[serious trouble] Uninstalling Norton

Good Evening everyone,

 

m first post here and i have searched the forum extensivley as well as google but i am now at a loss.

 

so here's he problem: i CANNOT seem to uninstall norton (internet security).

 

i have tried;

 

the usual uninstall/remove programs from the control panel

Norton removal tool

 

both of these methods result in my computer not being able to start, except insafe mode where i have to system restore and then auto mend the files tht have ben damaged enduring this process. (blue screen is the error i get with the removal tool and no info with te remove methaod from control panel at all just doesnt work)

 

i have nothing against norton and i know why the program is hard to un install and understand so i have nothing against the software or symnatec i have simple run out of ideas of how to uninstall and finally be rid of i (i just wish to use a new virus program thats all)

 

- Windows 7 home premium SP3 - id prefer not buying 8 for this machn but if thats what i have to do i will i suppose have no choice.

 

thanks in advance