How do I uninstall my virus software?

alexjholland · alexjholland #1 (**permalink**)

02-14-2009, 05:43 AM

My Macbook came pre-installed with a range of Intego software such as 'Netbarrier X5', "Virus barrier X5" and "Personal Backup X5".

Clearly I don't need these things, they are just a waste of resources, so I dragged the Intego folder from my applications into the recycle bin and emptiedit

However there are still remnants of the files, even after restarting, such as the taskbar utility that seem to be here. How can I get rid of all of these?

Thanks, Alex

louishen · louishen #2 (**permalink**)

02-14-2009, 05:52 AM

Are you talking about windows software in bootcamp or OS X software

bobtomay · bobtomay #3 (**permalink**)

02-14-2009, 05:52 AM

Probably re-install it and use it's uninstaller will be the simplest.

alexjholland · alexjholland #4 (**permalink**)

02-14-2009, 05:56 AM

OS X, I don't use bootcamp.

Does that comments regarding reinstalling and using an uninstaller still stand?

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #5 (**permalink**)

02-14-2009, 06:10 AM

I have never personally worked with Intego Virus Software but I have a feeling Bobtomay is correct and there just might be an Uninstaller that would take out all of it.

Edit, I just confirmed the above. Reinstall with the installer and use the Uninstall option. If you do not have the installer, you can download it here. Another person on another forum had your exact issue and that is how they got rid of it.

|MG| Free Download for Macs - Intego VirusBarrier X4 10.5.6

That is for the Virus Barrier software anyway.

louishen #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 22, 2007 Location: London Posts: 8,682 Mac Specs: Mac Mini Core i7 2012 \| White 2009 MacBook 2 Ghz \| 733 Mhz G4 Quicksilver	02-14-2009, 05:52 AM Are you talking about windows software in bootcamp or OS X software Member of the Month September 2008 & August 2012 \| Found advice useful? – use the rep system
	QUOTE Thanks

dtravis7 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,895 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	02-14-2009, 06:10 AM I have never personally worked with Intego Virus Software but I have a feeling Bobtomay is correct and there just might be an Uninstaller that would take out all of it. Edit, I just confirmed the above. Reinstall with the installer and use the Uninstall option. If you do not have the installer, you can download it here. Another person on another forum had your exact issue and that is how they got rid of it. \|MG\| Free Download for Macs - Intego VirusBarrier X4 10.5.6 That is for the Virus Barrier software anyway. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
	QUOTE Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Virus Software	glynn	OS X - Apps and Games	2	12-30-2007 10:20 AM
Uninstall software on a mac?	doox00	OS X - Operating System	5	05-22-2006 08:00 PM
HP PhotoSmart 2575 Driver	hana2004	OS X - Operating System	2	05-03-2006 06:03 PM
How do you Uninstall software?	NextProdigy	OS X - Operating System	7	02-11-2005 08:08 PM
1st Major Switch - Software Required	cynapz	Switcher Hangout	4	02-20-2004 12:20 PM

How do I uninstall my virus software?

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

alexjholland #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 10, 2009 Posts: 59	02-14-2009, 05:43 AM My Macbook came pre-installed with a range of Intego software such as 'Netbarrier X5', "Virus barrier X5" and "Personal Backup X5". Clearly I don't need these things, they are just a waste of resources, so I dragged the Intego folder from my applications into the recycle bin and emptiedit However there are still remnants of the files, even after restarting, such as the taskbar utility that seem to be here. How can I get rid of all of these? Thanks, Alex
	QUOTE Thanks

alexjholland #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 10, 2009 Posts: 59	02-14-2009, 05:56 AM OS X, I don't use bootcamp. Does that comments regarding reinstalling and using an uninstaller still stand?
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)