How to Resolve Norton Security Live Update Failed to Complete Error?

Norton security is one of the top plans of Norton antivirus which provides advanced data protection and security tools. This is a reliable security program with a simple interface. But some of the users reported that they are facing Norton live update process failed to complete error. The error in updating Norton antivirus can appear due to multiple reasons. 

Possible reasons for getting Norton LiveUpdate failed to complete Windows 10:

• Unstable internet connection
• Your OS is outdated
• Norton related registry files get corrupted
• You have another security software on your computer
• A third-party program is conflicting with Norton
• User has deleted Norton program files mistakenly

Best solutions to fix Norton antivirus live update problems

Restart your computer

Norton update failed to complete issue can appear when your device is dealing with some runtime errors. Restarting the PC will fix the runtime error and then you can retry Norton live update. When you get the error, close the Norton antivirus dashboard. Now shut down the PC and wait for a minute. Restart your computer and follow the given steps for Norton antivirus live update:

1. On the desktop, click on Norton icon
2. Norton dashboard will appear
3. Double-click on Security option
4. Hit the LiveUpdate option
5. Wait for completing the update process

If you get Norton LiveUpdate failed to complete error then click on the Norton LiveUpdate Summary page and hit the More Information button. Check the error and follow the instructions to fix the issue.

Check the internet connection

A user can get the Norton update error when he is trying to update the Norton on unstable internet connection. Whenever you are trying to update your Norton antivirus, check the internet connection. You should only update the program when the internet is stable. Open your web browser and try to open some web pages. If the pages are taking more than on loading than usual then your internet connection is very poor. You can either wait for a good network or connect your device to another network. Make sure you are updating your Norton antivirus on secure internet connection.

Update your Operating System

Norton live update error can appear when your Operating System is outdated. Along with the antivirus, updating OS is also very important. When your antivirus gets into an unknown error, check for the OS update. For Windows 10 PC, open Settings page. Click on Update & Security tab and click on Check for Updates option. If a new update for Windows 10 is available then it will start installing on your computer. Wait for completing the OS update. Now restart the computer to apply the changes and then retry to update your Norton antivirus.

Repair the Norton related registry files

Registry files play a crucial role in running the program. If your registry files get corrupted then you need to fix them immediately. Go to the registry editor and repair the Norton related files. But repairing the registry files manually is not a simple task. You will require expert help to fix the files. If you are from a technical background then only try to edit the files. Creating a backup before editing prevents further issues. You can create the backup key for Norton error by following the steps given below:

1. Click on the start button
2. Type run and press the Enter button
3. On the run wizard, type cmd
4. Press the Enter button
5. The command screen will appear

Type Regedit on the Wins cmd screen and press the Enter button. The registry editor of Windows 10 will be displayed. Click on the Norton related registry files and tap the export button. Save all the keys with .reg extensions and export them to the desktop. After creating the backup, go to the registry editor and repair the corrupted Norton registry files. After repairing the files, restart the computer and check for Norton live update error.

Remove another security program

Never install another antivirus with Norton. Multiple antivirus programs always conflict with each other while updating or detecting malware. If you have another security program; even another Norton setup then uninstall it. Navigate to the Apps on Windows 10 device and check the programs list. If you have another program then click on it. Tap the Uninstall button and follow the on-screen commands to complete the process. Now restart your Windows 10 and run the Norton update.

Check the free disk space

When your Norton antivirus update failed to complete; check the disk space on your device immediately. The new update requires some specific free space on your device. If the disk space is very less on your computer then remove unnecessary programs and files. Try deleting the large files like videos, movies from your computer. If you have heavy software like games etc then uninstall it from your computer. Delete all the unnecessary files from your computer to increase the free space. Now restart the computer and check whether you have the specific disk space or not. You can also use the SSD for increasing the disk space. Now open your Norton antivirus and go to the updates. 

Remove the system junk

A person can get Norton failed to complete live update issue due to system junk like temporary files. Delete the temporary files from your Windows 10 device and then try to run the update. If the user is still getting the error then try running the file checker tool. Windows provides a system file checker tool which can scan your PC for the junk and remove it automatically. You can follow the mentioned steps to run the file checker tool:

1. Open your computer
2. Click on the run bar
3. Type cmd on the bar and press the Enter button
4. A permission screen may appear
5. Click on confirm button and cmd screen will appear

Type sfc/scannow on the screen and press the Enter button. The file checker tool will start checking for the junk like temporary files. After scanning, you will see a list on your screen. Click on the items to delete and hit the OK button. Now restart the computer and check for Norton live update problem.

Reinstall Norton Live Update

If your Norton is showing the error due missing or corrupted program files then you have to reinstall the setup. Uninstall the corrupted Norton live setup from your computer. Restart your device and install a new Norton live setup on your Windows 10 device. You can also ask the Norton antivirus technical team for troubleshooting your update regarded issues.

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