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Message: "Norton Safe Web Extension wants to use your confidential information stored in 'Norton Service' in your keychain" when using Norton Safe Web

Applicable for: Mac

To fix this problem, update the Norton Safe Web or Norton Safe Web Plus app to the latest version.

STEP 1

Update the Norton Safe Web app

  1. Click the App Store icon in the Dock to launch the App Store.

  2. In the left pane, click Updates.

  3. From the list of installed apps, find the Norton Safe Web or Norton Safe Web Plus app, and then click Update.

    If the problem persists after updating the app, go to Step 2 to uninstall and reinstall the app.

STEP 2

Uninstall Norton Safe Web Plus or Norton Safe Web

  1. Click the Finder icon in the Dock to be in the Finder.

  2. In the left pane, click Applications.

  3. From the list of applications, right-click Norton Safe Web Plus or Norton Safe Web app, and click Move to Trash.

STEP 3

Download and install Norton Safe Web or Norton Safe Web Plus Safari App extension

  1. Start Safari.

  2. From the Safari menu, click Safari Extensions.

  3. In the App Store window, search for Norton Safe Web or Norton Safe Web Plus.

  4. In the downloaded app, click Get, and click Install App.

  5. Enter your Apple ID credentials and follow the on-screen instructions install the app.

DocID: v134737294
Last modified: 04/24/2025

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