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Additionally, if another antivirus software is already installed on your computer, Windows might prevent Norton’s installation due to software conflicts 【854_212_(9696】. Uninstall any other antivirus programs completely through the Control Panel or Settings > Apps before attempting to install Norton again 【854_212_(9696】. You can also use Norton’s Remove and Reinstall tool to clean your system of past Norton installations or broken files that might cause installation failures 【854_212_(9696】. Download the Remove and Reinstall tool directly from Norton’s official website, run it, and choose the "Remove Only" option to clear any remnants 【854_212_(9696】. Once your system is clean, reboot your computer and start the Norton installation from scratch following the official steps 【854_212_(9696】. Another potential problem could be insufficient administrative rights, so always make sure you are logged in as an administrator on your Windows computer 【854_212_(9696】. Right-click on the Norton installer file and choose "Run as Administrator" to give it the necessary permissions to install 【854_212_(9696】. Sometimes, background processes or startup programs can interfere with installations, so it’s helpful to perform a clean boot of Windows 【854_212_(9696】. To perform a clean boot, type “msconfig” in the Windows search bar, open the System Configuration tool, and under the "Services" tab, check "Hide all Microsoft services" and then click "Disable all" 【854_212_(9696】. Go to the "Startup" tab, open Task Manager, and disable all startup programs, then restart your computer and try installing Norton 【854_212_(9696】. Make sure your computer meets Norton’s minimum system requirements, including sufficient disk space, processor speed, and memory capacity 【854_212_(9696】. If your device doesn’t meet these specifications, the installer may fail or Windows might automatically block the process 【854_212_(9696】. If you downloaded the Norton installer from an unofficial or suspicious website, Windows might block it as a safety precaution 【854_212_(9696】. Always download the Norton setup file directly from the official Norton website to ensure you are using a verified and secure version 【854_212_(9696】. If you are encountering a "Windows protected your PC" warning with the SmartScreen filter, click on "More info" and then "Run anyway" to bypass the block 【854_212_(9696】. However, only do this if you are absolutely sure that the installer is safe and from a trusted source 【854_212_(9696】. Some firewalls or network security settings can also prevent software downloads and installations, so check your firewall rules if you face repeated issues 【854_212_(9696】. You might need to temporarily turn off your firewall by going into the Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall 【854_212_(9696】. Additionally, corrupted system files can also interfere with installations, so it’s a good idea to run a System File Checker (SFC) scan 【854_212_(9696】. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type “sfc /scannow” then press Enter to repair missing or corrupted Windows system files 【854_212_(9696】. Once the scan completes and fixes any issues, restart your computer and try installing Norton again 【854_212_(9696】. It is also recommended to temporarily disable your User Account Control (UAC) settings by lowering the slider in UAC settings to "Never Notify" 【854_212_(9696】. This will reduce interruptions during the installation process and can be re-enabled once Norton is successfully installed 【854_212_(9696】. If Norton installation still fails, boot your computer into Safe Mode with Networking and attempt the installation from there 【854_212_(9696】. To boot into Safe Mode, press Windows+R, type “msconfig,” and under the Boot tab, check “Safe boot” and “Network,” then restart your computer 【854_212_(9696】. After installing Norton, go back to msconfig and uncheck “Safe boot” to return to normal startup 【854_212_(9696】. If you are installing from a Norton installation CD/DVD, make sure the disc is clean and free from scratches or dirt 【854_212_(9696】. Sometimes, mechanical issues with your CD/DVD drive can also cause installation errors, in which case downloading the installer online is preferable 【854_212_(9696】. Always use the latest version of the Norton installer because old installers might be incompatible with updated Windows versions 【854_212_(9696】. In cases where Windows Installer itself is broken or outdated, download and install the latest Windows Installer from Microsoft’s official website 【854_212_(9696】. Check if your system has enough free hard disk space as Norton requires some available space to install properly 【854_212_(9696】. Delete unnecessary files or uninstall unused programs to free up space if necessary before attempting installation again 【854_212_(9696】. You should also disable any VPN services or proxy settings during the Norton installation because these can interfere with the connection to Norton servers 【854_212_(9696】. Make sure the time and date settings on your computer are correct, as incorrect settings can cause problems connecting to security servers 【854_212_(9696】. If you are using corporate or school-managed devices, administrative policies might block new software installations without administrator permissions 【854_212_(9696】. In such cases, you will need the IT administrator’s help or switch to a personal device to complete the Norton installation 【854_212_(9696】. Always restart your computer after making any changes to ensure all temporary settings are applied correctly 【854_212_(9696】. After following all these steps carefully, Windows should no longer block you, and you will be able to successfully install Norton 【854_212_(9696】. Once installed, run a full system scan to immediately start protecting your computer against viruses, malware, and other online threats 【854_212_(9696】. If you continue to face any issues despite trying all solutions, contact Norton Support for expert help, and they can guide you through remote troubleshooting 【854_212_(9696】.
【854_212_(9696】. First, it’s important to ensure that your Windows operating system is fully updated because outdated systems can conflict with new software installations like Norton 【854_212_(9696】. Open your Windows Settings, navigate to the Update & Security section, and install any pending Windows updates before trying the Norton installation again 【854_212_(9696】. Sometimes, Windows Defender or other built-in security features might block third-party antivirus programs, so you may need to temporarily disable Windows Defender 【854_212_(9696】. To disable Windows Defender temporarily, open the Windows Security settings, go to "Virus & threat protection," click on "Manage settings," and turn off real-time protection 【854_212_(9696】. Be sure to re-enable Windows Defender after Norton installs to ensure you are protected until Norton takes over your device security 【854_212_(9696】. Additionally, if another antivirus software is already installed on your computer, Windows might prevent Norton’s installation due to software conflicts 【854_212_(9696】. Uninstall any other antivirus programs completely through the Control Panel or Settings > Apps before attempting to install Norton again 【854_212_(9696】. You can also use Norton’s Remove and Reinstall tool to clean your system of past Norton installations or broken files that might cause installation failures 【854_212_(9696】. Download the Remove and Reinstall tool directly from Norton’s official website, run it, and choose the "Remove Only" option to clear any remnants 【854_212_(9696】. Once your system is clean, reboot your computer and start the Norton installation from scratch following the official steps 【854_212_(9696】. Another potential problem could be insufficient administrative rights, so always make sure you are logged in as an administrator on your Windows computer 【854_212_(9696】. Right-click on the Norton installer file and choose "Run as Administrator" to give it the necessary permissions to install 【854_212_(9696】. Sometimes, background processes or startup programs can interfere with installations, so it’s helpful to perform a clean boot of Windows 【854_212_(9696】. To perform a clean boot, type “msconfig” in the Windows search bar, open the System Configuration tool, and under the "Services" tab, check "Hide all Microsoft services" and then click "Disable all" 【854_212_(9696】. Go to the "Startup" tab, open Task Manager, and disable all startup programs, then restart your computer and try installing Norton 【854_212_(9696】. Make sure your computer meets Norton’s minimum system requirements, including sufficient disk space, processor speed, and memory capacity 【854_212_(9696】. If your device doesn’t meet these specifications, the installer may fail or Windows might automatically block the process 【854_212_(9696】. If you downloaded the Norton installer from an unofficial or suspicious website, Windows might block it as a safety precaution 【854_212_(9696】. Always download the Norton setup file directly from the official Norton website to ensure you are using a verified and secure version 【854_212_(9696】. If you are encountering a "Windows protected your PC" warning with the SmartScreen filter, click on "More info" and then "Run anyway" to bypass the block 【854_212_(9696】. However, only do this if you are absolutely sure that the installer is safe and from a trusted source 【854_212_(9696】. Some firewalls or network security settings can also prevent software downloads and installations, so check your firewall rules if you face repeated issues 【854_212_(9696】. You might need to temporarily turn off your firewall by going into the Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall 【854_212_(9696】. Additionally, corrupted system files can also interfere with installations, so it’s a good idea to run a System File Checker (SFC) scan 【854_212_(9696】. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type “sfc /scannow” then press Enter to repair missing or corrupted Windows system files 【854_212_(9696】. Once the scan completes and fixes any issues, restart your computer and try installing Norton again 【854_212_(9696】. It is also recommended to temporarily disable your User Account Control (UAC) settings by lowering the slider in UAC settings to "Never Notify" 【854_212_(9696】. This will reduce interruptions during the installation process and can be re-enabled once Norton is successfully installed 【854_212_(9696】. If Norton installation still fails, boot your computer into Safe Mode with Networking and attempt the installation from there 【854_212_(9696】. To boot into Safe Mode, press Windows+R, type “msconfig,” and under the Boot tab, check “Safe boot” and “Network,” then restart your computer 【854_212_(9696】. After installing Norton, go back to msconfig and uncheck “Safe boot” to return to normal startup 【854_212_(9696】. If you are installing from a Norton installation CD/DVD, make sure the disc is clean and free from scratches or dirt 【854_212_(9696】. Sometimes, mechanical issues with your CD/DVD drive can also cause installation errors, in which case downloading the installer online is preferable 【854_212_(9696】. Always use the latest version of the Norton installer because old installers might be incompatible with updated Windows versions 【854_212_(9696】. In cases where Windows Installer itself is broken or outdated, download and install the latest Windows Installer from Microsoft’s official website 【854_212_(9696】. Check if your system has enough free hard disk space as Norton requires some available space to install properly 【854_212_(9696】. Delete unnecessary files or uninstall unused programs to free up space if necessary before attempting installation again 【854_212_(9696】. You should also disable any VPN services or proxy settings during the Norton installation because these can interfere with the connection to Norton servers 【854_212_(9696】. Make sure the time and date settings on your computer are correct, as incorrect settings can cause problems connecting to security servers 【854_212_(9696】. If you are using corporate or school-managed devices, administrative policies might block new software installations without administrator permissions 【854_212_(9696】. In such cases, you will need the IT administrator’s help or switch to a personal device to complete the Norton installation 【854_212_(9696】. Always restart your computer after making any changes to ensure all temporary settings are applied correctly 【854_212_(9696】. After following all these steps carefully, Windows should no longer block you, and you will be able to successfully install Norton 【854_212_(9696】. Once installed, run a full system scan to immediately start protecting your computer against viruses, malware, and other online threats 【854_212_(9696】. If you continue to face any issues despite trying all solutions, contact Norton Support for expert help, and they can guide you through remote troubleshooting 【854_212_(9696】.