How to Disable Norton?

[angelec23]

Ok, I had some problems with my Norton and after reading some, I have now downloaded the AVG and the Avast antivirus programs. Now when I restart my computer it says that the Avast cannot run because Norton is still running... How in the heck do you disable Norton!?!?

[TheAdvocate]

Make sure you uninstall it completely, and if that doesn't work, go here: http://service1.symantec.com/support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039?Open&docid=2004030411260104





Edit: Oh, and if you have already subscribed for the year with norton, I wouldn't recommend dumping it for a free one just quite yet, atleast use it until your subscription runs out so you don't waste money.  

[patio]

DLoad  the tool below...
 
Norton Removal Tool

 
1) Use Add Remove Programs first and un-install Norton...
2) From Windows Explorer search for any folders named Norton and Symantec and delete them...
3) DLoad and install ERUNT and have it make a backup of your registry...
4) Open regedit and type Norton in the search bar. Delete all entries it finds. F3 takes you to the next  instance of Norton. Continue til you have reached the end of the registry...
5) Repeat the above process using Symantec instead in the search field. Delete any Symantec keys it finds...
6) Now run the Norton Removal tool you DLoaded...
7) Empty the recycle bin...
Go to My Computer and right clik the C: drive and select Properties and run disk cleanup...
9) Re-boot and run disk defrag....
 
There you're done !
 
See how easy Symantec makes it for you to dump their product ? ?
 
patio.   8-)

[angelec23]

Do I have to uninstall it? I wanted to keep it just in case.... just disable it. And if I uninstall it, can I get it back from my recovery disks?

[GX1_Man]

An uninstall would be preferable, and the program may still not install if it is only disabled. You would also have to disable it EVERY time the machine is started. If you have only "restore disks" from your computer maker I doubt you can get Norton back without a complete system restoration if it is unistalled.

[patio]

Do I have to uninstall it? I wanted to keep it just in case.... just disable it. And if I uninstall it, can I get it back from my recovery disks?

If you have AVG there is no need for Norton...kiss it goodbye and don't look back.

[TheAdvocate]

Uhhh...Right click on the bottom right icon on Norton and click on the thing that says 'Disable active protection' or something or other....I don't have Norton any more, thank god. =]

[GX1_Man]

We just love specific information like this.

[angelec23]

Thanks all for your help. I uninstalled the Norton, and wow! Noone mentioned that it would actually speed up my computer! I love this site and all the great help!

[Dilbert]

Yeah, the Norton virus is a big memory hog. I could list grievances for hours.

[oddjob]

Yes indeed. Norton is known to be eat up resources.

Now you have removed it you should consider carefully the full range of protection. What follows assumes you don't have a hardware router/firewall/NAT.

First ...

I have now downloaded the AVG and the Avast antivirus programs

Make sure you only have ONE antivirus and ONE firewall operating at any one time otherwise you will likely get conflicts and problems.

Here are a couple of excellent guides to reliable, free protection. There is a little duplication but both are well worth reading .....

http://www.castlecops.com/t7736-So_how_did_I_get_infected_in_the_first_place.html

http://www.help2go.com/Tutorials/Protect_Your_PC/Avoid_Web_Browser_Hijackers.html


Safe surfing.


OJ

[patio]

Thanks all for your help. I uninstalled the Norton, and wow! Noone mentioned that it would actually speed up my computer! I love this site and all the great help!

I do this intentionally....makes it like Christmas ! !

[angelec23]

LOL! Really kinda was!