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Error: "Well, this is embarrassing... sorry we've run into a problem. Please try again later." when using Norton Utilities Ultimate

You may see the Error message "Well this is embarrassing… sorry we’ve run into a problem. Please try again later" when trying to Open the Norton Utilities Ultimate app. To resolve the issue, you must first set Norton Utilities' startup type to Automatic and then restart your computer.

To troubleshoot the error:

  1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box.

  2. In the Run dialog box, type in the following text and press Enter.

    services.msc

  3. In the Services console, locate and right-click Norton Utilities service, then select Properties.

  4. Ensure the General tab is selected, then click the drop-down menu next to Startup type and select Automatic. Click Apply to confirm changes.

  5. If the service stops running, click Start in the Service status section.

  6. Restart your Windows device.

    If the issue persists, proceed with the steps below to troubleshoot further.

  7. Uninstall Norton Utilities Ultimate. Refer to the following article for detailed instructions: Uninstall Norton Utilities Ultimate.

  8. Reinstall Norton Utilities Ultimate. Refer to the following article for detailed instructions: Download and install Norton Utilities Ultimate.
    Open Norton Utilities Ultimate and check if the issue still occurs. If the problem persists, contact Member Services & Support.

DocID: v20230512153200240
Last modified: 11/07/2025

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