Today we are going to show the much easier way to completely remove Symantec Norton AntiVirus Basic from Windows operating system.
Met problems when try to uninstall Symantec Norton AntiVirus Basic from PC with “uninstall error“, like
- “Norton cannot be found.”
- “Norton is still in use.”
- “Norton is protected and cannot be removed.”
Tired to eliminate software from Control Panel and caused troubles every time? If it is, try use this much easier way to uninstall unwanted antivirus software now, you won’t regret it.
Firstly, you might wnat to know iwhy you choose the most common method—manual approach to uninstall Symantec Norton AntiVirus Basic from PC would cause so many problems, you might have met these problem during the removal:
- Can’t find Symantec Norton AntiVirus Basic on the list in Programs and Feature;
- Symantec Norton AntiVirus Basic refused to be removed;
- Symantec Norton AntiVirus Basic removed failed;
- Files/folders or registry entries always found in computer;
- What can I do to completely remove an antivirus like Symantec Norton AntiVirus Basic?
While, most people have problems when they trying remove all leftovers of Symantec Norton AntiVirus Basic from the registry editor:
WARNING : We strongly recommend that you back up the registry before making any changes. Incorrect changes to the registry could result in permanent data loss or damaged files. Make sure that you modify only the keys specified. Read the document How to back up the Windows registry and How to use the Windows Registry editor before proceeding.
Open Registry Editor window:
- In Windows XP, click on the Start button and then click Run;
- In Windows 7/8/8.1 or Windows Vista, click on Start;
- In Windows 10, near Start button in the search box;
- In the search box or Run window, type the “Regedit”, hit OK
- Press the shortcuts of Ctrl + F to open the search box;
- Type the program name “Symantec /Norton / Norton AntiVirus Basic” in the box;
- Delete the target file once it has been searched out;
- Repeat the same steps in Searching and Deleting registry files in all FIVE folders;
- Finished when the dialog popup saying “finishing searching”;
- Reboot your computer to confirm removal.
If you have deleted all of its leftovers from Windows, then congratulations; if you have not, then this tool might help you a lot, you might like to try the easy &simple uninstaller to help remove Symantec Norton AntiVirus Basic.
1. After successful installation and register of Bloatware Uninstaller > Launch it.
2.There is a video that truly tells how to completely Symantec Norton AntiVirus Basic with BU from PC bellow from its website:
3. Detailed steps to uninstall Symantec Norton AntiVirus Basic:
Select Symantec Norton AntiVirus Basic and easily click Run Analysis >> Easily click the button Complete Uninstall, wait till running the uninstall process >> Click Delete Leftovers and finished removal.
More information in this tutorial blog in this story to fast &safe uninstall Symantec Norton AntiVirus Basic.