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Difficult to uninstall Norton antivirus,spysw?

Hi all!
My subscription has run out on my Norton AntiVirus and Webroot SpySweeper and I think I'd prefer to uninstall both and go with Kapersky or something else. But I heard it's difficult to get Symantec off the computes totally. Is this true? What would I need to do to remove them?
What antivirus software do you all recommend?

Thanks!

Kawasaki8
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Follow Symantec's instructions for uninstalling their product, then run the removal tool; http://service1.symantec.com/Support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039

anti-virus= NOD32 < must be purchased. Avast < Free
Firewall= COMODO < Free

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Follow Symantec's instructions for uninstalling their product, then run the removal tool; http://service1.symantec.com/Support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039

anti-virus= NOD32 < must be purchased. Avast < Free
Firewall= COMODO < Free


thank-you. i went with Avast.

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Search-and-destroy is a top-rated malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes and protects your PC from thousands of potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, spybots and tracking threats. You can download a free ?

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thank-you. i went with Avast.


Good Choice!

I recommend a Firewall, and i second Crunchie's recommendation, go Comodo, i use it, and it's great!

Enjoy :)

Cohen :)

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