The installation should be now be successful. If so, enter credentials to make changes. You may be prompted to enter credentials if User Account Control is configured. Just got to mention the normal approach though it is obvious Go start -> run -> appwiz.cpl -> ENTER in order to open the add/remove programs applet (or click add/ remove programs in the control panel) Click 'Remove' for the product you want to uninstall. Another prompt may appear, in which case Uninstall can be selected again. Using the ARP (Add/Remove Programs) Applet. Using the search bar, search for Symantec Endpoint Protection: Within a few minutes the Endpoint Protection point should attempt a re-install. Now find the SMSSITECOMPONENTMANAGER component (it will be on a primary site server) and restart it. Right click any component and go to Start > Configuration Manager Service Manager. You should now be redirected to the " Apps & features" settings in System Preferences. Browse to Monitoring > System Status > Component Status. Search for the phrase " Add or remove programs" and select the System Settings option with a gear icon:
Use the Windows key or icon to open the S tart Menu. From the list that appears, select Uninstall Symantec Encryption Desktop. How do I uninstall Symantec Endpoint Encryption Open the Start menu, and enter the first few letters of the program name in the search box. It had Symantec Endpoint Protection before. Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection (SCEP) is an antivirus and anti-malware tool for Windows.
Note: If your some reason you are unable to uninstall Symantec by following the instructions in this document, you may have to remove the program manually see Manually Uninstalling Symantec Products. Cannot install MSE or System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection - posted in Virus, Trojan, Spyware, and Malware Removal Help: My computer is running XP SP3. To learn more about Windows Defender, and to check that it is enabled, follow the instructions here. Note: Uninstalling Symantec should automatically enable Windows Defender, Windows’ built-in protection suite.
If you have questions about Symantec on your UW owned device, please contact your local IT support, otherwise feel free to open a case with the DoIT Help Desk. Regarding UW-owned devices, if you have IT support, they will likely coordinate the removal of Symantec from your device (do not remove yourself).
Note: Please remove Symantec from any personally owned devices.