Turn Off Anti Virus

Norton 360 for Mac
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How do I turn off norton anti virus on a mac
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@Gary_Desormaux Disable it temporarily or remove it completely? Temporarily disabling features is also possible, here is some AI generated information for you:

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To temporarily disable Norton on your Mac, open Norton, navigate to “Device Security,” then “Open,” and in the Norton main window, click “Advanced” or “Settings.” Under “Protect My Mac,” move the “Automatic Scans” row to “off” and under “Firewall,” move “Connection Blocking” and “Vulnerability Protection” rows to “off”.

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

  • Open Norton: Launch your Norton device security product.
  • Navigate to Settings:
    • If you see the My Norton window, click “Open” next to “Device Security”.
    • In the Norton product main window, click “Advanced” or “Settings”.
  • Disable Automatic Scans:
    • Under “Protect My Mac,” move the “Automatic Scans” row to “off”.
  • Disable Firewall Features:
    • Go to “Firewall” and move the “Connection Blocking” and “Vulnerability Protection” rows to “off”.
  • Turn off Norton Task Notifications (Optional):
    • In the Settings window, click “Administrative Settings”.
    • In the “Norton Task Notification” row, move the On/Off switch to “Off”.
    • Click “Apply,” and then “Close”.

Important Note: Remember to re-enable these features after you’ve completed the tasks that require temporary disabling, as Norton protection is crucial for your computer’s security.

Removal can be done following this guide:

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