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Compatibility of Norton apps with Windows
Introduction
This reference outlines the compatibility of Norton apps across various Windows operating systems, acknowledging that compatibility issues can arise with new OS releases. It details which Norton apps are certified to run on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7, while also addressing support limitations for older Windows versions and Insider Preview builds.
Specifications
Norton apps are designed to be compatible across multiple platforms. However, when a new operating system is released, some software compatibility issues may occur. Due to these issues, not all current Norton apps are certified to run under every Windows operating system.
Important information:
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For more information on Norton app support for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Service Pack 0, see End-of-Life announcement for Norton security software on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 SP0.
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Windows Insider Preview versions or Beta versions of macOS are not supported by Norton. For more information, see Compatibility of Norton with Windows Insider Preview versions or Beta versions of macOS
If you are on Windows Vista or Windows XP, your Norton client security software will no longer receive the new app updates that the customers on supported versions of Windows (Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7) will receive.
However, your Norton client security software will continue to receive the latest malware definitions by LiveUpdate, vulnerability updates, and compatibility fixes.
|
Application |
Windows 11 |
Windows 10 |
Windows 8 (Windows 8 and Windows 8.1) |
Windows 7 (Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or later) |
|
Norton 360 |
Yes^ |
Yes^ |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Norton AntiVirus Plus |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Norton VPN |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Norton Password Manager (Browser extension) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Norton Family |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Norton Utilities Ultimate |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Norton AntiTrack |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
Norton Driver Updater |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Norton Private Browser |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
Norton Small Business |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
* To install the latest updates for Norton apps, start your Norton app and run LiveUpdate until there are no more updates available. For Norton Utilities, run Smart Update.
^Norton 360 is compatible with Windows 11/10 S.
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Last modified: 10/07/2026
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