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A product key, also known as a software key, is a specific software-based key for a computer program.

It certifies that the copy of the program is original.

Activation is sometimes done offline by entering the key, or with software like Windows 8.1, online activation is required to prevent multiple people using the same key.

Not all software has a product key, as some publishers may choose to use a different method to protect their copyright, or in some cases, such as free or open source software, copyright protection is not used.

Norton AntiVirus is an anti-malware software developed and distributed by Symantec Corporation since 1991 as part of its Norton family of computer security products.

It uses signatures and heuristics to identify viruses.

Other features included in it are e-mail spam filtering and phishing protection.

Digital distribution (also called content delivery, online distribution, or electronic software distribution (ESD), among others) is the delivery or distribution of media content such as audio, video, software and video games.

The term is generally used to describe distribution over an online delivery medium, such as the Internet, thus bypassing physical distribution methods, such as paper, compact discs, and VHS videocassettes.

The term online distribution is typically applied to freestanding products; downloadable add-ons for other products are more commonly known as downloadable content.

With the advancement of network bandwidth capabilities, online distribution became prominent in the 21st century.

An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.

All computer programs, excluding firmware, require an operating system to function.

Installation (or setup) of a computer program (including device drivers and plugins), is the act of making the program ready for execution.

Because the process varies for each program and each computer, programs (including operating systems) often come with an installer, a specialized program responsible for doing whatever is needed for their installation.

Installation may be part of a larger software deployment process.