How do I uninstall Norton from my Acer 5610Z laptop?

Question

I have bought an ACER 5610Z laptop with a 90 day trial Norton anti virus. The trial period will soon lapse. I have learned from other users that it's very hard to remove this software from the system since it's embedded so they say. Please help..thanks

Answer 1

go to start, control panel, then click on "add or remove programs" and then look for it on the list, and then remove it.

Answer 2

You can try the Norton Removal Tool

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039

If you are looking for some free security products to replace Norton, here are some for your consideration. Download but don't run to install until you get rid of Norton. Their files may become corrupted from the Norton.

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp
Kerio Free Firewall
http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Home-Home-Office/Sunbelt-Personal-Firewall/
(Note: Use only one firewall)

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Spyware Blocker

This is free and requires you to check for and enable updates manually once a week or so. It uses no system resources. It blocks spyware before it installs.
SpywareBlaster (inoculates, not a spyware removal tool)
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

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AntiSpyware Applications

SuperAntispyware
http://superantispyware.com/
Spybot S&D (free version requires manual updating)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/
AVG AntiSpyware
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5
Adaware from Lavasoft (free version requires automatic updating)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
(These programs can be run in Safe Mode after installation and updating)

Note: Adaware2007 for Vista is not due to be released until August 2007)

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Cache Cleaning Tool

ATF Cleaner (An easy program to use to clear all old history, cookies, Java cache, etc.)
http://www.atribune.org/content/view/19/2/

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Antivirus Solutions

AVG 7.5 AntiVirus (Vista Compatible)
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Avast Home Antivirus (Vista Compatible)
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
AntiVir PE (Vista Compatible)
http://www.free-av.com/

( Note: Only use one anti-virus product. Running more than one can cause conflicts thus rendering each ineffective.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2000031316555206 )

Answer 3

first of all u shouldnt uninstall it, it protects ur computer from viruses, but if u do want to,
-control panel
-add or remove programs
-click it and it should tell u to either uninstall it or make changes

Answer 4

REMOVE PROGRAMS:

XP:

START--ALL PROGRAMS--LOOK FOR UNINSTALL FILE,IF NOT DO NEXT--
CONTROL PANEL--ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS--CLICK CHANGE/REMOVE
START--MY COMPUTER--LOCAL DISK DRIVE [ C ]--WINDOWS--PROGRAMS--REMOVE PROGRAM
REMOVE ALL ICONS FROM DESKTOP
DELETE FROM ALL PROGRAMS
RIGHT CLICK START--SELECT PROPERTIES--SELECT TASKBAR--SELECT CUSTOMIZE--SELECT ALWAYS HIDE
DELETE FROM DOWNLOADS FOLDER

EXPERT ONLY!
PRESS WINDOWS KEY + LETTER R
ENTER...REGEDIT...
CHECK EACH HKEY
LOCAL_MACHINE--SOFTWARE--DELETE PROGRAM [ IF NOT SHOWN,NEXT STEP ]--MICROSOFT--DELETE PROGRAM KEY/S
DO FOR EACH HKEY LISTED
HKEY_USERS IS DIFFERENT
HKEY_USERS\DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT

VISTA:

START--CONTROL PANEL--DEFAULT PROGRAMS--PROGRAMS & FEATURES--DELETE PROGRAM
DELETE SAME AS XP--ALL PROGRAMS--DESKTOP--TASKBAR--HKEYS--DOWNLOAD FOLDER