Symantec AntiVirus running after uninstalled manually?

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by LauraToth, Jan 16, 2009.

  1. LauraToth

    LauraToth Private E-2

    I have been cleaning my computer (running Vista) using the Malware Removal Guide. When I get to running ComboFix, it alerts me that Symantec AntiVirus is running (real time scanner).

    I have removed all Symantec products from my computer, including using manual steps from the product website. Despite removing all the files required, and running CCleaner, the same warning keeps popping up when I try to run ComboFix.

    I have restarted my computer after each uninstall/change attempt.

    Any help would be appreciated!
     
  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    What version of the Symantec products were you running? That is was it a consumer version or was it an enterprise version meant for businesses.

    I see have double posted in the Software Forum too! You should not be posting in multiple forums as this is a waste of multiple resources.

    Did you run the removal tool and immediately reboot and then run it again?
    Did you run it on an administrator account?
    Do you have any other protection software installed that could also be interferring with the removal.
     

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