I am trying to delete my norton anti virus for the new version?

Question

i have downloaded it but before going ahead it says you must delete the old programe i have looked in add or remove program but i can't find it where can i look to delete it

Answer 1

Go on the symantic website and there is a program you can download that will delete all previous norton antivirus
If you don't you could have a problem installing the new as it sees it as a problem.
Do not just use windows add remove because it does not get rid of any embedded software.
I have used the Synantic download and it's very easy to use
Good Luck
Jeff

Answer 2

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Answer 3

First make a backup copy of the registry by File > Export and give it a name, save it in a location where you can find it easily. You can restore the registry by choosing the file as File > Import, in case something goes wrong while editing the registry.
when you enter registryEditor. You will see five different sub sections. You have to search using Edit > Find. Type in the name of the software you want to uninstall (Norton, symantec). Then click on search Next. You should remove entries only from the following two sub sections.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
When the search stops at a entry. Read it to confirm that you want to delete it. If in doubt press F3 to skip. To delete right click on the entry and select delete. Press F3 again to search for the next entry.

First search registry for norton, and delete the entries found. Then again search for symantec, and do the same. I hope you are prepared to remove all Norton/Symantec products from your computer.

After editing registry look in C:\program files\ for the folder named symantec and/or norton and delete it.

These two steps ensure that Norton/Symantec is Uninstalled from your computer.

Answer 4

Try using the Norton Removal Tool:
http://www.symantec.com/symnrt

Answer 5

to place it bluntly, Nortons sucks. I advise you carry out here: a million. Delete Nortons. 2. acquire any 2 of here freeware anti-virus courses; Avast, AVG, Avira. 3. acquire progressed abode windows Care and/or CC cleanser - all freeware. 4. Run all of the above - with updates - to scrub your gadget. 5. acquire a unfastened firewall software - i exploit Comode - yet there are others. 6. in many cases replace all of the above. 7. Use common sense whilst downloading any courses or traveling web content, or they look suspicious they probable are.. remember there isn't any one hundred% way of being free of information superhighway nasties yet prevention and diligence can bypass an prolonged way.

Answer 6

You can't delete it.You can only uninstall it.If it is not in add/remove programs go to the Norton site and download the uninstaller(a program which lets you uninstall Norton's) they have.

Answer 7

use the tool to uninstall norton from the website. the latest av programme is 2007 version.

Answer 8

Try Norton's removal tool http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039

Answer 9

Good luck, Norton is more trouble than it's worth.

Answer 10

perhaps you can get a internet security software to scan for virus, adware and spyware .

i recommand you to try CA Internet Security Suite. It provides comprehensive protection against viruses, hackers, identity thieves, spyware, spam and other online threats that can jeopardize your privacy, your data, and your PC's performance.

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Good Luck && Best Wishes!