uninstalled norton and when i try to put mcsfee on the it says norton has been detected and mcafee will only download for me the firewall security scan and spyware not the main things i need like the antivirus i dont know how to get the norton off since i dont have the disk anymore can someone help me or should i try and describe the situation much better
2007-03-08 17:20:29 · 9 answers · asked by aliot 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
use Norton removal tool provided by Symantec
2007-03-08 17:32:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One option is to download a free trial of the newest version of Norton. After installation, remove it through add/remove programs. This should remove all of the information.
Another option is to run a registry cleaner. May I suggest TuneUp Utilities 2007? It is free for 30 days and a wonderful program. It should solve your problem and is a good tool to have, anyways. It also provides backup and recovery.
http://www.tune-up.com/
Finally, you can also use the Norton tool. I have had mixed experience with it in cases where Norton Security was installed, but it is worth trying.
http://service1.symantec.com/support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039?OpenDocument
Good luck, and feel free to email if the problem continues.
2007-03-08 17:25:12 · answer #2 · answered by Raeyne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you uninstall Norton, some keys are still left in the registry and it will prevent reinstalling Nortons or putting new security programs on. You can go to symantec.com and download a special removal tool that will take it all out. Otherwise you will have to manually edit your registry which can be very risky.
2007-03-08 17:25:12 · answer #3 · answered by kwilfort 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok. Norton IS still there. The norton folder will have to be manualy deleted. Go to computer, click on your main drive and then look for it in program files. Youll also have to delete the symantech folder as well. Then use disk cleanup in your system tools to finish the job. After all that, try to install mcafree again.
2007-03-08 17:54:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is lot of problem with the norton go into windows file and check whether norton folder still is there uninstall through add and remove program if this doesnt work install the norton and again uninstall it it will halp u if nothing works better restore your window or install a new window
if this does nt work contact me
2007-03-08 18:19:21 · answer #5 · answered by simple_anagh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Click start-click my computer- click local drive (assuming C: ) - click program files - RIGHT click on any folders with "Norton" or "symantec"-drop menu appears-click delete - after your done restart your computer. Also look up on the Internet and download crap cleaner -It's free - Install it - after you install it run the fix issues button and it will remove the rest of the of the "crap" (from registry). Keep CC on there I highly recommend this little program . I see the answers above me - Do this and you should'nt have a problem
2007-03-08 17:41:18 · answer #6 · answered by likeitis 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to add and remove programs and remove norton completely from your computer.
2007-03-08 17:23:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is so outstanding. the element it is asserting you're contaminated is the definitely an infection. go into secure mode with networking by using pressing F8 on the 1st black show screen at startup. Google secure mode for greater suggestions. i will save you a headache by using asserting in secure mode basically the keyboard keys artwork. Use the arrows, enter and y for specific keys.
2016-10-17 22:35:26 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with likeitis. Ccleaner is an excellent program and it's small it's free and it works.
2007-03-08 17:48:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋