Are you tired of Norton Antivirus taking up valuable space on your Mac? Or maybe you've found a better antivirus program and want to switch? Whatever the reason, uninstalling Norton Antivirus on a Mac is a straightforward process.
Step 1: Close Norton Antivirus
Before you begin the uninstallation process, make sure to close Norton Antivirus and any other Norton programs that may be running in the background.
Step 2: Uninstall Norton Antivirus
To uninstall Norton Antivirus on a Mac, follow these steps:
- Open the Finder application.
- Click on the "Applications" folder on the left-hand side of the Finder window.
- Find the Norton Antivirus application in the list of applications.
- Drag the Norton Antivirus application to the Trash.
- Right-click on the Trash icon and select "Empty Trash."
Step 3: Remove Norton Files from Library
After you have uninstalled Norton Antivirus, you will also need to remove any Norton files that may be left in your Library. Follow these steps:
- Open the Finder application.
- Click on the "Go" menu at the top of the screen.
- Select "Go to Folder."
- Type "/Library" into the field and click "Go."
- Find the "Application Support" folder and open it.
- Delete any Norton folders or files you see.
- Repeat this process for the "/Users/[your username]/Library/Application Support" folder.
Step 4: Restart Your Mac
After you have completed the uninstallation process, restart your Mac. This will ensure that any Norton files or processes that may still be running are completely removed.
Conclusion
Uninstalling Norton Antivirus on a Mac is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. Remember to close Norton Antivirus before beginning the uninstallation process, remove any Norton files from your Library, and restart your Mac to ensure a clean uninstall.
