Anti Virus Software Removal Tools Overview

Uninstalling anti virus software on a computer system is sometimes not a trivial task as they tend to add their components deep into the system to provide protection from various threats PC users face these days. The need for anti virus software removal tools arises if the default uninstallation fails. This usually leads to a messed up computer system that could throw all kinds of errors at the user. It could also break other anti virus software either during installation or usage.

So called anti virus removal tools have been created to effectively remove traces of anti virus software from the computer system. They usually run a series of processes that delete files, Registry settings and other parameters or options that have been installed by the antivirus software during installation.

Below is a collection of anti virus software removal tools that have been created by the developers of the programs to aid their users if they encounter difficulties uninstalling it.

• AntiVir Registry Cleaner
• Avast Removal Tool
• AVG Remover
• Bitdefender Uninstallation Tool
• F-Secure Uninstallation Tool
• Kaspersky Removal Tool
• McAfee Consumer Products Removal
• Microsoft One Care Uninstall Cleanup Tool
• Norton Removal Tool
• Panda Anti Virus 2008 Uninstaller
• Symantec Corporate Products Clean Up Tool

Did we miss antivirus software uninstallation tools in the list? Let us know in the comments.

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Tags: anti virus, anti virus software, antivir, antivirus, avast, avg, kaspersky, mcafee, microsoft, norton, panda, removal, symantec, virus software, Windows
Categories: Security, Windows, software

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10 Responses to “Anti Virus Software Removal Tools Overview”

1. Roman ShaRP says:

   April 16, 2009 at 10:59 am

   FreewareGenius wrote about Appremover application for this purpose –
   http://www.freewaregenius.com/2009/04/13/how-to-uninstall-anything-free-apps-that-get-the-job-done/

   Didn’t tested it, but I think it can be useful.

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2. mmatos says:

   April 16, 2009 at 11:47 am

   I use Revouninstaler and it does a good job.

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3. mewho says:

   April 16, 2009 at 3:56 pm

   anyone know the password for the symantec corporate cleanup tool?

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4. anon509 says:

   April 17, 2009 at 3:57 am

   computer associates: tinyurl.com/cat9wh

   trendmicro : tinyurl.com/cz46zj

   nod32: tinyurl.com/23fzxl

   norton/symantec removal tool: tinyurl.com/276bgo

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5. Will says:

   April 17, 2009 at 7:47 am

   Guy’s try to learn more on defending your system More than using any software. Use your self to learn on how to defend your system . The action of these Malicious ware is always evolving. So updating your self is just easy as you are updating your Antivirus. Try on checking this blog site for the latest and also try to check the site like this (http://www.systemsecurityinstitute.org/) to learn more on system defensive measures.

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6. Will Garcia says:

   May 16, 2009 at 8:21 pm

   Please inform me of any Avira AntiVirus software removal tool, can’t seem to remove mine at all… thanks

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7. Jorgen says:

   June 21, 2009 at 1:30 pm

   I miss a removal tool for NOD32 / ESET

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8. rono says:

   October 12, 2009 at 2:57 pm

   try appremover it can remove any security software including antivirus antispyware or anything else.

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