Does not remove norton etirely..........yes as far as visible files/folders reg entries are concerned yes...........but not the code embedded in XP MCE, installed from a manufacturer. You will get XP security alerts, while on line ocassionally but regilarly. In order to avoid those, only solution is format & install XP MCE from retail CDs. Symantec Removal tool .SymnRt is in effective too...... Regards!