SymNRT
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SymNRT is a tool distributed by Symantec. It is designed to remove Norton software from your computer when the normal method (using Add/Remove programs) fails. It is quite common to need it - both Symantec and other support resources freqently suggest its use. Common goals include:
- effect a complete uninstall prior to reinstall to resolve problems otherwise nigh unsolvable.
- effect a complete uninstallation to allow a competing product to be used.
It also removes certain registry keys and other information that the regular uninstallation does not.
[edit] Programs that SymNRT can remove
SymNRT removes these--and only these--Norton programs:
- Norton AntiVirus 2003/2004/2005/2006/2007
- Norton AntiVirus Professional 2004
- Norton AntiVirus 3, 5 and 10 User Pack 2004/2005/2006/2007
- Norton GoBack 3.1/3.5/3.6/4.0/4.1
- Norton SystemWorks 2004 Professional Edition
- Norton SystemWorks 2005/2006 Premier
- Norton SystemWorks 2004/2005/2006
- Norton SystemWorks 2006 Basic Edition
- Norton Password Manager 2004
- Norton Internet Security 2004/2005/2006/2007
- Norton Internet Security 5 and 10 User Pack 2004/2005/2006/2007
- Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition 8.2
- Norton Personal Firewall 2004/2005/2006
- Norton AntiSpam 2004/2005
- Norton Ghost 2003/9.0/10.0
[edit] Warning
It is recommended you not use the tool unless regular uninstallation fails. Use SymNRT in conjunction with SYMMSICLEANUP.reg and MSIFIX.bat (found on SymNRT's page). Also, it is reported that SymNRT disables the Background Intelligent Transfer Service in Windows, therefore causing Windows Update to not function. This functionality can be restored by running "services.msc" and then reactiviating BIT.
