More powerful than ever, Symantec Corporation introduces its Norton Internet Security (NIS) 2006 Beta Version 9.1, with LiveUpdate 3.0 for Windows 2000/XP. It claims that this beta releases is much faster, smarter, and easier to use. The software contains a comprehensive set of award-winning tools that helps to automatically block out hackers, viruses and spyware; filtering dangerous phishing emails as well as annoying spams; an impressive firewall giving full control to the user over any incoming and outgoing Internet traffic.

With Norton™ Protection Center—a one-look control panel for all your security tools—you can review your security situation and lock down your system with an optimal security configuration. You can also run a system-wide security scan at any time with the click of a button. With all these tools working for you, you’re free to get connected, stay connected, and use the Internet however you want.

As this is a beta version, Symantec does not provide any technical support. Product feedback can, however, be submitted to Symantec via a secure server. The purpose of this release of NIS is to test the LiveUpdate 3.0 in the context of NIS 2006. Currently, NIS 2006 Public Beta is available for download at its website, and will expire 30 days after the product is installed.

System Requirements:

• Windows XP Home/Pro
256MB Ram (minimum)
300MHz processor (minimum)
325MB Hard disk space (minimum)
• Windows 2000 Pro with SP3 or greater
128MB Ram (minimum)
300MHz processor (minimum)
325MB Hard disk space (minimum)
• Explorer version 5.5 or later

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