need advice on Win 8.1 64 bit

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dunes

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Hi to All,
I just got two brand new TOSHIBA laptops,loaded with both norton and mcgee trail software. I do have multiple paid version of ezet that I want to install. Whats the best and easy way to do this. I,m also learning win 8.1 now. so,not tooo clued up in using it. Can I just go to control panel and let WIN deals with uninstalling. I do not like the idea of downloading extra tools to take care of this,but also do not want to harm the laptop

Thank you in advance.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win8.1 64 bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba c50
    Antivirus
    norton trail

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1x64PWMC Ubuntu14.04x64 MintMate17x64
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    Home Brewed
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    I7 4970K OC'ed @4.7 GHz
    Motherboard
    MSI-Z97
    Memory
    16 GB G-Skill Trident X @2400MHZ
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    Antec 850W
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    Antec 1200
    Cooling
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    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech Performance Mouse MX
    Internet Speed
    35/12mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
Norton is not the only program that leaves "leftovers" - many programs do. If one tinkers with software it might be wise to use a third party uninstaller. Revo Uninstaller is my personal choice. Another to consider is IObit Uninstaller.

Rich
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
rmonroe36 said:
Norton is not the only program that leaves "leftovers" - many programs do. If one tinkers with software it might be wise to use a third party uninstaller. Revo Uninstaller is my personal choice. Another to consider is IObit Uninstaller.

Rich
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Revo is just fine for uninstalling ordinary programs but AVs are too deeply embedded so if possible their own uninstallers are best.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home made
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen7 2700x
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime x470 Pro
    Memory
    16GB Kingston 3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus strix 570 OC 4gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 960 evo 250GB
    Silicon Power V70 240GB SSD
    WD 1 TB Blue
    WD 2 TB Blue
    Bunch of backup HDDs.
    PSU
    Sharkoon, Silent Storm 660W
    Case
    Raidmax
    Cooling
    CCM Nepton 140xl
    Internet Speed
    40/2 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    WD
Most larger applications do not fully uninstall themselves. In many cases this is quite difficult to do and there are some gray areas where there are questions about what should be removed. You can't ask the user because even an expert is unlikely to know. There is also the unfortunate tendency for developers to spend only limited time on uninstallers. Why would anyone want to uninstall my superior software?

In the case of AV software the remnants left behind can cause problems. Programs like Revo Uninstaller can help but likely not enough. More than likely a registry cleaner would only make the problem worse. The suppliers of AV software usually have software to completely remove the product or they may publish manual removal instructions.

Stay far away from anything by IOBit.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
LMiller7 said:
Most larger applications do not fully uninstall themselves. In many cases this is quite difficult to do and there are some gray areas where there are questions about what should be removed. You can't ask the user because even an expert is unlikely to know. There is also the unfortunate tendency for developers to spend only limited time on uninstallers. Why would anyone want to uninstall my superior software?

In the case of AV software the remnants left behind can cause problems. Programs like Revo Uninstaller can help but likely not enough. More than likely a registry cleaner would only make the problem worse. The suppliers of AV software usually have software to completely remove the product or they may publish manual removal instructions.

Stay far away from anything by IOBit.
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You mirrored my sentiments exactly. All is true, even down to IObit programs.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home made
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen7 2700x
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime x470 Pro
    Memory
    16GB Kingston 3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus strix 570 OC 4gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 960 evo 250GB
    Silicon Power V70 240GB SSD
    WD 1 TB Blue
    WD 2 TB Blue
    Bunch of backup HDDs.
    PSU
    Sharkoon, Silent Storm 660W
    Case
    Raidmax
    Cooling
    CCM Nepton 140xl
    Internet Speed
    40/2 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    WD
thank you

Thank you,will do and report back
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win8.1 64 bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba c50
    Antivirus
    norton trail
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