How to Activate Norton: 8 Steps (with Pictures) – wikiHow

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Norton is one of the more popular security software around for quite a while now. There are free trials available for download. However, if you want to experience the full security features of Norton, you will have to activate your product.

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Steps

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   Locate your product key. Your product key’s location depends on how you got your product:

   • If you purchased and downloaded Norton online, then the product key is in your confirmation e-mail. If it is not in your inbox, then check your spam folder.
   • If you purchased a physical copy of Norton, then the product key is inside the box. It can be printed on a sticker on the back of the CD case or printed on a card inside the box.

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   Launch Norton on your computer. Locate the Norton icon on your desktop and double-click it.

   • The Norton product window will appear.

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   Click the “Renew” link. At the bottom part of the window that appeared, click the yellow-colored “Renew” link.

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   Click the “I have a key or code to enter” button. This button will be on the small window that will appear after clicking “Renew.”

   • After clicking “Renew,” the subscription window will show.

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   Enter the product key. On the subscription window, enter the product key on the field at the bottom of the screen.

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   Click “Next.”

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   Review your subscription details.

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   Click “Done.”