Getting Rid of Norton "PT" <xyz[ at ]xyz.com> 12/12/2008 6:12:50 AM I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) of files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. There may be more with other names. There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded but not run. Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or running the tool? -- PT

Re: Getting Rid of Norton "Touch Base" <nospam[ at ]_nospam.com> 12/12/2008 6:31:21 AM "PT" <xyz[ at ]xyz.com> wrote in message news:eRAFqCCXJHA.4280[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) of files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. There may be more with other names. There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded but not run. Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or running the tool? -- PT ============================== It does a good job cleaning up it's own mess. -- Regards, Touch Base Report back on the results, good or bad so others may benefit "There's an old story about the person who wished his computer were as easy to use as his telephone. That wish has come true, since I no longer know how to use my telephone." (Bjarne Stroustrup)

RE: Getting Rid of Norton Anteaus 12/12/2008 8:54:09 AM If it's Norton Antivirus then removal is a reasonable proposition. If it's NIS preinstalled on a new computer, then I generally advise a clean start. While it is theoreticaly possible to remove this crud, you may find subtle problems later on, like network functions misbehaving. "PT" wrote: [Quoted Text] > I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature > in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. > > > > The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) of > files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. There may be more > with other names. > > > > There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded > but not run. > > > > Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or > running the tool? > > > -- > > PT > > >

Re: Getting Rid of Norton occam <occam[ at ]127.0.0.1> 12/12/2008 10:07:20 AM PT wrote: \ [Quoted Text] > > There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded > but not run. > > > > Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or > running the tool? > > Run the removal tool, which is a Norton (Symantec) tool. That itself should give you a hint that you should not touch Norton AV with a bargepole in future.

Re: Getting Rid of Norton Leonard Grey <l.grey[ at ]invalid.invalid> 12/12/2008 2:45:10 PM You should use the Norton Removal tool (and you should not cross-post needlessly.) --- Leonard Grey Errare humanum est PT wrote: [Quoted Text] > I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature > in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. > > > > The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) of > files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. There may be more > with other names. > > > > There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded > but not run. > > > > Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or > running the tool? > >

Re: Getting Rid of Norton "Bruce Hagen" <Nospam[ at ]mymail.invalid> 12/12/2008 3:00:36 PM "PT" <xyz[ at ]xyz.com> wrote in message news:eRAFqCCXJHA.4280[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] >I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature >in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. > > > > The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) > of files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. There may be > more with other names. > > > > There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded > but not run. > > > > Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, > or running the tool? > > > -- > > PT Run the tool and see the second link. Download and run the Norton Removal Tool: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039 Symantec uninstaller may not finish the job: http://windowssecrets.com/comp/080207#story1 -- Bruce Hagen MS-MVP Outlook Express Imperial Beach, CA

Re: Getting Rid of Norton "Daave" <dcwashNOSPAM[ at ]myrealboxXYZ.invalid> 12/12/2008 4:08:23 PM "PT" <xyz[ at ]xyz.com> wrote in message news:eRAFqCCXJHA.4280[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] >I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall >feature in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. > > > > The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds > (thousands??) of files in nested folders whose names begins with > Symantec. There may be more with other names. > > > > There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've > downloaded but not run. > > > > Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things > alone, or running the tool? There is potential benefit and very small chance of harm. The benefit lies in the situation where leftover traces interfere with future anti-malware applications, networking, and the OS in general.

Re: Getting Rid of Norton _db.·.._><)))_·>`_.._. 12/12/2008 8:11:37 PM it won't be surprising if you will need to do a repair installation with your windows cd after your attempt to remove that leach of a program. ----------- i suppose your lucky that there is some kind of removal tool. in the old days, one would have to get a voodoo priest to cast out the program or simply throw the pc into an automobile crusher. -- db·´¯`·...¸><)))º> DatabaseBen, Retired Professional - Systems Analyst - Database Developer - Accountancy - Veteran of the Armed Forces "PT" <xyz[ at ]xyz.com> wrote in message news:eRAFqCCXJHA.4280[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] >I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. > > > > The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) of files in nested folders whose names begins with > Symantec. There may be more with other names. > > > > There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded but not run. > > > > Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or running the tool? > > > -- > > PT >

Re: Getting Rid of Norton Gerard Espinas <gerardespinas[ at ]gmail.com> 12/13/2008 9:15:06 AM On Dec 12, 2:12 pm, "PT" <x...[ at ]xyz.com> wrote: [Quoted Text] > I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature > in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. > > The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) of > files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec.  There may be more > with other names. > > There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded > but not run. > > Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, or > running the tool? > > -- > > PT Hi, Leaving the files related to the uninstalled program will not harm your system but advise to clean if there is utility program to completely remove all its traces. Regards, Gerard Espinas "What Are Your Most Common Computer Problems?" http://ebizac.com/x/t.php/7233

Re: Getting Rid of Norton "Lil' Dave" <spamyourself[ at ]virus.net> 12/14/2008 11:24:36 PM "PT" <xyz[ at ]xyz.com> wrote in message news:eRAFqCCXJHA.4280[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] >I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall feature >in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. > > > > The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) > of files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. There may be > more with other names. > > > > There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded > but not run. > > > > Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, > or running the tool? > > > -- > > PT > Depends why you are removing it. The removal tool DOES NOT REMOVE THE DATE/TIME registry entry the Symantec program was installed for reference to getting updates that require payment as free period is expired. Reinstallation of the same product will have the same time/date of installation for update reference. -- Dave

Re: Getting Rid of Norton "John Doe" <johndoe[ at ]microsoft.com> 12/15/2008 1:36:57 AM Try the program called nonav . . . "Lil' Dave" <spamyourself[ at ]virus.net> wrote in message news:OGcAjMkXJHA.760[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > "PT" <xyz[ at ]xyz.com> wrote in message > news:eRAFqCCXJHA.4280[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall >>feature in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. >> >> >> >> The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) >> of files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. There may >> be more with other names. >> >> >> >> There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded >> but not run. >> >> >> >> Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, >> or running the tool? >> >> >> -- >> >> PT >> > > Depends why you are removing it. The removal tool DOES NOT REMOVE THE > DATE/TIME registry entry the Symantec program was installed for reference > to getting updates that require payment as free period is expired. > Reinstallation of the same product will have the same time/date of > installation for update reference. > -- > Dave > >

Re: Getting Rid of Norton "Charles Eaves" <charles.eaves[ at ]worldnet.att.net> 12/15/2008 4:49:44 AM I didn't have any problems running the Norton removal tool. In fact, the removal tool removed other stuff left behind from deleting other Symantec products (Systemworks 2005). I used it because I was installing NIS 2009. Everything works fine with NIS 2009. Just a thought!!! "Lil' Dave" <spamyourself[ at ]virus.net> wrote in message news:OGcAjMkXJHA.760[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > "PT" <xyz[ at ]xyz.com> wrote in message > news:eRAFqCCXJHA.4280[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>I recently uninstalled Norton Internet Security using the uninstall >>feature in Ctrl Panel | Add/Remove Programs. >> >> >> >> The program is gone, but left behind are a set of hundreds (thousands??) >> of files in nested folders whose names begins with Symantec. There may >> be more with other names. >> >> >> >> There's something called the "Norton Removal Tool", which I've downloaded >> but not run. >> >> >> >> Is there a benefit or harm to my system from either leaving things alone, >> or running the tool? >> >> >> -- >> >> PT >> > > Depends why you are removing it. The removal tool DOES NOT REMOVE THE > DATE/TIME registry entry the Symantec program was installed for reference > to getting updates that require payment as free period is expired. > Reinstallation of the same product will have the same time/date of > installation for update reference. > -- > Dave > >