Norton Utilities Ultimate 2024
10-device, one-year licence worth £40
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REQUIRES
Windows 7 or later; 100MB hard drive space; online registration
The Norton name has been synonymous with
PC optimisation tools and security utilities for decades. This month, we’re giving every reader a full copy of
Norton Utilities Ultimate
2024, which you can install on up to ten devices and use for the next year.
Norton Utilities comprises numerous components, and can be used in several different ways. If you prefer not to get involved with the nitty-gritty of configuring everything yourself, there are one-click options for getting quick results. Or you can let software analyse your PC and work through its recommendations one by one.
The Dashboard presents an overview of your system, with a breakdown of any issues detected, such as junk files wasting space or unnecessary startup programs slowing down your computer. You can remedy these in a flash by clicking the Repair All button, or select which you would like to fix on a case-by-case basis.
The suite also includes Norton Utilities’ Toolbox,where you’ll find numerous cleanup andoptimisation tools, which again can be used in automatic or manual mode. There’s a huge range of utilities to choose from, including five cleanup options: an all-in-one cleanup, an internet cleanup, a Windows cleanup, a Registry cleanup and an advanced uninstaller.
You’ll find other tools in the Speed Up section, including a memory optimiser, startup time reducer and defragmentation utility. The Protect section is home to privacy-related tools, including a secure file shredder, while you’ll find fixes for common computer problems in the Recover section.
It’s worth spending some time exploring all that the suite offers, but you might like to head first for the Real-Time Boost utility. This uses a series of algorithms to optimise your computer’s power use,boost CPU performance, free up memory and much more; the results can be impressive.