norton
 

.....keeps installing itself on my computer, anybody know why?

Iv run virus scan and theres no virus :confused:

Re: norton
 

It is doing it on mine as well

Re: norton
 

I have that problem too...I run on a pre programmed vista and the scanner of norton disrupts activities sometimes when I am wanting to place a late bid on Ebay.
Tried to get shut but the bloody thing will not go away.
I have got sufficient cover with other software....I don't need Norton...any suggestions?

Re: norton
 

Do the usual uninstall then go to search and do a search for Norton/semantic and delete anything that the uninstall left behind Norton is known to be very hard to get rid of

Re: norton
 

Thanks Mick...I will try that.

Re: norton
 

You might even have to go into Program files and find a folder named Norton or Semantic and delete that too but be careful in there deleting the wrong folder could give you more problems.
When i got this new Laptop it had Norton on and it was the first thing i took off

Re: norton
 

You could use their own removal tool

Re: norton
 

yep there is that way too:D thanks K S H i have never used that though so cant comment on it

Re: norton
 

That does'nt work, it leaves traces behind in the registry.
Either use a registry cleaner, or as Mick suggests,
do a search in explorer for any thing that mentions Norton.
Dont just type Norton in the file search box put *.* in
the first line and Norton in the second, search all files in
C: then look carefully at the results.
Write down what the search finds and then look at each of those files,
delete the ones your sure of.
Retlaw.

Re: norton
 

so AV software thats more hassle to remove than a virus......

Quality!

Linux Rules! :D

Re: norton
 

Norton used to be one of the best - it became a monster a few years ago.

Next you will be trying to convince us Linux is totally safe and without malware Ian.

Re: norton
 

I wouldnt mind but I have never installed norton on my computer...ever, so how does it sneak in and install its self??:(

....anyway did what mick says and it hasnt been back......fingers crossed!

Re: norton
 

Probably a trial version installed when you bought the PC

Re: norton
 

As Usual!

Re: norton
 

I found rather amusing if you don't mind.