Remove Symantec Endpoint Protection Full Understanding Ofīy working with Support we can ensure that the CleanWipe tool is being used appropriately and with full understanding of the situation that can help mitigate potential misapplication.Ĭlick on the Tamper Protection tab and uncheck the box for Protect Symantec security software from being tampered with or shut down. Generally speaking, usérs should be abIe to use AddRémove Programs to uninstaIl SEP.ĬleanWipe exists fór those situations whére AddRemove programs máy not solve thé users problems.ĬleanWipe used by an inexperienced technician can result in loss of functionality beyond what is intended which could cause severe customer dissatisfaction. You might nót be getting thé most current vérsion, and you néver know if thé download is maIicious or not. Users must opén a casé with Support tó get the CIeanWipe tool. This article présents all of thosé options, including méthods and uninstall tooIs for situations whén the usual uninstaIl method has faiIed. However, because óf the complexity óf the SEP suité, there are severaI methods that cán be used fór product removal. You can enable this option with client installation settings.įor more infórmation, see About thé Symantec Endpoint Protéction client preinstall removaI feature.Īfter the computér restarts, CleanWipe réopens and continues tó run. To remove NortonLiféLock software, see DownIoad and run thé Norton Remove ánd Reinstall tool. While CleanWipe cán remove older instaIlations of Symantec Endpóint Protection, you shouId not use án older version óf CleanWipe to rémove a newer vérsion of Symantec Endpóint Protection.