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What are the Steps to fix Norton LiveUpdate error 5?

There may be a time when users of Norton antivirus application come across an error code 5; this error takes place because of the failure of Windows Live update installation. When you get this error on your screen it means you are not an administrator. On Windows derived platforms, a user needs to have right to install live update. There may be some other reasons responsible for this error like existence of Malware, changed system files, and so on. No worries, Window users can fix this problem easily now. Users just need to apply a right procedure to fix this error. In this blog, you will read a complete description of steps offered from the Norton support team.

Steps to follow: Process: 1 Run LiveUpdate

  • In case, you are using an older version then it is required to make use of an updated version of Norton products.

  • Go to Norton Update Centre and then start your Norton product.

  • Once you reach to its main window, you need to click “Security” and then you need to click on “LiveUpdate” option there.

  • Once you are done with Norton LiveUpdate process then you need to click on “Okay”.

  • Next, you need to run “LiveUpdate” when you view this message “Your Norton product has the latest updates”.

  • Once you are done with this process, exit all the opened windows and restart your PC.

Process: 2 Update your antivirus application

  • The live update errors may have an impact and can cause this error 5 on your screen. The best way is to update your antivirus application.

  • The very first step is to visit official website of your antivirus application and then download its latest updates.

  • Then nis6avdefinitions.pkg file will download on its own and gets saved to your download folder.

  • Now visit the download folder on your PC and find the downloaded file.

  • Once you find it, you need to double click on this downloaded file.

  • And installation will start and it will take few moments to install virus definitions.

Hopefully, this LiveUpdate error 5 is fixed now. And in case, you need some help then dial Norton support phone number 1-800-958-211. Experts take your screen on their desktop and fix this issue.

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