Antivirus Uninstaller Tools: 26 Best We Tested in 2023
14. K7
Supports the removal of K7 Ultimate, Total and Virus Security packages (Plus and Premium).
Download K7 Security Product Removal Tool
15. Kaspersky
Supports Small Office Security 2, and all versions of Kaspersky PURE, Anti-Virus, Internet Security, Password Manager, Security Scan, Endpoint Security, Nifty Security24 and AVP Tool driver.
Download Kaspersky Lab Products Remover
Note: Enter the CAPTCHA code and if you have more than one product installed, select which to remove in the drop down. If you still have issues with a Kaspersky product, try using the remover tool in Safe Mode. Anti-Virus/Internet Security 6.0/7.0 cannot be removed using a 64-bit operating system.
16. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Cleanup Utility
17. McAfee
Supports all McAfee home consumer products between 2005 and 2013.
Download McAfee Consumer Products Removal tool
Note: The CAPTCHA appears to be case sensitive.
18. Microsoft (Security Essentials)
Download Fixit to Remove Microsoft Security Essentials v1 | v2
This is actually now part of the Microsoft Fix it suite and the uninstaller for version 2 should also work on version 4 of Security Essentials as well.
19. Norman
Supports Norman Virus Control and Security Suite.
20. Norton (Symantec)
Note: Another uninstaller that requires a CAPTCHA, supports all products listed in the uninstaller’s main window.
21. Panda
Supports Panda Internet Security / Antivirus 2008 – 2012
Download Panda Generic Uninstaller
Download Uninstaller For Cloud Antivirus Only
22. SUPERAntiSpyware
Download SUPERAntiSpyware Uninstaller Assistant 32-bit | 64-bit
23. Trend Micro
After downloading the tool, extract it and run the TISTOOL executable. Click the “[B] Uninstall” tab, and then click the “1. Uninstall software” button. This procedure is for the Antivirus/Internet Security products up to 2010.
Download Trend Micro Diagnostic Toolkit 32-bit | 64-bit
For the 2011 and newer Titanium products use the information below:
Note: You will be prompted for a password when you extract these uninstallers, use “novirus“. Run the Support Tool executable and use the same procedure as above.
Download Trend Micro Diagnostic Toolkit 32-bit | 64-bit
24. Webroot
Download Webroot Uninstall Utility
25. ZoneAlarm
Download ZoneAlarm Removal Tool
26. AV Uninstall Tools Pack 2013
Last but not least, is the AV Uninstall Tools pack which includes tools for removing more than 40 Antivirus, Anti spyware and Firewall packages. If you want to keep as many removal tools as you can, just in case, this one is definitely worth a look. Because of the sheer amount of removal tools inside, the download is around 90MB and the downloaded zip file unpacks to over 120MB.
The website for this pack is in Russian, but the program is available in English.
I’m having problems with 360 Total Security. I uninstalled it but it still shows up in several places although it’s not on the list in the Control Panel anymore. Will the App Remover be the one I need to use? 360 Total Security still shows up in my Startup apps and I can’t turn it off. I’ve seen signs of it in other places too.
Hi All,
Thanks Ray, I would suggest to disable Self Defense , turn off/exit the Antivirus Software & then Uninstall/remove it ! How it sounds ??
That is a good way to do it but even that doesn’t stop antivirus software leaving traces of itself all over the operating system, so these tools are still useful.
Hi, Thanks RAY for the quick response . Actually, I was suggesting/asking that in addition. I have no doubt over Removal Tools usefullness. ( I used Kaspersky Removal Tool perfectly but, there were some leftovers. They were not problematic and came to the eye after an year or so !) Thanks & Regards.
Very Informative link of “antivirus removers”. I’m just one of many that you have helped tremendously and very appreciative!
Thanks! Your contributions make life much easier in cyberspace.
great work – thanks a bunch;)
Thanks for the great links! Very helpful.
thanks ray, this useful collection of uninstallers we all need
Very good and useful article! Thanks for the hardwork. Congrats!
Thanks for the uninstallers.
Mr Raymond:
Very useful for me.
Thank you for all your effort,
Best regards,
thanks a lot, ray. i was recently having loads of trouble to uninstall my kaspersky. You are a life saver.
Hey what can i say keep up the good work.
Nice article. I have one similar but I had never heard of the AppRemover. Thanks!
A VERY useful list Raymond – THANK YOU !
This is a very useful article, congratulations Ray
THANK YOU RAY NICE REMOVAL TOOLS AND CAN ALWAYS BE HELPFUL ;-)
One of the best posts in a long time. This one is sure to be bookmarked as everyone at one time or another has the need to uninstall one of these products.
wow
nice tip
Thanks a lot Ray
You are the best
:-)
Good find and will be handy for people.
wow, great finds, thanks for the info ray!
best post in a long time ray
hi, thanks for updating, it is very useful in my work.
useful. nice . thank you
Raymond….this is great info…Thank you Raymond!!!
thanks ray for sharing us your favorite tools, :)
great info!!!
thanks dude..
nice article… thank you..
Raymond,
Today’s list of uninstallers is another good example why I have created a folder just for your newsletter, which is also the first thing I read every morning. Thank you for all your hard work and I constantly refer to your information.
Thanks
Great list Raymond.
Cheers.
Thanks. Very comprehensive
wow, useful review, thanks Ray
thanks a lot for this nice information..
Thanks Raymond, really useful. And thank you again for all your work :)
i too have problems uninstalling antivirus.
i too tried the above removal tools and succeeded
but it’s good to have all at one place.
good work ray!!
nice post ray……thanks very much
its very useful for me avg never remove properly and conflicts with kaspersky internet security
Thanks!
nice list of uninstaller..
Some antivirus engine should be cleanly removed and these applications are really handy in order to not create conflict when we choose to install another antivirus.
thanks raymond great article ,i always get problems when uninstalling AVG it is bad even when remove .
hi ray…..this is pretty much needed by everyone i suppose….thanks….