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Error: "Cannot delete navshext.dll . . ." when deleting the Norton AntiVirus program folder

            
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  Select your Norton product
I am using Norton AntiVirus 2004
STEP 1
  Unregister the Navshext.dll file (for Windows 2000/XP only)
1
On the Windows desktop, click Start > Run.
2
Type or copy and paste the text that applies to your version of Norton AntiVirus:
 
  •  If Norton AntiVirus is installed as a stand-alone product:

    regsvr32 -u "c:\program files\norton antivirus\navshext.dll"
  • If Norton AntiVirus is installed as part of Norton SystemWorks:

    regsvr32 -u "c:\program files\norton systemworks\norton antivirus\navshext.dll"
  • If Norton AntiVirus is installed as part of Norton Internet Security:

    regsvr32 -u "c:\program files\norton internet security\norton antivirus\navshext.dll"
3
Click OK at the next prompt.
STEP 2
  Rename Norton AntiVirus folder, restart the computer and delete the renamed Norton AntiVirus folder
1
Open Windows Explorer.
2
Navigate to the following folder:
 C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus
3
Right-click the Norton AntiVirus folder, and then click Rename.
4
Rename the folder to Nortonold, and then click outside of the name box.
5
Click Yes at the next prompt.
6
Close Windows Explorer and any other open applications, and then restart the computer.
7
After restarting, open Windows Explorer.
8
Navigate to the following folder:
C:\Program Files\Nortonold
9
Right-click Nortonold, and then click Delete.
10
Click Yes at the next prompt.
I am using Norton AntiVirus 2003

STEP 1
  Save your Product Key

The Norton 2003 products do not have a product key.

Be sure that you have your product CD or installation file, then go to STEP 2 below.

If you do not have your product CD or installation file, and you have Windows XP, then we suggest that you upgrade to the latest version of your product. UPGRADE


STEP 2
  Download and run the Norton Removal Tool

Warning Warning The Norton Removal Tool uninstalls all Norton 2008/2007/2006/2005/2004/2003 products and Norton 360 from your computer. If you use ACT! or WinFAX, back up those databases before you proceed.

1
Download the Norton Removal Tool for your version of Windows.
 
 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: 2001091907501606
Last Modified: 12/12/2007
Date Created: 09/19/2001
Operating System(s): Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Product(s): Norton AntiVirus 2003, Norton AntiVirus 2003 Professional Edition, Norton AntiVirus 2004, Norton AntiVirus 2004 Professional

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