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Our Protection Cloud is our early warning system, which analyzes unknown files in the cloud –
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A suspicious file is detected

The file's digital fingerprint is sent to the cloud

The file is checked in real time against our database

The file is identified as either safe or infected

The information is returned to the device

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System Requirements

You really don’t need much! Here are the essentials:

A PC running Windows 7 or higher (with Service Pack 1 and the latest updates)
2 GB of RAM, over 2 GB of hard disk space, and an internet connection

For the tech savvy, we’ve prepared a full rundown of the specifications.

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Operating Systems:

Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or higher with the newest updates, hotfixes, and service packs installed

RAM:

2 GB of RAM or more

Disk space:

Minimum 2 GB of free disk space (additional space for temporary and quarantine files needed)

CPU Type:

Intel Pentium 4 / AMD Athlon 64 Processor or faster (with support for the SSE2 instructions set)

Browser:

Internet Explorer 8 or newer

Additional requirements:

To install, you’ll need administrator rights, an internet connection, and a web browser. For automatic antivirus updates and optimal malware detection, you’ll need an internet connection.

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