Kick Norton to the curb!

     Ok, you have a computer that came pre-installed with Norton anti-virus, but the subscription has run out. So you try and install a free anti-virus program and all of the sudden your computer is telling you that you already have an anti-virus program installed.

      Don't get me wrong, Norton is a great product. But, it seems that it is a very big HOG when it comes to how it uses your system resources. It can also be a big pain when attempting to use remote desktop support software such as Go To Assist. There are some people that are die hard Norton fans and prefer to just use it and nothing else. However, if you are interested in another anti-virus program and want to kick Norton to the curb, I will tell you how.

     Norton is notorious for embedding itself deep in your system, therefore making removal a little more difficult. There is a tool however that will make removing Norton a snap. It's called, as one would expect, the "Norton Removal Tool". You can find it here. This will ensure that all traces of Norton are removed from the system.

     Once complete, now you are ready for your favorite anti-virus to be installed. My favorite free choice is Microsoft Security Essentials it's free and it works.

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