Re: Totally Uninstalling NSW 2003

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That was really awesome - thanks a zillion!

I read the info contained in the URL and also from a link provided on that
page. I think I can arm myself with all the info necessary to do the job
sometime tomorrow. I will, of course, make a fresh back-up clone of the
system disk first!

Regards and thanks again Sir. God Bless You.

Sunny


"Shenan Stanley" <newshelper@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:OC4WPaRVFHA.3212@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sunny wrote:
>> Can someone advise me on how to totally uninstal Norton SystemWorks
>> 2003, short of a complete reinstall of the OS + all other software?
>> For little irritations, lately, too numerous to mention as well as
>> slowing down the system by installing new running services from
>> updates, I really want to get rid of it. I would look for some other
>> AV SW later.
>> I did uninstal it yesterday - the computer would not boot up after
>> that, except in safe mode. Luckily I clone my system drive regularly
>> as a back-up and was able to recover from that disaster.
>>
>> I do remember reading somewhere that completely uninstalling NSW
>> involves more than merely using the Add/Remove Programs utility, as
>> NSW leaves traces of itself everywhere, or so it seems! Thank heavens
>> I never upgraded to the NSW 2005 SW that somebody presented me some
>> time ago, as yet.
>
> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2001092114452606?Open&src=&docid=1999084209658964&nsf=nav.nsf&view=docid&dtype=&prod=&ver=&osv=&osv_lvl=
> ( Short Link : http://snipurl.com/erxa )
>
> --
>>=- Shenan -=<
>>=- MS MVP -=<
> --
> The information above is intended to assist you; however, it is
> suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you
> are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions.
> Whenever possible, the advice will include the method/places used in
> compiling the answer. Also, questions may have been asked to clarify
> your situation OR to give you an idea of where to look - do not dismiss
> them lightly.
>


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