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How Norton Power Eraser Run in Safe Mode?

Steps to run Norton Power Eraser in safe mode

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run Norton Power Eraser in safe mode

Norton Power Eraser tool is a free tool from Symantec which can be used along with other Symantec products or other security programs and it is used to remove threats from the system. You can download the tool to remove dangerous threats. It can perform its tasks even without any installation process. It acts very strictly against virus, malware, and other threats and thus, the case of a false and positive increase. If you are unable to run this tool in a normal mode, then you can run it in safe mode. So, here in this article, we will explain how to run Norton Power Eraser in Safe Mode. In case, if you face any trouble, then contact Norton for Help.

Steps to run Norton Power Eraser in safe mode

In order to run Power Eraser in safe mode, follow the instructions given below.

Start Your Computer in Safe Mode

To start your computer in safe mode, follow the given steps: -

  • First of all, exit all programs, and then press Windows +R key to open the Run dialog box.
  • Then, type msconfig and press enter. In case, if the User Account Control window appears, click Yes/Continue.
  • Next, in the System Configuration window, on the boot tab, tick the Safe Mode and select Network.
  • Click OK.
  • At last, click the Restart button.

Download and run Norton Power Eraser tool

Follow the given procedure to download and run Power Eraser tool: -

  • First of all, download Norton Power Eraser from the Symantec website.
  • Then, click Run and when the User Account window appears, click yes or continue.
  • Next, read the License Agreement and click Accept button to continue.
  • Now, in the Norton Power Eraser Window, click the Scan for Risk button.
  • By default, software will perform a rootkit scan, and then ask you to restart the system.
  • When the system restarts, the scan will start automatically.
  • Finally, follow the on-screen instruction to complete the process.

Restart your computer in normal mode

At last, you have to restart the computer in normal mode. To do so, follow the below steps: -

  • Exit all the programs and press the Windows +R.
  • Now, in the Run dialog box, type msconfig and press enter.
  • Next, if the User Account Control Window appears, click Yes/Continue.
  • Then, in the System Configuration Window, on the boot tab, uncheck the Safe mode.
  • Click OK.
  • And after that, when asked, click the Restart button.

So, these are the easy steps to run Norton Power Eraser in safe mode. In case, if you are facing difficulty at any step, then dial Norton Help Number for availing assistance.