Topic: REMOVING anti-virus software? Free tools here (Windows / Mac OS X / Androïd)

[devnullius]

Something ignored many times... Completely removing ALL traces of an anti-virus.

All techies have been there: a corrupted antivirus installation and nothing one can do to remove it and install a new antivirus.

I always manually Google for removal tools when needed, but I found these pages and actually kinda liked it ; )

FROM: http://kb.eset.nl/esetkb/index?page=content&id=SOLN146&viewlocale=en_US (KB Solution ID: SOLN146): Uninstallers (removal tools) for common antivirus software .

                                   AND

FROM: http://experts.windows.com/w/experts_wiki/156.aspx: List of anti-malware product removal tools


Copy-pastes with links:


AppRemover (which can scan for and remove multiple anti-malware products)
http://www.appremover.com/get/appremover.exe

Alwil Avast   
http://files.avast.com/files/eng/aswclear.exe

AVG   
http://www.avg.com/us-en/utilities

Avira   
http://www.avira.com/en/support-for-free-knowledgebase-detail/kbid/88

BitDefender   
http://kb.bitdefender.com/site/article/333/

BullGuard   
http://www.bullguard.com/support/product-guides/bullguard-internet-security-guides/uninstall.aspx

CA Antivirus
http://homeofficekb.ca.com/CIDocument.asp?KDId=3125&Preview=0&Return=0&GUID=DF325E0AA0AB4264AF47E4BEA49F571B

Comodo Internet Security   
https://support.comodo.com/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=298

CounterSpy   
http://support.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/2VIPRE_Enterprise/3.1/Console/Uninstall%2f%2fReinstall

Cyber Defender Early Detection Center   
http://cyberdefender.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/207

Dr. Web   
https://support.drweb.com/support_wizard/?lng=en  (Only registered Dr. Web users can access support content)

eScan
http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/tools/esremove.exe

ESET
http://kb.eset.com/esetkb/index?page=content&id=SOLN2788

FRISK F-PROT Antivirus for Windows
http://www.f-prot.com/support/windows/fpwin_faq/25.html

F-Secure   
http://www.f-secure.com/en/web/home_global/support/article/kba/2109/k/uninstall+f+secure/p/1

G Data   
https://www.gdatasoftware.co.uk/?eID=PushFile&dl=f4b2f2fd23%3AAFEIBgU%3D

Kaspersky   
http://support.kaspersky.com/kis2010/service?qid=208279463

Kingsoft   
http://www.kingsoftsupport.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=59&sid=9e4c506ea22db37a60ab1b7364544d6a

K7 Total Security   
http://www.k7computing.com/en/tools/K7RT.exe

LavaSoft   
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=28

Malwarebytes
http://downloads.malwarebytes.org/file/mbam_clean

McAfee   
Personal Intructional Video by John McAfee: http://www.blinkx.com/watch-video/john-mcafee-teaches-you-how-to-uninstall-mcafee-antivirus/HAWXS0TA7ZBk5z2WmwibOw *
http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

Norman Virus Control/Norman Security Suite   
http://www.techspot.com/downloads.php?action=download_now&id=5394&evp=c6b8ca9623ece1d5f0a5ce4ca9efb3d8&file=1

Norton (Symantec )   
ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

Norton Security Scan
ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/NSSRT.exe

Symantec
Methods for uninstalling Symantec Endpoint Protection
http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH184988
How to obtain the Cleanwipe utility
http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO74877
Manual uninstall documents for Symantec Endpoint Protection
http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH96924

Panda   
http://www.pandasecurity.com/resources/sop/UNINSTALLER_08.exe

Panda Cloud Internet Protection
http://www.pandasecurity.com/resources/sop/Cloud_AV_Uninstaller.exe

Pareto Logic   
http://techsupport.paretologic.com/plsupport/consumer/kbdetail.asp?kbid=555

PC Tools ThreatFire
http://www.threatfire.com/files/RemoveThreatFire(3.0).zip

Prevx
http://info.prevx.com/removaltool.asp

Sophos   
http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/11019.html

SUPERAntiSpyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/downloads/SASUNINST.EXE
http://www.superantispyware.com/downloads/SASUNINST64.EXE

Trend Micro   
http://esupport.trendmicro.com/1/How-do-I-remove-old-or-new-versions-of-Trend-Micro-products-in-my-comp.aspx

Trend Micro
How to uninstall my Trend Micro program using the Trend Micro Diagnostic Toolkit
http://solutionfile.trendmicro.com/solutionfile/EN-1037161/32bit.exe
http://solutionfile.trendmicro.com/solutionfile/EN-1037161/64bit.exe

Trend Micro Titanium   
http://esupport.trendmicro.com/solution/en-us/1056455.aspx

Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Agent   
http://esupport.trendmicro.com/solution/en-us/1057237.aspx

Verizon
How do Irun the Verizon Internet Security Suite Uninstall Tool (RPSUU.exe)?
http://dl01.radialpoint.net/Radialpoint/Uninstall/UserCommunity-Uu-RpsUU.exe

Vipre (Sunbelt Software)   
http://kb.gfi.com/articles/Skynet_Article/Error-1612-Installation-source-for-this-product-is-not-available-when-attempting-to-uninstall-VIPRE

Webroot   
http://support.webroot.com/cgi-bin/webroot.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1761
http://download.webroot.com/CleanWDF.exe

Windows Live OneCare
http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/c/b/4cb845e7-1076-437b-852a-7842a8ab13c8/OneCareCleanUp.exe

Windows Security Essentials   
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2435760

Zone Alarm
http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/free/support/download/clean.exe


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Mac OS X users: Do you need uninstallers for third-party Mac antivirus products? Click here: http://kb.eset.com/esetkb/index?page=content&id=SOLN2549 .
 
ESET Mobile Security for Android users:
(http://kb.eset.com/esetkb/SOLN2713#Uninstall)
 


Peace!


Devvie


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*  :bih: This video has been approved by Devnullius - except for the killing the laptop-part  :down:

[devnullius]

FROM: http://kb.eset.com/esetkb/index?page=content&id=SOLN2549


Uninstallers (removal tools) for common antivirus software (Mac OS X) (KB Solution ID: SOLN2549)


Click the link associated with the antivirus software currently installed on your system and follow the prompts or instructions on the website.
 
After uninstallation is complete, you will need to restart your computer.

Avast:
No specialized removal tool, but read http://features.en.softonic.com/how-to-completely-uninstall-avast-free-antivirus-from-a-pc-or-mac (has Windows + Mac OS X instruction)
 
BitDefender:
http://kb.bitdefender.com/KB661-en--Removing-BitDefender-Antivirus-for-Mac.html

ClamXav:
http://www.clamxav.com/clamavEngineREMOVER.zip

Intego:
http://www.integodownload.com/mac/X/IntegoUninstaller.dmg

McAfee:
http://kb.eset.com/library/ESET/KB%20Team%20Only/SOLN2494/VirusScan%20Uninstall.command
(for version 9 and earlier)

Norton (Symantec):
http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH103489&locale=en_US

PC Tools:
http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/manageplugin/

Trend Micro:
http://esupport.trendmicro.com/Pages/How-to-uninstall-Trend-Micro-Smart-Surfing-for-Mac.aspx

(devnullius)

[Samker]

Fantastic!

P.S.

I'll move this Topic to AV area and "stick" them immediately...

[devnullius]

All credits go to the guys of eset and microsoft.com for updating all links...

And welcome ; )

Peace!

devnullius

[t.s]

Many thanks nice post
 

[Fireberg]

Wow....very useful..thanx

[natakka]

Very useful!!! thnx a lot for this list.
I tried the eset online antivirus scan http://www.esetnod32.in/download/online/ and it works - recommended! The only thing, is why is that called ONLINE? it's never online, because you have to download a small tool - scanner first. It weights jnly 2Mb, but still )))

[Samker]

...

I tried the eset online antivirus scan http://www.esetnod32.in/download/online/ and it works - recommended! The only thing, is why is that called ONLINE? it's never online, because you have to download a small tool - scanner first. It weights jnly 2Mb, but still )))

 

That's the true, good point!

[Gromobud]

Hi there! 
 
Removal instructions:

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http://uninst.ru/setting/uninstall
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AV Uninstall Tools Pack:

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http://uninst.ru/av-uninstall-tools-packA free package of tools designed to remove different antivirus programs.
It includes tools for removing more than 40 antivirus and antispyware programs and firewalls.
They are necessary in cases when it can not completely remove the antivirus program in the standard way, or in the process of removing errors.
These utilities completely remove all files, drivers, services and registry entries left by antivirus programs.
These tools will be useful for those who often deals with reinstalling and configuring the software.
Note that some tools are not intended for use as a primary means of uninstall.
Before using them, try to uninstall the standard way. Learn more about using each tool see the Readme.
Also, the AV Uninstall Tools Pack includes the utility to reset the passwords of antivirus programs.
Supported OS - Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000
Russian and English

List of utilities:

AhnLab V3 IS8 Password Reset Tool (Uninst.ru)
ArcaVir Removal Tools (ArcaBit)
ArcaVir Password Reset Tool (Uninst.ru)
avast! Antivirus Removal Tools (AVAST Software a.s.)
AVG IDP Uninstaller v3.5 (AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o.)
AVG Toolbar Remover (AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o.)
AVG Remover tools (AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o.)
Avira Registry Cleaner (Avira GmbH.)
AVS Uninstall Cleaner (Online Media Technologies Ltd.)
BigFix Removal Utility (BigFix)
BitDefender Uninstall Tools (BitDefender S.R.L.)
BitDefender Password Reset Tool (BitDefender S.R.L.)
BullGuard Uninstaller (BullGuard Ltd.)
CA 2007/2008 uninstall Utility (CA)
Cezurity Antivirus Remover (Cezurity)
Comodo Password Reset Tool (Uninst.ru)
Comodo Removal Tools (Comodo Forum, scripts by Jacob and Ragwing)
Dr.Web Remover tools (Doctor Web, Ltd.)
Emsisoft Clean (Emsi Software GmbH.)
eScan password reset tool (MicroWorld Technologies Inc.)
eScan Removal Tool (MicroWorld Technologies Inc.)
ESET Password Reset Tool (Uninst.ru)
ESET Uninstaller (ESET)
F-PROT Version Remover tools (FRISK Software International)
F-Secure Uninstallation Tool (F-Secure Corporation)
G Data AntiVirus Cleaner (G Data Software AG)
K7 Security Product Removal Tool (K7 Computing Pvt. Ltd.)
K7 Password Reset Tool (Uninst.ru)
Kaspersky password reset tools (Kaspersky Lab ZAO)
Kaspersky Removal Tool (Kaspersky Lab ZAO)
Max AntiVirus Uninstaller (MaxSecure Software)
Max SpywareDetector Uninstaller (MaxSecure Software)
MBAM Cleanup Utility (Malwarebytes Corporation)
McAfee Software Removal tools (McAfee, Inc.)
Microsoft Security Essentials removal tools (Microsoft Corporation)
Norman Removal Tool (Norman ASA)
nProtect Security Platform 2007 Remover (INCAInternet Co.,Ltd)
Outpost Clean v8.10.4303 (Agnitum Ltd.)
Outpost password reset instructions
Panda Uninstaller tools  (Panda Security, S.L.)
PC Tools ThreatFire Removal (PC Tools)
Prevx Removal Tools (Prevx Ltd)
QuickHeal Removal Tools (Quick Heal Technologies (P) Ltd.)
Radialpoint Security Uninstall Utility (Radialpoint SafeCare Inc.)
Rising Password Reset Tool (Uninst.ru)
Roboscan Password Reset Tool (Uninst.ru)
SPAMfighter Remove (SPAMfighter ApS)
Sunbelt Cleaner tools (Sunbelt Software)
SUPERAntiSpyware Application UnInstaller (SUPERAntiSpyware.com)
Symantec Norton Removal Tools (Symantec Corporation)
Total Defense Internet Security Suite Removal Tool (Total Defense Inc.)
Trend Micro Uninstall Tools (Trend Micro Inc.)
TrustPort Removal Utility (TrustPort, a.s.)
Vexira Uninstall (Central Command, Inc.)
VirusBuster Clean (VirusBuster Ltd.)
Webroot Removal tools (Webroot Inc.)
Windows Live OneCare Cleanup Tool (Microsoft Corporation)
WinPatrol Removal (BillP Studios)
Zondex Guard removal tools (Australian Projects Pty Limited)
ZoneAlarm password reset instructions
ZoneAlarm Removal Tool (Check Point Software Technologies LTD)