Re: Unable to Uninstall Software

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From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (cnfrisch_at_nospamgmail.com)
Date: 11/01/04


Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 12:00:56 -0600

Please visit the following Symantec web site:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2001092114452606

-- 
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Be Smart!  Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
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 "The Doctor" wrote:
| When upgrading my pc from Windows ME to XP, I ignored the warnings that 
| stated certain software may not be "uninstallable" after the upgrade.  The 
| Norton Anti Virus software I had installed no longer runs and I'd like to 
| remove it.  However, using the Uninstall from the Control Panel doesn't work. 
| Are there any alternatives?
| If I unistall XP, will I then be able to uninstall Norton?


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