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Old 09-27-2008, 07:50 PM   #1
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Removing Norton Security


I want to remove Norton security program. I've tossed the icon into the trash bin but I still have it lurking around somewhere mucking up my other secuity program. any thoughts would be appreciated.

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Old 09-27-2008, 07:53 PM   #2
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Re: Removing Norton Security


control panel. add/remove programs or start, norton, uninstall
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Old 09-27-2008, 08:01 PM   #3
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Use the removal tool

http://service1.symantec.com/Support...05033108162039
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Old 09-27-2008, 08:21 PM   #4
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Norton is a PITA to remove.


http://www.google.com/search?client=...earch&aq=f&oq=

http://www.pchell.com/virus/uninstallnorton.shtml

http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_to_...n_from_pc.html

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...02052310023911


It IS NOT as simple as Control Panel.



Once it is gone, use AVAST!!!!

http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-E...dlPid=10888427
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Download the Norton Removal Tool
http://service1.symantec.com/Support...05033108162039
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Old 09-28-2008, 06:48 PM   #6
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Definately use the removal tool from Symantec, or it will leave much behind.
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