Why did I get norton private broswer when downloading norton 360 deluxe onto my windows 11 laptop

[Randy1]

Detailed description:
So, I just wanted to download norton 360 for my new laptop from the my.norton.com just the like video but then I noticed norton private browser out of nowhere. I did some research and its not supposed to be like that. What should I do?

OS details:
Lenovo IdeaPad3 Windows 11 laptop

[bjm]

@Randy1

So, I just wanted to download norton 360 for my new laptop from the my.norton.com just the like video but then I noticed norton private browser out of nowhere. I did some research and its not supposed to be like that. What should I do?

Hello @Randy1
You’re reporting that Norton 360 download - norton_360_online_setup - also installs Norton Private Browser.

Maybe, you missed Private Browser default install checkbox.

Global Privacy Statement here
License and Services Agreement here

Note: I’ve not tested Norton 360 → Norton Private Browser default install. I imagine Norton Private Browser default install is listed with W11 Apps → Installed apps → Uninstall

Please post your progress

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Norton Private Browser - FAQs here

Troubleshooting:
How do I uninstall Norton Private Browser? ›
Windows ›

To uninstall Norton Private Browser:

1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type in the following text and press Enter.

appwiz.cpl

3. In the list of currently installed programs, select Norton Private Browser, and click Remove or Uninstall.
4. If the User Account Control window appears, click Yes to continue.
5. In the Norton Private Browser window, click Uninstall.

By default, all of your browsing data, such as bookmarks, passwords, and browsing history, is deleted when you uninstall Norton Private Browser. If you want to retain your browsing data for reinstalling Norton Private Browser later, uncheck the option ‘Also delete your browsing data’.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall Norton Private Browser.

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AI Overview
Norton Private Browser (NPB) uninstalls and leaves behind a profile. By default, NPB’s profile data, including bookmarks, passwords, and history, is deleted during uninstall. However, you can retain this data by unchecking the “Also delete your browsing data” option during the uninstall process according to Norton.

Here’s a more detailed explanation:

• Profile Persistence:

When you uninstall NPB, it removes the browser application itself, but it typically leaves behind the user profile data.

• Browsing Data Deletion:

By default, uninstallation will delete your browsing data like bookmarks, passwords, and history.

• Retaining Data:

To retain your browsing data for a potential future reinstall, you must uncheck the “Also delete your browsing data” option during the uninstall process.

• Profile Location:

The profile data is stored in the AppData\Local\Norton\Browser folder.

• Norton’s Statement:

Norton states that the profile data is deleted by default, but you can choose to retain it.