How to Optimize Norton 360 Scan Performance on Windows 11 Without Slowing Down My PC?

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Hi Norton Community,

I’m using Norton 360 Deluxe on Windows 11 (16GB RAM, SSD) for an e-commerce setup with frequent file downloads. Full system scans take ~20 minutes and noticeably slow down my PC, impacting multitasking. I’ve checked Norton’s help center for scan optimization tips.

Setup: Norton 360 Deluxe, Windows 11, i7 processor, ~500GB data.
Steps Tried:

  • Scheduled scans during idle times.
  • Excluded low-risk folders in scan settings.
  • Disabled Smart Scan after reading about upselling concerns.

Any tips to reduce scan times or system impact? Are there specific settings or exclusions that work well for high-file environments?

Thanks for your insights!