Norton Security Center
What is Norton Security Center? (from Symantec)
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Overview
Norton Security Center is a software program developed by Symantec. The most common release is 2005.1.0.111, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 primary executable is named symwsc.exe. The setup package generally installs about 13 files and is usually about 131.39 MB (137,774,865 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 57% of users of Norton Security Center come from the United States, it is also popular in France and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.symantec.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\common files\symantec shared\security center
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{503AA035-41E2-4858-B31F-1E49AC66C309}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 131.39 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Norton Security Center
| Program executable: | symwsc.exe |
| Name: | Norton Security Center |
| Norton Security Center Service |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\common files\symantec shared\security center\symwsc.exe |
| MD5: | 67c5af84809468061121fbcbecb19285 |
Additional files:
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sscnav.dll - Norton Security Center (Norton Security Center Plug-in)
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sscnis56.dll
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sscnis7.dll
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SymSCUI.exe - Norton Security Center User Interface Helper
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symscwb.dll - Norton Security Center Helper
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symwscno.exe - Norton Security Center Notification Helper
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usrprmpt.exe
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wschlpr.dll - Symantec WSC Helper
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- SymWSC.exe runs as a service named 'SymWMI Service' (SymWSC) "Symantec WMI Service".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- usrprmpt.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SSC_UserPrompt' which loads as C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe.
How do I remove Norton Security Center?
You can uninstall Norton Security Center 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 Security Center, 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 Security Center.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 70%
Win 10 3%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
83.33% |
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| Windows 7 |
13.33% |
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| Windows 10 |
3.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
88.46% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.54% |
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Geography
57.14% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
57.14% |
| France |
11.43% |
| United Kingdom |
11.43% |
| Singapore |
2.86% |
| New Zealand |
2.86% |
| Venezuela |
2.86% |
| Spain |
2.86% |
| Netherlands |
2.86% |
| Canada |
2.86% |
| Italy |
2.86% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| American Megatrends |
22.22% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
22.22% |
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| Toshiba |
18.52% |
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| Intel |
11.11% |
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| Dell |
7.41% |
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| Sony |
7.41% |
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| Gateway |
3.70% |
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| Acer |
3.70% |
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| Lenovo |
3.70% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite A100 |
8.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite M70 |
4.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite M40 |
4.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L500 |
4.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Qosmio G20 |
4.00% |
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| Sony VGN-FS195VP |
4.00% |
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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