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Set Norton to apply updates without restarting your device
Note: On Windows 7/8.1 or later devices, you can apply updates without restarting your
computer.
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Start Norton.
If you see the My Norton window, next to Device Security, click Open.
2
In the Norton product main window, click Settings.
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In the Settings window, click Antivirus.
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In the Antivirus settings window, click the Updates tab.
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In the Apply updates only on reboot row, do one of the following:
■ To receive LiveUpdate notifications asking if you want to apply updates without
restarting, move the switch to Off. This is the default setting.
■ To apply updates only after you restart your computer, move the switch to On.
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In the Settings window, click Apply, and then click Close.
View or fix device security risks that Norton detects
When Norton detects a security risk, it automatically removes it, unless it requires your input
to understand how you want to resolve the risk. If you do need to provide input, Norton displays
a Threats Detected alert or Security Risk alert with suggestions on how to respond to the
security risk.
View risks automatically resolved during a scan
1
Start Norton.
If you see the My Norton window, next to Device Security, click Open.
2
In the Norton main window, double-click Security, and then click History.
3
In the Security History window, in the Show drop-down list, select Resolved Security
Risks.
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Select a risk in the list, then in the Details pane, view the action that was taken.
Fix unresolved risks detected during a scan
In some cases, Norton does not automatically resolve a risk, but recommends an action for
you to take to resolve the risk.
21Understand and respond to threats
View or fix device security risks that Norton detects