What is Constant Guard from Xfinity?
Norton Security Suite Version 6 is now available through our Constant Guard Protection Suite and can be downloaded at www.xfinity.com/constantguard. This new version offers improved features that further protects your identity, detects and eliminates viruses and stops online threats.
Is it safe to turn off Xfinity advanced security?
We do not recommend that you turn off Advanced Security, as this removes Advanced Security’s protections from all of your devices. If you need access to a specific device, we recommend you keep Advanced Security turned on and follow the steps above to Allow Access on a device-by-device basis.
How do I turn off my Xfinity virus protection?
Yes. To turn off the Advanced Security feature in xFi, select the Account icon from the top-left corner of the Overview tab on the Xfinity app and then select xFi Advanced Security. From here, select Turn Off under xFi Advanced Security and follow the on-screen prompts.
Does Xfinity have automatic virus protection?
How will I get online security and virus-protection without Norton? Our Xfinity Internet customers who lease an xFi Gateway already receive seamless, innovative digital security protection through xFi Advanced Security at no additional cost. Just login to the Xfinity app or xFi website to enable it.
How do I install Xfinity virus protection?
Getting Access You can turn on Advanced Security from the Connect tab in both the Xfinity app and the xFi website. Simply click on the Advanced Security tile and follow the steps to enable Advanced Security. Note: It may take up to 10 minutes to fully enable Advanced Security.
Is Xfinity advanced security free?
From computers and mobile phones to home security cameras and smart thermostats, Advanced Security protects all of your connected devices for added peace of mind. Advanced Security is available at no cost to Xfinity Internet subscribers who rent a compatible xFi Gateway.
Do I need antivirus with Xfinity?
In short, yes, you’ll still want to install anti-virus/anti-malware software. Bear in mind, though, that since xFi Advanced Security isn’t installed on your devices when you aren’t on your home network your devices are especially vulnerable until you turn on the Windows firewall.
Does Xfinity Internet have free virus protection?
Does Comcast have free antivirus? Available at no extra cost to Xfinity Internet customers, Norton Security Online helps protect your PC, Mac and mobile phone from online threats.
Does Xfinity charge for advanced security?
Advanced Security is available at no cost to Xfinity Internet subscribers who rent a compatible xFi Gateway.
How do I know if I have Xfinity advanced security?
To view the Advanced Security Dashboard, select the Advanced Security tile from the Connect tab. Learn more about using xFi Advanced Security and Comcast’s commitment to Privacy and Security.
Why is Xfinity getting rid of Norton?
“Because of the protection xFi Advanced Security provides, we’ve decided to no longer include Norton Security Online with our Xfinity Internet service beginning January 1, 2021,” the post read. “If you wish to continue using Norton, you’ll need to purchase a subscription from them.”
What will Xfinity replace Norton with?
What did Xfinity replace Norton with? Norton Security Online No Longer Offered with Xfinity Internet in 2021. In the beginning of this year, we made xFi Advanced Security available to our 20 million customer with xFi Gateways for free.