{"id":39581,"date":"2014-01-02T22:53:34","date_gmt":"2014-01-02T17:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=39581"},"modified":"2026-10-15T13:25:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T07:55:49","slug":"free-update-norton-anitvirus-internet-security-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2014\/01\/free-update-norton-anitvirus-internet-security-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Norton Update: How to Get the Latest Norton Version Free (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most of us let Norton update its virus definitions automatically, but do you also have the latest version of the Norton program itself? This <strong>norton update<\/strong> guide shows how to check for and install the newest version of Norton AntiVirus, Norton 360 or other Norton device security for free with an active subscription.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Open your Norton product, go to Security, open the LiveUpdate tile and run an update until it says you are up to date. Then check the LiveUpdate settings so that automatic updates for both virus definitions and the Norton application are switched on. While your subscription is active, LiveUpdate delivers both definition and program updates, so you do not need to buy a new version.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af664b968b68\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af664b968b68\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2014\/01\/free-update-norton-anitvirus-internet-security-software\/#Why_a_Norton_Update_Matters\" >Why a Norton Update Matters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2014\/01\/free-update-norton-anitvirus-internet-security-software\/#How_it_worked_in_older_Norton_versions\" >How it worked in older Norton versions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2014\/01\/free-update-norton-anitvirus-internet-security-software\/#How_to_Run_a_Norton_Update_in_2026_Windows\" >How to Run a Norton Update in 2026 (Windows)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2014\/01\/free-update-norton-anitvirus-internet-security-software\/#Turn_on_automatic_updates\" >Turn on automatic updates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2014\/01\/free-update-norton-anitvirus-internet-security-software\/#If_Norton_Will_Not_Update\" >If Norton Will Not Update<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2014\/01\/free-update-norton-anitvirus-internet-security-software\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2014\/01\/free-update-norton-anitvirus-internet-security-software\/#Is_the_Norton_update_free\" >Is the Norton update free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2014\/01\/free-update-norton-anitvirus-internet-security-software\/#How_often_does_Norton_update\" >How often does Norton update?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2014\/01\/free-update-norton-anitvirus-internet-security-software\/#Do_I_need_to_buy_a_new_Norton_version_every_year\" >Do I need to buy a new Norton version every year?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2014\/01\/free-update-norton-anitvirus-internet-security-software\/#What_if_my_Norton_subscription_has_expired\" >What if my Norton subscription has expired?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_a_Norton_Update_Matters\"><\/span>Why a Norton Update Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>New versions of Norton are faster, add new features and fix bugs, and they include smarter detection for viruses, trojans and other malware. Virus definitions alone are not enough if the program running them is years old.<\/p>\n<p>I usually bought a 5-PC pack of Norton 360 and was always happy with the automatic live updates of virus definitions. I realised late that the program itself did not upgrade on its own back then, and that a new version check every few months gave me free software upgrades. I did those free Norton upgrades for many years.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_it_worked_in_older_Norton_versions\"><\/span>How it worked in older Norton versions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In older Norton versions you opened the program, clicked Support in the top right corner and chose New version check.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/norton-update.png\" alt=\"Norton Support menu with New version check option\" width=\"210\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/norton-update.png 210w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/norton-update-139x150.png 139w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If a newer version was available, a browser window offered the product update for free.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39583\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/norton-product-update.png\" alt=\"Norton product update window offering a free new version\" width=\"475\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/norton-product-update.png 475w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/norton-product-update-150x130.png 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/norton-product-update-300x260.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Continuing downloaded a small installer that ran the Norton Download Manager and fetched the files for the new version.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/norton-download-manager.png\" alt=\"Norton Download Manager downloading the new version\" width=\"468\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/norton-download-manager.png 468w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/norton-download-manager-150x38.png 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/norton-download-manager-300x76.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Run_a_Norton_Update_in_2026_Windows\"><\/span>How to Run a Norton Update in 2026 (Windows)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Current Norton device security for Windows handles updates from the LiveUpdate tile. These steps follow Norton&#8217;s own support page:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open your Norton device security product.<\/li>\n<li>In the left pane, click <strong>Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In the <strong>LiveUpdate<\/strong> tile, click <strong>Open<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>On the <strong>Check for Updates<\/strong> tab, look at the last updated date. If it is older than a day or two, click <strong>Update Now<\/strong> (or <strong>Check Now<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li>Run it again until Norton reports that everything is up to date, and restart your computer if asked.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_on_automatic_updates\"><\/span>Turn on automatic updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open LiveUpdate as above and click the <strong>Settings<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<li>Switch on <strong>Automatically update virus definitions and Norton application<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>With this on, Norton keeps both its definitions and the program up to date for you. Running a manual check every few months is still a good habit, just as it was in my early days with Norton 360.<\/p>\n<p>On a Mac, open Norton and run LiveUpdate from the app; see <a href=\"https:\/\/support.norton.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Norton Support<\/a> for the current Mac steps.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_Norton_Will_Not_Update\"><\/span>If Norton Will Not Update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Check your subscription:<\/strong> security updates are available only while your subscription is active. Sign in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/my.norton.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Norton<\/a> account to see its status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check your internet connection<\/strong> and any firewall or proxy that might block downloads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reinstall:<\/strong> download the latest installer from your My Norton account, which installs the newest version for your subscription.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Need Norton on a new PC? See our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/05\/free-download-norton-antivirus-2013\/\">Norton antivirus free trial and free tools<\/a>, and these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/10\/make-pc-smoother-faster\/\">tips to make your PC run faster<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Norton_update_free\"><\/span>Is the Norton update free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Updates are available at no extra cost as long as your Norton subscription is active.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_does_Norton_update\"><\/span>How often does Norton update?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With automatic LiveUpdate on, Norton checks for updates regularly in the background. You can run LiveUpdate manually at any time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_buy_a_new_Norton_version_every_year\"><\/span>Do I need to buy a new Norton version every year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Norton is sold as a subscription, and while it is active LiveUpdate keeps the Norton application itself up to date.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_Norton_subscription_has_expired\"><\/span>What if my Norton subscription has expired?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Norton stops receiving security updates, so your PC may not be protected against new threats. Renew it or switch to another security product.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of us let Norton update its virus definitions automatically, but do you also have the latest version of the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":39583,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[23,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39581","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-computers","category-security"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39581","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39581"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39581\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67038,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39581\/revisions\/67038"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39583"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39581"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39581"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39581"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}