norton removal - Club CDFreaks

*Bjproc* · 02-12-2005

is there a tool from symantec to get rid of all it's componants (clean up tool) after an uninstallation, i've tried looking on there site, but it's not the best for finding things

*JayC30* · 02-12-2005

Once uninstalled just use search to find folders associated with norton and delete them, that's what I do when I remove any programme. It seems this is a common problem with uninstallers for some reason.

*Bjproc* · 02-12-2005

oops.

*Bjproc* · 02-12-2005

cheers, i know about doing that, but it's not my pc and trying to inform my mate about it over the phone to someone who has just got his first pc is a nightmare.

i'm sure i've seen on here that there is a removal tool for all the cluter norton leaves behind, but i've shearched but to no avail.

*Bjproc* · 02-12-2005

it's ok, i found it on another site.

here it is if anybody's looking for it.

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...&osv_lvl=&seg=

**geno888** · 02-12-2005

Many thanks for sharing this information

petremure · 03-12-2005

even that tool does not rid all trash left behind. ur best bet is to search ur pc & registry for any symantec entry, & delete it.

redback5 · 03-12-2005

G'day
I agree with petremure. Click on Start> run type regedit click OK. Open edit and click on find or control F. Type Symantec or the name of the program you want to kill. Press F3 key or click on find next. Delete the highlighted entry (make sure it is Symantec) before deleting. Press F3 again and repeat the cycle until you got them all. Compress the registry tree on the left panel and do it again. Close the registry and do a search for any Symantecor Norton folder and delete files. If you get a message saying cannot delete XXXX. Restart PC and try again. It is the only way. Or at least a good way to do it. Be very careful not to delete the wrong entries. It is a good idea to back up the registry before doing any editing. When you are the reg editor go to file and click on export. Give the file a name and save it in a folder you remember.
Good luck
John

*alex thyl* · 03-12-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bjproc

cheers, i know about doing that, but it's not my pc and trying to inform my mate about it over the phone to someone who has just got his first pc is a nightmare.

Well, and you guys are talking about how to remove safely the relevant entries with regedit... ROFTLMAO.

reasonsnotrules · 03-12-2005

if your buddy isn't good with computers (you said it's his first comp) I'd stick to the program.

the posters that suggest using regedit are absolutely right, but if you do something incorrectly, you could be REALLY screwed. even if that automatic program is not a total fix in all cases, it's better than nothing and doesn't run the risk of him rendering his computer unuseable.

*Bjproc* · 03-12-2005

im just home from visiting him, i used the program and then used registry mechanic, hopefully this will be enough.

cheers for the replies

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Bjproc CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,901	norton removal <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> is there a tool from symantec to get rid of all it's componants (clean up tool) after an uninstallation, i've tried looking on there site, but it's not the best for finding things __________________ Bj click HERE to join cdfreaks Last edited by Bjproc; 02-12-2005 at 13:41.

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JayC30 CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,140	Re: norton removal Once uninstalled just use search to find folders associated with norton and delete them, that's what I do when I remove any programme. It seems this is a common problem with uninstallers for some reason.

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Bjproc CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,901	Re: norton removal oops. __________________ Bj click HERE to join cdfreaks

02-12-2005	#4 (permalink)
Bjproc CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,901	Re: norton removal cheers, i know about doing that, but it's not my pc and trying to inform my mate about it over the phone to someone who has just got his first pc is a nightmare. i'm sure i've seen on here that there is a removal tool for all the cluter norton leaves behind, but i've shearched but to no avail. __________________ Bj click HERE to join cdfreaks

02-12-2005	#5 (permalink)
Bjproc CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,901	Re: norton removal it's ok, i found it on another site. here it is if anybody's looking for it. http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...&osv_lvl=&seg= __________________ Bj click HERE to join cdfreaks

02-12-2005	#6 (permalink)
geno888 Moderator, Editor & CD Freaks Guru Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Italy Posts: 17,125	Re: norton removal Many thanks for sharing this information

03-12-2005	#7 (permalink)
petremure CD Freaks Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 215	Re: norton removal even that tool does not rid all trash left behind. ur best bet is to search ur pc & registry for any symantec entry, & delete it.

03-12-2005	#8 (permalink)
redback5 CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 270	Re: norton removal G'day I agree with petremure. Click on Start> run type *regedit* click OK. Open edit and click on find or control F. Type Symantec or the name of the program you want to kill. Press F3 key or click on find next. Delete the highlighted entry (make sure it is Symantec) before deleting. Press F3 again and repeat the cycle until you got them all. Compress the registry tree on the left panel and do it again. Close the registry and do a search for any Symantecor Norton folder and delete files. If you get a message saying cannot delete XXXX. Restart PC and try again. It is the only way. Or at least a good way to do it. Be very careful not to delete the wrong entries. It is a good idea to back up the registry before doing any editing. When you are the reg editor go to file and click on export. Give the file a name and save it in a folder you remember. Good luck John

03-12-2005	#10 (permalink)
reasonsnotrules CD Freaks Guru Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,304	Re: norton removal if your buddy isn't good with computers (you said it's his first comp) I'd stick to the program. the posters that suggest using regedit are absolutely right, but if you do something incorrectly, you could be REALLY screwed. even if that automatic program is not a total fix in all cases, it's better than nothing and doesn't run the risk of him rendering his computer unuseable.

03-12-2005	#11 (permalink)
Bjproc CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,901	Re: norton removal im just home from visiting him, i used the program and then used registry mechanic, hopefully this will be enough. cheers for the replies __________________ Bj click HERE to join cdfreaks

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