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How to Uninstall Norton Antivirus From Any Computer

Remove Norton from any computer you own

By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 16, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Antivirus Online Scams Social Media Scams Email Scams Phone & Texting Scams

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Windows: Open Control Panel. Select Programs > Programs and Features.Then, select Norton Security in the list of installed applications. Choose Uninstall and follow the screen prompts.Mac: Open Norton Security. Select Norton Security in the menu bar. Choose Uninstall Norton Security > Uninstall. Follow screen prompts. This article explains how to uninstall Norton Antivirus on computers with Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7 and Mac computers.

How to Uninstall Norton Antivirus on Windows

You may want to remove Norton antivirus software from your PC or Mac if you switch to another protection app or want to uninstall Norton temporarily while you refresh your hard drive. In some situations, it may be sufficient to turn off or disable the software. In others, completely uninstalling Norton is the only solution. To uninstall Norton antivirus on your Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7 computer: Open Windows Control Panel. On Windows 10, select Programs and then Programs and Features on the subsequent screen. On Windows 8 and Windows 7, click Programs and Features. Scroll down the list of installed applications and select Norton Security. Select Uninstall/Change in Windows 10 or click Uninstall in Windows 8 and Windows 7 located above the installed program list. The User Account Control dialog may appear, asking if you want to allow this app to make changes to your device. Choose Yes to continue. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the uninstall process. You may be prompted to reboot to remove Norton from your PC. Some Windows users experience problems when attempting to uninstall Norton using this method and receive a message stating that an error occurred, and the software may have been uninstalled. It hasn't been uninstalled in this case, and you need to download and launch the Norton Remove and Reinstall tool from Symantec. If you take this route, select Advanced Options on the Remove & Reinstall Tool's second screen and select Remove Only. Norton is removed from your PC. Install or activate another antivirus application as soon as possible. It's never a good idea to leave your computer unprotected.

How to Uninstall Norton Antivirus on a Mac

It is equally as easy to remove Norton on a Mac computer. Launch the Norton Security app by clicking its icon in the Dock. Click Norton Security in the app menu bar, located in the upper-left corner of the screen next to the Apple logo. Select Uninstall Norton Security in the drop-down menu. A Norton Security Uninstall dialog appears. Click Uninstall. The Mac informs you that a helper tool is needed to uninstall Norton Security. Enter your macOS system password in the field provided and select Install Helper to continue. Click Restart Now. Be sure to save open documents or anything else that you don't want to lose before you restart your Mac. Norton Security is removed from your Mac. Delete the Dock icon manually by clicking and dragging it to the Trash. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Install Norton Antivirus Norton Antivirus Review: Everything You Need to Know How to Uninstall Skype How to Uninstall Kaspersky Antivirus From Mac or PC How to Fix Outlook Search When It's Not Working 17 Best Free Uninstaller Programs (October 2022) How to Uninstall Malwarebytes From Any Computer How to Disable Norton Antivirus How to Uninstall Webroot From a Mac or PC IObit Uninstaller v12 Review How to Update Java How to Uninstall Avast Antivirus LogiLDA.dll: What It Means and How to Fix It How to Uninstall or Remove Internet Explorer How to Uninstall Dropbox on a Mac The 9 Best Free Antivirus Software of 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies