I recently built a desktop PC and set it up with Windows 11 Pro using an activation code. However, I noticed that Norton Security is installed and running on my device, and I don't remember installing it myself. Is there a way to check when and how this application was installed? I'm curious if it was something I downloaded accidentally or if it came bundled with Windows.
4 Answers
Just a heads-up: don’t use Revo to uninstall antivirus software like Norton. These programs have built-in protections, and trying to remove them with a third-party tool can corrupt the installation or even prevent your system from booting properly. Always use the uninstaller provided by Norton instead.
It sounds like it might be some bloatware that came along with free software you downloaded. For future installations, check out Ninite.com—it allows you to install multiple programs while skipping over the annoying sign-ups and bloat.
Are you on the Insider build? Sometimes, additional software can come pre-installed depending on the version of Windows you're using.
You can check when Norton was installed by using Revo Uninstaller and sorting the list by install date. Another option is to go to Settings > Apps and sort by date there. Norton is often bundled as bloatware, so if you don’t want it, you can just uninstall it without much fuss.
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