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Get antivirus software for your Windows 10 PC or laptop.

Enjoy a free trial of Norton AntiVirus Plus. It helps to protect your Windows 10 device—and the personal information it stores—against viruses and malware like ransomware and other threats as you bank, shop, and browse online.

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Norton AntiVirus Plus offers protection for 1 PC (Intel and ARM chips), Mac®, smartphone, or tablet

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Password Manager

How to download and install antivirus for Windows 10.

It's really quick and easy to install Norton AntiVirus Plus on Windows 10, just follow these simple steps:

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Step 1
Go to my.Norton.com and sign in with your Norton account email address and password.
Step 2
In the My Norton portal, click Download. Next, on the “Get Started” page, click Agree and Download.
Step 3
Run the downloaded program file.
Step 4
If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue and follow the on-screen instructions.

Packed with more benefits than just virus protection for Windows 10. 

Norton AntiVirus Plus is more than just antivirus software for Windows 10. It comes with advanced tools to help you stay more safe and secure online.

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Device Security

Real-time protection for 1 PC against ransomware, viruses, spyware, phishing, and other online threats. 

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Online Threat Protection

Advanced security helps protect your private and financial information when you go online.

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Smart Firewall for PC

Monitors communications between your computer and other computers and helps block unauthorized traffic.

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PC Cloud Backup4

2GB of cloud storage to store important files and documents to prevent data loss due to hard drive failures, stolen devices, and even ransomware.

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Password Manager

Easily generate, and more securely store and manage your passwords, credit card information, and other credentials online.

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Anti-Phishing Protection

Helps protect against fraudulent versions of legitimate websites set up by scammers to steal your money, passwords, and personal information.

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Get a free trial of Norton AntiVirus Plus for your Windows 10 PC or laptop.

Enjoy powerful protection for your Windows 10 device and the personal information that it stores. 

1 Year
USD 29.99 first yr

USD 29.99first yr

Payment method required. When trial ends, paid subscription starts at {sale}/first year and automatically renews at {ar}/year, unless the renewal is cancelled. Price is subject to change. Savings compared to the renewal price.
Subscription details below.*

Norton AntiVirus Plus offers protection for 1 PC (Intel and ARM chips), Mac®, smartphone, or tablet

USD 29.99first yr

Payment method required. When trial ends, paid subscription starts at {sale}/first year and automatically renews at {ar}/year, unless the renewal is cancelled. Price is subject to change. Savings compared to the renewal price.
Subscription details below.*

Norton AntiVirus Plus offers protection for 1 PC (Intel and ARM chips), Mac®, smartphone, or tablet

Frequently asked questions.

Is it important to have antivirus software for Windows 10?

Windows 10 built-in security is good but it’s possibly not enough to offer the level of protection you want. If you need powerful virus and malware protection for Windows 10, we recommend subscribing to trusted services like Norton AntiVirus Plus or one of the Norton 360 plans.

How does antivirus software provide virus protection for Windows 10?

Antivirus software helps to protect Windows 10 devices by scanning files and processes in real time. It looks for harmful codes or patterns linked to known viruses. The software keeps a database of virus signatures and compares files on your computer with these signatures to find matches. It also examines file behavior and characteristics to detect new viruses or other types of malware. By using real-time scanning, signature-based detection, and other types of file analysis, antivirus software helps to provide virus and other malware protection for Windows 10 devices.

Is there a free antivirus software for Windows 10?

Windows 10 has its own built-in security, however it may not be enough to protect your device against more sophisticated online threats like ransomware. We recommend using a specialized antivirus like Norton AntiVirus Plus, which you can try it by selecting the free trial option on this page. You’ll be required to enter your payment details and when the trial ends, paid subscription starts, unless you cancel before that time.

How to run virus scan on Windows 10 PC?

It’s quick and simple to run Norton scans on your Windows 10 PC.

1. First open your Norton device security app.
2. If you see the “My Norton” window, next to “Device Security”, click Open.
3. In the Norton app main window, double-click Security, and then click Scans.
4. In the “Scans” window, next to “Scans and Tasks”, select one of the following:

  • Smart Scan > Go
  • Quick Scan > Go
  • Full Scan > Go
  • Custom Scan > Go, then click Run next to “Drive Scan”, “Folder Scan”, or “File Scan” to navigate to the components that you want to scan.

5. In the “Results Summary” window, click Finish.
6. If there are items that require attention, review the risks in the “Threats Detected” window.

Does antivirus for Windows 10 also help protect against phishing?

Norton AntiVirus Plus can help protect you against phishing on your Windows 10 PC. It helps to block fraudulent websites that were created by scammers to steal your personal information, money, and passwords.

System Requirements

Not all features are available on all devices and platforms.

Norton Parental Control, Norton Cloud Backup, and Norton SafeCam are presently not supported on Mac OS.

Windows support includes devices using x86/Intel and AMD Snapdragon/ARM chips.

Versions using Snapdragon/ARM do not include Parental control.

Windows™ Operating Systems

Compatible with Microsoft Windows 11

Microsoft Windows 10 (all versions)

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 with SHA2 support

Mac® Operating Systems

Current and previous two versions of Mac OS.

Features not supported: Norton Cloud Backup, Norton Parental Control, Norton SafeCam.

Android™ Operating Systems

Android 8.0 or later. Must have Google Play app installed. Multi-user mode not supported.

iOS Operating Systems

iPhones or iPads running the current and previous two versions of Apple® iOS.

Norton VPN is available for Windows™ PC, Mac®, iOS and Android™ devices. It may be used on the specified number of devices during the subscription term. VPN availability subject to restrictions in certain countries, please check your local laws.

Windows™ Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows 11/10 (all versions except Windows 11/10 in S mode).

Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (all versions).

Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) with Service Pack 1 (SP 1) or later.

Some of the existing Norton Device Security and Norton VPN products are not compatible with Windows OS on ARM devices.

Mac® Operating Systems

Mac OS X 10.12.x (Sierra) or later.

Android™ Operating Systems

Androids running 8.0 or later. Must have Google Play app installed.

iOS Operating Systems

iPhones or iPads running the current and previous two versions of Apple® iOS.

No one can prevent all cybercrime or identity theft.

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