Virus scanner and removal tool
You can’t afford to take chances with your devices and sensitive data. Norton AntiVirus Plus scans in real-time to help detect and remove viruses and malware, as well as help defend against phishing and other online attacks. Get advanced security that’s more than just an antivirus.
Packed with cutting-edge virus scan tools, our security software will help keep your PC, Mac, phone, or tablet virus-free. Featuring ironclad virus-detection technology, real-time threat protection, and a built-in firewall, Norton AntiVirus Plus will help keep your device clean, or your money back.1
Virus scanner and removal tool: Key features
Don’t settle for a run-of-the-mill virus checker and remover for your computer or phone. Get Norton AntiVirus Plus for everything you need in an antivirus, and then some.
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Device Security
Protect your PC, Mac, or mobile device in real time against viruses, spyware, ransomware, and other online threats.
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Online Threat Protection
Get multiple layers of advanced security that help protect your personal info against phishing, hacking, and other cyberattacks.
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Smart Firewall
Automatically monitor and block suspicious network traffic to help shield your device from malicious attacks and prying eyes.
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Password Manager
Safeguard your passwords, credit card details, and other credentials with a secure and stress-free password manager.
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Virus Protection PromiseRest easy knowing our experts are available to help keep your device virus-free, or your money back1.
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PC Cloud BackupBack up files and documents as a failsafe against faulty hardware, theft, and ransomware with 2GB of cloud storage2.
Award-winning virus and malware scanner
Norton AntiVirus Plus is powered by a state-of-the-art threat-detection engine that’s won multiple awards for its AI and machine-learning security technology.
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How to scan and remove viruses from your device
Use our virus scanner Norton AntiVirus Plus to help scan and protect your device in just four simple steps.
Virus removal for your device
Only using a PC virus cleaner? That could give hackers backdoor access to your network through other devices. Get a virus scan tool for your hardware to help keep your personal information safe.
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Mac
Think Macs can’t get viruses? Think again. Like other devices, Mac computers can be vulnerable to malware. Get layers of protection for your Mac with Norton AntiVirus Plus.
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Android
Get powerful antivirus protection for your mobile device with a single, lightweight security app for Android. Norton AntiVirus Plus offers industry-leading mobile security to help keep your phone safe.
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iPhone/iPad
With unsecured public Wi-Fi networks and other online threats, iPhones and iPads are also at risk of infection. With a Norton AntiVirus Plus subscription, you’ll get access to our specially designed Norton Mobile Security for iOS app, too.
Start your free trial today
Want to get advanced antivirus, malware, ransomware, and hacking protection for your PC, Mac, tablet, or phone? Get a free trial of Norton AntiVirus Plus and give our virus scan software a spin right now.
FAQs
To scan and remove viruses from your device, download one of the best virus-removing software suites like Norton AntiVirus Plus. Then, use the security tool to run a full scan to find and safely remove any malicious software lurking on your computer, phone, or tablet.
You should scan for viruses regularly — we recommend once a week — even if you’re using one of the best online security scanners to help shield your device from viruses, spyware, and other malware. With Norton AntiVirus Plus, you can schedule regular automatic virus scans to help your device stay virus-free without any hassle.
There are several tell-tale signs that may indicate you need to scan your computer for viruses. Even if a virus or malware remains hidden on your device, it’s likely to cause slowdowns or glitchy performance, increased data usage, overheating, or decreased battery life. You may also notice strange pop-ups, suspicious background processes, or unexpected alterations to your programs and browser settings.
A firewall is an advanced online threat protection tool that blocks suspicious network traffic to help prevent viruses, malware, and other malicious intrusions from gaining access to your device. By monitoring your internet traffic, a firewall acts as a gatekeeper, blocking threats before they can infect your computer or compromise your personal information. But firewalls can’t detect and remove viruses that are already embedded in your system — that's why you also need a virus checker and removal tool.
Along with advanced software to remove viruses, Norton AntiVirus Plus combines real-time threat protection against malware and hackers, as well as a Smart Firewall feature and secure password manager. Plus, you’ll get 2GB of cloud storage2 and our Virus Protection Promise.1
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Protection and peace of mind
Start your free trial today to help secure your device and private information with complete access to the full range of security features included in Norton AntiVirus Plus.
System Requirements
Device Security
Not all features are available on all devices and platforms.
Norton Family, Norton Parental Control, Norton Cloud Backup, and SafeCam are presently not supported on Mac OS or Windows 10 in S mode.
1 Virus Protection Promise: To be eligible, you must have a qualifying subscription with automatic renewal. If a Norton expert is unable to remove the virus from your device, then you may receive a refund based on the actual price paid for the current term of your qualifying subscription. If you have a bundle (a qualifying subscription from Norton purchased with either another offering from Norton, or a third party offering), your refund will be limited to the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of only your qualifying subscription for the current term, not to exceed the total bundled price paid. Any refund will be net of any discounts or refunds received and less any shipping, handling and applicable taxes, except in certain states and countries where shipping, handling and taxes are refundable. The refund does not apply to any damages incurred as a result of viruses. See Norton.com/guarantee for complete details.
2 Cloud Backup features are only available on Windows (excluding Windows in S mode, Windows running on ARM processor).
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