Norton Removal Tool

[Wingco1]

Do i try to uninstall using the usual methods first, or just run the NRT?.

[Rik]

I've always uninstalled first, then used the removal tool, then deleted the Symantec folders that are left behind, then used a registry cleaner to get the stuff that is still there. For safety's sake I make an Acronis backup first.

[Wingco1]

For safety's sake I make an Acronis backup first.

I have Acronis installed, but to be honest I've not made any recovery disks. Basically because I don't understand what to do. When I first bought it I did set it up to do "incremental" backups which I assume it's been doing. But apart from that I'm stumped.

[Rik]

You should be able to make a boot disk from a menu/dialogue. That's the essential first thing. Burn the CD then test it. After that, make a full image of the C drive and put it somewhere that can be seen at boot time, eg an external USB HD. I've never had an issue with removing Norton (apart from the struggle), but it's as well to be safe.

[Wingco1]

The NRT seems to have done the trick. After running I couldn't find any Files/Folders using the Vista Search function

[Sebby]

You are officially free of Norton.

Incidentally, I had the misfortune of having a play with Norton 360 on someone's computer over the weekend. Despite Symantec's claims, I can confirm that it's still a slow, bloated piece of junk.

[Gary]

You are officially free of Norton.

Incidentally, I had the misfortune of having a play with Norton 360 on someone's computer over the weekend. Despite Symantec's claims, I can confirm that it's still a slow, bloated piece of junk.

Norton has its place but never on a pc near me, I tried Esets smart security and gave up and reinstalled a Vista image and went back to Kaspersky, could not get on with The Eset suite, the firewall leaves something to be desired in my view

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[Sebby]

For me, Kaspersky is the best.

[Gary]

For me, Kaspersky is the best.

Have to agree with you Sebby

[Sebby]