How does Norton 360 antimalware work?

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Would you please go into detail about how norton360 antimalware works? And how to access norton360 antimalware to run scans?  What does norton360 antimalware detect? Can I set up a time to scan with antimalware?

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Not sure what you are trying to access about anti malware. When you install Norton 360 on your system, it sets up background scanning of every file you access or download. It is not something you access, it just works.

You can scan manually if you wish by clicking on Security on the classic interface and then clicking on Scans. You can choose from different scans from that screen.

 

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It is one thing having it included and another when I cannot access antimalware. How can I access antimalware on Norton 360?

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Learn more about Norton Scans

Norton continuously scans your PC to protect against threats. From the Scans window, you can also run manual scans or performance tasks.

When you install Norton for the first time, Norton takes at least one hour to find all the threats in your computer. If you suspect your computer is infected, run a Full System Scan immediately after installation.

You can perform the following types of manual scans:

  • Quick Scan: Scans the areas of your computer that viruses and other security risks often target.

  • Full System Scan: Scans the entire computer that includes the boot records, files, and the running processes to which the user has access.

  • Custom Scan: Scans the specific files, folders, or drives that you choose.

https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/norton-360/current/solutions/v7786102 - 01/06/2021

Learn how to scan and remove security threats. Learn how to download the latest updates and virus definitions to keep your computer protected.

  • Scan your computer for threats
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