Now create a PKG file with Composer, called 'SymantecRemovalTool.PKG' Now open Composer and drag 'n drop the 'mand' from /Library/Application Support/JAMF-CustomApps/ into Composer window. In my environment - All my computers have a folder called JAMF-CustomApps within /Library/Application Support/ NOTE: The file cannot be changed to a. OLD LINKĮxtract the 'mand' file and save it into a folder where you might keep all your scripts on the local computer. Download the Symantec Removal Tool from Symantec. On your source computer (by source computer, I mean the computer that you use to build all your scripts/pkgs/dmgs)ġ. In these specific cases, Technical Support may recommend the use of CleanWipe.I am sure there are other methods to uninstall Symantec Anti-virus from a mac via Casper Policy, but this one works for my environment. In certain circumstances, CleanWipe can be useful in removing old versions of components or drivers (LiveUpdate or firewall drivers, for example) that can conflict with the new versions. In instances where the difficulty in installing Symantec Endpoint Protection is related to GPO policy, lack of hard drive space, or other environmental factors, running CleanWipe will not resolve the underlying issue. Only use CleanWipe as a last resort when the usual uninstallation methods are unsuccessful. WARNING: Symantec does not recommend using this specific approach at the first sign of installation trouble.

Drop a sylink.xml onto the unmanaged client to register it with the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) and make it managed.Using the Symantec Endpoint Protection installation download (or the physical disk), install a new unmanaged client.

In some instances, Support may recommend that you run CleanWipe to remove all trace of existing Symantec components, before installing again. See Troubleshooting client installation failures for more information.

Ideally, you should investigate any error messages from the installation logs, and properly deal with the corresponding issue, before trying to install again.

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