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Uninstalling Other Windows Antivirus Programs

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CAUTION: The steps in this process will leave you without antivirus protection. Make sure that you are not connected to the Internet while you perform the following procedure.

These are general instructions for uninstalling most antivirus programs. See your antivirus program's documentation for additional details.

Windows XP:

  1. Close any open applications before you continue.

  2. Click on the Start button (usually in the lower left corner of your screen).

  3. Select Control Panel.

  4. In the Control Panel window, double click on the Add/Remove Programs icon.

  5. In the Add or Remove Programs window, scroll down and highlight the antivirus program you want to uninstall.

  6. Click on Remove.

  7. If you are prompted to confirm that you want to remove this program, select Yes.

  8. If you are prompted to restart your computer now, choose Yes.

  9. Visit the Web site of the manufacturer of the antivirus program. Download and run any available tools for cleaning up your computer after that program has been uninstalled.

  10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 for each of the other antivirus programs, if any.

Windows Vista:

  1. Close any open applications before you continue.

  2. Click on the Start button (usually in the lower left corner of your screen).

  3. Select Control Panel.

  4. In the Control Panel window, click on Uninstall a program. If your Control Panel is set to "Classic View," double click on the Programs and Features icon.

  5. In the Programs and Features window, scroll down and highlight the antivirus program you want to uninstall.

  6. In the menu bar just above the list of programs, click on Uninstall.

  7. You will be asked to give permission to uninstall the application. Click Continue.

  8. When you are prompted to confirm that you want to remove this program, select Yes.

  9. If you are prompted to restart your computer now, choose Yes.

  10. Visit the Web site of the manufacturer of the antivirus program. Download and run any available tools for cleaning up your computer after that program has been uninstalled.

  11. Repeat steps 1 through 10 for each of the other antivirus programs, if any.


If you have problems while performing these steps, contact the NC State Helpdesk for assistance.

 

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