Error 2318 while uninstalling the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM)
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Error 2318 while uninstalling the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM)

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Article ID: 156001

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Endpoint Protection

Issue/Introduction

When uninstalling the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) the following error is generated:

Error 2318. File does not exist: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager\Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager Web Access.url

 

Cause

Errors on Hard Drive.

Bad Hard Disk Sector.

Resolution

1. Open Run Window

2. Type cmd (Run as Administrator) and press Enter

3. On the command prompt type the command chkdsk /f

4. Then press Y and hit Enter

5. It will schedule the operation on next successful restart

6. Restart the machine, it will run the Windows Chkdsk utility before restarting the machine

7. Once the machine restarts remove the SEPM from Add Remove programs

Chkdsk URL: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb491051.aspx


Applies To

Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.x and 12.1.x