Symantec AntiVirus

How to uninstall Symantec AntiVirus from your computer

You can find below details on how to uninstall Symantec AntiVirus for Windows. The Windows release was created by Symantec Corporation. More information on Symantec Corporation can be seen here. Further information about Symantec AntiVirus can be found at http://www.symantec.com. Usually the Symantec AntiVirus program is found in the C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus directory, depending on the user's option during install. The full command line for removing Symantec AntiVirus is MsiExec.exe /I{2085C617-589C-40F8-BE40-EDBC9E2CA2EB}. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might receive a notification for administrator rights. VPC32.exe is the Symantec AntiVirus's main executable file and it takes approximately 273.43 KB (279992 bytes) on disk.

The executable files below are installed alongside Symantec AntiVirus. They occupy about 2.84 MB (2983144 bytes) on disk.

• DefWatch.exe (30.43 KB)
• DoScan.exe (23.93 KB)
• DWHWizrd.exe (413.43 KB)
• LDVPREG.exe (30.93 KB)
• LuaWrap.exe (36.43 KB)
• nlnhook.exe (14.43 KB)
• Rtvscan.exe (1.74 MB)
• SavRoam.exe (113.93 KB)
• VPC32.exe (273.43 KB)
• VPDN_LU.exe (73.93 KB)
• VPTray.exe (122.43 KB)

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This web page is about Symantec AntiVirus version 10.1.7000.7 alone. Click on the links below for other Symantec AntiVirus versions:

• 9.0.0.338
• 10.1.9000.9
• 10.1.5000.5
• 10.1.8000.8
• 9.0.210
• 10.2.199.0
• 10.0.857.0
• 10.1.394.0
• 10.0.1000.1
• 10.2.2000.2
• 10.1.6000.6
• 10.1.4000.4
• 9.0.14
• 9.0.310
• 10.2.4000.4
• 10.0.359.0
• 9.0.110
• 10.0.2000.2
• 10.2.276.0

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Numerous files, folders and Windows registry entries will not be uninstalled when you are trying to remove Symantec AntiVirus from your computer.

Folders that were found:

• C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Application Data\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus

Generally, the following files are left on disk:

• C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Application Data\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Logs\02132017.Log
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Cliproxy.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Cliscan.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\clninst.bat
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\COUNTRY.DAT
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Dec3.cfg
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Default.hst
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefFileChanges.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefUtDCD.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefUtDCS.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DoScan.exe
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DWHWizrd.exe
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\dwLdPntScan.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\GenMar.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\I2ldvp3.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\IMail.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\LDVPREG.exe
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\LuaWrap.exe
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\LuHstEdt.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Navap32.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\NAVAPI32.DLL
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\NAVLU.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\NAVNTUTL.DLL
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\nlnhook.exe
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\nLNVP.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\nnewdefs.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\notesext.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\OEHeur.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\patch25d.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\PATCH32I.DLL
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\PLATFORM.DAT
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\qscomm32.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\QsInfo.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\qspak32.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rec2.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SAVCProd.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SavEmail.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\savhelp.chm
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\savmain.chm
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SavRoam.exe
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\savrt.cat
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\savrt.dat
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\savrt.inf
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\savrt.sys
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SAVRT\0049NAV~.TMP
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SAVRT\0513NAV~.TMP
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SavRT32.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\savrtpel.cat
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\savrtpel.inf
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Savrtpel.sys
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SCANCFG.DAT
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SCANDLVR.DLL
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SCANDRES.DLL
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SDPCK32I.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SDSNAPSX.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SDSND32I.DLL
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SDSOK32I.DLL
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SDSTP32I.DLL
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SMSTR32I.DLL
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SRTLEXCL.DAT
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SRTPV.DAT
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SRTSEXCL.DAT
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SymProtectStorage.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SystemSnapshotRules.bin
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\VPC32.exe
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\VPDN_LU.exe
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\vpmsece4.dll
• C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\VPTray.exe
• C:\WINDOWS\Installer\{2085C617-589C-40F8-BE40-EDBC9E2CA2EB}\ARPPRODUCTICON.exe

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\716C5802C9858F04EB04DECBE9C22ABE
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{2085C617-589C-40F8-BE40-EDBC9E2CA2EB}
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus

Additional values that are not removed:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\716C5802C9858F04EB04DECBE9C22ABE\ProductName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\WINDOWS\Installer\{2085C617-589C-40F8-BE40-EDBC9E2CA2EB}\
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\DefWatch\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SavRoam\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SAVRT\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SAVRTPEL\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Symantec AntiVirus\ImagePath

A way to remove Symantec AntiVirus with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Symantec AntiVirus is an application by Symantec Corporation. Frequently, computer users decide to uninstall this application. Sometimes this is efortful because doing this by hand requires some skill related to PCs. The best SIMPLE way to uninstall Symantec AntiVirus is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and all around utility to clean your PC.

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• download the program by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful package of utilities.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button


5. A list of the applications existing on the computer will appear

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate Symantec AntiVirus or simply click the Search feature and type in "Symantec AntiVirus". The Symantec AntiVirus application will be found very quickly. Notice that after you click Symantec AntiVirus in the list of applications, some information regarding the application is shown to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other users have regarding Symantec AntiVirus, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the application you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

For example you can see that for Symantec AntiVirus:

• The software company is: http://www.symantec.com
• The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /I{2085C617-589C-40F8-BE40-EDBC9E2CA2EB}

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will come up. Confirm the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove Symantec AntiVirus.


8. After removing Symantec AntiVirus, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong Symantec AntiVirus that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Symantec AntiVirus with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

Your PC will remain clean, speedy and able to serve you properly.

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Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to remove Symantec AntiVirus by Symantec Corporation from your PC, nor are we saying that Symantec AntiVirus by Symantec Corporation is not a good software application. This text only contains detailed info on how to remove Symantec AntiVirus supposing you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.