Symantec client security question

[orca3000]

I am considering uninstall Symantec client security from my T60. The license has expired for 10 months now and I cannot renew it (they don't seem to offer the product anymore ). It has generally been problem-free for me and I would keep it if I could.

I have heard (a few years back) that Norton softwares are difficult to remove. I am not sure whether it's still true. Is uninstall is using the control panel all I need to do or is it better to run the Norton software removal tool?

[ryengineer]

Download the following removal tool from Norton (which is more efficient way of removal since it removes services, registries and folders):

Norton Removal Tool.

You should also run a registry cleaner afterwards, CCleaner will do.

[mattbiernat]

i would also double check in the registry if there is any entry under the name: "symantec" or "norton."
then check out "common files" folder (in Programs) and thoroughly "Documents and Settings."

[orca3000]

So there is no way to redeem the license?

[ryengineer]

So there is no way to redeem the license?

I believe that was merely a trial or limited time version.

If you're looking for a free antivirus then I would suggest AVG free otherwise Eset NOD32.

[SafeHarbor]

I just switched from Norton to Kaspersky on my ThinkPads and Media Center box. Kaspersky is SO MUCH less intrusive than Norton it's almost amazing. Norton updates slowed my R52 to a crawl when I really needed to be USING the machine.

I found out that it did the same thing on my T61P, which was an unpleasant surprise. I've never seen the MC box bog down like that, even though it ran the same version of Norton.

And THEN it announced on my MC PC that it was expired with 240 days to go, and the bundled-up hatred of Norton Antivirus that I've been feeling for years came boiling up.

And, of course, the uninstall failed and I had to download the tool above. It finally killed off Norton, but it left some trash in the Registry that I cleaned up by hand.

Nortonless I am now, and Nortonless I shall remain.

Lamar

[mgo]

INortonless I am now, and Nortonless I shall remain.

Lamar

Back in the "old days" (over 20 years ago) Norton Utilities was the standard that other programs were measured by. But of course now Symantec owns the name and Peter Norton is sitting on a beach somewhere sipping Pina Colatas and grooving. (At least I hope he is still alive and well)

I currently use the AVG paid versions on my machines and they seem to work dandy. I use XP's & Vista's built-in security, and only run the AVG paid anti-virus app.

[jdhurst]

It is exceedingly important to not generalize these things. Norton consumer products are certainly not my favourite product anymore. However, Symantec Corporate products are often very good. The corporate Client Security V3.1 is a case in point - very efficient, low in resources, and problem-free as noted by the OP as well myself in other posts. ... JDH