How to Stop Norton AntiVirus Scan Block
Occasionally when installing new software to your computer or scanning for harmful files, software will ask you to disable your anti-virus protection. This is often due to the fact that a good anti-virus will block software from modifying important system files, which may be required for your tasks to complete successfully. The means to disable Norton AntiVirus is built right into the software for just such occasions.
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Instructions
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Right-click the Norton AntiVirus icon on your system tray. You can find the system tray in the lower right-hand corner of your screen; just look for the computer clock.
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Select "Disable Auto-Protect."
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Set the duration to five hours. It is important that Norton only be disabled temporarily to ensure the safety of your computer.
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Click "OK." You will receive a warning regarding the possible danger caused by disabling your anti-virus; click "OK" on this screen to complete the process.
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Tips & Warnings
If applicable, reactivate Norton AntiVirus as soon as you are done with whatever tasks required it to be disabled. The longer your system is unprotected, the greater the risk.
Always be wary of software that requests your anti-virus software be disabled. If you are not familiar with the program or do not trust the source, it may be best to do some research on the product before installation.
