Error: "Norton AntiVirus 2005 uninstallation has failed..." when uninstalling using Windows Add/Remove Programs

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Error: "Norton AntiVirus 2005 uninstallation has failed..." when uninstalling using Windows Add/Remove Programs

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Uninstall your Norton products

Warning The Norton Removal Tool uninstalls all Norton 2007/2006/2005/2004/2003 products from your computer. Before you continue, make sure that you have the installation CDs or downloaded installation files and the product keys for any Norton products that you want to reinstall. Also, if you use ACT! or WinFAX, back up those databases and uninstall those products.

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Download the Norton Removal Tool. DOWNLOAD

Save the file to the Windows desktop.

2
On the Windows desktop, double-click the Norton Removal Tool icon.

3
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Your computer may be restarted more than once, and you may be asked to repeat some steps after the computer restarts.

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Document ID: 2005010612474906
Last Modified: 01/28/2008
Date Created: 01/06/2005
Operating System(s): Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Product(s): Norton AntiVirus 2005, Norton AntiVirus 2005 3 User License