Symantec AntiVirus Client Uninstall

When removing Symantec anti virus you often need to supply a password for the uninstall the application. This can be a hassle if you've forgotten the password. As usual, there is a work around.

Here's how to remove SAV without supplying a password:

- Click on Start>Run

- Type regedit and press Enter (This will open the Registry editor)

- Navigate to the following registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Intel\LANDesk\VirusProtect6\CurrentVersion\AdministratorOnly\Security

- Look for a DWORD value called UseVPUninstallPassword. Once you find it, double click it.

- Change the value of UseVPUninstallPassword to 0 (zero) and click OK [See pic below]

- You can now close the Registry Editor window and uninstall Symantec anti virus without the a password request.