RP1980 Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Hi, I recently purchased a new laptop, it came with a 60 day trial of Norton. I am now approaching the end of this period. I want to buy Kaspersky Internet Security instead of upgrading my Norton to the full version but I have heard horror stories from people who have tried to uninstall Norton. Has anyone here experienced any problems? Any tips for removing it successfully? Quote
BeeCeeBee Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Many have and that is why there is this: Download and run the Norton Removal Tool Quote "Familiarity breeds contempt - and children." Mark Twain
Tootech Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Just to add to BeeCeeBee's info - uninstall Norton from Add/Remove Programs , reboot and then run the tool :) Quote
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cockpheasant Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Ok, the uninstall advice is good, but.........I ran Norton 360 on my vista laptop briefly and uninstalled it with the proprietary methods. I am with Virgin who have now withdrawn their inclusive security suite and have replaced it with a free year of Fsecure (which then becomes chargeable) Fsecure installed ok on my old XP unit but would not install on the vista laptop and told me that norton 360 was installed (which it isnt) Lo and behold, I have a peek in the reg and there are still the norton dregs there. I have tried several third party removal tools including Symantecs own without success. I am now looking for information on manually removing the Norton rubbish before I am reduced to a complete reinstall (and possibly finding that the comp maufacturer has included Norton on the recovery disc) Please think very carefully before using Norton. ANY HELP ON MANUAL REMOVAL WOULD BE EXTREMELY WELL RECEIVED!!! Quote
KenB Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 cockpheasant, This thread is 4 years old ! Can I ask you to start a new one please :) Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
cockpheasant Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 I shall do just that Ken. Apologies for my inexperience! Quote
KenB Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 Thanks :) Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
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