How to Uninstall Norton 360

Uninstalling Norton 360 is an important process that needs to be done if you want to switch to a different antivirus program. If you're having problems with Norton 360, uninstalling it can also help. Here is a step by step guide on how to uninstall Norton 360 from your computer.

Step 1: Open the Control Panel

The first step to uninstall Norton 360 is to open the Control Panel. To do this, go to the Start menu and select Control Panel. Once the Control Panel opens, look for the Programs and Features option.

Step 2: Uninstall Norton 360

Once you’re in the Programs and Features window, look for the Norton 360 icon. Right-click on the icon and select Uninstall. You will then be asked to confirm the uninstallation. Click Yes to proceed.

Step 3: Restart your computer

Once the uninstallation is complete, you will be asked to restart your computer. Click Restart Now to finish the uninstallation process.

Step 4: Delete Norton 360 files

Once your computer has restarted, you should delete the remaining Norton 360 files. To do this, go to the Start menu and type in %programfiles% in the search bar. This will open the Program Files folder. Look for the Norton 360 folder and delete it.

Step 5: Run the Norton Removal Tool

Norton 360 installs some components that are difficult to remove. To ensure that all components of Norton 360 are removed from your computer, you should run the Norton Removal Tool. You can download the tool from the Norton website. Once downloaded, run the tool and follow the instructions on the screen.

Step 6: Clean up the registry

The last step is to clean up the registry. The registry is where the computer stores all its settings and configurations. It is important to clean up the registry after uninstalling Norton 360 to prevent any errors or conflicts with other programs. To do this, you can use a registry cleaner. There are many free registry cleaners available online.

Once you have followed all the steps above, Norton 360 should be completely uninstalled from your computer. It is important to note that uninstalling Norton 360 will not remove any of your personal files, such as documents, photos, or music. Those will stay on your computer.

Uninstalling Norton 360 can be tricky, but with the right steps, it can be done without any problems. It is important to follow all the steps carefully to ensure that all components of Norton 360 are removed from your computer.