Norton’s security program offers various advanced features for data and device protection. The setup for the Norton program is available for PC and phone devices. You can purchase the Norton subscription and then install its setup on the device. After installation, the user can run those tools for keeping the system secured. But some users face installation issues with Norton setup.
Reasons for getting Norton installation errors
- You have an invalid program setup
- Norton setup is not compatible
- The user has another security program
- The device has low free hard-disk space
- Your Operating System is outdated
- Some system files are not working
Troubleshooting Norton installation errors
Restart the PC
When any program shows installing issues on your device, check for the runtime errors. These errors can occur and interrupt the normal processes. You can fix these errors by restarting the device. Close the installation wizard and all other apps. Now restart the device and open the downloads folder. Click on Norton setup to run the installation process.
Check your Norton setup requirements
Different Norton plans have different requirements of resources. The installation issues can appear when the user tries to install an incompatible Norton setup. You should check the requirements before purchasing the Norton setup. If the program is not compatible then remove the setup. Cancel the subscription and get the refund. Now search for a compatible Norton antivirus program and then install it. The user often gets this error while transferring Norton setup. But the license transfer is only applicable on the same platform. You will get the error if you try to transfer the Windows Norton setup to a Mac device.
Remove another security program
Your Norton antivirus can get installation issues when you have another security program. The existing antivirus setup will interrupt the installation process. Using both antiviruses can cause chaos in the system. Whenever a new threat appears, both antivirus will start conflicting. You should use only one antivirus on the PC. If you want to install the Norton program; remove the existing antivirus setup immediately. Open the Apps folder and remove another security program. Now delete all the files related to that setup. Restart the device and click on Norton antivirus setup. Run the setup and it will get installed on the device. After installation, the user can run all advanced tools of the program.
Update your Operating System
Norton antivirus setup is designed for every Operating System. If you are installing a new Norton setup on the outdated OS then it may show conflict issues. While installing you will get Norton security error 8504. For fixing this error, you should check for the new update of your Operating System. Go to the device and then open its Update and Security page; install a new update. After updating the computer, restart it and install a new Norton setup.
Check the setup
Your Norton program won’t install if the setup is corrupted. Sometimes, the setup doesn’t install correctly due to an unstable internet connection. Check the internet and redownload the Norton setup. Now try installing a new Norton setup on the device.
Increase free hard-disk space
The user can get errors in installing the Norton program if the hard disk is full. Your antivirus needs some free space for installation. To install Norton, the user has to create some free space. If you have unnecessary large files like movies, gaming, or editing apps then remove them. These files use lots of space. After deleting those files, the user will get good space. Now go to the computer and check the free space. If the device is still running out of space then you should add an SSD. After getting enough space, install the Norton program on your device.
Repair the system files
You can face issues while installing the apps if the system files are not working. These files get corrupted easily but are difficult to repair. Don’t edit any system file without professional help; other files may get affected. You can try the Windows file repair utility tool. Run the SFC/scannow tool and it will check for all system files. It repairs the corrupted file on the device. After running the service, go to the Norton setup and try to install it.
