Should i try to delete this...

hdansjr · 08-21-2006, 04:54 PM

I had a problem with Norton 2006 last week. After a lot of work, i finially got the program uninstalled. I then did a search for symantec to see if anything was left on the computer. I found a folder at C>program files>common files>symantec shared. It is full of various things, like symlctnk.dll. I tried to rename it so i'd know if the computer needed it on startup, but when i tried to either delete the folder or rename it I was told I Didn't have access to it, that it was write protected or in use at the moment. Should I need symantec on my comptuer since Norton is gone? How can i delete it, should I delete it?

talldude123 · 08-21-2006, 05:07 PM

I would delete Symantec Shared. That is just preferences left by Norton 2006.

Alvin.C · 08-21-2006, 05:15 PM

Hello,

Check in Add / Remove Programs, and uninstall Symantec LiveUpdate (or something like that) as well if the entry still exists.

hdansjr · 08-21-2006, 05:58 PM

I checked in the add/remove programs and there is no liveupdate or symantec or norton products left. I went into safe mode and renamed the folder and now i could delete it if i wanted too. Is there any other type of program that i cuold run to see if there is any symantec crap left on my computer, or should i just delete the folder?

Alvin.C · 08-21-2006, 06:17 PM

Hello,

Run the Symantec Norton Removal Tool. It should clean all the Symantec files and registry entries from your PC.

Go here: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039

Or more conveniently, download and run symNRT from majorgeeks: http://www.majorgeeks.com/Norton_Rem...NRT_d4749.html

hdansjr · 08-21-2006, 06:42 PM

when i downloaded it from majorgeeks it stated it was an expired product and would not run. When i go to the direct link, and click on run tool, i get a pages that says this page cannot be displayed. what now?

hdansjr · 08-21-2006, 06:49 PM

ok...i found the same tool under symantec.com/autotools and ran it, but that folder is still there....

imation · 08-22-2006, 03:42 AM

Just delete it. You can also go into regedit (start menu > run > regedit) but only if you're comfortable with it and search for symantec. you can delete all entries. But I do stress it's not an option for everyone.

hdansjr · 08-22-2006, 06:47 AM

I've never messed with the registry. Is there a program that i can run, and search for a symantec entry and delete it?

hdansjr · 08-22-2006, 05:25 PM

I did some searching....would downloading and running tweaknow regcleaner help me get rid of symantec entries?

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