Norton setup is a security tool that will keep your data, devices, and personal information safe from cybercriminals. Norton offers a wide range of products including antivirus and online security suites. Assess your security needs to determine the right product for you. After you have purchased an Norton subscription, you need to enter your product key or activation codes to download and install software.

The Norton UI has a modern sleek design and is simple to use. The main view lets users to view the results of the scan, as well as any active threats and configure settings for the integrated features and the program. You can personalize antivirus scanning, update the program and its extension as well as manage the VPN and access dark web reports and privacy monitoring reports and manage cloud backup. The program comes with password managers that help you create and save secure login credentials for online accounts.

Norton’s security tools and optimization tools have a significant effect on performance. The procyon test simulator Data Room from UL recorded a 10 percent drop during a full scan, and a mere 6 percent during idle. Even a simple file cleanup took three minutes, which is a long waiting time when compared to Windows itself, which has a built-in tool for the job.

Other features worth investigating include dark web and privacy monitors, which inform you when your personal information is discovered on the Internet, and parental controls which will help you limit the screen time of kids and promote an healthy balance between online and offline activities. Finally, Norton offers cloud backups which store files in the cloud and can be restored if your computer experiences a major loss or is hit by ransomware.