Uninstallers (removal tools) for common antivirus software - ESET Knowledgebase
From the ESET website. Uninstallers (removal tools) for common antivirus software
via [KB146] Uninstallers (removal tools) for common Windows antivirus software.
[KB146] Uninstallers (removal tools) for common Windows antivirus software
Issue
Remove previous Antivirus software!
It is important that any previously installed antivirus software is uninstalled from your system before installing your ESET product. Typical uninstallation* using the Windows removal tool (Add/Remove Programs) is often insufficient. The links below are for removing antivirus products installed on your system prior to the installation of ESET. If you experience issues using any of the tools below, contact the vendor for assistance.
Looking for malware removal tools? Visit our list of available malware removal tools.
Solution
ESET AV Remover tool
The ESET AV Remover tool will remove almost any antivirus software previously installed on your system. Click the appropriate link below to download ESET AV Remover, we recommend that you save the file to your Desktop. If you don't know which version to use, click here for instructions to find your system specifications:
Download 64-bit AV Remover Download 32-bit AV Remover
If unsuccessful, or unable to identify the program installed, the tool will direct you back to the alphabetical list of uninstallers below.
List of manual antivirus uninstallers
Click the link associated with the antivirus software currently installed on your system and follow the prompts or instructions on the website.
Once uninstallation is complete, you will need to restart your computer. You may then proceed with installing your ESET product.
What if I can't find the program I want to remove?
If you don't see the program that you need to uninstall in the list below, follow these steps to remove your program:
Start your computer in Safe mode.
Press the Windows Key + R on your keyboard, type appwiz.cpl and then click OK.
Select the program you want to remove from the list and click Uninstall/Remove.
*ESET does not take responsibility for any damages or loss of data caused by or during the uninstallation of any antivirus software.
A - B - C - D - E - F - G - K - L - M - N - P - Q - S - T - V - W
A
Avasthttp://www.avast.com/uninstall-utilityAVGhttp://www.avg.com/us-en/utilitiesAvirahttp://www.avira.com/en/support-for-free-knowledgebase-detail/kbid/88
B
BitDefenderhttp://www.bitdefender.com/support/How-to-uninstall-Bitdefender-2015-1323.htmlBullGuardhttp://www.bullguard.com/support/product-guides/bullguard-internet-security-guides-12/getting-started/uninstalling-bullguard.aspx
C
Comodo Internet Securityhttps://support.comodo.com/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=298CounterSpyhttp://www.google.com/#q=counterspy+uninstallCyber Defender Early Detection Centerhttp://www.ustechsupport.com/faq.html#q4
D
Dr. Webhttps://support.drweb.com/support_wizard/?lng=en
(Only registered Dr. Web users can access support content)
E
eScanhttp://www.microworldsystems.com/download/tools/esremove.exeESET/kb2788/
F
Forefront Client Securityhttps://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/2834133/the-removal-of-the-endpoint-protection-client-is-unsuccessful-for-foreForefront Endpoint Protection https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg477040.aspxForefront Server Securityhttps://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929081/how-to-install-or-uninstall-fse-or-fpe-on-an-exchange-ccr-clusterFRISK F-PROT Antivirus for Windowshttp://www.f-prot.com/support/windows/fpwin_faq/25.htmlF-Secure
ftp://ftp.f-secure.com/support/tools/uitool/UninstallationTool.zip
http://community.f-secure.com/t5/Security-for-PC/How-do-I-uninstall-the-product/ta-p/15384
G
G Datahttps://www.gdatasoftware.co.uk/?eID=PushFile&dl=f4b2f2fd23%3AAFEIBgU%3D
K
Kasperskyhttp://support.kaspersky.com/common/service.aspx?el=1464K7 Total Securityhttps://apps.k7computing.com/Tools/dl/free-tools/K7RT.exe
L
LavaSofthttp://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=28
M
Malwarebyteshttp://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam-clean.exeMcAfeehttp://download.mcafee.com/molbin/iss-loc/SupportTools/MCPR/MCPR.exeMicrosoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT)https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-desktop-optimization-pack/dart-v10/how-to-change-repair-or-remove-dart-10Microsoft Security Essentialshttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/2435760
N
Norman Virus Control/Norman Security Suite
http://www.norman.com/home_and_small_office/help_support/removing_norman_security_suite
Norton (Symantec)http://liveupdate.symantecliveupdate.com/upgrade/RnR/NRnR.exeNorton Security ScanUninstall Norton Security Scan
P
Pandahttp://www.pandasecurity.com/resources/sop/UNINSTALLER_08.exePanda Cloud Internet Protectionhttp://www.pandasecurity.com/resources/sop/Cloud_AV_Uninstaller.exePareto Logichttp://www.paretologic.com/resources/help/xoftspyse/195.htm
Q
Quick Healhttp://www.quickheal.com/prod-rem
S
Sophoshttp://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/11019.htmlSpybot Search & Destroyhttp://www.safer-networking.org/faq/how-to-uninstall-2/System Center Configuration Managerhttps://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb694276.aspxSystem Center Endpoint Protectionhttps://opbuildstorageprod.blob.core.windows.net/output-pdf-files/en-us/Win.sccm/live/protect.pdf
T
Trend Micro
Trend Micro Titaniumhttps://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1105809.aspxTrend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Agenthttps://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1056867-manually-uninstalling-the-security-agent-sa-in-worry-free-business-security-wfbs#
V
Vipre (Sunbelt Software)http://kb.threattracksecurity.com/articles/SkyNet_Article/How-to-Uninstall-VIPRE-Antivirus-and-VIPRE-Internet-Security
W
Webroothttp://www.webroot.com/prodCheck/?pc=64150&origrc=1&oc=221&mjv=7&mnv=0&rel=6&bld=38&lang=en&loc=AUS&kc=ppc%60lkik^^afhgpewgfa&opi=2&omj=6&omn=1&osl=en&erridWindows Defender/kb2390/Windows Intunehttps://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/Uninstall-the-Intune-b42111d1Windows Live OneCarehttp://download.microsoft.com/download/4/c/b/4cb845e7-1076-437b-852a-7842a8ab13c8/OneCareCleanUp.exeWindows Security Essentialshttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/2435760
Z
Zone Alarmhttps://support.zonealarm.com/hc/en-us/sections/115000477272-Removal-Uninstall
Mac OS X users: Do you need uninstallers for third-party Mac antivirus products? Click here.
ESET Mobile Security for Android users: Click here for instructions to uninstall ESET Mobile Security for Android.
Uninstalling: Are you trying to uninstall your ESET product? Click here.
Installing: Need help installing your ESET product? Click here for a video tutorial.
If you are still unable to resolve your issue, please email ESET Technical Support.
Languages
Last Updated: Mar 23, 2020