Symantec Endpoint Protection's remove 3rd party security products installer option removes non-security software

Products

• Endpoint Protection

Issue/Introduction

After deploying a Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.2 client with the option to remove 3rd party security software, you notice that non-security software is removed.

Cause

A code error was introduced in SEP 14.2 in the security software uninstall routine.

Resolution

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