Removing Norton Anti-Virus 2005

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What is the best way to remove Norton anti-virus 2005 from your PC.
And what is the best free anti virus software to use instead?
 
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You would think it would be as easy as using add/remove programs wouldn't you? - but no thats far too simple for NAV - it invades your processes so much its almost like a virus its trying to protect you from :rolleyes:


Use the removal tool from the NAV site HERE and afterwards use CCleaner to get rid of any residual rubbish.

My recommendation for a free one would be AntiVir :thumb:
 
As good as CC is, it will still miss some of Norton's usless files & folders

Once 'un-installed' and let CC clean the registry, run a search ... Sart/Search All Files & Folders ... type in Symantec and just delete any folders/files found ... do the same using Norton as the search.

Don't bother trying to "hand clean" the registry, CC will do as good a job there.

I agree with Anti-Vir ... :thumb:
 
Cheers Muckshifter:thumb: Decided i had enough of Norton, even though i have been a fan of it, i decided to get rid of it for good:D
I'm now symantec free for the first time in 7 years:o Feels great:D
 
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feckit said:
Cheers Muckshifter:thumb: Decided i had enough of Norton, even though i have been a fan of it, i decided to get rid of it for good:D
I'm now symantec free for the first time in 7 years:o Feels great:D
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Only 7 years ... :D

I have used Norton (before Symantec bought him out) since the late 80s ... I finaly "saw the light" and bought KAV. :thumb:


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muckshifter said:
Only 7 years ... :D

I have used Norton (before Symantec bought him out) since the late 80s ... I finaly "saw the light" and bought KAV. :thumb:
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I didn't start using computers until 1997:o
Some say i still don't know what i'm doing:lol:
 
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