This article explains how to install Norton Antivirus software on Windows and macOS operating systems.

What to Know

  • Windows: Download software from MyNorton.com > run installer from browser > follow on-screen instructions.Mac: Download software > select Install > Install Helper > Open Now > lock icon > enter admin password.Next: Select Allow > restart > select Open Preferences > Security & Privacy > enable Norton System Extension.

How to Install a Norton Security Product

If you’re a new user installing a Norton security product for the first time, or a returning customer who is reinstalling the software after removing it from your computer, follow the steps below. 

To install a Norton device security product or plan, you must have an active account and purchased the software.

  • Go to MyNorton.com and select Sign In.
  • If you haven’t created a Norton account, select Create an Account and complete the signup process.
  • Enter your email address and password, then select Sign In.
  • In the My Norton portal, select Download.
  • In the Get Started page, select Agree & Download.
  • When the download is complete, locate the file and run the installer from the browser.
  • If the User Account Control dialog box appears, select Continue.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  • By selecting Install, you agree to the Norton License Agreement. This agreement can be viewed beforehand by clicking its accompanying link.

How to Install Norton Antivirus on macOS

If you’re installing Norton Security on your Mac for the first time or are a returning customer reinstalling the software after previously removing it, follow the steps below.

Go to MyNorton.com and select Sign In.

If you haven’t created a Norton account, select Create an Account and complete the signup process.

Enter your email address and password, then select Sign In.

In the My Norton portal, select Download.

In the Get Started page, select Agree & Download.

When the download is complete, locate the file and run the installer from the browser.

If the User Account Control dialog box appears, select Continue.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

By selecting Install, you agree to the Norton License Agreement. This agreement can be viewed beforehand by clicking its accompanying link.

  • Go to MyNorton.com and select Sign In.
  • Enter your email address and password, then select Sign In.
  • In the My Norton portal, select Download.
  • In the Get Started page, select Agree & Download.
  • In macOS Catalina, select Install.
  • In macOS High Sierra, Mojave, Yosemite, or Sierra, select Agree and Install.
  • Norton may ask you to join the Norton Community Watch. Select Join Now or Maybe Later.
  • When prompted, enter your administrator account password, then select Install Helper.
  • In macOS Yosemite to Sierra, let the installation finish and then restart the Mac. The installation process is complete.
  • If you see an alert that says System Extension Blocked, select OK.
  • In the Norton installation page, select Open Now or Click Here.
  • In the Security & Privacy dialog box, select the lock icon at the bottom of the dialog box, then enter your administrator account password.
  • If you see System software from developer Symantec was blocked from loading, select Allow. If you see Some system software was blocked from loading, select Allow > Symantec, then select OK.
  • In macOS High Sierra to Mojave, in the Norton Security installation page, select Continue and then restart your Mac. The installation is complete. Read on if you use macOS Catalina.
  • Restart the Mac.
  • After you restart the Mac, in the Norton installation page, select Open Preferences.
  • In the Security & Privacy dialog box, select the lock icon at the bottom.
  • When prompted, enter your administrator account password, then select Unlock.
  • If you see System Software from Norton 360 was blocked from loading, select Allow.
  • In the Norton installation page, select Open preferences to allow Norton to access your computer for better protection.
  • In the Security & Privacy dialog box, select Norton System Extension to enable it.
  • Go back to the Norton installation page and select Complete. The Norton security product installation process is finished, and your computer is protected.

In macOS Catalina, select Install.

In macOS High Sierra, Mojave, Yosemite, or Sierra, select Agree and Install.

Norton may ask you to join the Norton Community Watch. Select Join Now or Maybe Later.

When prompted, enter your administrator account password, then select Install Helper.

In macOS Yosemite to Sierra, let the installation finish and then restart the Mac. The installation process is complete.

If you see an alert that says System Extension Blocked, select OK.

In the Norton installation page, select Open Now or Click Here.

In the Security & Privacy dialog box, select the lock icon at the bottom of the dialog box, then enter your administrator account password.

If you see System software from developer Symantec was blocked from loading, select Allow. If you see Some system software was blocked from loading, select Allow > Symantec, then select OK.

In macOS High Sierra to Mojave, in the Norton Security installation page, select Continue and then restart your Mac. The installation is complete. Read on if you use macOS Catalina.

Restart the Mac.

After you restart the Mac, in the Norton installation page, select Open Preferences.

In the Security & Privacy dialog box, select the lock icon at the bottom.

When prompted, enter your administrator account password, then select Unlock.

If you see System Software from Norton 360 was blocked from loading, select Allow.

In the Norton installation page, select Open preferences to allow Norton to access your computer for better protection.

In the Security & Privacy dialog box, select Norton System Extension to enable it.

Go back to the Norton installation page and select Complete. The Norton security product installation process is finished, and your computer is protected.

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