14
Jan

The computer I have was pre-owned and I have symantec Antivirus on here that I want to remove because it uses to much of my RAM up. Every time I try to un-install it it says i need an un-install password to un-install it. But, I dont have it because the computer was pre-owned. How do I get rid of this.


Answer:
When removing Symantec anti virus you often need to supply a password for the uninstall to run. This can be a very big pain if you've forgotten the password or if the original install was done by an administrator that has long since left. As usual, there is a work around. Here's how to remove SAV without supplying a password:

- Press Windows Key R (This brings up the run dialog box)

- Type regedit and press Enter (This will open the Registry editor)

- Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Intel\LANDes…

- Look for a DWORD value called UseVPUninstallPassword. Once you find it, double click it.

- Change the value of UseVPUninstallPassword to 0 (zero) and click OK

- You can now close the Registry Editor window

- We're done! You will now be able to uninstall Symantec anti virus without the annoying password request!

As in all registry editing please use caution


Answer:
use this, go here and select the product

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsg…


Answer:
call symantec.

Answer:
You can contact symantec.com or Norton.com and tell them you want it removed. If you look on their site, there are some removal programs. Good luck!

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