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Removing Norton John Hyde 02-16-2006
---> Re: Removing Norton Gualtier Malde ...02-16-2006
Posted by John Hyde on February 16, 2006, 4:12 pm
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Well it is finally time, My norton antiviruis subscriptions for
"Systemworks 2002" have expired and Symantic will not renew (not
supported, they apparently want to sell a forced upgrade)

I recall having seen instructions here for making sure that they
uninstall cleanly, but can't find them in my search of the group.
Anyone have thoughts you care to share?

FYI, the affected computers are off the net right now and will not go
back on until I have a replacement AV product. I'm currently planning
on Kaspersky. Thoughts on that appreciated as well.

Thanks

JH

Posted by Gerard Bok on February 16, 2006, 4:19 pm
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On Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:12:43 -0800, John Hyde

>Well it is finally time, My norton antiviruis subscriptions for
>"Systemworks 2002" have expired and Symantic will not renew (not
>supported, they apparently want to sell a forced upgrade)
>
>I recall having seen instructions here for making sure that they
>uninstall cleanly, but can't find them in my search of the group.
>Anyone have thoughts you care to share?

Uninstall from Windows.
Then run RNAV (You can find it --I hope-- on Symantec's site).
Then remove any Norton AV related directories that may be left.

--
Kind regards,
Gerard Bok

Posted by John Hyde on February 16, 2006, 10:35 pm
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on 2/16/2006 1:19 PM Gerard Bok said the following:
> On Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:12:43 -0800, John Hyde
>
>
>>Well it is finally time, My norton antiviruis subscriptions for
>>"Systemworks 2002" have expired and Symantic will not renew (not
>>supported, they apparently want to sell a forced upgrade)
>>
>>I recall having seen instructions here for making sure that they
>>uninstall cleanly, but can't find them in my search of the group.
>>Anyone have thoughts you care to share?
>
>
> Uninstall from Windows.
> Then run RNAV (You can find it --I hope-- on Symantec's site).
> Then remove any Norton AV related directories that may be left.
>

For anyone else in this situation: RNAV does not uninstall systemworks,
only NAV. I've previously heard nightmares about trying to keep the
other systemworks utilities but switching out the AV vendors. I decided
not to try.

There are two affected machines, one I used add/remove programs and it
said it was successful. Then I went through the "manual" procedure
found on the symantic page that tells you not to use RNAV for
Syswrks2002. There were quite a few program files and registry keys
left over.

The other machine I also used Add/remove, but while booted in safe mode.
I don't have time this evening to run through the manual procedure,
but giving a quick look, I think it did a better job. I expect to still
have some cleanup todo.

JH

Posted by Ben Furlow on February 17, 2006, 5:08 am
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John Hyde wrote:
> on 2/16/2006 1:19 PM Gerard Bok said the following:
>> On Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:12:43 -0800, John Hyde
>>
>>
>>> Well it is finally time, My norton antiviruis subscriptions for
>>> "Systemworks 2002" have expired and Symantic will not renew (not
>>> supported, they apparently want to sell a forced upgrade)
>>>
>>> I recall having seen instructions here for making sure that they
>>> uninstall cleanly, but can't find them in my search of the group.
>>> Anyone have thoughts you care to share?
>>
>>
>> Uninstall from Windows.
>> Then run RNAV (You can find it --I hope-- on Symantec's site).
>> Then remove any Norton AV related directories that may be left.
>>
>
> For anyone else in this situation: RNAV does not uninstall systemworks,
> only NAV. I've previously heard nightmares about trying to keep the
> other systemworks utilities but switching out the AV vendors. I decided
> not to try.
>
> There are two affected machines, one I used add/remove programs and it
> said it was successful. Then I went through the "manual" procedure
> found on the symantic page that tells you not to use RNAV for
> Syswrks2002. There were quite a few program files and registry keys
> left over.
>
> The other machine I also used Add/remove, but while booted in safe mode.
> I don't have time this evening to run through the manual procedure, but
> giving a quick look, I think it did a better job. I expect to still
> have some cleanup todo.
>
> JH
Absolutely. Getting rid of this norton stuff is a right chore. i used
RegDetective (freeware) to search the registry for left-overs; even so
it was the best part of a couple of hours work to get rid of all related
files and reg settings.

Posted by John Hyde on February 18, 2006, 3:20 pm
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on 2/17/2006 2:08 AM Ben Furlow said the following:
> John Hyde wrote:
>
>> on 2/16/2006 1:19 PM Gerard Bok said the following:
>>
>>> On Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:12:43 -0800, John Hyde
>>>
>>>
>>>> Well it is finally time, My norton antiviruis subscriptions for
>>>> "Systemworks 2002" have expired and Symantic will not renew (not
>>>> supported, they apparently want to sell a forced upgrade)
>>>>
>>>> I recall having seen instructions here for making sure that they
>>>> uninstall cleanly, but can't find them in my search of the group.
>>>> Anyone have thoughts you care to share?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Uninstall from Windows.
>>> Then run RNAV (You can find it --I hope-- on Symantec's site).
>>> Then remove any Norton AV related directories that may be left.
>>>
>>
>> For anyone else in this situation: RNAV does not uninstall
>> systemworks, only NAV. I've previously heard nightmares about trying
>> to keep the other systemworks utilities but switching out the AV
>> vendors. I decided not to try.
>>
>> There are two affected machines, one I used add/remove programs and it
>> said it was successful. Then I went through the "manual" procedure
>> found on the symantic page that tells you not to use RNAV for
>> Syswrks2002. There were quite a few program files and registry keys
>> left over.
>>
>> The other machine I also used Add/remove, but while booted in safe
>> mode. I don't have time this evening to run through the manual
>> procedure, but giving a quick look, I think it did a better job. I
>> expect to still have some cleanup todo.
>>
>> JH
>
> Absolutely. Getting rid of this norton stuff is a right chore. i used
> RegDetective (freeware) to search the registry for left-overs; even so
> it was the best part of a couple of hours work to get rid of all related
> files and reg settings.

Geez! I didn't spend that long. The instructions on the Norton web site
had a hell of a long list, and it probably took a half hour. but mostly
it was just IDing the correct registry keys, in order apparently, and
doing deletions. If there is anything left on my box, I sure can see no
effect. (Runs faster now too.)

JH

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