Security
How to Completely Uninstall Norton 360 on Mac
To uninstall Norton 360 completely, use the built-in uninstall option rather than dragging the icon to the Trash. This ensures all security extensions and background services are properly removed from your system.
Remove Norton 360 and everything it leaves behind
Norton 360 data usually takes 500 MB – 5 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.
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- Norton 360
- Typical data size
- 500 MB – 5 GB
- Category
- Security
- File Location
~/Library/Application Support/Norton
Norton 360 has its own uninstaller
- Quit the app completely (⌘+Q in the menu bar).
- Norton includes an uninstall option in its app menu, and Norton also offers a removal tool for leftover files.
- Remove the folders Norton 360 left behind, listed in the table below.
- Empty the Trash to free up the space.
Everything Norton 360 keeps on your Mac
1 locations. Tick each one as you remove it; back up anything marked as your data first.
Locations are the standard macOS folders Norton 360 uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.
Why dragging Norton 360 to the Trash is insufficient
Specific to Norton 360
Dragging the app to the Trash leaves behind background services, network extensions for the firewall and VPN, and data folders. These components remain active because the app installs protection across various system locations. Additionally, folders like ~/Library/Application Support/Norton containing settings and logs stay on your disk, occupying between 500 MB – 5 GB.
- Background items
- Norton runs background services and network extensions for protection, firewall and VPN that remain if only the app is deleted.
- License
- Licenses are tied to your Norton account.
- Account and sync
- Your subscription and device slots are managed in your Norton account.
Preparing to remove Norton 360
Before starting the process, ensure you manage your licensing via your online account since licenses are tied there. You should disable active security features to prevent interference during removal. Using the official uninstall menu option is recommended over the Trash to clean up system-level footprints.
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By hand or with OptiClear
| By hand | With OptiClear | |
|---|---|---|
| File sizes | You look them up yourself | Shown for every item |
| Removing the wrong thing | Easy to delete the wrong folder | Goes to the Trash first, so it can be restored |
| Cost | Free | Scan is free; cleaning needs Pro (yearly plan has a 7-day free trial) |
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