Get help using your Norton device security product

Protection against various kinds of viruses and other malware, including network attacks and spam, helping safeguard you against online theft, phishing, and fraudulent websites.

• Scans

  Check for threats on your PC by running preset scans. You can also create, schedule, and run custom scans. For more information, see Run Norton scans to check for threats on your PC.

• Cloud Backup

  Cloud Backup stores important files and documents as a preventative measure against data loss due to hard drive failures, stolen devices, and even ransomware. You can restore your valuable information from the backups that your Norton product has made. For more information, see Get Started using Norton Cloud Backup.

• LiveUpdate

  Check that you have the latest protection from threats as well as feature and performance enhancements. It helps download and install updates to your virus definitions and Norton application. For more information, see Run LiveUpdate.

• Security History

  Scan results, protection updates, and other Norton tasks are available for you to review in the Security History so that you understand security events that were detected on your PC. For more information, see Review recent security or other events with Security History.

• Quarantine

  Suspicious or dangerous files your Norton product detects during scans are locked away in Quarantine, where they can’t do any harm. Files in Quarantine cannot be accessed or run by any outside processes, software applications, or viruses. For more information, see Learn more about Quarantine.

• Browser Extensions

  You can install Norton extensions for your web browsers to protect your browsing. For more information, see Learn more about Norton browser extensions.

• Password Manager

  Norton Password Manager helps you access, manage, and secure your passwords and personal information that you rely on for your online activities. It keeps your passwords synchronized across different browsers and mobile devices. For more information, see Learn more about Norton Password Manager.

• Parental Control

  Parental Control tools help you keep your children safer on the Internet. It allows your children to explore the web freely while letting you know when and where they spend time online. For more details, visit the Norton Family website.

We know how frustrating it is when your computer slows down and simple tasks take forever. It is the perception of some users that their computer performance degrades after they install the Norton product. But the fact is that your Norton product is streamlined to provide world-class protection without sacrificing performance.

The features listed in this section help boost the overall performance of your computer, making everyday tasks go more quickly.

• Software Updater

  The Software Updater feature in your Norton product is designed to keep many programs installed in your PC up-to-date to help eliminate security vulnerabilities. For more information, see Update your programs with Norton Software Updater.

• File Cleanup

  File Cleanup removes many types of junk files and other clutters that can slow down your Windows computer. For more information, read Remove unwanted files with File Cleanup.

• Startup Manager

  Startup Manager helps you to manage and control your startup programs to enhance the performance of your computer at startup. For more information, read Delay or disable startup programs with Startup Manager.

• Optimize Disk

  Optimizing your PC's permanent disks helps improve performance and reliability. Your Norton product optimizes your hard disks to help maximize the usable free space. For more information, read Optimize and defragment your computer with Optimize Disk.

• Secure VPN

  Secure VPN feature helps protect your online privacy when information is being sent or received over Wi-Fi, wired, or mobile connections. For more information, see Learn more about Norton Secure VPN.

  Norton Secure VPN is available only in certain countries.

• SafeCam

  SafeCam prevents applications and malware from accessing your PC's webcam and microphone without your permission. For more information, see Configure access settings for your webcam with SafeCam.

The Settings window lets you configure the various protection settings available within your Norton product.

The default device security settings provide comprehensive protection for your computer. You do not need to change the settings unless there is a specific need. For more information, see Configure Norton device security settings on Windows.