Should I remove Symantec AntiVirus Client?

Versions

Version	Distribution
8.1.1.323	6.67%
8.1.1.319	6.67%
8.1.1.314	6.67%
8.1.0.825	20.00%
8.1.0.821	6.67%
8.0.0.374	53.33%

Other programs by Symantec

• Symantec AntiVirus
• Symantec Endpoint Protection
• Symantec Technical Support Web Controls
• Symantec pcAnywhere
• Symantec Encryption Desktop
• Symantec Enterprise Vault HTTP-only Outlook Add-In
• Symantec Technical Support Advanced Chat Controls
• Symantec Workspace Virtualization Agent
• Symantec Enterprise Vault Outlook Add-In
• Symantec System Recovery 2013
• Symantec Ghost Console Client
• Symantec Endpoint Encryption Framework Client
• Symantec Backup Exec Desktop Agent
• Symantec DLO Desktop Agent
• Symantec Endpoint Encryption Full Disk Edition Client
• Symantec Endpoint Protection Client
• Symantec PKI Client
• Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 2010
• Symantec Endpoint Encryption - Removable Storage Edition Client
• Symantec System Recovery 2011
• Symantec Backup Exec Remote Agent for Windows
• Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery
• Symantec Ghost Console and Standard Tools
• Symantec NetBackup Desktop Agent
• Symantec Ghost Standard Tools
• Symantec Client Security
• Symantec Backup Exec 2012
• Symantec Network Driver Update
• Symantec Platform and Solutions
• Norton Online Backup
• Norton 360
• Norton Security Suite
• Norton Security Scan
• Norton Identity Safe
• Norton Security
• Norton AntiVirus
• Norton PC Checkup
• Toshiba Laptop Checkup
• Norton Anti-Theft
• Norton Management
• Norton Bootable Recovery Tool Wizard
• VIP Access SDK 1.0.1.2
• Norton 360 Premier
• Norton 360 Premier Edition
• Norton Ghost
• Norton Security Dashboard
• LiveUpdate Notice Symantec Corporation
• Norton Security with Backup
• Activate Norton Online Backup
• Norton Safe Web Lite

from Symantec Corporation

Remove Symantec AntiVirus Client

Symantec AntiVirus Client is a software program developed by Symantec. The most common release is 8.0.0.374, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The setup package generally installs about 12 files and is usually about 23.8 MB (24,960,512 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows XP. While about 69% of users of Symantec AntiVirus Client come from the United States, it is also popular in MA and Vietnam.

URL: www.symantec.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\common files\symantec shared\ssc

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{0EFC6259-3AD8-4CD2-BC57-D4937AF5CC0E}

Estimated size: 23.8 MB

Language: English (United States)

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 Symantec AntiVirus Client, 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 Symantec AntiVirus Client.

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	68.97%
MA	3.45%
Vietnam	3.45%
Brazil	3.45%
Belgium	3.45%
India	3.45%
Romania	3.45%
Israel	3.45%
Italy	3.45%
Hungary	3.45%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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

---