Most free and low-end security solutions help make sure viruses don’t sneak onto your PC. Unfortunately, viruses are just one out of many dangers online. You also have to worry about identity thieves, social media scams, dangerous online transactions and email phishing schemes. Norton AntiVirus Basic protects your PC to help keep you safe from today’s sneaky cybercriminals and sophisticated online threats.
More PC Magazine Editors' Choice Awards Than Any Other Security Company
Powered by 24x7 threat monitoring and a global security network, Norton AntiVirus Basic is designed to detect and destroy even brand-new online threats. And when it comes to online safety, you don’t want to be using last-to-know security. Bonus: You won’t be bombarded with the annoying ads you see in free software.
With Norton AntiVirus Basic, you can fill your PC with years of photos, music, files and financial documents without worry. Automatic, behind-the-scenes updates ensure you’ll always have the latest protection for your PC—and all of your valuable files.
Antivirus is in our DNA. Norton created the original antivirus software in 1989, and more than 25 years later we still set the bar for speed and performance in security software. Only Norton products have won PC Magazine Editors’ Choice Award 39 times — more than any other security company.1
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All versions of Windows 10, except Windows 10 S. Partial support for Edge (Limited Identity safe vault features available for English users). Windows 10 for Mobile is not supported.
Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (all versions). Some protection features are not available in Windows 8 Start screen browsers.
Microsoft Windows 7 (all versions) with Service Pack 1 (SP 1) or later.
Microsoft Windows Vista (all versions) with Service Pack 1 (SP 1) or later. New features are no longer supported on Windows Vista operating systems. ID Safe browser extension is no longer supported on Windows Vista.
Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit) Home/Professional with Service Pack 3 (SP 3) or later. New features are no longer supported on Windows XP. ID Safe browser extension is no longer supported on Windows XP.
Norton Security covers PCs, Macs, Androids, iPads and iPhones. Not all features are available on all platforms.
Windows Operating Systems
All versions of Windows 10, except Windows 10 S. Partial support for Edge (Limited Identity safe vault features available for English users). Windows 10 for Mobile is not supported.
Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (all versions). Some protection features are not available in Windows 8 Start screen browsers.
Microsoft Windows 7 (all versions) with Service Pack 1 (SP 1) or later.
Microsoft Windows Vista (all versions) with Service Pack 1 (SP 1) or later. New features are no longer supported on Windows Vista operating systems. ID Safe browser extension is no longer supported on Windows Vista.
Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit) Home/Professional with Service Pack 3 (SP 3) or later. New features are no longer supported on Windows XP. ID Safe browser extension is no longer supported on Windows XP.
Mac Operating Systems
Current and previous two versions of Mac OS.
Norton Family and Norton Family Premier features not supported.
Android Operating Systems
Android 4.0.3 or later. Must have Google Play app installed.
Android 4 or later required for Norton Family Premier Android app.
Auto-scan of apps on Google Play is supported on Android 4.0 or later, except for Samsung devices. Samsung devices running Android 4.2 or later are supported. For earlier versions of Android, the Google Play “Share” function must be used to scan apps on Google Play.
iOS Operating Systems
iOS 8 or later.
iOS only includes Contacts Backup and Remote Locate features.
iOS 9 or later is required for Norton Family Premier Child Monitoring app.