How to Turn Off Norton Antivirus

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Locate the Norton icon in your System Tray.

   This is a collection of icons located in the bottom-right corner of your Windows desktop, next to the clock.
   
   These icons represent programs that are currently running.
   
   If you don't see the Norton icon, click the "▴" button to show all the hidden icons.
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   Step 2: Right-click on the icon.

   This will open a small menu of options.
   
   Select "Disable Antivirus Auto-Protect".
   
   This is the active part of Norton Antivirus.
   
   Disabling it will turn off active virus protection. , You can choose to disable your antivirus protection for a specific amount of time, until your computer restarts, or permanently.
   
   It is not recommended that you browse the internet without active protection enabled. , If you're finished performing the task that requires antivirus protection to be disabled, you can right-click on the Norton icon again and select "Enable Antivirus Auto-Protect".
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   Step 3: Select the duration.

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   Step 4: Reenable protection.

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