Frequent Question: Should I Uninstall Norton Before Upgrading to Windows 10?
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Norton software doesn’t only conflict with itself. Symantec recommends uninstalling any non-Symantec anti-virus and firewall programs before installing any Norton product. Even if you’re upgrading to a similar Norton product, the upgrade could be corrupted by a third party anti-virus program.

Does Norton interfere with Windows 10 update?

Norton will work on Windows 10 as long as you have the latest version installed. … If you see an incompatible message after upgrading to the latest version of Windows 10, read Message: “Your version of Norton product is incompatible with this version of Windows…”.

Should I uninstall Norton and use Windows Defender?

For that reason, as soon as it detects antivirus software is installed, Windows operating system disables Windows Defender. Therefore, once you get Norton security software installed, Windows Defender should be turned off for you automatically.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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