In some situations, it may be sufficient to turn off or kill the software.

In others, completely uninstalling Norton is the only solution.

On Windows 10, selectProgramsand thenPrograms and Featureson the subsequent screen.

Programs and Features in Windows 10 Control Panel

On Windows 8 and Windows 7, clickPrograms and Features.

Scroll down the list of installed applications and selectNorton Security.

SelectUninstall/Changein Windows 10 or clickUninstall inWindows 8 and Windows 7 located above the installed program list.

Norton Security in Windows 10 Programs and Features

If you take this route, selectAdvanced Optionson the Remove & Reinstall Tool’s second screen and selectRemove Only.

Norton is removed from your PC.

Install or activate another antivirus program as soon as possible.

Norton Remove and Reinstall Tool license agreement

It’s never a good idea to leave your box unprotected.

Launch theNorton Securityapp by clicking its icon in theDock.

SelectUninstall Norton Securityin the drop-down menu.

The Remove Only button in Norton Security

ANorton Security Uninstalldialog appears.

The Mac informs you that a helper tool is needed to uninstall Norton Security.

type your macOS system password in the field provided and selectInstall Helperto continue.

The Norton Security macOS menu

Norton Security is removed from your Mac.

Delete the Dock icon manually by clicking and dragging it to theTrash.

The Uninstall button in Norton Security Uninstall

The Install Helper dialog for Norton uninstall

The Restart Now button in Norton Security Uninstall