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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 26th, 2026 # Reviews of Norton AntiVirus Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews ZK Zenith K OwnerFood & Beverages, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The reason for this preference lies in Norton’s exceptional protection capabilities, which not only safeguard my devices but also offer a comprehensive shield against a wide array of cyber threats, from malware to phishing attempts.“ November 22, 2024 Bryan J Computer FixerAccounting, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The least likely thing I didnt like about the antivirus is the fact that it took up too much memory and was slow at times.“ January 9, 2026 TB Tatiane B AnalistaAccounting, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “It has a powerful anti-malware engine, a wide range of internet security tools, an intuitive online dashboard and good support service, all at a better price than most competitors.“ February 10, 2025 PL Paul L LocksmithSecurity and Investigations, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “chats with support and 2 phone calls and they still refuse to instruct me on how to uninstall norton.“ June 8, 2025 ZK Zenith K OwnerFood & Beverages, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “This impressive combination of user accessibility, effective performance, and reliable security makes Norton a standout choice for those seeking to protect their network systems.“ November 22, 2024 BG Ben G WebmasterComputer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “My overall experience with Norton Anti-virus is that, whilst it was fine for detecting most viruses, it has not made up for it with the huge amount of resource it requires and the lack of features compared to other options out there.“ August 6, 2024 ZK Zenith K OwnerFood & Beverages, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The installation process is not only straightforward but also user-friendly, designed to accommodate individuals with varying levels of technical expertise, ensuring that even the least tech-savvy users can navigate it with ease.“ November 22, 2024 BK Ben K COOFinancial Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Cancellation procedures are a scam.“ December 20, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 4462 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Bryan J. Computer Fixer Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Norton Antivirus" January 9, 2026 5.0 I had a great experience with the virus software and I plan on to keep using it throughout my computer works and such. Pros The antivirus worked really well and was able to detect infections I had on my laptop and it was able to remove them! Cons The least likely thing I didnt like about the antivirus is the fact that it took up too much memory and was slow at times. Review Source RM Robert M. Sr Full Stack Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great protection and value" July 7, 2025 4.0 Pros This program offers Full protection against internet threats. I trusted this product for the past 10 years. Cons Occasionally and depending on the computer setup, it could make some programs run a little slow, but it is not too noticeable. Alternatives considered [AVG Antivirus Business Edition](https://www.capterra.com/p/176245/AVG-Antivirus-Business-Edition/) Reason for choosing Norton AntiVirus We selected Norton because of its many features and affordable cost Review Source VR Verified Reviewer COO Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Norton is dishonest" December 20, 2025 1.0 I had Norton for years. Got tired of constant pop-up upsells. i cancelled and uninstalled on all devices. I got charged the renewal anyway. I cought it 6 months later. I asked to cancel/refund. They refused pro-rated refund of any kind. I had to use the chat twice and call twice before I got the final verdict. I will be paying for it 6 more months. Their policy is you can only cancel in the first 60-90 days to get refunded. After that, no more refunds are possible. What do you call it when someone takes money for a service they dont provide ? Pros it has adequate end point protection. It has several add-ons that you can use. Its well known and trusted. Cons Uses a lot of bandwidth. Constant upsells with additional software offerings. Customer service hard to reach. Cancellation procedures are a scam. Alternatives considered [Bitdefender Antivirus Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/266585/Bitdefender-Antivirus-Plus/) Reason for choosing Norton AntiVirus More familiar with Norton. Stuck with what I knew Review Source WG Woodly G. admin assistant Individual & Family Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Norton works well for me." March 14, 2025 5.0 Pros I've been a user of the Norton Antivirus system for over 10 years. It's kept every computer, laptop, tablet and phone safe from hackers. Very easy to navigate for virus scanning and removal. Cons The price is a little bit on the high side but there's always a sale on the program. Despite the high price; it's worth the buy as you can cover more than 5 devices depending on the chosen plan. Switched from [AVG Antivirus Business Edition](https://www.capterra.com/p/176245/AVG-Antivirus-Business-Edition/) The program is slow and allowed a worm to bypass the security wall which caused my pc to have an error message that tried to get me pay over $350 dollars with a gift card that needs to be purchased from CVS pharmacy. I asn't fooled by the pop up and I had to wipe my pc clean because the error message was locked in. Review Source TP Tammy P. Human Resource Manager Hospitality Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Norton Anti Virus" April 22, 2025 5.0 My overall experience has been great. They keep me updated about my passwords or if there is any threats going on Pros Its easy to use. Keeps files and web searches safe. I really like the VPN password security feature it a really good feature Cons They always want you to upgrade to more software products. It can be costly all the programs they want you to get Review Source PL Paul L. Locksmith Security and Investigations Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Buyer Beware" June 8, 2025 1.0 3 chats with support and 2 phone calls and they still refuse to instruct me on how to uninstall norton. My norton was set up with a password protection so that it couldn't let someone access it and mess up firewall settings...etc... After FINALLY getting it through their head that I am NOT trying to change my password for online access, they advised me to use the "Removal Tool" after I wouldn't let them connect remotely to my computer due to client protected files in which I could be sued if something happened. So after 5 attempts of trying to use the tool in normal mode and safe mode, it still insisted on a password that was created to allow access to the software settings, thus failing to allow uninstalling. I requested to PLEASE just tell me what you were going to do remotely and I will follow along. NOPE, not happening!!!! Here is the thing!!! If Norton sees that your subscription needs renewing, they won't help you until you renew it. That's how they hold you ransom to staying with them. You can't uninstall it if you forget the password because they want you to reinstall it so as to allow you to get back on Norton and reset the password, which is where you have to renew your subscription. Very very ignorant and a scamming way to make you buy norton. Thank you for nothing NORTON.....BUYER BEWARE!!!!! Pros Unsubscribing from Norton and never using them again and the comfort of knowing they will never get my business again Cons Terrible Support after 5 attempts of trying to uninstall norton and them not offering to help because I wouldn't renew my subscription Alternatives considered [Bitdefender Antivirus Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/266585/Bitdefender-Antivirus-Plus/) Reason for choosing Norton AntiVirus Thought they were good until it came time I needed support and found out that they hold you ransom to their software if they see you haven't renewed your subscription Review Source LH LAWRENCE H. DIRECTOR Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "BEST ANTI VIRUS" February 19, 2025 5.0 Excellent safeguard. Gives you confidence. Still the best known anti virus software on the market. Pros Easy to install. This system does not slow your searches down. Cons Expensive if you auto renew. Possible to buy annually at a better price Alternatives considered [McAfee E-Business Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/633/McAfee-E-Business-Server/) Reason for choosing Norton AntiVirus We feel Norton is more secure & does not slow down computer searches Review Source DL Dawn L. Office manager Consumer Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Long time user virus free" March 3, 2025 5.0 I've used Norton for a long time and never had an issue with viruses. Pros Simple to set up and use. Updates as needed Cons Reminders are annoying and cleaning up/deep checks take forever. Alternatives considered [Trend Micro Antivirus +](https://www.capterra.com/p/266608/Trend-Micro-Antivirus-/) Reason for choosing Norton AntiVirus I was more familiar with it than my other options Switched from [Mcafee Total Protection](https://www.capterra.com/p/219069/Mcafee-Total-Protection/) Pricing was better for Norton and i had used it in the past Review Source KW Kelly W. Day Porter Facilities Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Norton keeps you safe" October 5, 2025 5.0 Pros Its easy to you and protects me from any dangerous malware. I like that it is always scanning for any issues. Cons There isn't anything that I can think of at the moment. So far i have not had any issues with the application. Review Source SF Sarah F. MA Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Norton's amazing" June 16, 2025 5.0 My overall experience is pretty good, i mean it did it's job and protected and secure my computer data. Pros My favorite thing about Norton Antivirus is that I know my data is protected andc secure and i don't have to worry! Cons The only con i have about Norton is the fact that it's so expensive but for the quality, i guess i can't complain. Review Source PS Panagiotis S. Courier services Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best antivirus overal" January 22, 2025 5.0 I have norton 360 deluxe and my pc is very safe.You get everything you need. Pros Security and information about security and risks. Cons Web application are litle bit sketchy.Some times pages doesn't load. Switched from [Bitdefender GravityZone](https://www.capterra.com/p/58388/BitDefender-Enterprise-Manager/) Performance and frequency of updates, security. Review Source VT Virginia T. Writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My Friend, Norton, has my back." September 8, 2019 5.0 !. no adware, spyware or popups 2. automatically scans for problems, leaving me ree to focus on my work 3. identity theft protecion Pros When I first used Norton and the free trial ran out I was tempted and succumbed to using the free antivirus programs available. After using them for a while, I realized that there is no substitute for experience. I appreciate the know-how that Symantec has with almost forty years of providing antivirus programs. Most important to me is that it is like having an expert assistant to scan and review my computer for threats to my system. I am a writer and do a lot of research for my characters and their environment, so I am all over the web getting resource material for my writing. This makes me quite vulnerable to identity theft and various intrusions into my cyber-privacy. Norton is always there to back me up and prevent loss to my material and my finances. I like that. Since I have been using Norton I don’t have to worry about pop-ups or nasty windows that threaten to freeze my computer if I don’t call them for technical support. Parental controls are included, although I do not have any children using my computer; my friends do and they find this feature helpful. The PC cloud back up is important to me as a writer since I do not ever want to lose my work and have to try to recreate it. I feel very comfortable using Norton Anti-virus because it allows me to have confidence that my online privacy is secure and I don’t have to be constantly wary of cyber intrusions. Cons It is difficult to fid fault with this software. I am a user, not a software expert. I amvery happy to use it an itt wuits my cyber lifestyle very well. Switched from [Avast Ultimate Business Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/170318/Avast-Business-Antivirus-Pro-Plus/) I had Norton product that came with my cmputer and like usin it better than the Avast prgram, because i got intrusion webpages that threatened to freeze my omputer if I did not call for technical support. Review Source RL Ronald L. Engineering Manager Packaging and Containers Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Quality Product" July 8, 2024 5.0 Overall I was highly pleased with Norton AntiVirus Products I have used over the years. They have been easy to install and upgrade or update yearly. They always worked seamlessly and updated constantly to catch any possible virus. I have never had an issue and it did catch a couple of viruses and stopped them from infecting my computer. Pros It did not slow my computer down when it was running. It ran in the background, so I never could tell when it was running, ie: it didn't interrupt me or interfere with anything I was doing. I never had a virus come thru when I was using it. It updated automatically without my help or me knowing. It worked seamlessly. Cons If I had a concern, it was for most of the above reasons above. It worked so quietly I didn't know it was working. Occasionally I would get nervous that it stopped working, and I would open it up just to check and make sure. Switched from [AVG Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/195214/ISO-Privacy-Advies-B-V/) I was not pleased with the other products features and how it affected the speed of my computer. Review Source JD Jenna D. Graphic Designer Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Best Protection For Your Money!" August 26, 2019 5.0 Overall, the experience has been fairly pleasant! the initial set-up is easy, you can set up when scans happen at any time of the day or night, and it's not too much of an inconvenience! I've had apps before like Avast where there's been constant pop-ups that aren't even helpful, and it's basically "ads" trying to get me to update to a high subscription package to get the best virus protection. Norton doesn't bug you like that, and let's you upgrade on your own free will. It runs in the background and sometimes you forget it's even there! There's hardly any notifications unless it's a malware issue or anything related to that, or idle scans. It's so nice! Pros Norton is always on top of everything. Even if you're not well-versed in everything that has to do with computers or the internet, Norton takes care of you and tells you if what you just downloaded is good or bad, if the web page you're on is good or bad, and also when your next scan is coming so you can prepare for it (i.e. closing down apps, software, etc. that you may need to save progress on). Cons Sometimes it "overthinks" downloads and websites. What I mean by this, is I could be on a site that's trusted, and any and all downloads are 100% clean. But it will still mark downloads and sites as dangerous and will either restrict access to them, or immediately delete a download. And sometimes it's downloads that take more than 10 minutes to complete that get automatically deleted, so it's like a waste of time waiting for it to download, only to find out Norton deleted it soon after. Switched from [OpenText Core Endpoint Protection​](https://www.capterra.com/p/166552/Webroot-SecureAnywhere-Endpoint-Protection/) My Webroot trial was coming to an end, and I couldn't afford the price for it. It was honestly one of the superior products out there for virus protection, but my internet service provider, Xfinity, offers Norton for free through their service. So I went with a money saving option. Review Source WM Wandile M. Marketing Officer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Norton AntiVirus Usability Review" April 8, 2022 4.0 Overall experience is that I'm happy with the service/product as it works perfectly well in detecting and eliminating viruses. Pros We constantly scan any files that we download as a business. We trust the Norton brand because we take security seriously. I trust and download products online because I know that the downloads are virus-free. It is easy to navigate the tool, and all viruses are easily detected and eliminated. The Norton AntiVirus was easy to set up and use. I feel safe when I download any type of content. Whenever I download something, I get a notification letting me know it's been scanned and is safe. I downloaded the free trial and was really happy with how quickly I got my account set up and started using it. It would have taken me hours to try to find these files on my own, now it's easy. Cons Sometimes it can be a bit complex to use as there is no manual to navigate the program, for less tech-savvy people it may be a hindrance. The customer service for this product is not worth the renewal. I had a terrible time with the customer service rep who did not speak English, and when I asked for a supervisor he denied me. It takes a long time to setup, and so requires some patience to complete installation. Alternatives considered [Avast Ultimate Business Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/170318/Avast-Business-Antivirus-Pro-Plus/) Reason for choosing Norton AntiVirus Norton Antivirus is well-trusted brand and for security purposes is ranked number 1 Review Source TB Tatiane B. Analista Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Software evaluation" February 10, 2025 4.0 I've been a Norton subscriber for years and it's always been good, but lately I've been getting messages on my screen daily to buy more extensions. Pros It has a powerful anti-malware engine, a wide range of internet security tools, an intuitive online dashboard and good support service, all at a better price than most competitors. Cons It presents a flaw in the issue of risk of breach of privacy, uninstallation is complex. Review Source MK Misheck K. Data clerk Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Not so expensive antivirus for africans" December 15, 2024 5.0 My computer had viruses but when i installed Norton antivirus, all viruses got detected and were deleted and my computer started functioning fast as it was before it had viruses Pros It keeps my computer free from viruses. And helps me browse safely on the internet Cons The product is kind of expendive due to the fact that i stay in Africa Review Source PW Patricia W. Owner Events Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Norton the best ! It always has saved me!! " May 31, 2024 5.0 My overall experience allows me an easy install , reasonable price , great value. Easy to link to my necessary software. I have never had any problem. A+++ for me. Pros I believe Norton Antivirus is the best because it gives me real time information. It's value compared to cost of the software is outstanding. I believe if I did not have the threat alerts I would have had viruses on my computer. In the end it is an exceptional service, software and value!! Cons I can't really say I don't like anything to be honest! I would not switch. It protects my business and my clients and vendors too much. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Online Tutor Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Norton is a complete antivirus service for consumers, with yearly or monthly plans." December 5, 2021 5.0 Overall, My experience with Norton has been good, I often scan for threats often, I feel confident the firewall and the online threat protection is helping me block unwanted connections from the internet. I feel like I can get what I pay for. Pros What I like most about this software is that it provides good threat scanning and consistent passive protection. If I were to access a strange website, for example, and I were to encounter a malicious attack, Norton would block me and give me notification of what happened. You can also choose between many prices, whether you want basic protection, which is only $5.99, or better protection, which would add 2 to 5 dollars monthly. The subscription model makes it very convenient to pay for such a service. Most of Norton's competitors have you pay yearly, which can make the average consumer feel like they have to spend what is likely a week's worth of groceries of value at once. With the monthly subscription pricing, it would feel more like just paying a meal's worth of value for a month. That can make a big difference. Cons What I like least about this software is that, naturally, if you want more features you must pay more. I mostly have the basic Norton AntiVirus Plus subscription. Norton's basic service does not feature a VPN, which some of its competitors have, for example. Review Source RS Rachel S. Customer Service Representative Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Wonderful Software!" May 18, 2022 5.0 We have been using this service for nearly 4 years now and with each update the software just improves more and more. It saved our entire system and network on countless occasions and we will never be able to shout enough praise towards Norton. Pros Ease of use, responsiveness, excellent customer service if you experience any issues with the software whatsoever. Cons In all honesty the only thing that I have to say about this product that's negative at all is that I wish my company would have made the switch sooner! Review Source HS Hicham S. Freelancer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Norton AntiVirus: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" July 8, 2022 5.0 Norton AntiVirus is one of the most popular antivirus programs on the market. But it's not without its flaws. For starters, it's a resource hog. It can slow down your computer, especially if you have a lot of programs running in the background. And it doesn't always play well with other programs. Additionally, Norton's customer service is notoriously bad. So if you run into any problems, good luck getting help from them. In conclusion, while Norton AntiVirus has some great features, it also has some significant cons that make it less desirable than some alternatives. There are other options available that do just as good a job at detecting viruses, but don't bog down your system or have such bad customer service. Check out these pros and cons for Avast. Pros Norton AntiVirus is one of the oldest, most popular security software suites on the market. It’s definitely earned its reputation over the years, but it’s not perfect. In fact, it has several drawbacks that users need to be aware of before they install it on their computers. The good news? There are ways to work around those shortcomings and make Norton more effective than ever before. Norton AntiVirus is one of the most popular antivirus programs on the market. And for good reason: it's reliable, it's affordable, and it has a great reputation. It's also easy to use, which is important for people who are new to antivirus software. All you have to do is install it and let it run in the background while you surf the web. The downside? Sometimes updates happen automatically without your permission (and those can sometimes be quite large). So if you're looking for a more hands-off approach, this might not be the best option. The bad part comes with two downsides. First, they want you to pay upfront instead of annually or monthly as some other companies offer. Second, they don't always update as often as we'd like them to, so beware! And then there's the ugly side of things...their customer service leaves much to be desired. If you need help or advice on how to fix an issue with your computer, then chances are you'll get someone with very little knowledge about computers - and that won't really help at all! Cons Let's start with the bad. Norton antivirus is a resource hog. It can slow down your computer, even if you have a fast processor and plenty of RAM. And if you have an older computer, it can grind it to a halt. It also has a tendency to flag legitimate programs as malware. This false positive issue has gotten better over the years, but it's still something to be aware of. Additionally, Norton's tech support is notoriously unhelpful. If you have an issue with the software, good luck getting anyone on the phone who can actually help you solve it. Calling them will likely just result in being transferred around before someone eventually hangs up on you. Now onto the good... Norton has one of the most intelligent scanning engines on the market. It can scan for security risks such as viruses, spyware, and other malicious code that traditional antivirus software would overlook or not know how to detect. And its anti-phishing features are excellent - often catching dangerous websites that look like they're from major banks or retailers when they're really just trying to steal your information. In addition, Norton 360 includes backup features that make it simple to protect your data from loss by backing up important files automatically. While there are some drawbacks to using this program (false positives among them), overall we recommend giving it a try! Review Source AS Aby S. Student Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Threat neutral anywhere access utility for every e-citizens" September 13, 2022 2.0 It is okay. I would like a feature to lock internet with keystrokes. If I feel there is a unusual response anytime there must be a single click for restoring everything within seconds. Pros I would like to add sensitive access in open public internet cafe where authentication can access any personal files or secure data online with sufficient security through google lens or otherwise portable mobile device. Once authenticated with my gps information and fingerprint scan on my mobile, the norton secure url can verify the QR code so that I dont have to install any security software anywhere and there is a good scenario where universal portability can review security and take action if my laptop is stolen or when I travelling from home. Usually I use some portable software for this purpose. I would like to inform that there is a vulnerability not scanned if I bootup my system with any malware installed pendrive. Usually the option I love to add may be an antivirus software that doesnt need to update virus signature everyday or anytime since all the applications are scanned after it is installed. No recurrent changes if spotted only request the same otherwise. Overall the intrusion and patches can be helpful. Cons Windows updates can be paused if there is any defect happening when users found there is some issues. Usually it takes more ram and the sensitive applications shall be excluded for further analysis that make it virus free. Some additional patches can solve it. It is a newer way of adding security that we can eclipse its vulnerabilities with patches. Reason for choosing Norton AntiVirus Norton offered everything I loved once. It disliked cloud scanning as it compromises my privacy. Now Norton is very expensive for Indian customers. It is ok Review Source KB Kimberly B. Owner Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Norton Antivirus vs Five Year Old Cyber Surfer" October 3, 2024 5.0 Enjoyed the comfort of scrolling and downloads within your safety net!! Pros It protects my laptop and phone from spam and malware. Constantly Cons It got costly for me. Raising a five year old at the same time. His games worked Norton Antivirus out!! Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Managing director Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Norton 360 lifelick advantage" November 9, 2021 4.0 My business now has access to regional contents from all over the world which my local IP server couldn't offer. All thanks to the VPN. My team and I can now work remotely with guarantee that our information is secured. Pros The cloud storage has been assisting my team and I to work remotely and still have our data secured. The SafeCam feature has been protecting our webcam from hacking. With the Virtual private network (VPN), my business now has access to regional contents. The VPN also helps to secure our clients' vital information from third party. It has a ID theft protection, to guide against unauthorized access. It is cost-effective, compare to other similar products. It offer good quality service. The installer download is very fast. Cons The renewal cost is on the high side. It doesn't have option of a one-time renewal. Installation process took a longer time. The process of full scanning also took almost an hour. Reason for choosing Norton AntiVirus It over a high quality service which has helped in the growth of the business. The cost of Norton app is cheaper. Review Source YagneshKumar P. Software Engineer Hospitality Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Security Suite Ever!!" May 9, 2018 5.0 Using Norton Security Suite i have the feeling that my PC is always protected, Also any applications i download from the web it will run an initial scan of that application before the installation is triggered, if the application is not a genuine application it will not install. I fee like my money is well spent on Norton Security Suite which i have been using for years now. I encourage users to use the software. Pros Norton Security Suite is one of the best security software in terms of protecting again attacks such as; malware, spyware, Trojans, and etc. Some of the features that i use day to day are; Performance Scan, which deleted registry items that not being used or old, deletes all browsing history for all browsers with one click, Backups-- I schedule monthly backups into norton's cloud storage, then there is frequent scans that Norton Security Suites starts automatically. The RAM space uses a lot for some reason with these security software. The Updates running automatically in the background with the need for me to actually open the software and click the update button physically. For The price of the software i am getting tons of features at my disposal to use. Cons The RAM space that Norton Security Suite uses i feel like most of the time my comp is running a little slower, such as opening applications and closing applications i see a lag, it is due to the fact that the Norton Security Suite is running in the back ground, but the slowness is just for a few minutes, which it could be that the updates are running in the background. Review Source Similar Products Featured