How to Remove a Norton Virus Product Off My Computer
Norton virus protection products are included in different Norton product versions, all of which are designed to help keep your system safe and secure. You should be cautious about removing a Norton product, as it may leave your system vulnerable to attack. If you ever need to remove a Norton product from your computer, the process is relatively straightforward.
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Instructions
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Start your computer, log in and click the "Start" button. Click "Control Panel" and go to "Add/Remove Programs." Wait for the Add/Remove window to load the list of software installed on the computer.
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Look for your Norton virus product in the list of installed programs. Click the program name, then click on the Remove button. After the program is removed, reboot your computer if you're prompted to do so. Note that there may be multiple entries for your product in the Add/Remove programs window; you will need to remove each one.
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Visit Symantec's Norton Removal Tool online. Download the tool for your version of Norton and open it once you've saved it to your computer.
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Run the tool and follow the automated process through to the end. This tool will remove any residual traces of your Norton virus protection product from your computer. Note that you will be required to restart your computer at least once during the operation of the Norton Removal Tool. Once your computer finishes rebooting, your Norton virus product will be completely removed from your system.
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Tips & Warnings
Close any open windows or programs in case you need to restart your computer during the removal process, as you will most likely be required to do. This will help prevent you from losing data or other valuable information during the restart sequence.
You should back up your installation files and product key codes for your Norton product before uninstalling it, in case you want to reinstall it later. This is especially true if you purchased your product online and do not have a physical CD or product key in hand.
