How To Disable Norton Protection Center On Mac And Windows?

Norton Protection Center is manufactured and sold by Symantec. It is a robust suite which protects devices against malware and other cyber threats. However, sometimes, this program might conflict with other programs. Users may not be able to install a new program because of the Norton Protection Center. You can disable Norton Protection Center by using different ways. Here is how you can disable Norton Protection Center on your device:

Disable Norton AntiVirus 2009 in Windows

1. Go to Start and click on All Programs.
2. Launch the Norton Security app.
3. Go to Settings.
4. Click on Computer Scans.
5. Turn the Automatic Scan settings off.
6. Norton AntiVirus 2009 will get disabled now.
7. Click on OK and the settings will get saved.

Disable Norton AntiVirus 2007 in Windows

1. Locate the Norton AntiVirus icon in the taskbar.
2. Right-click on it.
3. From the list, select Norton Protection Center.
4. In the ensuing list, click on Norton AntiVirus.
5. Go to Settings.
6. Click on Virus and Spyware Protection Options.
7. After that, go to Miscellaneous.
8. Uncheck the box present next to Turn On Scanning.
9. Finally, disable the Norton Protection Center.

Disable Norton AntiVirus 2006 in Windows

1. Go to the taskbar and right-click on the Norton icon.
2. Click on Norton Antivirus Options.
3. Now, from the list of options, select Miscellaneous.
4. After that, uncheck the box located beside Turn Norton Plug-In.
5. The Norton program will get disabled.

Disable Norton AntiVirus Versions 2002 to 2004 in Windows

1. Firstly, you need to launch the Norton antivirus program.
2. Access the Norton settings.
3. Go to Options.
4. Click on Miscellaneous.
5. Go to the box located next to Enable Norton Plug-in. If it is checked then uncheck it.
6. Now, select the OK option.
7. Reboot the system.

Uninstall Norton AntiVirus on Mac

Here is how you can remove Norton AntiVirus on your Mac by using Symantec Uninstaller:

1. Go to the Applications folder by going to the dock.
2. Now, go to the Norton software folder and open it.
3. Double-click on the Norton Uninstaller file.
4. Check the box located on the right-hand side of Norton antivirus which you have to remove.
5. Click on the Uninstall button.
6. Click on Yes in the confirmation prompt.
7. Enter the admin account password for your Mac for the purpose of authentication.
8. Click on Ok in the Authentication prompt.
9. The next prompt will show a list of all the removed stuff.
10. Close that window.
11. Restart your Mac device.