nancyab Loc: Enfield, CT, USA

All of the prior Windows had access so that software could be deleted through a remove software under settings. I replaced Norton with AVG and Norton Security doesn't offer to delete itself with any remove options. How do I get rid of it from Windows 10?

bcmink Loc: Monona, WI

Norton has always provided stand alone removal tools:
http://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/kb20080710133834EN_EndUserProfile_en_us

Additionally if you navigate to the folder where the Norton program is installed you should find an uninstall.exe or uninstaller.exe program.

alandg46 Loc: Boerne, Texas

Under settings, features, is the option to add or remove apps etc.

nancyab Loc: Enfield, CT, USA

Thanks for info.

johneccles Loc: Leyland UK

On Windows 10 move your cursor into the bottom left corner clicking until it disappears, now right click and a pop up will appear with several options including "Control Panel"
Left click control panel and select uninstall programmes and the rest you know.
The other method is to click on the notification icon at the right end of task bar, it's the square box with a small arrow on the base.
Go to all settings/type "control panel" in the search box/ click on the control panel icon in the results shown on the left.

I would recommend you try Wise 365 for a very good antivirus it is very thorough and also has an excellent uninstaller.
http://www.wisecleaner.com/wise-care-365.html

I would also advise you to get rid of AVG, it used to be very good but it now has a bad reputation for selling your personal information

hpjb Loc: Eindhoven, Nederland

With the right mouse click on the startbutton, yoy find configuration screen. There you see uninstall software button
gl Henry

warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA

Go to the control panel; you can do it there.

nancyab Loc: Enfield, CT, USA

Thanks for info on AVG - I've used it in the past but wasn't aware of its current reputation. I'll try the software you recommended. I'm still using Norton for my main computer with direct connection to my WiFi, but my secondary computer I thought I'd save some money and go with the free virus software.

Szalajj Loc: Salem, NH

Where did you get your information about AVG?

Or is just a rumor that you are continuing to spread?

I have been using AVG for years with absolutely no problems, and as a matter of fact, it has saved our skins many a time but stopping numerous threats, viruses, and Trojans that other firewalls have allowed through.

I wish the original OP luck removing Norton from their computer, because even using the add/remove function, it leaves behind orphan commands that can cause havoc down the line. Unless you really know what you are doing as a techie, you could run into some future problems.

How do I know this, because my boyfriend was a techie who specialized in system recovery and restoration after computer operators got into trouble because of downloading suspicious software, or going to websites that harbored those viruses and Trojans.

Sendai5355 Loc: On the banks of the Pedernales River, Texas

My current Norton program allows me to install it on five devices.

johneccles Loc: Leyland UK

I consider your post very ill considered, uninformed and very insulting.

The only useful part of your post is the reference to removing Norton.

To answer your questions:

The information came from one of the most respected and reliable publications in the UK, they have publishing "Computer Active" for almost 20 years, they are totally unbiased and have hardly any adverts. So I consider any information printed in the magazine totally reliable.


The second remark: "Or is just a rumor that you are continuing to spread?" is downright insulting and very untrue, I have never started a rumour of any sort and I certainly do not spread or quote "continuing to spread" any rumours.

You may think you know this "because my boyfriend was a techie who specialized" but the fact the words "was" and "specialised" indicate that this was some time in the past, and that the information you base your knowledge on is not upto date.

I am attaching a few shots of the source of my information about AVG, I have also uninstalled the software and it is very noticeable the how much spam emails have reduced.

Computer Active Edition 463


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bgl Loc: Brooklyn,New York

May I suggest using Revo Uninstaller, a really good FREE application that also deals with the remnants that Windows and most other installers leave behind. Also, there are many reviews on free antivirus/ anti-malware applications of which there are a number of very good ones.

pterosonus Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio USA

One more vote for Revo. Very easy to use and effective.

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

Go to the Program and Features in the Control Panel. You will have a list of all software and can remove the Norton that way.

Norton is not a user-friendly company and don't provide a short-cut to make it easy to remove their software.

Norton is also not a great malware product. AVG is much better. The two acknowledged best are Zonealarm and Malwarebytes for non-commercials like us. Sophos is a world leader in this field for businesses.

SwedeUSA2

It's highly unlikely that you'll receive fewer spam emails because you uninstalled [b]any[b/] application.
And what is "insulting" about that posting?