Can i use my existing norton software on a laptop?

Question

my setup: Home computer with norton software -> My computer using that norton software through network

I was wondering, if i bought a laptop and connected it wirelessly to my network, would i be able to use the existing norton software on the home computer for the laptop using the network connection. 

Norton does state that through a network you can setup up to 5 computers with the software. 

Anyone know?

Thanks

Michael York · Accepted Answer

Hi Chris,

This is Mike from the Norton Authorized Support Team.

Norton AntiVirus 2009, Internet Security 2009 and Norton 360 2.0 offer 3-user licenses which allow you to install the software on up to 3 different computers to keep them fully protected from threats.  

If you have shared drives on your network you can manually scan those drives on the computer that currently has Norton.  

However the Real-Time scanning feature of all 3 products  (called Auto-Protect), and the other advanced detection features,  will not be protecting your other computers if you do not install a separate copy of the software on those computers.

Thank you,
Mike

Michael York
Norton Authorized Support Team
Symantec Corporation

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Alex C · Answer

You can use it through a network with a central server yes, but not over a wireless home network. I'm not sure what the Norton regulations are for multiple home computers, for legal reasons you might have to buy a new antivirus for your laptop. The law can be annoying.
But yeah, you cant share over a wireless home network like yours, sorry pal

david h · Answer

If you have bought a 3 pc norton anti virus then load norton to your laptop and key in the code to activate.If not there are free anti virus programs.
Many banks give free software when you set up online banking.

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