Computer, Network, and Web security options protect against a range of threats. For best results, you should keep all of the Advanced settings turned on.
Configure advanced settings
- Start Norton.
If you see the My Norton window, next to Device Security, click .
- On the Norton main window, double-click and then click .
- In the Advanced window, check that the following features are turned on.
- Auto-Protect
Runs in the background while you work to continuously scan for viruses and other threats. If you turn off Auto-Protect, Norton automatically turns off SONAR Protection and Download Intelligence.
- SONAR Protection
Provides real-time protection against threats and proactively detects unknown security risks. You cannot access this option when Auto-Protect is turned off.
- Smart Firewall
Monitors network activities between your computer and other computers and blocks unauthorized traffic.
- Intrusion Prevention
Scans network traffic for the attack signatures that attempt to exploit a vulnerability in your operating system or in an installed program.
- Email Protection
Blocks threats from email attachments. Your Norton service automatically configures your email to protect against viruses and other security threats.
- Browser Protection
Blocks malware that attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in your web browser. It secures your sensitive information and prevents attackers from accessing your system.
- Download Intelligence
Protects you from unsafe files that you download from your browser. It lets you know if a downloaded file is safe to open or install. You cannot access this option when Auto-Protect is turned off.
- Auto-Protect
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