Symantec vs. McAfee

[+++Bobby \O\+++]

I finally got tired of Norton System Works taking over my PC - so I
uninstalled it and installed McAfee Virus Protection. However, there are
still remnants of the Symantec programs and I believe they are conflicting
with McAfee (numerous problems).

a. How can I find out how to completely uninstall ALL Symantec programs?
b. Does anyone have recommendations for some other tools that I can
download that would take the place of Norton System Doctor, Clean Sweep and
Norton Disk Doctor (and maybe some other useful tools too to keep my PC
running smoothly)?

 

[Alan Smith]

I finally got tired of Norton System Works taking over my PC - so I
uninstalled it and installed McAfee Virus Protection. However, there are
still remnants of the Symantec programs and I believe they are conflicting
with McAfee (numerous problems).

a. How can I find out how to completely uninstall ALL Symantec programs?
b. Does anyone have recommendations for some other tools that I can
download that would take the place of Norton System Doctor, Clean Sweep
and Norton Disk Doctor (and maybe some other useful tools too to keep my
PC running smoothly)?

Search symantecs site, the info is there. Or email them and ask.

 

[Galen]

In +++Bobby "O"+++ <[email protected]> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

I finally got tired of Norton System Works taking over my PC - so I
uninstalled it and installed McAfee Virus Protection. However, there
are still remnants of the Symantec programs and I believe they are
conflicting with McAfee (numerous problems).

a. How can I find out how to completely uninstall ALL Symantec
programs? b. Does anyone have recommendations for some other tools
that I can download that would take the place of Norton System
Doctor, Clean Sweep and Norton Disk Doctor (and maybe some other
useful tools too to keep my PC running smoothly)?

A) http://www.cit.cornell.edu/helpdesk/win/nav/uninstallnav.html
(Ignore the part about re-installing.)

B) System Mechanic www.iolo.com (even comes with AV and a firewall.)

Galen
--

"But there are always some lunatics about. It would be a dull world
without them."

Sherlock Holmes

 

[Alias]

Wow, you jumped from the fire into the frying pan.

 

[Lil' Dave]

You don't need all that crap on your PC, just an AV.

You should have removed all of System Works, but left NAV only. Else remove
all, then use the tool provided by Symantec to remove remaining vestiges,
then reinstalled NAV from the same CD with custom install option.

CS died a few years ago, so you have an older version.

 

[Ron Martell]

a. How can I find out how to completely uninstall ALL Symantec programs?
b. Does anyone have recommendations for some other tools that I can
download that would take the place of Norton System Doctor, Clean Sweep and
Norton Disk Doctor (and maybe some other useful tools too to keep my PC
running smoothly)?

Please do not use the words Norton and useful in the same sentence.

Norton products stopped being useful shortly after they were purchased
by Symantec.



Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
http://aumha.org/alex.htm

 

[+++Bobby \O\+++]

Please tell me the URL where I can find this "tool." I tried to find it but
failed. Thanks.........

 

[Lil' Dave]

If you've been to the symantec site investigating, you'd know that the
version used is important in locating help.

 

[+++Bobby \O\+++]

I'm using 2003 - but still couldn't find that tool.

 

[Lil' Dave]

The tool is for NAV only, the remainder has to be removed manually if
add/remove program applet does not do the job.

Keyword "removal" helps find the proper help web page at the symantec
support site, after you've entered the proper product and version.

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPOR...88256ac300712d93?OpenDocument&src=bar_sch_nam