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Norton Removal Tool 2007.2.07.4

Copernic   on 02 May 2007 - 19:34 · 19 comments & 11030 views

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Norton Removal Tool is a program that can remove some Norton software from your computer. Norton Removal Tool runs on Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Norton Removal Tool should be used only if you have tried to uninstall the Norton program using Windows Add/Remove Programs and that did not work.

Will Norton Removal Tool work for you?
Norton Removal Tool will remove these--and only these--Norton programs:

* Norton AntiSpam 2004/2005
* Norton AntiVirus 2003 through 2007.2
* Ghost 2003, Ghost Version 9.0 and 10.0
* Norton GoBack 3.1 through 4.2

* Norton Internet Security 2003 through 2007.2

* Norton Password Manager

* Norton Personal Firewall 2003 through 2006



* Norton SystemWorks 2003 through 2007
* Norton Confidential Online 2007
* Norton Internet Security 2007 Add-on Pack
* Norton Save and Restore 1.0 and 2.0
* Norton 360

If your program is not in this list, do not use Norton Removal Tool. It will not remove your program.

Download: Noton Removal Tool for Win 2000/XP/Vista 2007.2.07.4
Download: Norton Removal Tool for Win Me/98 v.2007.2.0.11
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(6 replies) #1 rich.bradshaw on 02 May 2007 - 19:40
Why is there even a need for this tool...

Norton used to be the de facto anti-virus back in the day - not sure why anyone would willingly install it on a computer these days...
#1.1 MajinDark on 02 May 2007 - 19:48
You anti-Norton clowns really make me laugh. I bet 99% of you haven't even tried the 2007 line, which is far superior to anything they've made from 2004-2006. Anyone mentions Norton, and people like you swarm around going "LOL NORTON BLOATWARE, USE NOD32 INSTEAD!!!". For the record, Norton Internet Security 2007 barely uses any resources at all.

Now I won't say that NIS2K7 is the best out there, because it isn't, but it's kinda sad that people around here are quick to shoot it down just because it bears the Norton name.
#1.2 midway40 on 02 May 2007 - 20:58
I concur. I do not even respond to these blowhards any more. They are way behind the times. NIS '07 on my Vista machine uses 7.2MB. NIS07 is a far better animal than what came on my Dell (NIS '04).

If you still call Norton bloatware you might as well call KAV the same AV test at PC World because their numbers are pretty close together.

And before anyone mentions "oh, it's just another magazine test" this test was performed by AV-test.org, a highly respected AV test firm in the security world.

And also I agree about not really needing the removal tool anymore. I have successfully uninstalled and reinstalled Norton (because of a screwed up Anytime Upgrade, not Norton's fault) several times without problems.
#1.3 Croquant on 02 May 2007 - 21:14
Quote - (MajinDark said @ #1.1)
You anti-Norton clowns really make me laugh. I bet 99% of you haven't even tried the 2007 line, which is far superior to anything they've made from 2004-2006. Anyone mentions Norton, and people like you swarm around going "LOL NORTON BLOATWARE, USE NOD32 INSTEAD!!!". For the record, Norton Internet Security 2007 barely uses any resources at all.

Now I won't say that NIS2K7 is the best out there, because it isn't, but it's kinda sad that people around here are quick to shoot it down just because it bears the Norton name.

The above message paid for by Symantec corporation.
#1.4 MajinDark on 02 May 2007 - 21:40
Quote - (Croquant said @ #1.3)
Quote - (MajinDark said @ #1.1)
You anti-Norton clowns really make me laugh. I bet 99% of you haven't even tried the 2007 line, which is far superior to anything they've made from 2004-2006. Anyone mentions Norton, and people like you swarm around going "LOL NORTON BLOATWARE, USE NOD32 INSTEAD!!!". For the record, Norton Internet Security 2007 barely uses any resources at all.

Now I won't say that NIS2K7 is the best out there, because it isn't, but it's kinda sad that people around here are quick to shoot it down just because it bears the Norton name.

The above message paid for by Symantec corporation.


Actually no, I'm just not stupid enough to shoot down Norton because of its past issues, and blindly assume every product they'll ever release will bog down my computer or break it or whatever you people usually think.
#1.5 Croquant on 02 May 2007 - 22:55
Quote - (MajinDark said @ #1.4)
Quote - (Croquant said @ #1.3)
Quote - (MajinDark said @ #1.1)
You anti-Norton clowns really make me laugh. I bet 99% of you haven't even tried the 2007 line, which is far superior to anything they've made from 2004-2006. Anyone mentions Norton, and people like you swarm around going "LOL NORTON BLOATWARE, USE NOD32 INSTEAD!!!". For the record, Norton Internet Security 2007 barely uses any resources at all.

Now I won't say that NIS2K7 is the best out there, because it isn't, but it's kinda sad that people around here are quick to shoot it down just because it bears the Norton name.

The above message paid for by Symantec corporation.


Actually no, I'm just not stupid enough to shoot down Norton because of its past issues, and blindly assume every product they'll ever release will bog down my computer or break it or whatever you people usually think.

You're not stupid? Then why are you calling people "anti-Norton clowns", pulling numbers out of your ass to justify your claims ("I bet 99% of you haven't even tried the 2007 line" ), and using racist language like "you people" and "people like you"? That seems pretty stupid to me.
#1.6 skase on 03 May 2007 - 03:18

You're not stupid? Then why are you calling people "anti-Norton clowns", pulling numbers out of your ass to justify your claims ("I bet 99% of you haven't even tried the 2007 line" ), and using racist language like "you people" and "people like you"? That seems pretty stupid to me.[/quote]

HOLD YOUR HORSES!!!

Mate, listen up. The term "you people" and "people like you" in this context means only what the subject is about. You people [who diss norton]. You are the dumb one.

Get a life, and quit trying to be politically correct.
(2 replies) #2 rich.bradshaw on 02 May 2007 - 19:58
What I am saying is that these versions should be able to be uninstalled. That is all. Newer versions are probably better, but this tool here should not need to exist.
#2.1 vetRadish™ on 02 May 2007 - 21:03
Quote - (rich.bradshaw said @ #2)
What I am saying is that these versions should be able to be uninstalled. That is all. Newer versions are probably better, but this tool here should not need to exist.


They are able to be uninstalled normally, if you read the article -

Norton Removal Tool should be used only if you have tried to uninstall the Norton program using Windows Add/Remove Programs and that did not work.

Radish™
#2.2 rich.bradshaw on 02 May 2007 - 22:19
Yes, but some of these older versions really don't work - that shouldn't have happened.

Norton was good.

Released a few crap versions.

Now is good again.

They have an uphill battle to convince people they have got their act together again.

This tool should not be needed, as software should never not be able to be uninstalled easily.
#3 Stingray on 02 May 2007 - 20:04
Ahahah a program to CLEAN Norton off computers... Bwahahahah!

Norton is just... ridiculous.
#4 +warwagon on 02 May 2007 - 21:36
honestly I wish every application had an uninstall tool no matter how good there uninstaller is. Every application can break and refuse to uninstall at some point, and an uninstall tool specifically for that program helps lots and saves time from having to install and turn around and uninstall.
#5 MazX_Napalm on 02 May 2007 - 22:06
Almost all pre-installed computers come with Norton bloatware, be it just the AV, NIS, or, if you are unlucky, both. The same with AAR.

If you are going to put an application on a computer, at least make it easy to uninstall. I mean how hard can it be?

Some people like, live with, are forced to use, Norton. Other people prefer products that don't hook so deeply into Windows that you need a special tool to remove.

Oh and any of you who have tried uninstalling Norton from the Add/Remove programs, ever noticed how you have to agree to the EULA to uninstall?
#6 Marshalus on 02 May 2007 - 22:50
I use the Norton Removal Tool mostly because its faster then hunting down and getting rid of all the entries in Add/Remove programs on a system for everything Symantec/Norton. Most of the time the Add/Remove function would be fine, for me its just nice to have the program as a time saver.
#7 toadeater on 03 May 2007 - 02:47
Norton, McAfee, Microsoft, Zone Alarm = crap. It's a shame because in Ye Olde Days--before apps started phoning home, and serving up spam, and included useless features no one ever asked for--Norton and McAfee were the best AVs around.

Oh yes, Symantec AV might have a very good detection right, but the hassle isn't worth it when Kaspersky, Nod32, AVG and Avira (among others) are just as good WITHOUT the bloat.

Bloatware makers need to clean up their acts, because soon even the noobs will realize what's going on.
#8 +haveblue128 on 03 May 2007 - 02:53
The entire crop of 2007 Norton security apps are buggy as hell. In addition, they will fire the strangest and frankly most dire set of error messages at you whenever your software senses a shift in the wind! Norton had to upgrade the removal tool so that is could extract aLL of this year's glitchy software. I have had NIS installed for just about 4 weeks. In that time, I have had to fully remove and reinstall all of my norton apps on average THREE x per week!
There is a reason that any software house creates tools. Norton just updated their extractor because of the problems being caused by their 2007 app. This has gotten way out of hand.

PS-If you purchased Norton 360, my condolences. While I use NIS, apparently 360 has become a real problem child for Symantec.

Last edited by haveblue128 on 03 May 2007 - 03:01
#9 eilegz on 03 May 2007 - 04:07
no need for norton anymore since 2004, get any alternatives instead
#10 Stingray on 03 May 2007 - 16:32
I don´t even use an antivirus anymore.
Only spyware hunters.

People install AVs without even thinking why.
#11 Mikee4fun on 04 May 2007 - 07:55
Why use BloatNorton when you can use NOD, which is simply the best of the best...Period!

Go Nod!!! and I am not talking about Command and Conquer =P

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