How to uninstall Norton Antivirus

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

If you have wondered how to uninstall Norton on Windows 10, you may start by eliminating it from Programs and Features. To do this, you can use the antivirus dedicated removal tool created by the company itself.

2. How to Uninstall

1. Uninstall Norton Antivirus via Programs and Features

1. Right-click the Start button to open the Win + X menu. Then click Run to open that accessory.
   
   

1. Enter appwiz.cpl in Run and click OK.
   
   

1. Select the Norton Antivirus software and click Uninstall/Change.
   
   
2. Click the Yes button to confirm.
   
   
3. A Norton uninstaller window will then open that might ask if you want to retain some of the Norton antivirus features. Click No thanks to decline.
   Click the Next button on the uninstaller window to remove Norton Antivirus.
   
   
4. Restart Windows after uninstalling Norton Antivirus.

2. Use the Norton’s dedicated tool

1. Get the Norton Remove and Reinstall tool.
   
   
2. Next, right-click NrnR.exe and select Run as administrator to open Norton Antivirus.
   
   
3. Click the Agree button.
   
   
4. Then click Advanced Options to select the Remove Only option.
   
   
5. Press the Remove button to confirm.
   
   
6. The utility will then prompt users to restart. Click the Restart Now button to do so.

This is a tool specially created by Norton to help you out when you want to remove the software. It uninstalls the Norton currently installed and restarts your computer.

3. Uninstall Norton Antivirus in Safe Mode

1. First, hold the Shift key and select the Restart option on Windows 10’s Start menu.
   
   
2. Then users can select a Troubleshoot option after Windows reboots.
   
   
3. Next, select Advanced options to open further options.
   
   

1. Select Startup Settings, and then press the Restart button.
   
   

1. After the restart, press the 4 key to select Enable Safe Mode.
   
   
2. Then users can remove Norton Antivirus in Safe Mode via Programs and Features.
   
   
3. Restart Windows 10 after removing Norton Antivirus in Safe Mode.

Usually, the Safe Mode option exists to help you start your PC bypassing problems that prevent you from booting normally. It is also helpful in this case.