How to get rid of zero byte files locked by Norton 360

Norton 360 for Windows
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How to get rid of zero byte files locked by Norton 360. PowerShell under Admin status doesn’t work, as even full permission given through security property. Unlocker does not work too

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@Guy_NOEL Disable tamper protection in Norton settings then try removal again. Re-enable it when done.

AI Overview

To temporarily disable Norton Product Tamper Protection, open your Norton app, navigate to Settings > General, and toggle off Product Tamper Protection (or uncheck it). [1]

Step-by-Step Instructions
**> **
> 1. Open your Norton 360 or Norton Antivirus app.
> 2. Click on Settings.
> 3. Select the General tab.
> 4. Locate Product Tamper Protection (sometimes listed as Norton Product Tamper Protection).
> 5. Move the slider or toggle the status indicator to turn it off.
> 6. Click Apply and then OK.
> 7. Select the duration for which you want it disabled, if prompted. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Re-enabling

Be sure to re-enable this feature once you finish troubleshooting or installing conflicting software, as turning it off leaves your Norton software settings vulnerable to unauthorized changes

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