Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

how to uninstall norton anti virus

  • 11-11-2006 3:03pm
    #1
    esperanza
    Closed Accounts Posts: 689 ✭✭✭


    Norton came with my new laptop and I can't unintsall it, despite repeated attempts. What can I do?


Comments

  • #2
    Dingatron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,694 ✭✭✭Dingatron


    Go into safe mode:
    As your computer starts but before Windows launches, press F8.
    Use the arrow keys to highlight the safe mode option, and then press ENTER.
    When it boots
    Then start > Control panel > Add remove programs and uninstall all elements of Norton and the world will be a better place. :)


  • #3
    8T8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭8T8


    If god forbid Norton's own installer is broken as the program is a pain in the ass to remove, Symantec offer an un-installer of their own though it has varying degrees of success.

    Select the "Uninstall Norton AntiVirus using the SymNRT removal utility" this must be done through Internet Explorer as well.

    There are also some manual removal instructions at this link.

    The formally Dell now PC De-Crapifier also supports various Norton products.


  • #4
    esperanza
    Closed Accounts Posts: 689 ✭✭✭esperanza


    Still no luck. Pressing F8 does nothing at all!

    I've deleted the shortcit from my programs menu so no hope there...


  • #5
    layke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,956 ✭✭✭layke


    You know you supposed to press F8 just before the windows splash screen appears. as in turn PC on, usually followed by a beep depending on your hardware. Then whack F8 until the menu appears.

    if all else fail open your Start>run and type 'msconfig'. Move to the 'BOOT.ini' tab and check the /safeboot box. Reboot the machine.

    Personally i've never done it that way so when you go to restart it may bring you into safe mode again. Unchecking the /safeboot box should set it back to the norm.


Advertisement