Can't remove norton.

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  1. beccajay2

    beccajay2 Regular member

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    Im tring to install system mechanic pro on a friends laptop but it keeps saying Norton internet security is installed. Norton was uninstalled years ago and kaspersky was put on and ran fine and now he wants to try some thing new. Where can i find norton on this computer?
     
  2. varnull

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    If it was removed years ago ccleaner should get rid of the traces
     
  3. geestar20

    geestar20 Active member

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    You can try Revo Uninstaller as it sees hidden installs and deletes keys from registry and hunts them down in there directory's and completely deletes them.

    Give it a go as there is a portable version aswell

    Revo Uninstall
     
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    I forgot about good ol' norton removal tool.

    I guess Revo Uninstall isn't for n00b's and for people that cant follow simple instructions...dunno

    PEEZ OUT my ninjaZ
     
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    I use Revo now but the first time I used it I trashed my registry….. Oh thank heaven for Acronis True Image… lol
     
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    Acronis is a must IMO. Thats all I ever use. Good choice!
     
  8. varnull

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    Acronis? .. I just use tar XD
     
  9. beccajay2

    beccajay2 Regular member

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    Thanks for your help.
     

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