Hello,
What version of SEP 12 are you trying to Install?
Is that SEP 12.1 Small Business Edition OR the SEP 12.1 Enterprise Enterprise Edition?
Check this Article:
Supported Upgrade paths to Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH163514
How many clients do you have in all on your environment?
Are you trying to Migrate the SEP from the Local machine or are you taking a remote Desktop for Migration?
In reference to the Manual Uninstallation Documentation, check this Article:
Manual uninstall documents for Symantec Endpoint Protection
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH96924
Incase, you need Symantec Cleanwipe Utility, check this Article:
https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/how-get-cleanwipe-tool-endpoint-removal
Hope that helps!!