Norman Virus Control NVC Features and Drawbacks Forrest Stroud
NVC Features and Drawbacks
Features in the current release of NVC include advanced security options, the ability to scan compressed files, Smart Behavior Blocker (a real-time scanning module run from the system traybar), Cat's Claw (a real-time process designed specifically for protecting your system from macro viruses), alarm sounds, and detection for platform-specific viruses. As is the case with most virus scanners, Norman Virus Control offers frequent updates for downloading. These updates contain new virus definition files and are freely available from the NVC Web site for registered users of the product.
The biggest setback for Norman Virus Control is its price. At nearly $80, NVC is more than double the cost of its predecessor ThunderBYTE AntiVirus ($29). The current titans of the industry, VirusScan and Norton AntiVirus, are also far less expensive than NVC at $50 and $40 respectively. Finally with several free alternatives like InoculateIT Personal Edition now available, the rather expensive price tag of Norman Virus Control is even more difficult to justify.
