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Bernie2
Posts: 3
Registered: ‎04-29-2010
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Can not remove Norton Antibot

I just recently upgraded from Norton 360 V2.0 to Norton 360 V4.0 via a CD which I bought.

 

When trying to install, I get error message:

 

"Norton AntiBot was found on your computer and has to be uninstalled before installing Norton 360..."

 

When I try to remove Antibot via "Control Panel"/"Add or remove programs" I get error message:

 

"file invisibleutility.exe is not marked for installation"

 

After clicking ok, I get additional error message: "Fatal error during installation" and Antibot is not removed.

 

Installing Antibot new and uninstalling again does also not work.

 

I understand there should be a solution, but unfortunately it's reported offline and not in the forum.

 

I need urgent help. Who knows the trick??

 

Appreciate your help greatly in advance

 


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mdturner
Posts: 5,308
Registered: ‎04-11-2008

Re: Can not remove Norton Antibot

Hi Bernie2

 

Try using the Norton Removal Tool which you can download from here

 

http://www.symantec.com/norton/support/kb/web_view.jsp?wv_type=public_web&docurl=20080710133834EN

 

Note that this will remove all Norton Products from your system so you will then have to reinstall Norton 360 V4.

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Bernie2
Posts: 3
Registered: ‎04-29-2010

Re: Can not remove Norton Antibot

Solution does not work. It removes a lot of Norton programs, but not Norton AntiBot.

 

Problem still persists

 

Any other idea?

SendOfJive
Posts: 9,909
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Registered: ‎02-07-2009

Re: Can not remove Norton Antibot

Hi Bernie2,

 

I have requested the assistance of a Symantec employee who may be able to help you. 

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pore_vinod
Posts: 737
Registered: ‎07-08-2008

Re: Can not remove Norton Antibot

Hi Bernie2,

 

I would suggest you to contact Symantec Technical Support through chat. They will assist you to remove Norton AntiBot using a removal tool through remote access. Its just a matter of few minutes.

 

https://www-secure.symantec.com/norton/support/contact/chat/chat_form_noab.jsp?chatexp=ts&dept=ts&pv...

 

--Vinod

Symantec Employee
NateR
Posts: 116
Registered: ‎04-10-2008

Re: Can not remove Norton Antibot

 Bernie2

 

I sent you a PM on this.  Let us know if it resolves the issue for you.

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Bernie2
Posts: 3
Registered: ‎04-29-2010

Re: Can not remove Norton Antibot

Great the solution worked.

 

I am thrilled!!!!

 

However, maybe make my life in the future a bit easier by including a working un-installer for Antibod in the program, add it to Norton 360 standard package or at least offer the tool on the NOrton webpage directly for download....;-)

 

Nevertheless thanks once more a lot!