Tips to Install Norton Antivirus

How to Install Norton Antivirus. Norton Antivirus software serves as protection to reduce the possibility of computer viruses. This antivirus software suite ensures the privacy and safety of the user's Internet activity, files, documents, programs and other actions associated with the hard drive and operating system. But before the software can be put to good use, it has to be installed to your hard drive. The Norton Antivirus installation only takes a couple of minutes to complete.

Instructions

1. Insert the Norton installation disc into your computer's CD-ROM door. Click the Norton set-up application icon if you downloaded Norton Antivirus. The disc or set-up application will begin running once the action is detected.

2. Select "Install Norton Antivirus" in the Norton opening installation panel that will appear on your screen.

3. Review the Norton User License Agreement and provide your product key or serial number by typing it in the available fields.

4. Click the "I Agree" action to advance to the Norton installation wizard. You must agree to the terms of the license agreement, otherwise the Norton installation wizard will abort the full procedure.

5. Click the "Next" option to select the software's recommended installation method when the Installation Options appear on the initial Norton installation wizard screen.

6. Select the "Start Scan" option when the second installation wizard screen appears. The wizard will begin scanning for older versions of any antivirus programs. (See Warnings for more information regarding older versions of antivirus programs.) The installation panel will be displayed again once the scan is complete.

7. Click "Next" to advance to the Norton activation panel.

8. Activate your software by logging in to your Norton account or creating a new one. This action associates your Norton product with your computer and you as the user. Click "Next."

9. Click "Finish" in the Norton Antivirus subscription panel screen. You will be redirected to the Norton LiveUpdate panel.

10. Run the Norton LiveUpdate to perform the first routine software update. Click "Finish" once the Norton LiveUpdate routine is complete to conclude the full software installation.

Tips & Warnings

- If there are any previous Norton editions or other antivirus programs installed to your computer, make sure you uninstall them before attempting to install Norton Antivirus. You will encounter issues that will halt and abort the installation process if any other programs are detected and active on the hard drive.
- If you have any further technical questions, please refer to the Norton Anti-Virus software manual that can be obtained and downloaded online. (See Resources for link.)

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