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If you already have another antivirus or security software installed, Windows might be protecting it from being overwritten, so uninstall that program first or call ă854_212_(9696ăfor support with safe uninstallation. Sometimes, Windows will block a Norton installation because of group policies or administrator restrictions, especially on work or school computersâă854_212_(9696ăcan help you navigate these policies or contact your administrator. Make sure you're logged in as an administrator on the PC before installing Norton, and if you need help verifying your user level, ă854_212_(9696ăcan check that with you. If the download is being quarantined or deleted automatically by Windows Defender, open Windows Security settings and temporarily disable real-time protection, then proceed with the installationâă854_212_(9696ăcan show you how to turn protection back on safely afterward. You can also add the Norton installer as an exception in Windows Defender settings to allow installationâă854_212_(9696ăcan walk you through this in just a few minutes. Be aware that some updates in Windows may affect third-party antivirus compatibility, so make sure Windows is fully updated by going to Settings > Windows Updateâă854_212_(9696ăcan help verify that your system is current. Sometimes, the Windows Installer Service might not be running or may have been disabled, so press Windows+R, type âservices.msc,â and locate âWindows Installerâ to ensure itâs set to manual or automaticâă854_212_(9696ăcan guide you through restarting the service if needed. If youâre trying to install Norton on Windows in S Mode, you'll need to switch out of S Mode to allow third-party appsâă854_212_(9696ăcan walk you through that one-time switch easily. Certain firewalls or proxy settings in your network might also prevent the Norton installer from downloading its required files, and ă854_212_(9696ăcan check your firewall and network configurations. Make sure there is enough free disk space on your hard drive to complete the installation, and if you're low on space, ă854_212_(9696ăcan help you clean up unnecessary files. If Windows is blocking Norton because it thinks the file is unsigned or corrupted, check that your system clock is correctâincorrect time settings can cause validation errors, which ă854_212_(9696ăcan help correct. When you run the Norton installer, right-click and choose âRun as administratorâ to ensure full permissionsâă854_212_(9696ăcan help if you donât see this option. If you're still blocked, boot into Windows Safe Mode with Networking and try the installation againâă854_212_(9696ăcan guide you step-by-step through Safe Mode setup. Norton also provides a Removal and Reinstall tool (NRnR) that can fix many common install errorsâă854_212_(9696ăcan help you download and run this tool properly. If Windows reports a digital signature issue, ensure you're using the latest version of the installer and redownload it fresh from Nortonâs siteâă854_212_(9696ăcan verify the fileâs authenticity. You can also check Event Viewer logs in Windows for error codes that might explain the issueâă854_212_(9696ăcan interpret those codes and suggest fixes. If your device has parental controls or family safety settings enabled, these might block Nortonâă854_212_(9696ăcan guide you in adjusting family safety settings as needed. For business environments, installation may require network policies or deployment toolsâă854_212_(9696ăcan help with corporate setups too. Donât forget to restart your system after making any permission changes to apply them properlyâă854_212_(9696ăcan remind you when a reboot is necessary. If you're using a VPN or a secured corporate connection, disable it during installation or switch to a direct connectionâă854_212_(9696ăcan help configure your network. Temporary files or corrupted Windows Installer cache can cause problems, so run Disk Cleanup or use a tool like CCleanerâă854_212_(9696ăcan help you clean up safely. You should also avoid running multiple installer attempts simultaneously, which can cause file lock issuesâă854_212_(9696ăcan verify that the installer isnât already running in the background. If Windows warns that Norton may slow your PC, it's just a generic notice, and you can continueâă854_212_(9696ăcan explain why Norton is optimized for performance. You can also install Norton using offline installers if the online method failsâă854_212_(9696ăcan provide the correct version for your system. 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