Guest PT Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 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 Quote
Guest Touch Base Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 "PT" <xyz@xyz.com> wrote in message news:eRAFqCCXJHA.4280@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) Quote
Guest Anteaus Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 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: <span style="color:blue"> > 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 > > > </span> Quote
Guest occam Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 PT wrote: \<span style="color:blue"> > > 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? > > </span> 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. Quote
Guest Leonard Grey Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 You should use the Norton Removal tool (and you should not cross-post needlessly.) --- Leonard Grey Errare humanum est PT wrote:<span style="color:blue"> > 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? > > </span> Quote
Guest Bruce Hagen Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 "PT" <xyz@xyz.com> wrote in message news:eRAFqCCXJHA.4280@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> >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</span> Run the tool and see the second link. Download and run the Norton Removal Tool: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgen...005033108162039 Symantec uninstaller may not finish the job: http://windowssecrets.com/comp/080207#story1 -- Bruce Hagen MS-MVP Outlook Express Imperial Beach, CA Quote
Guest Daave Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 "PT" <xyz@xyz.com> wrote in message news:eRAFqCCXJHA.4280@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> >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?</span> 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. Quote
Guest db.·.. > Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 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@xyz.com> wrote in message news:eRAFqCCXJHA.4280@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> >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 > </span> Quote
Guest Gerard Espinas Posted December 13, 2008 Posted December 13, 2008 On Dec 12, 2:12Â pm, "PT" <x...@xyz.com> wrote:<span style="color:blue"> > 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. Â 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</span> 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 Quote
Guest Lil' Dave Posted December 14, 2008 Posted December 14, 2008 "PT" <xyz@xyz.com> wrote in message news:eRAFqCCXJHA.4280@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> >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 ></span> 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 Quote
Guest John Doe Posted December 15, 2008 Posted December 15, 2008 Try the program called nonav . . . "Lil' Dave" <spamyourself@virus.net> wrote in message news:OGcAjMkXJHA.760@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> > "PT" <xyz@xyz.com> wrote in message > news:eRAFqCCXJHA.4280@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:green"> >>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 >></span> > > 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 > > </span> Quote
Guest Charles Eaves Posted December 15, 2008 Posted December 15, 2008 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@virus.net> wrote in message news:OGcAjMkXJHA.760@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> > "PT" <xyz@xyz.com> wrote in message > news:eRAFqCCXJHA.4280@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<span style="color:green"> >>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 >></span> > > 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 > > </span> Quote
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