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How to completely remove or uninstall norton antivirus security on windows 11
How to completely uninstall norton on Windows? including removing leftover files and services, a manual approach can be effective, especially if standard uninstallation methods leave remnants behind. Here's a general guide you can follow:
A. Delete leftover files:
Open File Explorer and go to:C:\Program Files\Norton and C:\Program Files (x86)\Norton
Delete these folders if they still exist.
B. Remove leftover services:
Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
Look for services like Norton or Symantec.
Right-click and choose Stop.
Right-click again and choose Properties, then set Startup type to Disabled.
How to completely uninstall norton on Windows, open Command Prompt as administrator:
Type: sc delete "ServiceName"(Replace "ServiceName" with the actual service name from the list)
Important Tips:
Always create a system restore point before editing registry or deleting files.
Use the official removal tool first; manual steps are secondary.
After removal, run a malware scan to ensure no remnants or malicious files remain.