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Message: "Norton AntiVirus 2005 does not support the repair feature . . . " after installing the product

 

STEP 1
  Print this page
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STEP 2
  Check that the Quarantine folder exists
1
If the error message appears, click OK to close it.
2
Click Start > Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.
3
Look for the Quarantine folder for your Norton program version: 
 
  • For Norton AntiVirus, look for C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\Quarantine
  • For Norton Internet Security, look for C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\Norton AntiVirus\Quarantine
  • For Norton SystemWorks, look for C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\Quarantine

 

4
Do one of the following, depending on whether the folder exists or not:
 
  • If the Quarantine folder exists, skip to STEP 3.
  • If the Quarantine folder does not exist, then make sure that the Norton AntiVirus folder is open and continue with line 5

 

5
On the File menu, click New > Folder.
6
Type the following folder name:
Quarantine
7
Press Enter.

STEP 3
  Check that the Incoming and Portal folders exist
1
Open the Quarantine folder for your Norton program version: 
 
  • For Norton AntiVirus, open C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\Quarantine
  • For Norton Internet Security, open C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\Norton AntiVirus\Quarantine
  • For Norton SystemWorks, open C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\Quarantine
You should see the two folders, Portal and Incoming, listed under the Quarantine folder.
quarantine
2
Do one of the following, depending on whether the folders exist or not:
  • If the folders exist, skip to STEP 4.
  • If the folders do not exist, then continue with line 4.
3
On the File menu, click New > Folder.
4
Type the following folder name:
Incoming
5
Press Enter.
6
On the File menu, click New > Folder.
7
Type the following folder name:
Portal
8
Press Enter.
9
Exit Windows Explorer.
10
Restart the computer.
11
If the problem persists, go to STEP 4

STEP 4
  Uninstall and reinstall your Norton product
1
Click Start > Control Panel.
2
In the Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
3
In the list of installed programs, click the Norton product that you want to uninstall, and then click Change or Remove.
4
Click Remove All to confirm that you want to uninstall the product.
5
If you have files in Norton Quarantine, click Yes to delete the quarantined files from your computer.
6
Click Next to confirm that you want to uninstall the product.
7
Click Restart Now.
Your Norton product is not fully uninstalled until you restart your computer.
8
Click Finish.
9
After the computer restarts, reinstall your Norton program.

 

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Document ID: 2004090712504306
Last Modified: 10/02/2006
Date Created: 09/07/2004
Operating System(s): Windows XP
Product(s): Norton AntiVirus 2005, Norton AntiVirus 2005 3 User License