Error: "Extraction Failed. Can not delete output file" when installing a downloaded Norton product


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STEP 1
  Print this page
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STEP 2
  Update your Norton Product

Many problems have been fixed in the latest Norton product update. If you have a valid subscription, then you are eligible for the latest product update. Click the button to update your Norton program.
UPDATE NOW

If you purchased your product through your internet service provider (ISP), please be sure that you have the latest version available from your ISP. Run LiveUpdate to download and install the most recent updates.

If you do not want to update your Norton product, go to the next step.

STEP 3
  Delete Temporary files
Run a tool to remove temporary files. RUN IT NOW
STEP 4
  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. Before you continue, make sure that you have the installation CDs or downloaded installation files for any Norton products that you want to reinstall. Also, if you use ACT! or WinFAX, back up those databases and uninstall those products.

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.

Document ID: 2006091402253113
Last Modified: 02/02/2009
Date Created: 09/13/2006
Product(s): Norton AntiVirus 2007, Norton Internet Security 2007
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