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how can I uninstall Norton antivirus from my iMac running EL Capitan?

The Norton Antivirus version I had prior to updating to EL Captian does not work with El Capitan, apparently. I want to uninstalled and use instead Symantec Endpoint Protection (which by the way I have been told works better than Norton).

When I tried to install Symantec the computer says that there is another antivirus program in use by my computer and because of it can not install Symantec. I have tried to go to the applications folder and drag into the trash the Norton Virus folder, then empty the trash and even do so and then restart the computer. I have every time the same result, obviously I am missing something because the program is not quite uninstall (it show in my desktop upright corner.. Any ideas?

Thanks

iPhone 4S, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on May 12, 2016 1:58 PM

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Posted on May 12, 2016 3:46 PM

One or more of the following may be applicable:


Uninstall Norton Internet Security for Mac


Removing Symantec programs for Macintosh by using the RemoveSymantecMacFiles removal utility


RemoveSymantecMacFiles


If you want your Mac to work as it is designed to work, do not install non-Apple "anti-virus" software. Please read Effective defenses against malware and other threats.

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May 12, 2016 3:46 PM in response to e360

One or more of the following may be applicable:


Uninstall Norton Internet Security for Mac


Removing Symantec programs for Macintosh by using the RemoveSymantecMacFiles removal utility


RemoveSymantecMacFiles


If you want your Mac to work as it is designed to work, do not install non-Apple "anti-virus" software. Please read Effective defenses against malware and other threats.

how can I uninstall Norton antivirus from my iMac running EL Capitan?

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