Norton Private Browser

Norton 360 for Windows
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Norton private browser is automatically setting itself up as the default browser. How do you stop this action?

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@kwds Here is some information that you can review and check your side:

AI Overview

To stop Norton Private Browser from acting as your default, you must change your operating system’s default app settings to your preferred browser (like Chrome, Edge, or Firefox). Norton lacks an internal “do not ask me again” toggle, so Windows or Mac must override it externally. [1, 2, 3]

Change Default Browser in Windows

  • Open the Windows Start menu and select Settings.

  • Click on Apps, then select Default apps.

  • Scroll down or search for your preferred web browser (e.g., Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge).

  • Click on your preferred browser, then click Set default at the top. [1, 2]

Prevent Norton Launching on Startup

  • Open the Norton Private Browser.

  • Click the Menu (three dots) icon in the top-right corner and select Settings.

  • Click On startup in the left panel.

  • Change the setting away from opening automatically or disable related startup options. [1]

Alternative Fixes

  • Check extensions: If your main browser was hijacked by search preferences, disable the Norton Safe Web or home page extension inside your preferred browser’s extension settings. [1, 2]

  • Uninstall the browser: If you do not use it, press Windows + R, type appwiz.cpl, select Norton Private Browser, and click Uninstall (uncheck data deletion if you want to save bookmarks).

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