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Should I remove Norton AntiVirus?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #1,473
United States Rank #1,035
Reach 0.4628%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 22.17 days
654.11 days >
Average installed length: 343.68 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
22.19.9.63 0.01%
22.19.8.65 0.04%
22.14.2.13 0.10%
22.14.0.54 0.19%
22.12.1.15 0.16%
22.12.0.104 0.07%
22.11.2.7 0.38%
22.10.1.10 0.03%
22.10.0.85 0.01%
22.9.4.8 0.19%
22.9.3.13 0.13%
22.9.1.12 0.53%
22.9.0.71 0.23%
22.9.0.68 0.03%
22.8.1.14 0.31%
22.8.0.50 0.47%
22.7.1.32 0.65%
22.7.0.76 0.60%
22.7.0.75 0.01%
22.6.0.142 1.11%
22.5.5.15 2.53%
22.5.5.14 0.01%
22.5.4.24 1.33%
22.5.2.15 2.32%
22.5.0.124 0.57%
21.7.0.11 7.93%
21.6.0.32 12.06%
21.5.0.19 4.01%
21.4.0.13 3.72%
21.3.0.12 4.81%
21.2.0.38 3.61%
21.1.1.7 0.15%
21.1.0.18 7.56%
21.0.2.1 0.14%
21.0.1.3 0.21%
21.0.0.100 0.34%
20.6.0.27 1.66%
20.4.0.40 17.18%
20.3.1.22 1.79%
20.3.0.36 1.64%
20.2.1.22 0.70%
20.2.0.19 0.41%
20.1.1.5 0.03%
20.1.1.2 0.07%
20.1.0.24 0.64%
20.0.0.136 0.08%
20.0.0.133 0.01%
20.0.0.106 0.01%
20.0.0.39 0.01%
19.9.1.14 10.71%
19.9.0.9 0.47%
82 versions

Typically installed together

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Norton AntiVirus

What is Norton AntiVirus?  (from Symantec)

Basic antivirus protection that stops viruses and spyware, so you can safely go online and share. Five patented layers of protection quickly and accurately detect and eliminate viruses and spyware. Protects your privacy and prevents your passwords and identity from being stolen when you surf the Web. Deep clean your PC...  Read more

Overview

Norton AntiVirus is a program developed by Symantec. The most used version is 20.4.0.40, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is isPwdSvc.exe. The software installer includes 107 files and is usually about 66.75 MB (69,992,728 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 66% of users of Norton AntiVirus come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and Canada.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: us.norton.com/antivirus
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\NortonInstaller\{0C55C096-0F1D-4F28-AAA2-85EF591126E7}\NAV\7190B588\19.9.0.9\InstStub.exe /X /ARP
Estimated size: 66.75 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Norton AntiVirus

Program executable:isPwdSvc.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\isPwdSvc.exe
MD5:b0c93b31a0234bebaf6e636c9ede8741
Additional files:
  • appmgr32.dll - Symantec Security Technologies (Symantec Application Core Manager)
  • avexclu.dll - Symantec AntiVirus Exclusion Manager
  • avifc.dll - Symantec AntiVirus Interface
  • avmail.dll - Symantec AntiVirus Email Filter
  • avmodule.dll - Symantec AntiVirus Module
  • ccalert.dll - Symantec Alert and Notification
  • ccemlpxy.dll - Symantec Email Proxy
  • ccerrdsp.dll - Symantec Error Display
  • ccgevt.dll - Symantec ccGenericEvent Engine
  • ccglog.dll - Symantec ccGenericLog Engine
  • ccipc.dll - Symantec ccIPC Engine
  • ccjobmgr.dll - Symantec ccJobMgr Engine
  • ccl100u.dll - Symantec Library
  • ccl110u.dll
  • ccl120u.dll
  • cclib.dll
  • ccscanw.dll - Symantec Scan Engine
  • ccsebind.dll - Submission Engine Connection Library
  • ccset.dll - Symantec Settings Manager Engine
  • ccsubeng.dll - Submission Engine
  • ccsvc.dll - Symantec ccService Engine
  • ccsvchst.exe - Symantec Service Framework
  • ccvrtrst.dll - Symantec Trust Validation Engine
  • dec_abi.dll - Symantec Decomposer Component (Symantec Decomposer Component Library)
  • defutdcd.dll - Symantec Definition Utilities
  • cltaldis.dll - Symantec Shared Components (Symantec Shared Component)
  • cltalert.dll
  • cltelprv.dll
  • cltlmc.dll
  • cltlmh.exe
  • cltlmj.dll
  • cltlms.dll
  • cltnahd.dll
  • cltpe.dll
  • cltrdurl.dll
  • cltrt.exe
  • cltwzhlp.dll
  • avpapp32.dll - Symantec Shared Component (Symantec Shared Component Antivirus Product Application Module)
  • avpsvc32.dll - Symantec Shared Component Antivirus Product Service Module
  • avscanui.dll - Symantec Shared Component Scan UI
  • avscntsk.dll - Symantec Shared Component avScnTsk Module
  • muis.dll - Shortcut MUI Resource
  • bueng.dll - Backup.com Online Backup (Backup Engine Win32)
  • cltui.dll - Norton Protection Center (Norton Protection Center CLT UI)
  • comm.dll - Norton Online Framework (Communications Service)
  • datastor.dll - Synchronized Data Store
  • difval.dll - Norton AntiVirus (DING File Validation)
  • asdcacl.dll - Norton Security (AntiSpam Delta Custom Action Client)
  • asengine.dll - AntiSpam Engine
  • ashelper.dll - AntiSpam Helper
  • asoelnch.exe - AntiSpam OE Hook Launcher
  • diarkive.dll - InstallToolBox (InstallToolBox Archive)
  • diluecbk.dll - InstallToolBox LUE Callback
  • dimaster.dll - InstallToolBox Service
  • bhclient.dll - BHClient (BASH Client)
  • bhsvcplg.dll - BHSvcPlg (BASH Service Plugin)
  • appstate.dll - Norton (Norton Metro App State)
  • arestore.exe - Backup (Norton Security with Backup Portble Restore Utility)
  • bucomm.dll - Backup Common
  • bufscsdk.dll - Backup FScsdk

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • ccsvchst.exe runs as a service named 'Norton 360' (N360) "Norton 360".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • ccsvchst.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\Engine\20.4.0.40\ccsvchst.exe'.
Network connections
  • ccsvchst.exe connects to 143.127.93.100 (port 80).
  • ccsvchst.exe connects to 143.127.93.101 (port 80).
  • ccsvchst.exe connects to 143.127.93.103 (port 80).
  • ccsvchst.exe connects to 143.127.93.105 (port 80).
  • ccsvchst.exe connects to 143.127.93.106 (port 80).
  • ccsvchst.exe connects to 143.127.93.108 (port 80).
  • ccsvchst.exe connects to 143.127.93.109 (port 80).
  • ccsvchst.exe connects to 143.127.93.118 (port 80).
  • ccsvchst.exe connects to 143.127.93.89 (port 80).
  • ccsvchst.exe connects to 143.127.93.90 (port 80).
    • Plus 5 more

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

ccsvchst.exe
Memory:36.24 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0046398889%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00250308%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00213680%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:11,023,135
8,062,084 average
Switches/sec:6
70 average
I/O reads/min:4.8 MB
435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:331.21 KB
105.02 KB average

How do I remove Norton AntiVirus?

You can uninstall Norton AntiVirus from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program Norton AntiVirus, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Norton AntiVirus.
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
  
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#1,473

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 56.84%
Windows 10 28.86%
Windows Vista 8.30%
Windows XP 6.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 38.99%
Windows 8.1 12.85%
Windows 7 Professional 8.45%
Windows 7 Ultimate 7.17%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 6.48%
Microsoft Windows XP 5.88%

Distribution by countryGeography

66.47% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 66.47%
  Italy 2.63%
  Canada 2.62%
  Germany 2.54%
  United Kingdom 2.35%
  India 2.12%
  France 1.61%
  Brazil 1.36%
  Netherlands 1.28%
  Belgium 1.19%
  Australia 1.11%
  Israel 1.09%
  Mexico 0.92%
  Spain 0.91%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 31.23%
Dell 20.28%
Toshiba 16.95%
Acer 12.52%
ASUS 6.50%
Samsung 3.55%
Lenovo 3.18%
GIGABYTE 2.84%
Intel 2.18%
American Megatrends 0.77%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 5.82%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 5.43%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 3.28%
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 2.97%
HP 2000 Notebook PC 2.89%
TOSHIBA Satellite P75-A 2.77%

About Symantec

Symantec developers security software for business and consumers and helps customers protect their computers, information, identities and infrastructure by delivering software and services that address risks to security with various products such as Norton AntiVirus, Internet security, and anti-spyware products e.
Publisher URL: www.symantec.com

comments2 comments

user comment
user comment
#Emma-Is-Wrong•over a year ago
This program is exceptional, all it takes is for people to install it ON A SYSTEM THAT CAN COPE with the small amount of system resources it does use and you will find that protection is great!
user comment
Emma•over a year ago
I honestly do not know (or even have known) one person who kept or willingly purchased Norton. It definitely does not provide the best protection from viruses, and tends to cause a lot of crashes and issues with other applications. I gave it a chance myself once, and my computer completely froze and had to be restarted- something that has not happened to me in years on a quality, well-maintained computer. Norton may have been good at one point, but now they're just relying on their big name to stay in business.
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