Symantec Clean Install Instructions
(What to do before installing your Symantec programs)

Helping you Along the Way

For Step 1: Verify that the computer is virus free

Free online antivirus scanners

Panda Active Scan

Kaspersky Online Scan

HouseCall Free Online Virus Scanner

Note: Be sure to disable any resident AV scanners before using these as it can cause conflicts and errors.


For Step 4: Delete all files in the Windows Temporary folder

Get CCleaner http://www.ccleaner.com/
It's free. It will clear all the useless junk files from your system. This saves time on antivirus scans, and makes your computer work better.

It shows you what it finds before you decide to delete it. You can fiddle around and analyze as often as you like before deleting stuff. You can specify scanning particular folders in the Options menus. It can also cleanup your Registry easily and safely. (Note: When installing this for the first time, be sure to uncheck the box beside Install the Yahoo Toolbar, if you do not want it.)


(Post reveiwed and updated November 14, 2007.)