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Applicable for: Windows

Message: "Setup cannot complete in Safe Mode..."

Restart the computer in normal mode

  1. Exit all programs, and then restart your computer.
  2. If the Windows Advanced Options menu appears during system restart, use the arrow keys to select Normal Mode and then press Enter.
  3. Reinstall Norton.
DocID: kb20080505045422EN
Last modified: 04/24/2025

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