Uninstall Norton Security on Mac

If for some reason you want or need to uninstall Norton Security from your Mac, you are in the right place. In this article, we will explain how to correctly remove Norton from macOS so that it does not leave its leftovers in your system and does not show up notifications.

Contents:

1. What is Norton Security, and should you uninstall it?
2. How to uninstall Norton Security on Mac using the menu bar.
3. The easiest way to uninstall Norton Security from Mac.
4. FAQs

What is Norton Security, and should you uninstall it?

Norton Security is an antivirus program that protects your device from viruses, spyware, phishing attacks, and other cyber threats. However, it’s worth noting that Norton Security is no longer supported and has been replaced by Norton 360, a subscription service that offers many of the same features, but in a completely different software solution.

If you’re still using Norton Security, you should consider uninstalling it because it’s no longer being updated and may have vulnerabilities. Instead, you can switch to Norton 360 or choose another antivirus solution.

If you decide to remove Norton Security, it is important not only to move it to the Trash but also to delete all remaining files to avoid unnecessary load on the system.

How to uninstall Norton Security on Mac using the menu bar

Many users complain that they have removed all Norton products but still get pop-up notifications from them. That’s why it is important to remove the software correctly. Please, carefully follow our step-by-step guide on how to entirely remove Norton from your Mac.

Steps on how to remove Norton Security on Mac:

1. Open the Norton Security app.
2. In the Menu bar click on Norton Security.
3. Click Uninstall Norton Security.



4. You will see the removal window. Click the Uninstall button.
5. Confirm the action by entering your administrator password.
6. Wait until the removal process is finished.
7. Then you will need to restart your computer. Click on Restart Now.
   
   Please note, the official Norton help page says that the steps above will delete Norton from your device. However, we completed these steps and then checked for its support files on the Mac’s hard drive and found many leftover files on the system. This means that after the steps above you need to manually find and remove Norton Security’s support files to completely get rid of the app.
8. Open Finder and press the Command+Shift+G keys on your keyboard.
9. In the search field copy and paste ~/Library and press Return.
   

10. Here in the Library folder, check the following subfolders for Norton’s remaining files:

    • ~/Library/Application Support
    • ~/Library/Caches
    • ~/Library/Container
    • ~/Library/Preferences

    

11. Once you remove all Norton’s support files, empty your Trash bin.

Now Norton Security is entirely removed from your Mac.

The easiest way to uninstall Norton Security from Mac

To remove applications entirely with all their support files spread all over a Mac it’s better to use third-party uninstallers like App Cleaner & Uninstaller. This tool is designed to completely uninstall applications, clear their support files, or reset apps.

Steps to uninstall Norton Security using an uninstaller:

1. Launch App Cleaner & Uninstaller.
2. Select Norton Security from the list of applications.
3. Click the Remove button and confirm the action.

Norton Security will be removed with absolutely all its service files, caches, extensions, preferences files and other no more needed files.

App Cleaner & Uninstall also can check applications’ removal. Every time you move an app to the Trash, it will post a notification to remove all related service files too.

FAQs

Why can’t I uninstall Norton Security?

The Norton uninstaller is not working. How to remove the app?

How to remove Norton leftover files?