Get powerful virus protection

Get a 30-day free trial of Norton AntiVirus Plus to help protect against viruses, malware, and other threats. Payment method and subscription required. Details below*

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Get powerful virus protection

Get a 30-day free trial of Norton AntiVirus Plus to help protect against viruses. Payment method and subscription required. Details below*

Try it free
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Download a free antivirus trial

This is no “lite version.” This is Norton AntiVirus Plus: our full-featured, award-winning virus protection, free for 30 days. Install this free software to help protect your device against online threats like viruses, malware, spyware, ransomware, and phishing attacks. And enjoy extra features, too, like cloud storage and a password manager to use.

Try Norton AntiVirus Plus for free 30-day free trial. Payment method and subscription required. Details below

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Smart Firewall
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Cloud Backup
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Start your virus protection with a 30-day free trial

Do you browse, bank, shop, and post online? Norton AntiVirus Plus strengthens your online security by offering a free virus scan and helping protect your PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet in real time from malicious websites and other threats. Click the button below to get your free antivirus trial.

Try Norton AntiVirus Plus for free 30-day free trial. Payment method and subscription required. Details below

Why try a free antivirus download?

Don’t settle for out-of-the-box security for your computer or laptop. Get Norton AntiVirus Plus for all you need in an antivirus, and then some.

  • Power Eraser

    Online Threat Protection

    Safeguard your online data and sensitive financial information with multiple layers of advanced threat protection.

  • Norton Safe Search

    Device Security

    Ransomware. Viruses. Spyware. Get real-time protection against today’s advanced malware strains.

  • Rebootable Recovery

    Smart Firewall

    Block suspicious network traffic automatically to help shield your device from hacking attacks and prying eyes.

  • Reputation Report Card

    Password Manager

    Securely create, store, and manage online credentials like your passwords, credit card information, and more.

  • Virus Protection Promise

    Enjoy peace of mind knowing our experts are available to help keep your device virus-free, or your money back.2

  • PC Cloud Backup

    Back up important files with 2 GB of cloud storage to protect against hardware failure, theft, ransomware, and more.1

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4 easy steps to start your Norton AntiVirus Plus free trial

Step 1
Sign up and download

Create an account and download your free antivirus trial.

Step 2
Connect your device

Install the free antivirus download on your device.

Step 3
Set up your features

Configure features in the app to your preferences.

Step 4
Enjoy peace of mind

Relax—your device is now protected by antivirus software.

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Award-winning antivirus protection

Norton AntiVirus Plus is built on top of an award-winning threat-detection engine. 

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A Norton AntiVirus Plus subscription provides powerful online security

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Defend against hacking

Norton AntiVirus Plus features built-in protection to help stop hackers from infecting your device with malware. And strong password security technology helps stop account takeovers.

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Block and remove viruses

We stand behind our antivirus and malware protection with a 100% guarantee. If your device gets hit with a virus our Norton experts can’t remove, you get your money back.2

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Keep your device running smoothly

Boot-up time. Shut-down time. Streaming speeds. Malware can slow down all of it and more. A Norton AntiVirus Plus subscription will help stop performance-sapping malware and keep your device working like new.

Try other Norton products for free

Your free antivirus trial is just the beginning. Browse all the free tools and trials Norton offers to help protect your digital life.

  • Norton Safe Search

    Free Norton tools

    See how our products can help keep you Cyber Safe. Try Norton tools and scans for free.

  • Power Eraser

    Norton mobile trials

    Discover how Norton’s iOS and Android apps will help protect your mobile device from cybercriminals, cyberattacks, and more.

  • Rebootable Recovery

    Other free Norton trials

    Enjoy free trials of Norton apps that go way beyond virus protection with built-in VPNs, dark web monitoring, identity theft protection, and more.

Robust virus protection

Malware, spyware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and more—start safeguarding your connected device and personal information today with a free trial of Norton AntiVirus Plus.

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FAQs

Free antivirus software helps your PC, Mac, tablet, or smartphone identify malware, block infections, and fight online threats.

You can download an antivirus free trial from a trusted provider that offers robust, effective virus and malware protection technology backed by support experts who can help you when you need it.

The Norton free antivirus trial can help protect against viruses and other malware spread via public Wi-Fi. It can also protect against spyware, ransomware, phishing and hacking attacks, and other online threats.

You can use your free antivirus trial on one device, like a PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet.

With a free Norton antivirus trial, the trial ends after 30 days, at which time the paid subscription begins. Otherwise, there is no difference between a free Norton antivirus trial and Norton AntiVirus Plus. They both provide the same level of protection against viruses, malware, spyware, ransomware, and more.

Free antivirus software is an essential starter kit if you want to establish a safer and more private online environment for free. The Norton free antivirus trial includes features like Smart Firewall, Device Security, and Cloud Backup,1 which gives you extra peace of mind that your digital data is safer.

Built-in device security may offer basic protection for your PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet. But free trial antivirus software offers an array of additional internet security features that work together to help protect your online activity.

When it comes to antivirus software, free trial offers are safe when they’re from a reputable brand that stays on top of the latest cybersecurity trends and scores highly in independent reviews and tests. If you opt for free online security, go with a company you trust.

System Requirements

Device Security

Microsoft Windows 7 (all versions) with Service Pack 1 (SP 1) or later

Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (all versions)

Microsoft Windows 10 (all versions), except Windows 10 in S mode

Microsoft Windows 11 (all versions), except Windows 11 in S mode

Windows™ Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows 7 (all versions) with Service Pack 1 (SP 1) or later

Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (all versions)

Microsoft Windows 10 (all versions), except Windows 10 in S mode

Microsoft Windows 11 (all versions), except Windows 11 in S mode

Mac® Operating Systems

Current and previous two versions of Mac OS.

Features not supported: Norton Cloud Backup, Norton Parental Control, Norton SafeCam.

Android™ Operating Systems

Android 8.0 or later. Must have Google Play app installed. Multi-user mode not supported.

Features not supported: Norton Cloud Backup, Norton Parental Control, Norton SafeCam.

iOS Operating Systems

iPhones or iPads running the current and previous two versions of Apple® iOS.

No one can prevent all cybercrime or identity theft.

1Only available on Windows systems (but not in S mode or on ARM processors).

2Requires an automatically renewing subscription for a product containing antivirus features. For further terms and conditions, please see norton.com/virus-protection-promise.

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