Norton Internet Security 2010 is one of the latest Norton security products made to help keep your computer safe from all malware to computer computer spyware and computer viruses. The software provides much greater insight than past versions of Norton products by showing you where files that are being downloaded came from, if they should be trusted, and how the file or program will impact your computer’s resources and overall performance. It will also warn you if you are surfing to a potentially malicious website and will help protect your identity while only. If you are planning on purchasing Norton Internet Security 2010, or plan to do so, common tasks that arise are installing and activating the software.
How to Install Norton Internet Security 2010
Norton Internet Security 2010 supports Windows XP SP2 and above, Windows Vista, and Microsoft Windows 7. You must have the minimum requirements in processor speed, computer bus size, and RAM in order to support Norton Internet Security 2010.
Step 1 – Remove any antivirus programs or computer firewalls that you have on your computer. In order to do this, first choose the “Start” button on your computer followed by the “Control Panel” icon.
Step 2 – Select “Add or Remove Programs” on Windows XP and Vista and “Uninstall a Program” on Windows 7.
Step 3 – Select “Remove or Uninstall” on the listing of programs next to your existing antivirus or firewall software. Then, choose the “restart Windows now” menu option followed by the “finish” button.
Step 4 – Depending on how you purchased Norton Internet Security, either insert the installation CD into your computer’s CD/DVD drive followed by the “Install Norton Internet Security” menu option or double left click the Norton installation file you downloaded.
Step 5 – Uncheck the “Norton Community Watch” check box if you do not wish to contribute to the Norton Security information pool that feeds the “trusted program” feedback the product provides. This is selected by default when you install the software.
Step 6 – Choose the “User License Agreement”, read it, then pick the “close” menu button. Next, choose the “Agree and Install” menu option. After installation, the software will open automatically.
How to Activate Norton Internet Security 2010
Step 1- Open Norton Internet Security if it is not already open.
Step 2 – Choose the “Activate Now” menu option listed on the bottom right hand corner of the Norton Internet Security Window.
Step 3 – Enter the Norton Product key in the blank text field followed by the “Next” menu option. Then, enter your email address and click the “next” menu option.
Step 4 – Enter your Norton password if you already have a Symantec account. If you do not, you will need to enter the information required in the “Create a Norton Account” section of the webpage followed by the “Next” menu option.
Step 5 – Select the “Done” button after you have reviewed your subscription details. Norton will now be activated on your computer.
