Norton security scan is a legitimate software by Symantec Corporation. This program is entirely safe, but some users claim that it installs third-party software without their consent. It might be possible because Norton products often contain freeware distributed by websites such as softonic.com and download.com.

This security scanner tool is useful to detect and remove viruses, malware, spyware, and other threats. However, you may want to uninstall the Norton security scan from your PC or Mac to stop it from installing unwanted software.

How to completely uninstall Norton security scan

There are three methods available to remove Norton products from your Windows PC or Mac. In this article, we will guide you step by step, so you do not face any difficulty in uninstalling Norton.

Note: The instructions in this article only apply to users operating Windows 7, 8, 10, and Mac computers.

Uninstall Norton security on Windows computers

Follow the steps below to remove the Norton tool from Windows 10, 8, or 7 PC. There are two methods available for Windows users, i.e., manually uninstall or uninstall using the Norton security scan removal tool.

Manual uninstall method for Windows users

Step 1: Launch the Windows Control Panel by clicking on the Start icon search for the control panel.

Step 2: If you are on Windows 10, select Programs and then Programs and Features on the next screen. Besides, if you are using Windows 7 or 8, click on Programs and Features.

Step 3: Scroll down the list of installed software until you find the one labeled Norton Security and click on it.

Step 4: Click on the Uninstall option above the list of installed software. Afterward, a dialog may appear asking if you want to make changes, click Yes to proceed.

Step 5: Follow the on-screen prompts of Norton setup to complete the uninstall process. It may further prompt you to reboot to remove the selected software from your PC completely.

Note: Some Windows users report an error while uninstalling Norton using this method, stating that software may have already been uninstalled. In such a case, you need to download and launch the Norton Removal tool directly from Symantec.

Uninstall method using Norton Remove and Reinstall tool

Step 1: Download and run the Norton Security scan removal tool.

Step 2: Click on the Advanced Options and select Remove only on the subsequent screen.

Step 3: Once the process is complete, Norton will be removed from your PC.

Note: If you found any problems, you can navigate to the Norton login portal and contact the Norton support team.

Norton Removal guide for Mac users

It is equally as easy to uninstall Norton from your Mac computer.

Step 1: Launch the Norton application you want to remove by clicking on its icon.

Step 2: Click Norton in the app menu bar at the top left corner next to the Apple logo.

Step 3: Select the Uninstall option from the drop-down menu.

Step 4: On the next screen, click Uninstall. For security reasons, it will ask your Mac password. So, enter your password and select continue.

Step 5: Restart your Mac computer