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How to uninstall Symantic Antivirus Software?
Before you answer, here is the problem. I just upgraded my XP Pro to Vista
Home Premium. I was running Symantic Antivirus Corporation version 10.1 unknowingly that it was not compatible with Vista. Now, I want to install 10.2 which is compatible but the program will not install. It get a message saying that this version software isn't compatible with Vista which must be wrong. I tried uninstalling the version 10.1 first and it will not do it. I get the same message. I did go thru my control panel if you are wondering. Please help. |
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How to uninstall Symantic Antivirus Software?
Neil wrote:
Before you answer, here is the problem. I just upgraded my XP Pro to Vista Home Premium. I was running Symantic Antivirus Corporation version 10.1 unknowingly that it was not compatible with Vista. Now, I want to install 10.2 which is compatible but the program will not install. It get a message saying that this version software isn't compatible with Vista which must be wrong. I tried uninstalling the version 10.1 first and it will not do it. I get the same message. I did go thru my control panel if you are wondering. Please help. It's almost always a bad idea to perform any sort OS upgrade with any anti-virus application in place, but even more so when the AV application is widely known to be incompatible with the new OS. You will have to perform a brute force, manual removal of the older Symantec version. (The alternative would be to format the hard drive and start over.) These instructions were written with older versions of SAVCE in mind, and for older operating systems, but should provide you with sufficient guidance to successfully remove all traces of of the obsolete SAVCE and allow the newer version to be installed. How to manually uninstall Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 8.x Client on Windows NT/2000/XP http://entkb.symantec.com/security/o...213583048.html -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell |
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How to uninstall Symantic Antivirus Software?
download and run norton removal tool from Cnet,then check programme files and
delete folders "Neil" wrote: Before you answer, here is the problem. I just upgraded my XP Pro to Vista Home Premium. I was running Symantic Antivirus Corporation version 10.1 unknowingly that it was not compatible with Vista. Now, I want to install 10.2 which is compatible but the program will not install. It get a message saying that this version software isn't compatible with Vista which must be wrong. I tried uninstalling the version 10.1 first and it will not do it. I get the same message. I did go thru my control panel if you are wondering. Please help. |
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How to uninstall Symantic Antivirus Software?
charlie wrote:
download and run norton removal tool from Cnet,then check programme files and delete folders "Neil" wrote: Before you answer, here is the problem. I just upgraded my XP Pro to Vista Home Premium. I was running Symantic Antivirus Corporation version 10.1 unknowingly that it was not compatible with Vista. Now, I want to install 10.2 which is compatible but the program will not install. It get a message saying that this version software isn't compatible with Vista which must be wrong. I tried uninstalling the version 10.1 first and it will not do it. I get the same message. I did go thru my control panel if you are wondering. Please help. Take a look at this : http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=how...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 |
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How to uninstall Symantic Antivirus Software?
As I recall, I round-filed Norton about 4 years ago, Norton has their on
"special" removal procedures, so you most likely need to go to the Norton/Symantec directories looking for their uninstall procedure. I also believe thier website has removal information if not utilities. -- The personal opinion of Gary G. Little "Robert" wrote in message ... charlie wrote: download and run norton removal tool from Cnet,then check programme files and delete folders "Neil" wrote: Before you answer, here is the problem. I just upgraded my XP Pro to Vista Home Premium. I was running Symantic Antivirus Corporation version 10.1 unknowingly that it was not compatible with Vista. Now, I want to install 10.2 which is compatible but the program will not install. It get a message saying that this version software isn't compatible with Vista which must be wrong. I tried uninstalling the version 10.1 first and it will not do it. I get the same message. I did go thru my control panel if you are wondering. Please help. Take a look at this : http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=how...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 |
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How to uninstall Symantic Antivirus Software?
On Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:50:03 -0700, charlie wrote:
Before you answer, here is the problem. I just upgraded my XP Pro to Vista Home Premium. I was running Symantic Antivirus Corporation version 10.1 unknowingly that it was not compatible with Vista. Now, I want to install 10.2 which is compatible but the program will not install. It get a message saying that this version software isn't compatible with Vista which must be wrong. I tried uninstalling the version 10.1 first and it will not do it. I get the same message. I did go thru my control panel if you are wondering. Please help. Go to: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039 As suggested on the site, you may wish to print out the directions before proceeding. If this doesn't work use this: Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Remove unwanted programs and traces easily http://www.revouninstaller.com/ and/or RegSeeker http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm Then use NTREGOPT to compact the registry; Follow instructions. http://www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt While Norton's removal tool usually gets the job done, you may also want to go to: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/winsockxpfix.html and download a copy of winsockxpfix just in case. Rarely, the removal of NIS breakes the networking components in XP to the point where internet access is impossible. This little utility will fix it back up. |
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How to uninstall Symantic Antivirus Software?
"Kayman" wrote: On Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:50:03 -0700, charlie wrote: Before you answer, here is the problem. I just upgraded my XP Pro to Vista Home Premium. I was running Symantic Antivirus Corporation version 10.1 unknowingly that it was not compatible with Vista. Now, I want to install 10.2 which is compatible but the program will not install. It get a message saying that this version software isn't compatible with Vista which must be wrong. I tried uninstalling the version 10.1 first and it will not do it. I get the same message. I did go thru my control panel if you are wondering. Please help. Go to: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039 As suggested on the site, you may wish to print out the directions before proceeding. If this doesn't work use this: Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Remove unwanted programs and traces easily http://www.revouninstaller.com/ and/or RegSeeker http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm Then use NTREGOPT to compact the registry; Follow instructions. http://www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt While Norton's removal tool usually gets the job done, you may also want to go to: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/winsockxpfix.html and download a copy of winsockxpfix just in case. Rarely, the removal of NIS breakes the networking components in XP to the point where internet access is impossible. This little utility will fix it back up. Does anyone have any other solutions to this problem, as I am currently having it myself and would like help |
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How to uninstall Symantic Antivirus Software?
On Sat, 8 Dec 2007 09:42:00 -0800, Alex wrote:
"Kayman" wrote: On Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:50:03 -0700, charlie wrote: Before you answer, here is the problem. I just upgraded my XP Pro to Vista Home Premium. I was running Symantic Antivirus Corporation version 10.1 unknowingly that it was not compatible with Vista. Now, I want to install 10.2 which is compatible but the program will not install. It get a message saying that this version software isn't compatible with Vista which must be wrong. I tried uninstalling the version 10.1 first and it will not do it. I get the same message. I did go thru my control panel if you are wondering. Please help. Go to: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039 As suggested on the site, you may wish to print out the directions before proceeding. If this doesn't work use this: Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Remove unwanted programs and traces easily http://www.revouninstaller.com/ and/or RegSeeker http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm Then use NTREGOPT to compact the registry; Follow instructions. http://www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt While Norton's removal tool usually gets the job done, you may also want to go to: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/winsockxpfix.html and download a copy of winsockxpfix just in case. Rarely, the removal of NIS breakes the networking components in XP to the point where internet access is impossible. This little utility will fix it back up. Does anyone have any other solutions to this problem, Backup your data... as I am currently having it myself and would like help ....and reformat HDD http://www.pctipsbox.com/how-to-refo...and-hard-disk/ |
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hi ....
there are some basic step which will helpful to uninstall symantic antivirus software.... Uninstall the Symantec AntiVirus software in Windows Vista or Windows 7. Click the "Start" button located in the bottom left corner of your screen. Click the "Control Panel" button in the menu that appears. Click "Uninstall a program" under the "Programs" heading in the Control Panel. Locate any items in the list containing the words Symantec, LiveUpdate and/or Norton. Click the "Uninstall" button and click the "Yes" button when asked if you are sure you would like to uninstall. Windows will automatically uninstall each piece of Symantec AntiVirus. 3 Restart your computer after uninstalling Symantec AntiVirus in the Control Panel. Double-click the "My Computer" icon located on your desktop or in your Start menu once the computer has restarted. Double-click the "Local Disk (C" icon in the My Computer window. Double-click the "Program Files" icon in the list of folders that appears. Locate the folder named "Symantec AntiVirus" and right-click it. Left-click "Delete" in the menu that pops up. Continue to delete any folders in this window named "Norton" or "Symantec" using the same process. Double-click the "Common Files" folder, right-click the "Symantec Shared" folder, and left-click the "Delete" button. Symantec AntiVirus will now be completely uninstalled from your computer. |