Antivirus software is a utility designed to protect your computer from malicious applications, etc. Every year, device security services improve significantly. So today there are a huge number of anti-virus software. One such utility is an enhanced version of Norton Internet Security ™ called Norton Security Deluxe. The developers themselves call the improved software. PC users themselves will have to make sure of the effectiveness of Norton. However, the utility may not live up to expectations. If the user does not like the work of the antivirus, it will need to be removed. So this article will cover two ways to uninstall Norton Security Deluxe.
Note!Antivirus software first appeared back in 1984. Andy Hopkins was the author of CHK4BOMB and BOCHK4BOMB. The first program detected suspicious information contained in the code. The second utility intercepted BIOS writing and formatting.
The first software, the action of which was aimed at protecting your computer from viruses, appeared already in 1985. Ji Wong became the developer of this utility. And this program was called DRPROTECT.
Method 1: Removing Norton Internet Security from the Toolbar
- Find the Start button on the taskbar. Click on it.
- In the window that opens, select the line "Default programs". Click on it.
- In the lower left corner of the interface, click on the phrase "Programs and Features".
- Find the software you need in the list of programs that appears. Double-click on the name of the antivirus with the left button of the pointing device.
- In the window, find the button "Delete all user data". Click on this line.
- If you would like to disclose the reason for uninstalling the software, click on the "Click here to disclose the reason" button.
- A browser will open. The user will see a page where they will need to rate the product in the first field.
- Choose the reason for uninstalling the software or write a comment yourself.
- Select the term of using the antivirus.
Note!The site is in English. If the user does not know the language of Foggy Albion, data entry can be an ordeal.
- In the last two fields you will need to enter your name and e-mail.
- Click on the "Submit" button.
- If you need help from technical support, click on the "Norton Support" line. If not, close the browser page.
Note!To close pages or the browser, you can use the following keyboard key combinations: “Ctrl + W” - close the open page; Alt + F4 - close the browser along with open tabs; "Win + M" - minimizes all x open pages; "Alt + space" - call the window menu, in which the user can close the tab, minimize it, etc.
- If you haven't changed your mind about uninstalling the antivirus, return to the program interface. Click on the "Next" button.
- Wait until the software is completely uninstalled.
- Congratulations! Norton Internet Security has been removed from your computer. For the computer to work properly, restart the device by clicking on the "Restart now" button. Otherwise, click on "Restart later".
Note!After uninstalling the program, a reboot may be necessary for the system folders in which DLLs are stored or other information that is blocked from access.
Method 2: Uninstall Norton Internet Security Using Norton Remove and Reinstall
- Open your browser.
- Search for Norton Remove and Reinstall.
- Click on the "Find" button.
Note!To confirm his actions, instead of the "Find" button, the user can press the "Enter" key.
- Select the developer's official website from the options offered. Open the link.
- Find the Norton Remove and Reinstall hyperlink highlighted in blue. Click on it.
- Once the program is downloaded, open the folder where the utility is located.
- In the window that appears, click on "Run".
- A new interface will open. Find the "Accept" button. Click on it.
- Click on the "More Options" button.
- Click on "Delete only".
- In the window that appears, find the "Delete" button. Click on it.
- Wait for the software to uninstall.
- Restart your computer by clicking on the "Restart. now".
Congratulations! Antivirus software has been removed.
Video - How to Remove Norton Internet Security
PC protection for each user is in the first place, however, there are cases when the antivirus program does not allow opening a file, archive, or launching the necessary software. In this case, a question arises before the user: how to disable Norton for a while or completely deactivate it.
Disable Norton antivirus for a while
Right-click on the Norton antivirus icon located in the lower right corner of the monitor screen and select "Disable automatic virus protection".
A "Security Request" will start, in which you must specify the time at which you plan to pause the protection of your PC. When specifying minutes, it is worth remembering that after they have expired, Norton will start automatically. If you select "Before system restart", the antivirus activates its protection only after shutting down or restarting the computer. After choosing the appropriate option, click "OK".
After performing this action, a notification will appear at the bottom of the monitor screen that Norton is temporarily disabled.
Disable individual elements of system protection
In order to disable individual elements of system protection, you must open the antivirus settings. To do this, double-click the software and select the "Computer" and "Settings" section.
In the "Real-time protection" section, disable unnecessary elements and click "OK" or "Apply".
How do I enable protection in Norton?
To enable Norton antivirus protection, just right-click on the program icon and select "Enable automatic virus protection."
Norton is currently a fairly popular antivirus due to its high reliability and a fairly simple interface (read about its installation). However, users of this program may have many questions, for example, why the program does not open due to Norton Internet Security, how to disable it. This usually happens because the program is trying to warn you about the presence of a virus, and most often it is very useful. But it also happens that a user wants to install a pirated version of a game or program on his computer, but the antivirus does not allow him to do so. In this case, you can simply temporarily suspend the work of the defender.
Complete shutdown
Now I want to write detailed instructions on how to temporarily disable Norton Internet Security completely. This requires:
- Launch a program window by clicking on its icon on the taskbar.
- Go to the "Parameters" section.
- Select the item "Real-time protection".
- Move all sliders on the page to the left.
- Click the Apply button to save the selected settings.
- Select the period for which you want to disable anti-virus protection, for example, fifteen minutes.
- Click on the "OK" button.
- Go to the section called "Network".
- Select "Web Browser Protection".
- Disable protection by moving the slider and click "OK".
- Go back to the "Network" section and select "Intrusion Prevention" and also disable all functions.
- Perform the same actions with the items "Network security parameters", "Message protection" and "Other parameters".
At a time when the antivirus program is completely disabled, you should use the global network with extreme caution and download any files to your computer - otherwise, serious problems may arise.
Partial shutdown
Also, the antivirus has the ability to disable only certain functions. Now I will talk about how to disable the Norton Internet Security antivirus not completely, but only partially, by selecting certain items. This requires:
- Run the program.
- Select the "Parameters" section.
- Select the item "Real-time protection" and disable the necessary elements by moving the slider to the left.
Finally, I want to give advice: this method is suitable only for experienced users who are completely sure that they will not harm the computer with their actions. The best option would be to prevent the antivirus from scanning it and recognizing it as malicious. This action can be done in the "Parameters" section by specifying the path to the desired object. Read about how to update this antivirus.
Most users have faced a situation when the antivirus did not allow opening a file downloaded from the Internet, saying that it was infected with a virus. In most cases, this is convenient and useful, but there are exceptions: you want to download an activator, crack or a database of serial numbers. Fortunately, almost any antivirus can be temporarily or completely deactivated. Let's take a look at how you can disable Norton Internet Security in the latest 2013 version. All previous reincarnations of the popular antivirus are managed in a similar way.
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Right-click on the Norton Internet Security antivirus icon in the tray and select the item Disable automatic virus protection |
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In the window that appears, select the duration of the shutdown. Optionally, you can turn off Norton antivirus for the entire time or until the first reboot. In any case, try to work as little as possible without protection enabled. After selecting the desired option, click on the OK button. |
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As a result, a message will appear stating that the antivirus was successfully disabled. |
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To resume protection earlier than the selected period, just right-click again on the antivirus end in the system tray and select Enable automatic virus protection. |
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Disabling individual protection elements |
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If you need to disable individual protection elements, this can be done in the antivirus settings. To do this, double-click the left button on the antivirus icon in the tray. The program window will appear, select the Settings menu item. |
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There are a number of reasons that can force a user to remove antivirus software from a computer. The most important thing in this case is to get rid of not only the software itself, but also of the residual files, which later will simply clog the system. This article will show you how to properly uninstall Norton Security from your Windows 10 computer.
In total, there are two main ways to uninstall the mentioned antivirus. Both of them are similar in principle of operation, but differ in execution. In the first case, the procedure is performed using a special program, and in the second - by a system utility. Below we will explain in detail each method.
Method 1: Specialized third-party software
In one of the previous articles, we talked about the best programs for uninstalling applications. You can familiarize yourself with it by clicking on the link below.
The main advantage of such software is that it is able not only to correctly uninstall the software, but also to carry out a comprehensive cleaning of the system. This method implies the use of one of these programs, for example, IObit Uninstaller, which will be used in the example below.
You will be required to do the following:
- Install and run IObit Uninstaller. In the left part of the window that opens, click on the line "All programs"... As a result, a list of all applications that you have installed will appear on the right side. Find Norton Security antivirus in the list of software, and then click on the green button in the form of a trash can next to the name.
- Next, you need to check the box next to the option "Automatically remove residual files"... Please note that in this case activate the function "Create a restore point before deleting" not necessary. In practice, it is quite rare that critical errors occur during uninstallation. But if you want to play it safe, you can mark it as well. Then press the button "Uninstall".
- This will be followed by the uninstall process. At this stage, you will need to wait a bit.
- After a while, an additional window with the deletion parameters will appear on the screen. It should activate the line ... Be careful and be sure to uncheck the box next to the small text block. If you do not do this, the Norton Security Scan component will remain on the system. Finally press the button Remove My Norton.
- On the next page, you will be asked to provide feedback or provide a reason for removing the product. This is not a prerequisite, so you can simply press the button again Remove My Norton.
- As a result, preparations for uninstallation will begin, and then the uninstall procedure itself, which lasts about a minute.
- After 1-2 minutes, you will see a window with a message that the process completed successfully. In order for all files to be completely erased from the hard drive, you will need to restart your computer. Click the button Restart Now... Before clicking it, do not forget to save all open data, since the reboot procedure will start instantly.
We reviewed the procedure for removing an antivirus using special software, but if you do not want to use one, check out the next method.
Method 2: Windows 10 Standard Utility
Any version of Windows 10 has a built-in tool for uninstalling installed programs, which can also cope with removing antivirus.
- Click on the " Start" on the desktop with the left mouse button. A menu will open in which you must press the button "Options".
- Then go to the section "Applications"... To do this, click LMB on its name.
- In the window that appears, the required subsection will be automatically selected - "Applications and Features"... You just have to go down to the very bottom of the right side of the window and find Norton Security in the list of programs. By clicking on the line with it, you will see a drop-down menu. In it, click the button "Delete".
- An additional window will "pop up" next to it with a request to confirm uninstallation. Click in it "Delete".
- As a result, the window of the Norton antivirus itself will appear. Check the line Remove Norton and All User Data, uncheck the checkbox below and click the yellow button at the bottom of the window.
- Optionally, indicate the reason for your actions by clicking "Tell us about your solution"... Otherwise, just click on the button Remove My Norton.
- Now you just have to wait until the uninstallation process is completed. It will be accompanied by a message asking you to restart your computer. We recommend that you follow the advice and click the corresponding button in the window.
After rebooting the system, the antivirus files will be completely erased.
We have reviewed two methods to remove Norton Security from a computer or laptop. Remember that you don't need to install an antivirus to find and eliminate malware, especially since the Defender built into Windows 10 does a pretty good job of ensuring security.