Manual removal norton internet security

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Next, follow the instructions given for your specific product to remove the Norton Internet Security tool. Note: As recommended on this website, if you are using ACT! Although useful, one of the main disadvantages of many Norton products is that they consume a lot of system resources and clutter your registry with hundreds of entries. If you are facing any problems, you can remove the software by using the Control Panel or by using the Norton Removal tool. Whichever method you use, it is a good idea to perform a registry scan, either manually, or by using a registry cleaner, to remove any left over Norton entries within the registry.

Because the manual method is quite tedious and has a higher chance for errors, it is always better to opt for a good and efficient registry cleaner tool to do the job. What is the Norton Internet Security tool? Why do I need to uninstall the Norton Internet Security tool?

Some of the most common reasons to uninstall the Norton Internet Security tool are: In the process of securing your PC, the tool consumes a lot of system resources, such as CPU and RAM, which may cause your computer to slow down and make it virtually impossible for you to work properly.

The tool requires two times more space on the hard disk than other similar products developed by other companies. If you have a lot of programs installed or your computer is a bit older, the list might take a while to load. Find Norton Internet Security.

Scroll through the list until your find Norton Internet Security. Click on it, and then click the Uninstall button at the top of the list. Follow the prompts to remove Norton Internet Security. Remove other Norton products. There may be more than one Norton product installed on your computer.

Look through the list for any more Norton or Symantec programs, and remove them using the Uninstall button. Some programs you may come across include: Anti spam Antivirus Go Back. Password Manager. Reboot your computer. After removing the programs, reboot your computer to finish the uninstallation.

If you encountered any errors during the uninstallation process, see the next section. Part 2. Download the removal tool. The Norton Removal tool is a program designed by Symantec to assist with removing Norton programs that don't uninstall correctly.

You should always attempt to uninstall the program the traditional way first. The Norton Removal Tool can be downloaded directly from the Symantec website. Search for "Norton removal tool" in Google and select the first result to be taken to the download page. Close any Norton windows. Before running the removal tool, close any open Norton windows.

If any are not responding, force them to close using the Task Manager. Run the removal tool. Double-click the. EXE file that you downloaded from Norton. The removal process may take several minutes after you start it. You may need to right-click on the removal tool and select "Run as Administrator" if you do not have administrator privileges on your account.

After the removal tool has finished working, you will be prompted to reboot your computer. Delete any remaining folders. After your computer has rebooted, open the Program Files folder on your C: drive. Look for any remaining Norton folders that survived both uninstallation procedures. Part 3.