Re: changing computer to original settings

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From: Steve N. (me_at_here.now)
Date: 10/30/04 

Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2004 14:59:24 GMT

Vickiann wrote:

> If uninstall Norton, there are 4 programs listed for Norton on the add or
> remove programs. Live Reg, Live Update, Norton Internet Security, and Norton
> WMI Update.
> In what order do I unstall them? I know in the past when I have uninstalled
> programs that have more than 1 listed, if I haven't uninstalled them in the
> correct order, there is a message that says that to remove the program
> listed you have to uninstall something else first. What order should I
> uninstall them?
> Thanks
> Vickiann

For NIS 2005 Symantec says to uninstall Norton Internet Security (in
normal mode, not safe mode) and makes no mention of the other items, so
it is probably safe to presume that it will remove the other components
at the same time. If it doesn't you can probably remove them indivudually.

Steve

>
> "Shawk" wrote:
>
>
>>"Vickiann" <Vickiann@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>news:ECD54D06-3AC4-4597-952F-086224672B02@microsoft.com...
>>
>>>I just got my computer on Monday. A free 90 dayMcAfee security came
>>>installed
>>>on it. When I activated it , I was not able to get my home page or any
>>>web
>>>sites to come up even though I was connected to web. I called my server
>>>(Earthlink) and they said that McAfee Security was blocking me from
>>>browsing.
>>>I installed Norton Antivirus and now able to get web sites to open. I
>>>can't
>>>get the McAfee uninstalled and am having trouble sending email . What
>>>would
>>>happen if I did a system restore to the first restore point , and did not
>>>activate McAfee, and then in installed Norton Antivirus. I read some
>>>where
>>>that there is a way to get your computer to the originall setting. Any
>>>help
>>>greatly appreciated.
>>>Vickiann
>>
>>
>>.....besides the other advice I would not pick Norton over McAfee.
>>
>>
>>

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