Norton AntiVirus Symantec Corporation
What is Norton AntiVirus Symantec Corporation? (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 Symantec Corporation is a program developed by Symantec. The most used version is 15.5.0.23, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The software installer includes 65 files and is usually about 36.72 MB (38,500,806 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 45% of users of Norton AntiVirus Symantec Corporation come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Singapore.
Program details
URL: www.symantec.com/techsupp
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SymSetup\{830D8CBD-C668-49e2-A969-C2C2106332E0}_14_2_0_29\{830D8CBD-C668-49e2-A969-C2C2106332E0}.exe" /
Estimated size: 36.72 MB
Files installed by Norton AntiVirus Symantec Corporation
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DefUDply.dll - Symantec DefUtils Deployment DLL (Symantec DefUtils Deployment DLL Module)
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OEHeur.dll - Symantec Security Technologies (Symantec OEH)
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fwAlert.dll - Symantec Shared Component (Firewall Alert)
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fwAlRes.dll - Firewall Alert Resource
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fwEvent.dll - Firewall Event
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fwMCPlug.dll - Firewall Message Center Plug-in
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fwPlugin.dll - Firewall Agent Plug-in
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IDSUI.dll - IDS UI
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ImCfg.dll - Symantec IM Configuration
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isAbout.dll - isAbout
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isBTPlg.dll - IS BT Plugin
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ISBTPlgS.dll
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isCfgCmp.dll - CfgWzCmp
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isCfgXml.dll - isCfgPlg Resources
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ISDataCl.dll - IS Data Cl
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ISDataSv.dll - IS Data Service
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isError.dll - isError
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ISLAlert.dll - ISLAlert DLL
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ISPrdCtl.dll - IS Product Controller
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ISProd.dll - ISProd
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isPwd.dll - Password Manager
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isPwdSvc.exe - Password Validation
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isRes.dll - Firewall Shared Localization
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isUAC.exe - isUAC
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ISWrkSv.dll - IS Worker Service
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MCPlgRes.dll - Firewall Message Center Plug-in Resources
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nisopts.dll - Norton Internet Security and AntiVirus Options
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nisoptui.exe
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nmapapp.exe - Network Security Map Loader
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osCheck.exe - osCheck
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PgmCtl.dll - Program Control
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RuleUI.dll - Rule UI
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SetEvtHp.dll - Settings Event Helper
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isStatus.dll - Norton Protection Center (Norton Protection Center NIS Status Plugin)
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AVPAPP32.dll - Norton AntiVirus (Norton AntiVirus Antivirus Product Application Module)
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AVPSVC32.dll - Norton AntiVirus Antivirus Product Service Module
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avScanUI.dll - Norton AntiVirus Scan UI
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avScnTsk.dll - Norton AntiVirus avScnTsk Module
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AVSubmit.dll - Norton AntiVirus AnitVirus Submission Module
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CfgWzRes.dll - Norton AntiVirus Information Wizard
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CLTVault.dll - Norton AntiVirus Shared Component
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DefAlert.dll - Norton AntiVirus DefAlert
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IWPLog.dll - Norton AntiVirus IWPLog
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NAVCfgWz.dll
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NAVError.dll - Norton AntiVirus NAVError Module
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NAVEvent.dll - Norton AntiVirus Events
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NAVLogV.dll - Norton AntiVirus NAVLogV
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NAVLUCBK.dll - Norton AntiVirus LiveUpdate Callback
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NAVOpts.dll - Norton AntiVirus NAVOptions Module
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navprod.dll - Norton AntiVirus NAVProd
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NavShcom.exe - Norton AntiVirus Shell Extension Helper Module
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NavShcPS.dll
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NavShExt.dll - Norton AntiVirus Shell Extension Module
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NAVStub.exe - Norton AntiVirus NAVOptionsStub Module
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NAVTskWz.dll - Norton AntiVirus Task Wizard
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NAVUIHTM.dll - Norton AntiVirus HTML Module
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Navw32.exe - Norton AntiVirus Scanner Module
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Navwnt.exe - Norton AntiVirus Scanner Stub
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OfficeAV.dll - Norton AntiVirus Office Document Scanner
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PtchInst.dll - Norton AntiVirus PatchInst
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rcOffcAV.dll - Norton AntiVirus rcOffcAV
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- NavShExt.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Symantec.Norton.Antivirus.IEContextMenu' with a class of {FAD61B3D-699D-49B2-BE16-7F82CB4C59CA}.
Scheduled Task
- Navw32.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Norton AntiVirus - Run Full System Scan - Richard Wheat' (runs weekly on Mondays at 20:00).
Service
- isPwdSvc.exe runs as a service named 'Convalida password di Symantec IS' (ISPwdSvc) "Servizio gestione account utente".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- osCheck.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'osCheck' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\osCheck.exe".
How do I remove Norton AntiVirus Symantec Corporation?
You can uninstall Norton AntiVirus Symantec Corporation from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program Norton AntiVirus (Symantec Corporation), 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Norton AntiVirus Symantec Corporation.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #45,898
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
48.57% |
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| Windows XP |
42.86% |
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| Windows 7 |
8.57% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
43.75% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
43.75% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
9.38% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
3.13% |
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Geography
45.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
45.00% |
| Germany |
7.50% |
| Singapore |
5.00% |
| Australia |
5.00% |
| Netherlands |
5.00% |
| Italy |
5.00% |
| Brazil |
2.50% |
| UA |
2.50% |
| France |
2.50% |
| Russia |
2.50% |
| India |
2.50% |
| Mexico |
2.50% |
| Pakistan |
2.50% |
| Philippines |
2.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Lenovo |
25.00% |
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| American Megatrends |
16.67% |
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| Acer |
12.50% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
12.50% |
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| Intel |
8.33% |
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| Toshiba |
8.33% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.17% |
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| Samsung |
4.17% |
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| Gateway |
4.17% |
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| Compaq |
4.17% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO INVALID |
11.11% |
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| LENOVO LENOVO3000 Y410 ... |
7.41% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite E105 |
3.70% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6000 (RV010... |
3.70% |
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| Acer AcerPower Series |
3.70% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite M115 |
3.70% |
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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