
Ashampoo WinOptimizer ($39.99 at Ashampoo UK) (Opens in a new window), for example, doesn't support the retired operating system. Notably, the utility also supports 32-bit Windows XP (with Service Pack 3), which is increasingly rare in the tune-up utility field. The updated Norton Utilities is compatible with PCs running Windows 10, 8, and 7. Norton Utilities is a solid tune-up program, but its performance improvement and feature set don't quite match that of our Editors' Choices, AVG TuneUp and Iolo System Mechanic.
The Symantec Norton Utilities aims to fix the problems that plague older computers by repairing invalid Registry entries, freeing hard drive space, removing nonessential programs from the startup process, and so on. Over time, as your hard drive fragments, the Windows Registry goes awry, and junk files pile up, your PC inevitably begins to slow down.
How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication. How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac. How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files. How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill. How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad. How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages. Norton doesn’t seem to offer the Norton Identity Safe add-on for Firefox, so you just have the toolbar to remove. Click the “Disable” button to the right of the Norton Security Toolbar add-on. In Mozilla Firefox, click the menu button and select “Add-ons”. Click the trash can icons to the right of the Norton Identity Safe and Norton Security Toolbar extensions to remove them. In Google Chrome, click the menu and select More Tools > Extensions. We don’t recommend using your antivirus’s browser extensions in general, since they often present problems. The Norton Identity Safe extension provides a password manager, but we recommend other password managers instead. Your antivirus will also automatically scan downloads whether not not you use the browser extension. You don’t need this feature-your web browser and search engines already attempt to block dangerous websites. The Norton Security Toolbar not only adds a toolbar to your browser, but also alters pages to show whether search results are “safe” or not.