I uninstalled Norton AntiVirus. A request to renew keeps popping up everytime I start the computer. Where is this file hidden?

Not needed from the App Store. Go straight to the developer.
http://www.devontechnologies.com/products/freeware.html
Also FindAnyFile, which if you Option click Find will search as root.
http://apps.tempel.org/FindAnyFile/index.php
For EasyFind, enter the name of the developer or anything else associated with it.

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How do I uninstall Norton AntiVirus so I don't get msg after startup?

Last year I received an iPod Nano, and then found out I needed to upgrade my OS because my version of iTunes wasn't compatible with the Nano. Ever since I've been getting a msg saying to reinstall Norton AntiVirus after I startup. I have a 2003 iBook G3 (and I don't know where I put the disk to reinstall). I've tried to drag to the trash the applications, including the startup items from the library, but nothing has worked. And apparently you can't trash some Norton AntiVirus items because "they are in use". How can they be in use if they need to be reinstalled? How do I get this app off my computer so it doesn't pause on the reinstall msg each time??
This is part one of a two part dilemma...

Sorry all, here is the link
How to manually uninstall Norton AntiVirus for Macintosh 8.0
many thanks Ronda
roam

I have uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes several times, but keep getting an error message that "the registry settings for importing and burning CD's and DVD's is missing". Can anyone help with this?

I have uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes several times, but keep getting an error message that "the registry settings for importing and burning CD's and DVD's is missing". Can anyone help with this?

It keeps telling me to reinstall iTunes, but it continues to come back with the same error message.

HT1923 When I uninstall i-Tunes, won't I lose all my music, and audiobooks on the computer?

When I uninstall i-Tunes, won't I lost all my music and audiobooks from the computer?

it depends how you uninstall it. If you delete the whole iTunes directory in ~/Music containing your music and audiobooks, then yes, your files will be removed.

How to uninstall norton antivirus

how to uninstall norton iantivirus from mountain lion?

Uninstalling Norton or any Symantec product is not trivial and requires that you run Norton's uninstaller to ensure all its bits are thoroughly eradicated. Read about it here:
http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH103489

I installed KeePass Password Manager and subsequently uninstalled it. KeePassFox is not configured keeps popping up. How do I get rid of it?

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orange Firefox button ''or'' Tools menu > Add-ons, Extensions category
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TS1717 When I try to open iTunes I get this message; The iTunes Library.itl cannot be found or created. The default location for this file is in the " iTunes" folder in the "My Music" folder. I have uninstalled and re-installed EVERYTHING apple related.

iTunes used to open with no issues, then suddenly did this upon launch. So I found every file associated with apple and whiped the computer clean; reinstalled then tried to open iTunes, with fingers crossed............no luck. I am stumped and frustrated. Don't know what to do next. Can anyone help me?

Look in your Home > Music folder. There should be an iTunes folder there and it should have a number of files and folders including one called library.itl You want to guide iTunes to that file. If you don't see that file or folder then in your next post you will have to be very specific as to what you do see or how you have your iTunes set up because that's where it should be according to default settings.

Start=Norton AntiVirus load failure/Restart = Norton AntiVirus load success

Hi,
My primary hard drive failed, so now I'm using my back up drive as my main drive. Everything works okay except Norton Anti-Virus does not load correctly. When I start the computer, I get three messages (see at very bottom).
Strangely, though, if I just restart, it loads without any problem.
This sequence happens the same way every time.
Start = problem.
Restart = no problem.
Have already uninstalled and reinstalled Norton Anti-Virus twice.
Seems like an operating system issue?
Any suggestions on what's happening would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Peter
System: Mac G5 - OS X 10.4.11 - Dual 2 GHz PowerPC - 3GB
Error
Vulnerability Protection engine has
been corrupted and could not be used
*System extension cannot be used*
System/Library/Extensions/SymInternetSecurity.kext
was installed improperly and cannot be used
*System extension cannot be used*
Library/Application Support/Symantec/
Intrusion Prevention/CurrentEngine/symIPS.kext
was installed improperly and cannot be used

Norton Antivirus has a very long and illustrious reputation for mangling Mac OS X systems, sometimes to the point where a complete reinstall is necessary. Among other things, it installs kernel extensions which are known to cause kernel panics and system freezes; it contains known and documented bugs which can silently corrupt Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign files, destroy a user's ability to authenticate as an administrator, and (on PPC systems) can cause Classic to stop functioning; and Symantec has on at least two occasions now released flawed .dat file updates which erroneously report certain critical Mac OS X files as "viruses." (Deleting these "viruses" causes damage to the system that in some cases renders it unbootable.)
Norton Removal Tool (Symantec Uninstaller):
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22098
But also read this:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ent-security.nsf/docid/2007661309063498
You may find this User Tip on Viruses, Trojan Detection and Removal, as well as general Internet Privacy, useful:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1764179&tstart=0
Regarding MacScan, First update the MacScan malware definitions before scanning. You can also contact their support team for any additional support - [email protected]
Security of OS X generally:
http://www.apple.com/macosx/security/
http://www.nsa.gov/ia/_files/os/applemac/I731-007R-2007.pdf

Are there any known conflicts when Norton Antivirus is loaded into mavericks?

Are there any known conflicts when Norton Antivirus is loaded onto a MacBook Pro running mavericks?

If you installed it, uninstall it.
One or more of the following support documents may be applicable:
Uninstall Norton Internet Security for Mac
Removing Symantec programs for Macintosh by using the RemoveSymantecMacFiles removal utility
RemoveSymantecMacFiles

Problems with Norton antivirus after Tiger install

I installed Tiger yesterday and it all went well. After the install however, on every restart or when turning on the computer I get this error message:
Norton AntiVirus Error. Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect could not continue. Please reinstall Norton AntiVirus and restart.
Of course, I did the reinstall for Norton but continue to get the error message. Any assistance is appreciated.

There's no question that the exploit is serious, but it is a very narrow exploit, only involves specially-crafted RAR files, and there's both a completely adequate workaround and a virus definition to flag potentially compromised RAR files.
Given that, there's no reason to uninstall NAV: simply implement the workaround, download the latest virus defs, and stay away from RAR files for a bit. I expect we'll see a patch shortly.
The hysteria that this problem has generated from some, as well as some of the responses — uninstall NAV, throw out NAV, etc. — is wholly unfounded given the workaround and available virus def.
There have been Mac OS X exploits announced for which an Apple-provide fix took a couple of days to publish. Given the response to this Symantec issue, I'm surprised some didn't advocate uninstalling Mac OS X at those times.
As you point out, there are those who exchange documents with Windows systems, employ macro-enabled documents, etc. Uninstalling NAV vs. using the available workaround opens them up to a wider range of threats. Doing so simply makes no sense — i.e. is "nonsense" in the dictionary definition sense of that word — given that the available workaround and virus definition address the RAR exploit until a patch is published. That's not disparaging: that's fact.
Why waste the time or expose one's self to other potential threats when the workaround and virus def are available and the patch is forthcoming? Uninstalling NAV vs. using the available workaround and virus definition is "throwing out the baby with the bath water."
The Symantec-bashing that has transpired in a variety of threads since this problem arose is also unwarranted. NAV is a good product. I've used it for years and recommend it. I have no financial relationship with Symantec: I simply like the product, use it, and I recommend what I use.
ClamXav and the underlying ClamAV engine are also good products and I recommend ClamXav for those who can't afford NAV or prefer an open source product. But the ClamAV engine has also had similar exploits found in its code, so it also has an imperfect track record.
As software complexity increases, finding all of the potential exploits in the design or testing phase is increasingly difficult. All software installations are a matter of trust as to if the developers did the best job they could to ensure a product free of defects, including security exposures.
Good luck!
Dr. Smoke
Author: Troubleshooting Mac® OS X

Norton AntiVirus on MacBook?

I previously had a MacBook Pro for a few days and had installed Norton AntiVirus on it with no problems. But when I switched over to the MacBook, installing and using Norton was a nightmare (almost as bad as not being able to sync with Bluetooth). I installed and reinstalled about 20 times and receive the same error: "Norton AntiVvirus Auto Protect could not continue. Please run LiveUpdate or reinstall & restart. Code:10."
Not only that, but when I try to open Norton AntiVirus (or any part of it such as Preferences), I get this error: "Norton AntiVirus quit unexpectedly."
I don't know why it ran on my MacBook Pro with no problems but it's not on the MacBook. Anyone else have this problem?

I would also like to hear any ideas to JennC's original post. I am helping a friend with a MacBook with similar problems. LiveUpdate and Norton AntiVirus crash on launch. I've tried repairing permissions, verifying the disk, reinstalling, etc.
-- Here is what I don't want to hear from you all: --
"Don't install Norton!"
I agree with you, but sorry, but my friend is going to a school where they require that it be installed. Not installing it is not an option. I need to hear ideas that will make it work. I am extremely familiar with most Mac troubleshooting as I used my first Mac in 1985.
My friend has already been through some troubleshooting with the school IT but it didn't seem to help. My next step will be to clone the entire MacBook drive to a backup drive so I can reinstall OS X to see if Norton works better on a true virgin OS. But I sure would like to hear if there's a simple solution, first.

Dr. Smoke-why Norton Antivirus?

(I hope Dr. Smoke gets this) I was reading in your profile that you have Norton Antivirus 10 on your PM G5. I'm supposed to be the "knower of all computer knowledge" here at my work although technically I'm a graphic artist that's been assigned computer detail. I work at a small business (8 graphic artists all using Macs) where we are all hooked up to a network. We have no virus software on our system. I keep reading about how the Mac world is having increased virus attacks. Should I be putting anti virus on our computers? Is Norton the way to go now? I've also read that Norton is a bad thing for Macs. Have they worked through their problems? Show me the way, o great one! :~D
P.S. I have purchased your X Lab and it has saved me on a number of occasions. Thank you so very much! You're a lifesaver!
PowerMac G5 2.3GHz 250 HD 1.5 Gb RAM Mac OS X (10.4.5)

Hi, Kately.
Thanks for your kind words. I'm glad my book has been helpful to you!
AJ did an excellent job pinch-hitting for me earlier today: our experiences seem identical. I use Norton AntiVirus because I have for years and not had problems with it.
Norton Utilities and Norton SystemWorks are not available for Tiger. The products have ceased development. However, Norton AntiVirus 10 (NAV 10, or NAV for short) is available for Tiger.
Some folks will probably jump on this thread at some point and post to tell you:
• You don't need antivirus software.
• You don't want to use NAV.
• etc.
I think you're wise to consider it. Better to be prepared, especially against known threats.
While there has not been a virus written for Mac OS X, there are a number of related types of threats: Trojans, root kits, etc. You can review my "Detecting and avoiding malware and spyware" FAQ for my recommendations as well as a list of some recent Mac OS X security threats that have emerged.
Since you've got eight Macs and the network to protect, you might want to look at a small business license to see if that will provide a better deal vs. individual licenses. Check the Symantec Web site concerning their Small Business offerings of Norton AntiVirus 10 for Macintosh. They show a five-user pack here, though you may want to call them to discuss other licensing options.
Good luck!
Dr. Smoke
Author: Troubleshooting Mac® OS X
Note: The information provided in the link(s) above is freely available. However, because I own The X Lab™, a commercial Web site to which some of these links point, the Apple Discussions Terms of Use require I include the following disclosure statement with this post:
I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation or link.

When i connect my ipod to the computer a box pops up and say that itunes cannot locate this device, and if the problem persists to uninstal itunes and then reinstall. Well i have my own user on tunes so if i uninstall ituneswill it uninstall on all users?

when i connect my ipod to the computer a box pops up and says that itunes cannot locate/read this file, and if the problem persists to uninstall itunes and then reinstall, but i have my own user on the computer, so if i uninstall it on my user will it uninstall it on every user?

Hello BPeery,
I would go through ALL the steps here:
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Let us know how it goes.
Hope this helps.
~Julian

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