Getting Rid of Norton

[PT]

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?

 

[Touch Base]

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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PT


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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)

 

[occam]

PT wrote:
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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.

 

[Leonard Grey]

You should use the Norton Removal tool (and you should not cross-post
needlessly.)

 

[Bruce Hagen]

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?

Run the tool and see the second link.

Download and run the Norton Removal Tool:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039

Symantec uninstaller may not finish the job:
http://windowssecrets.com/comp/080207#story1

 

[Daave]

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.

 

[db.·.. >]

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.

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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

 

[Gerard Espinas]

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 bemore
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?

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

 

[Lil' Dave]

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?

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.

 

[John Doe]

Try the program called nonav . . .

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.

 

[Charles Eaves]

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!!!