Message: This item "Norton" can't be moved to the Trash because it's Open appears when trying to Uninstall Norton in Mac

To uninstall your Norton device security product, you must know the Mac Administrator account username and password. This is usually the username and password you use to log in to your Mac.

Uninstall your Norton device security product

Before you follow the below steps, ensure that you close your Norton application, if it is already opened.

1. At the top of your home screen, in the Apple menu bar, click Go > Applications.

2. Scroll down and double-click Norton Uninstaller.

3. When the Norton uninstaller window appears, click Continue.

4. When prompted, type your administrator account password, and then click Install Helper. This is usually the username and password you use to log in to your Mac.

5. Wait while the uninstaller removes the Norton product from your Mac.

6. When prompted, type your administrator account password, and then click OK.

7. When the confirmation message appears, click Finish, or optionally click Continue to complete the uninstall survey.

Your Norton product is now uninstalled from your Mac.