Utilities to Completely Remove anti-virus Software
Summary: This article lists a lot of useful utilities that let you remove/uninstall specific anti-virus software from your personal computer.
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Symptoms
Table of Contents:
- Uninstall/Removal tools for common anti-virus and security software
- What you must know
- Reference Tables with useful links
Uninstall/Removal tools for common anti-virus and security software
This article lists the most commonly available uninstall tools for you to match your particular needs.
Cause
What you must know
When attempting to totally remove a security application. (For example: An anti-virus program.) It is considered best practice to use the applications own recommended uninstaller and/or utility. Using the Windows removal tool (Add/Remove Programs) to completely uninstall these programs is often insufficient. If you still have problems after using the companies own tool, then there are certain commonly used programs that you may find useful. All these programs are outside of Dell's control and are used at your own risk. If you are in any doubt, the best thing you can do is contact the third-party company directly for further help.
Security Software includes anti-virus programs, SpyWare Scanners, Registry Cleaners, and Ad Removal Tools.
Resolution
Reference Tables with useful links
Click the link associated with the security software installed on your computer and follow the prompts or instructions on the website. Once uninstallation is complete, you must restart your computer.
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Utility Links by Publisher:
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| Avast Website | |
| Avast |
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| AVG Website | |
| AVG anti-virus | |
| AVG Performance AVG Protection AVG Ultimate |
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| Avira Website | |
| Avira Professional Security Avira Free anti-virus Avira anti-virus Premium Avira anti-virus Pro Avira Internet Security Avira Internet Security Suite Avira Family Protection Suite Avira Ultimate Protection Suite |
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| BitDefender Website | |
| Total Security |
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| Operates as Total Defense anti-virus now |
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| ESET Website | |
| General Uninstaller | |
| AV Removal Tool |
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| F-Secure Website | |
| Anti-virus for personal computer Internet Security 2013 Internet Security 2014 Internet Security 2015 Safe Anywhere PC 12 Safe Anywhere PC 14 Safe Anywhere PC 15 |
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| GData Website | |
| Internet Security Total Protection Anti-virus |
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| Kaspersky Website | |
| Internet Security Anti-virus |
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| McAfee Website | |
| McAfee anti-virus Plus | |
| McAfee Internet Security | |
| McAfee Total Protection | |
| McAfee All Access | |
| McAfee Mobile Security Suite | |
| McAfee Family Protection | |
| McAfee Live Safe | |
| General Uninstall Tool |
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| Panda Security Website | |
| Panda anti-virus | |
| Panda Cloud Internet Protection |
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| Sophos Website | |
| Sophos Control Center |
|
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| Symantec Website | |
| Norton anti-virus | |
| Norton Internet Security | |
| Norton 360 |
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| Total Defense Website | |
| Total Defense Internet Security Suite |
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| Trend Micro Website |
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| Webroot Website |
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| Windows Security Essentials Website | |
| Windows Security Essentials |
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| Zone Alarm Website |
| Utility | Link |
|---|---|
| PC Tools | |
| Revo Uninstaller | |
| SpyBot | |
| SuperAntiSpyware |
Additional Information
If you are looking for information about the Security software being shipped with Dell personal computer's, check out the article below:
- Useful Information about the third-party anti-virus programs that ship with a Dell personal computer
If you are looking for information about the various other tools used if there is an infection, then check out the article below:
If you are looking for information about issues already seen on your personal computer, then check out these links for further help:
- Dell Security Portal
- What are the different types of Viruses, Spyware and Malware that can infect my computer?
- A general guide to removing Malware infections from a Dell personal computer
NOTE: Bear in mind - The best person to help you with a specific company's software is a representative of that company. There is a support site link for each company in the table above. Use the appropriate company support, they are the best experts on their own applications. They can action any account or administrative issues that you may be experiencing.
Get general information and guidance to secure your system/data on our Security and anti-virus page.Affected Products
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Article Number: 000178910
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 23 feb 2024
Version: 10
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