
The application can be used in conjunction with existing security software.
Product activation
This product comes with a 15-day trial with the option of purchasing a 1-Year Product Key.
Criticisms
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (July 2007) |
There has been speculation that Norton AntiBot uses a significant amount of system resources.
References
- http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,132706-c,securitysoftware/article.html
- http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,132706-c,securitysoftware/article.htmlhtmlHowever
- http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoffice/beta/overview.jsp?pvid=nab1beta