Uninstalling Norton

[Carazara]

Can anyone help me to uninstall Norton Internet Security? I've tried the Add/Remove section (I'm on XP Professional by the way) but all I keep getting is that it recognises there was a previous version and I need to restart - it says that time and time again, no matter how many times I do that. I'm getting rid of Norton because of all the problems I've had...slowing down my PC, keeps saying my registration is no longer valid (which it is) and it doesn't recognised my registration number at all. I bought via the internet. Also, can any recommend a good, reliable, replacement. Easy speak, please!!

 

[Carazara]

Ok, Done!!

Ok, I've found the Norton Remover! As you were!!

 

[RealBlackStuff]

Get free AVG from http://free.grisoft.com
Does a much better job and costs nothing!

 

[Carazara]

Thanks for the info. I've downloaded AVG Free Edition and it's busy scanning right now. I have the Windows Firewall going, so will I need any more additional protection or will these two be enough do you think?

 

[RealBlackStuff]

Windows firewall only protects against INCOMING trafiic.
Go to http://soho.sygate.com and get their free Sygate firewall.
Then disconnect your PC from the internet, disable Windows firewall and install Sygate.

For good measure you should also install Adaware and Spybot S&D. Update and run these at least once a week.
For downloading/installing them, see beginning of my thread:
How to remove Begin2Search/Coolwebsearch and Other Nasties

 

[Carazara]

Okay, I've done all this (I think!). Just to check...I've disabled Windows Firewall and downloaded:

AGV Anti Virus
Sygate Personal Firewall
Ad-Adware SE
Spybot S&S

Is that okay? I'm letting each programme do it's thing tonight so giving my PC a bit of a health-check.

One other thing, I downloaded Norton Remover, but I still can't get rid of all Norton Internet Security. Any tips.

Thanks for all your help. It's very much appreciated.

 

[RealBlackStuff]

To obtain and use the RnisUPG.exe utility

1. Download the RnisUPG.exe file to the Windows desktop.
2. On the Windows desktop double-click RnisUPG.exe to run the file. This file removes Norton Internet Security or Norton Personal Firewall from your computer.
3. Restart the computer when prompted.

ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/linked_files/nis/RnisUPG.exe

Run at your own risk! (as with anything else from the same rubbishmaker)

 

[Carazara]

Thanks, again. A mine of info, aren't you?!! Thank goodness!

 

[Pablito]

Ok, I've found the Norton Remover! As you were!!

Could you fill in some blanks on this thread. I need to remove Norton from my computer. What is the magic bullet?

 

[howard_hopkinso]

Hello and welcome to Techspot.

Could you fill in some blanks on this thread. I need to remove Norton from my computer. What is the magic bullet?

This is the magic bullet HERE

Regards Howard :wave: :wave:

 

[Pablito]

Thanks for your help, I have systemworks 2003 version 6.0 and the remover states it must be done with windows add/remove software option. When I try this it only gives me a change option and doesn't give a remove option. This has no apprent effect on the softwares status.

 

[howard_hopkinso]

Try THIS instead.

Regards Howard

 

[Pablito]

Thank you! I will work on it again soon. I will also update my newcomer system info. Your a great help.