How To Get Rid Of Norton Security

[porkchop]

Norton security has become a complete headache with constant pop ups telling me my protection has expired. The Norton "security" was included free for a certain period when i purchased my laptop. I do not want this anymore and trying to uninstall it is a nightmare. I can't find it anywhere when i go to Control Panel then to Programmes installed, its not there. Instead of giving me protection its giving me nothing but grief with constant reminders that i need to renew. Any adice on how to rid myself of this Norton curse would be appreciated.

[CrapAtCryptics]

you could always try resubscribing it can be bought quite cheaply on Ebay.
If you do want to go for less protection do a general search in explorer not the browser and delete the directories individually.

[Buenchico]

https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/v60392881

[Buenchico]

PS: Just ignore Norton's attempts to get you to reinstall the program after you've removed it.

[Buenchico]

PPS: Once you've removed Norton, either check that Microsoft's built-in antivirus software is running again (as Norton will have disabled it)
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/all/how-do-i-check-to-see-if-windows-defender-is/e41b51b0-1133-40fe-bc20-0c7d9037558d
or install the freebie that appears to be the most popular among AB members:
https://www.avast.com/en-gb/lp-ppc-hp-v2
(It's what I use)

[porkchop]

Thank you Buenchico, i will follow your advice and try to get rid of it. Answer Bank should be glad to have someone like you on their books!

[theshedman]

I use Revo uninstaller to get rid of unwanted programs on my laptop. Have found it to be quite good and it's free.