Norton 'Performance scan' - Scaremongering?

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after a scan, Norton's Performance Scan showed a multitude of errors on my computer. running Norton Utilities resolved them, yet

The performance scan still showed ALL as still being present.

Is Norton trying to scare us into subscribing to un-neccesary products ?

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@pete williams

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pete williams

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i dont see any mention of a peformance scan in any search or in settings

closest i can find is the performance bar that measures cpu for example

what exact can did you run?

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pete williams:

after a scan,

What type of scan?  Smart Scan?

Norton marketing pop-ups:

Did you try Special Offer Notification Off?

  1. In My Norton, click Open => Device Security.
  2. In Norton 360/Security, click Settings
  3. In Settings click Administrative Settings.
  4. Scroll down until you see Special Offer Notification.
  5. Turn the switch to OFF position => Apply


 

  • Special Offer Notification: When On, your Norton product notifies you about promotions, discounts, or special deals.

https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/norton-360-deluxe/current/solutions/v19213721 

Did you try Don't show again?

Norton blitz marketing...try mouse hover over pop-up X
if you see "Don't show again"....click "Don't show again" -- not the X

Did you try Auto Smart Scan Off or Edit schedule to your preference

Schedule Norton scans
Your Norton product detects when you are away from your computer and automatically runs scans to assure that your system is regularly monitored for threats. You can also schedule Smart Scan, Quick Scan, Full Scan, or your own Custom Scan to run on times of your choosing.

https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/norton-360-deluxe/current/solutions/v1910914

~ click "Don't Show Me Again" -- not the X

~ click "Don't show again" -- not the X