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Getting Rid of Norton
I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature
in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) of files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. There may be more with other names. There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded but not run. Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or running the tool? -- PT |
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Getting Rid of Norton
"PT" wrote in message ... I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) of files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. There may be more with other names. There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded but not run. Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or running the tool? -- PT ============================== It does a good job cleaning up it's own mess. -- Regards, Touch Base Report back on the results, good or bad so others may benefit "There's an old story about the person who wished his computer were as easy to use as his telephone. That wish has come true, since I no longer know how to use my telephone." (Bjarne Stroustrup) |
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PT wrote:
\ There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded but not run. Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or running the tool? Run the removal tool, which is a Norton (Symantec) tool. That itself should give you a hint that you should not touch Norton AV with a bargepole in future. |
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Getting Rid of Norton
You should use the Norton Removal tool (and you should not cross-post
needlessly.) --- Leonard Grey Errare humanum est PT wrote: I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) of files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. There may be more with other names. There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded but not run. Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or running the tool? |
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Getting Rid of Norton
"PT" wrote in message ... I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) of files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. There may be more with other names. There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded but not run. Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or running the tool? -- PT Run the tool and see the second link. Download and run the Norton Removal Tool: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039 Symantec uninstaller may not finish the job: http://windowssecrets.com/comp/080207#story1 -- Bruce Hagen MS-MVP Outlook Express Imperial Beach, CA |
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Getting Rid of Norton
"PT" wrote in message
... I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) of files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. There may be more with other names. There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded but not run. Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or running the tool? There is potential benefit and very small chance of harm. The benefit lies in the situation where leftover traces interfere with future anti-malware applications, networking, and the OS in general. |
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Getting Rid of Norton
it won't be surprising if
you will need to do a repair installation with your windows cd after your attempt to remove that leach of a program. ----------- i suppose your lucky that there is some kind of removal tool. in the old days, one would have to get a voodoo priest to cast out the program or simply throw the pc into an automobile crusher. -- db·´¯`·...¸)))º DatabaseBen, Retired Professional - Systems Analyst - Database Developer - Accountancy - Veteran of the Armed Forces "PT" wrote in message ... I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) of files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. There may be more with other names. There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded but not run. Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or running the tool? -- PT |
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Getting Rid of Norton
On Dec 12, 2:12*pm, "PT" wrote:
I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) of files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. *There may be more with other names. There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded but not run. Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or running the tool? -- PT Hi, Leaving the files related to the uninstalled program will not harm your system but advise to clean if there is utility program to completely remove all its traces. Regards, Gerard Espinas "What Are Your Most Common Computer Problems?" http://ebizac.com/x/t.php/7233 |
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Getting Rid of Norton
"PT" wrote in message
... I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) of files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. There may be more with other names. There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded but not run. Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or running the tool? -- PT Depends why you are removing it. The removal tool DOES NOT REMOVE THE DATE/TIME registry entry the Symantec program was installed for reference to getting updates that require payment as free period is expired. Reinstallation of the same product will have the same time/date of installation for update reference. -- Dave |
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Getting Rid of Norton
Try the program called nonav . . .
"Lil' Dave" wrote in message ... "PT" wrote in message ... I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) of files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. There may be more with other names. There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded but not run. Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or running the tool? -- PT Depends why you are removing it. The removal tool DOES NOT REMOVE THE DATE/TIME registry entry the Symantec program was installed for reference to getting updates that require payment as free period is expired. Reinstallation of the same product will have the same time/date of installation for update reference. -- Dave |
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I didn't have any problems running the Norton removal tool. In fact, the
removal tool removed other stuff left behind from deleting other Symantec products (Systemworks 2005). I used it because I was installing NIS 2009. Everything works fine with NIS 2009. Just a thought!!! "Lil' Dave" wrote in message ... "PT" wrote in message ... I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) of files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. There may be more with other names. There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded but not run. Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or running the tool? -- PT Depends why you are removing it. The removal tool DOES NOT REMOVE THE DATE/TIME registry entry the Symantec program was installed for reference to getting updates that require payment as free period is expired. Reinstallation of the same product will have the same time/date of installation for update reference. -- Dave |
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