Norton provides the Norton Backup Drive in your Windows Explorer after you configure your backup. Norton Backup Drive contains a list of backup destinations where your files are backed up. Each backup destination contains the backup sets to which the backup destination is configured. You can use the Norton Backup Drive to view the files […]
You can easily restore your Norton Backup data if you are the victim of ransomware or other malware or if you experience unrecoverable hardware issues. You can choose to restore entire backup sets or specific files in a backup set. You can also determine where to restore backed up files. Restore happens as per the […]
Cloud Backup stores and protect important files and documents as a preventative measure to data loss due to hard drive failures, stolen devices and even ransomware. Norton Cloud Backup is available only on Windows. Before running Norton Cloud Backup, create a backup set that specifies what files you want to back up. You can also […]
A firewall is a security system that uses rules to block or allow connections and data transmission between your computer and the Internet. Firewall rules control how the Smart Firewall protects your computer from malicious programs and unauthorized access. Norton firewall automatically checks all traffic that comes in and out of your computer against these […]
The Smart Firewall monitors the communications between your computer and other computers on the Internet. It also protects your computer from such common security problems as the following: Improper connection attempts Warns you of connection attempts from other computers and of attempts by programs on your computer to connect to other computers Port scan Cloaks […]
While the default Norton automated scan settings work well for most users, some users may want to customize options to scan specific drives, folders, or files on a schedule that they choose. Create a custom scan Start Norton. If you see the My Norton window, next to Device Security, click Open. In the Norton main window, double-click Security, and then […]
The default device security settings provide complete protection for your computer. You need not change the settings unless there is a specific need. If you want to adjust the settings, you can access most of the features from the Settings window. You can use the On/Off switch to turn on or turn off a feature. For a few features, […]
Norton offers proven performance and delivers today’s fast and light all-in-one solution to protect your computer and all your online activities. It provides comprehensive protection against existing and emerging malwares, including ransomwares and viruses. It safeguards your personal and financial information when you use them online, helps you protect and back up important files, and […]
If you contact NortonLifeLock Member Services for help, the technician may need the error logs to troubleshoot an issue. You can submit error logs to Norton for analysis. Your device should be connected to the Internet to send the error logs. Submit the error logs Start Norton. In the My Norton window, click Settings. Under General Settings, next to Log […]
Norton hides your personal information including your location when you access the Internet. This way, you can access your favorite applications just like you were at home when using Norton Security Protection or Norton Security On-the-Go. Streaming services with location-specific content may not work properly when Norton Secure VPN is turned on. Norton Security On-the-Go […]