After first installing Norton, you’ll notice that towards the end of installation, you’ll see a pop-up window that says something like “Updating Definitions.” This means is your computer is being updated with the latest and greatest protection from Norton.
After Norton has been installed, it may automatically start running a virus scan. Our advice is to just let it run. It should take about 15 or 20 minutes, but let it do its thing. If the scan identifies viruses, you’ll be asked whether you’d like to remove them or not. Of course, you want to get them off your machine, so kill ‘em!
After the installation and scan, you should re-start your computer once more. Most likely, the installation directions will prompt you to do this anyway. But, just in case, make sure to re-start your machine once installation is complete. This should make sure your new stuff is humming along and any old viruses are gone.
After your machine re-starts, you may notice that your computer may be a bit slow at first. Don’t panic. It’s just Norton kind of settling in. If, in fact, you haven’t run a scan yet, you should do so now. Get in the habit of doing this at least once a week. To do so, click the Norton icon on your screen and select Run a Scan. You should always do a Full Scan because it’s far more thorough than a Quick Scan. Yes, it takes more time, but it’s examining and cleaning everything on your computer!
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