How to Uninstall Norton Security or Norton 360 From a Mac
Norton Security or Norton 360 is a popular antivirus program used by many Mac users to protect their devices from viruses and other online threats. However, if you no longer need this software or want to switch to another antivirus program, you may need to uninstall Norton Security or Norton 360 from your Mac. In this article, we’ll go through the steps to uninstall Norton Security or Norton 360 from a Mac.
Step 1: Close Norton Security or Norton 360
Before you start uninstalling Norton Security or Norton 360, you need to make sure that the program is not running on your Mac. Close all the Norton Security or Norton 360 windows and quit the program from the taskbar.
Step 2: Uninstall Norton Security or Norton 360
To uninstall Norton Security or Norton 360 from your Mac, you need to follow these simple steps:
1. Open the Finder Application and click on ‘Applications’ from the left side menu.
2. Search for the ‘Norton Security’ or ‘Norton 360’ app from the Applications folder.
3. Click and hold on the ‘Norton Security’ or ‘Norton 360’ app and drag it to the Trash.
4. Go to the Trash folder and click on ‘Empty Trash’ to remove Norton Security or Norton 360 from your Mac.
Step 3: Remove Norton Security or Norton 360 from System Preferences
After uninstalling Norton Security or Norton 360, you need to remove it from System Preferences. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Open ‘System Preferences’ from the Dock or by searching for it in Spotlight search.
2. Click on ‘Security & Privacy’.
3. Click on the ‘General’ tab and check the list of apps that are allowed to access your Mac.
4. Click on ‘Norton Security’ or ‘Norton 360’ in the list and remove it by clicking on the ‘-’ button.
5. Enter your Mac username and password when prompted to confirm the removal.
Step 4: Restart Your Mac
Once you have uninstalled Norton Security or Norton 360 from your Mac and removed it from System Preferences, it’s important to restart your Mac. Restarting your Mac ensures that all the changes made during the uninstallation process are applied and your Mac functions smoothly.
In conclusion, uninstalling Norton Security or Norton 360 from your Mac is a simple and straightforward process. All you need to do is close the program, drag the app to Trash, remove it from System Preferences, and restart your Mac to complete the process. If you face any issues during the process, you can refer to the Norton website for further assistance.