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KevMc
05-27-2007, 06:11 PM
Hi lads How do i delete Norton symantec ? iv downloaded McAfee and want to get rid of norton..but wont let me when i try it comes up with this message ..the installer requires that microsoft windows installer be on your computer . without it you cannot install this symantec product. and thats when i go to add/remove programs and try to remove!
Thanks in advance
kev

zaphodiv
05-27-2007, 07:31 PM
You could try installing the microsoft windows installer software, assuming you are running XP

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=889482fc-5f56-4a38-b838-de776fd4138c&displaylang=en

Alternativly download and use the Norton removal tool from symantec (http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039)

Mark_2007
05-28-2007, 05:12 PM
when you do delete Norton ...don'nt install mcafee ...instead use what the pro 's and hacker use Zone Alarm Pro...the compete Security for your computer

lightshow
05-28-2007, 07:25 PM
hahaha pro's and hackers only using a software firewall. good one.

shapeless
05-28-2007, 07:31 PM
zonealarm is so bloated though. It's also a memory/resource sucker.

To get rid of norton, use the removal tool to completely get rid of it. Just uninstalling it won't get rid of it, as the registry and .dll's are all still there. Just google it or dig around on symantec's site.