Your Software Security: How to Install Norton Antivirus (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS Guide)

Norton antivirus includes a complete package which keeps your devices secure from virtual world attacks. It is more than an antivirus, as it includes a strong firewall, data protection, system cleaning, junk removal, etc.

Norton antivirus packages offer a lot of features and you can avail it according to the package plan that you will select. By the way, this basic level guide will tell you, how to install Norton antivirus on any type of device. The process will be divided into steps so that you can understand clearly.

How to Install Norton Antivirus on Windows?

You might be not much familiar with the basics of computing. No problem, no one becomes genius on the first day. Let’s begins it without wasting time.

Complete Guide on Installation

Step 1: Open your browser and search for Norton Antivirus or copy and paste this URL (norton.com/setup) to land directly. Alternatively, you can also insert a CD if you have (make sure it contains an updated version otherwise you will need an internet connection to update it lately).

Step 2: If you used that link instead of CD, then enter your Norton account credentials, if prompted.

Step 3: Now you will see the Get Started page. Click on Download Norton.

Step 4: A new page will appear. It will show two options, “Agree and Download” while the other one is “Send Link to Other Device”. As you want to install it on the same device so, select agree and download option.

Step 5: Downloading will start shortly. The file usually downloads in the default folder of Windows if you have not changed the path.

Step 6: Once the downloading completes, locate the exe file and double click to install it.

Step 7: A new window will appear. It will be the starting interference of Norton antivirus. You will also see a box where you have to click to check it. It is asking that are you agree with Norton Terms and Conditions.

Step 8: After clicking on the installation button, the process will start and the whole process is fully automated. This will take several minutes to complete depending on your system.

Step 9: After installation, it will create an icon on the desktop and also a toolbar icon. Finally, you will get a message that your device is protected now.

Step 10: The new window will offer you a tour. You may continue if you are interested in a live guide otherwise, just skip it.

Step 11: It is recommended to scan your system just after installation so that it can check your whole system and notify you if there is any threat.

Useful notes

Norton antivirus will not install if you already have any other antivirus already installed in the device. It is not possible to run two antiviruses in a system at a time.

During this process, you will see different slides which will tell you the features of Norton antivirus’s features and also some details of threats from which they have protected their users.

How to Install Norton Antivirus on Mac?

Are you a Mac user? No problem. There is no major difference to install Norton antivirus on Windows and Mac. The difference is, Mac, asks for permission before installation.

Specifics of Installation

To grant Norton permission, click Open Security Preferences when the warning box will appear. Here you will see a radio button. Just click allow. You can follow the above steps for download and installation Norton antivirus on Mac devices.

How to Install Norton Antivirus on Android?

The process is quite simple. Follow the step to install Norton on Android devices

Step 1: Open Play Store and search for Norton Security and Antivirus.

Step 2: Click on the result. Probably, the official app will be at the top of the results.

Step 3: Downloading process will start and it will take a few minutes depending on the size of the application and the speed of your internet.

Step 4: Sit tight, unlike Windows an Mac, here it will install automatically.

Step 5: Once the installation finishes, it will create an icon on the home screen of your device. Click on its icon to launch the app.

Step 6: The very first window will acknowledging you that you must agree with their terms and conditions to use their app. Click continue.

Step 7:  One the top left corner, tap the menu icon and click on sign-in.

Step 8: Provide login details. If you did not sign up still then go to their site and register first.

Step 9: Now your device is protected. After installation runs a scan to check if there is any type of threat.

How to Install Norton Antivirus on iOS?

Follow the below steps to install Norton Security on iPhone and iPads.

Step 1: Open App Store and search for Norton Security.

Step 2: Click Get to download and install it.

Step 3: It will take a few minutes to complete. After installation, tap to open it.

Step 4: On the very first window, you will see privacy and agreement notice. Accept it to continue.

Step 5: You have successfully installed Norton Security on iOS.

Bottom Line

Hopefully, the process was simple and you have understood it clearly. In case you any further assistance, your comment below.