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Download the panda removal utility. How to remove Panda Antivirus with enhanced protection Virus Mode – Virus Removal

Open the panel Windows management and select the "Uninstall Programs", "Add or Remove Programs" or "Programs and Features" menu. Find them in the list and remove them one by one.

When the removal is complete, check the "Reboot now" option:

If uninstallation fails, use one of the official utilities to remove Panda programs from the system.

Uninstalling personal versions of Panda using the Panda Uninstaller utility

If you can't remove Panda Antivirus in a standard way via "Control Panel" - "Uninstall Programs", or the antivirus was not completely removed from the system, use special utility uninstallation. Panda Security offers two versions of such utilities: for removing personal and server versions of Panda.

Download the removal tool personal versions Panda antivirus and Panda Cloud:

Before running the utility, close all programs and open windows. Launch the utility and click Yes to run a complete removal of Panda products from your computer:

Wait for the utility to complete - this may take several minutes:

A reboot will be required to complete the utility. Wait for the message Thank you for waiting. Hit OK to reboot and press OK to restart the computer.

After reboot, delete the folders C:\Program Files\Panda Software And C:\Program Files\Panda Security. Panda antivirus products are now completely removed from your computer.

Comment: If the message appears after starting the utility Reboot the machine before Generic Uninstaller, then you need to restart your computer and run the utility again.

Uninstalling enterprise versions of Panda using the Panda Uninstaller utility

Applicable to the following products:

  • Panda Adaptive Defense
  • Panda Adaptive Defense 360
  • Panda Endpoint Protection
  • Panda Endpoint Protection Plus

During Endpoint Protection uninstallation, some files or libraries may not be completely removed, which may result in various errors. In such cases, it is necessary to use two official utilities, which will completely remove all remnants of Panda Endpoint Protection.

Download the removal tool the required version Panda Endpoint and Panda Adaptive Defense:

Before running the utility, close all programs and open windows. Run the utility DG_WAGENT_8_XX.exe or DG_WAGENT_5_50.exe, depending on your Panda product version, and click "Yes" to initiate a complete uninstall. After the utility finishes, click OK and restart your computer.

After reboot, run the file DG_PANDAPROT8_XX.exe or DG_WCLIENT_5_50.exe, wait until the utility completes and restart your computer.

In cases:
- incorrect uninstallation of the antivirus product
- complete reinstallation or
- before installing a new antivirus
It is recommended to carry out additional cleaning of residues using special utilities.

The list of utilities is grouped by manufacturer:

Agnitum Ltd.

  1. Upload file clean.zip(for 32-bit versions) or clean64.zip(for 64-bit versions) and extract it to a folder that you can easily find. Please note that for the 64-bit version the file must be renamed to clean.exe after unpacking.
  2. Restart your computer in .
  3. Run the extracted file clean.exe from the folder. After finishing this file, your PC will automatically reboot.
AVAST Software a.s.
  1. Download the utility aswclear.exe and save it on your Desktop;
  2. Restart your computer;
  3. Run the utility;
  4. If avast product! was not installed in the default folder, please specify the path to it. ( Attention: The contents of this folder will be completely removed!)
  5. Click REMOVE
  6. Reboot your computer to normal mode
AVG Technologies, Inc.

Download and run the appropriate version of the utility from this page.
After the removal procedure, a reboot will be required.

Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG. ​


Download and run the utility Avira RegistryCleaner from this page.

BitDefender SRL

  1. Download and run the utility BitDefender Uninstall Tool(or BitDefender Uninstall Tool 2013- for products of the 2013 line);
  2. Click the button Uninstall
  3. Wait until the utility finishes;
  4. Restart your computer.

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd ​

  1. Download ZoneAlarm removal tool.
  2. Run clean.exe. Click " Yes" to start removing ZoneAlarm

Comodo Group, Inc.​


Official instructions for uninstalling Comodo products are posted in this knowledge base article.
To automate these actions, the user community has developed a utility Comodo Products Uninstaller Tool
  1. Uninstall Comodo via the Control Panel applet. After removal, restart your computer and proceed to the next step. If Comodo is not listed installed programs, Comodo uninstall does not start or an error appears when uninstalling Comodo, proceed to the next step.
  2. Disable Sandbox(Sandbox) / Defense+(Click right click mouse by icon CIS > Sandbox/Defense+ Security Level > Disable). This will allow you to easily disable and remove CIS and other protected applications
  3. Download Comodo Removal Tool
  4. Unpack the downloaded archive and run the file " UninstallerTool.exe" (in Windows Vista/7, run on behalf of administrator).
  5. Select the program you want to remove and click " Uninstall ***"
  6. After uninstallation is complete, restart your computer.

Dr. Web (Doctor Web)​

  1. Download removal utility Dr.Web.
  2. Run the uninstall utility, enter the numbers from the image and click " Delete".

Emsisoft​

  1. Download the utility Emsiclean and save it on your Desktop
  2. Run the utility " Emsisoft Clean" (emsiclean.exe) and select the product to remove.
ESET, LLC

Usage ESET Uninstaller may overload your settings network connections Windows.
If you are using ESET Uninstaller to uninstall ESET Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange Server with Server 2008, you will need to reinstall your network card drivers.
F-Secure
  1. Download F-Secure Removal Tool
  2. The tool will remove all installed F-Secure products and you should use it with caution to F-Secure Policy Manager, F-Secure Anti-Virus for Microsoft Exchange and F-Secure Anti-Virus for Windows Server . Running the uninstall tool on Policy Manager server without Reserve copy means that you will have to reinstall all clients.
  3. Run the utility, check the box "I accept..." and press " Next >"
G Data Software AG
  1. Download G Data Removal Tool AVCleaner from this page;
  2. Launch the utility.

Kaspersky Lab. (Kaspersky Lab) ​

  1. Download the archive kavremover.zip, and then extract it (for example, using the WinZip program).
  2. Run the file kavremover.exe by double-clicking on it with the left mouse button.
  3. Enter in the field security code which is shown in the picture. If the code is not visible clearly, to re-generate the code, click on the refresh button to the right of the image.
  4. Select from menu The following products were detected Kaspersky Lab program that was installed on your computer. Click on the button Delete. If several Kaspersky Lab products are installed on your computer, select and remove them one by one.
    Paragraph Remove all known products It is recommended to use only in the most extreme cases, when the utility does not detect the product on the computer Kaspersky Lab, but you are absolutely sure that you installed one of the products Kaspersky Lab.
  5. The removal process may take some time.
  6. Wait until a dialog box appears indicating that the product was successfully uninstalled.
  7. Click on the button OK.
  8. Restart your computer.
The utility deletes all license data. After using it again installed product must be activated with an activation code. You can read more about the utility.

McAfee, Inc.​

  1. If you are using McAfee Anti-Theft or Intel Anti-Theft anti-theft service, disable the service before using the special removal utility.
  2. Download and save the MCPR.exe utility (MCPR (C) McAfee, Inc) on your computer.
  3. Run the file MCPR.exe by double-clicking on the file with the left mouse button.
  4. After the removal process McAfee products will complete (this process will take about a minute), the McAfee Cleanup window will appear with a message (on English language): Reboot required to remove all files. Would you like to reboot now?(translated into Russian: " To delete all files, the computer must be restarted. Do it now?").
  5. Click on the button Yes to restart your computer now and complete the McAfee product removal process.
Microsoft
  • Uninstallation instructions Microsoft Forefront

MicroWorld Technologies Inc.​

  1. Download the utility eScan Uninstaller
  2. Run the uninstall utility. To start, you may need a password: admin.
  3. After completing the deletion, you will see the message " eScan removed Sucessfully".
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
  1. Save the file on your desktop Windows desktop.
  2. On your Windows desktop, double-click Norton Removal Tool.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  4. The computer may be restarted several times; After restarting, you may be prompted to perform additional actions.
3. Run the SupportTool.exe file to remove TrustPort.
  • Run the utility " TrustPort Removal Utility" (tpremove.exe) and select the product to remove.
  • Then click on " Remove" to begin removing TrustPort.
  • A reboot will be required to complete the utility. Click " OK" to restart your computer. After rebooting, TrustPort will be completely removed.
    • Other utilities.

    AV Uninstall Tool s Pack.​


    AV Uninstall Tools Pack- This free package utilities designed for uninstalling various antivirus programs . It includes utilities to remove more than 40 antivirus and antispyware programs, as well as firewalls. They are necessary in cases where it is not possible to completely remove the antivirus program in the standard way, or errors occur during the removal process. These utilities completely remove all files, drivers, services and registry entries left by anti virus programs . These utilities will be useful for those who frequently reinstall and configure software.

    Please note that some utilities are not intended to be used as a primary uninstallation tool. Before using them, try uninstalling the program in the standard way.

    Read more about using utilities in the files Readme.txt in a folder in the utility.

    Any computer user knows how to remove programs. To do this, a corresponding menu is available in the control panel. However, there is some software that cannot simply be uninstalled. For example, Panda antivirus.

    It, like any other security software, cannot be removed using standard methods. This is due to the peculiarities of the programs and the introduction various records to the register. But then the question arises: how to remove Panda antivirus from your computer? The solution to the problem will be specialized third-party programs.

    Removing Panda Antivirus from PC

    For complete uninstallation of this product you can use a special tool. It's called Panda Uninstaller and is designed to remove all program files and personal data from hard drive. Two versions of the utility are available: for home computers and for servers. The software is easy to use. All you need to do:

    • install the utility;
    • run;
    • confirm the removal procedure.

    Then restart your computer and you're done. It is worth noting that many antiviruses have specialized tools for complete uninstallation.

    If this does not help, then you can use universal solutions. Suitable for working with the same antivirus software special program to remove: Antivirus Remover and Revo Uninstaller. They find all files and registry entries and execute them complete removal from your computer's hard drive. In most cases, these tools are enough to solve the problem.

    If it was not possible to completely uninstall, then the reason may lie elsewhere. For example, there are bad sectors on the hard drive where antivirus files were stored. And since you cannot access them, it is not possible to delete them. In this case, you can first scan the hard drive and try to fix it. bad sectors special programs.

    Another scenario is the action of viruses. If you have something similar, then use free utilities from Kaspersky or Dr.Web to scan and remove malware. After this, you can either uninstall Panda Antivirus completely or subsequently install a new version.

    Why uninstall Panda?

    Many users, when studying the issue of software removal, may consider that it is of low quality software. And, of course, they won’t want to. However, don't rush to conclusions. The uninstallation process does not mean at all that the program cannot cope with its tasks. After all, the following options are possible:

    • the program does not work correctly due to system failures or cannot be updated;
    • The software was removed for hard checks disk with other means of protection against viruses;
    • a procedure was carried out to restore broken blocks on the hard drive.

    IN similar situations uninstallation is necessary to install a fresh version from scratch without saving personal data from the previous one.

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    The first thing you need to try when uninstalling your antivirus is standard deletion through the control panel using the Add or Remove Programs component.

    If the antivirus is not in the list installed applications, the antivirus uninstall file does not start, or an error appears when uninstalling the antivirus, then you need to use a special utility to remove the antivirus.

    How to remove antivirus using AppRemover program

    AppRemover - free program to remove antiviruses and firewalls in the operating room Windows system . A program capable of removing antiviruses in cases where in the usual way(via the Add or Remove Programs applet) the antivirus cannot be removed. There can be many reasons why an antivirus cannot be removed - an interrupted uninstallation procedure, disruption of the antivirus by virus programs, errors in the system, etc.

    Stated support for such popular antiviruses which AppRemover can try to remove:

    • avast! Free Antivirus
    • Windows Defender
    • Avira Free Antivirus
    • AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
    • ESET Smart Security
    • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Pro
    • AVG Internet Security
    • Kaspersky Internet Security
    • Norton Internet Security
    • ESET NOD32 Antivirus
    • COMODO Antivirus
    • McAfee VirusScan
    • Norton 360
    • avast! Internet Security
    • Symantec Endpoint Protection
    • Other.

    In addition to removing antiviruses, the program is designed to clean the system from antivirus traces- files, registry keys, services.
    Download the AppRemover utility

    If you were unable to remove your antivirus using the AppRemover utility, you can try special utilities designed specifically for a specific antivirus.

    Free utilities for removing antiviruses.

    How to remove avast antivirus from your computer?

    Before launching the utility, close all windows and programs. Since after the utility runs, the computer will automatically restart. To remove, run the utilities and confirm the removal by clicking “Yes”.

    We wait. Upon completion of work, the computer will restart. After successful operation of the utility AVG antivirus will be deleted from your computer.

    How to remove Avira antivirus from your computer?

    Reboot your computer into Safe Mode.

    Find and remove on system disk these folders:

    C:\Program Files\Avira…\

    C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Avira…\

    C:\ProgramData\Avira…\

    If the folders are not deleted, try renaming them, rebooting again to " safe mode" and try to delete it.


    How to remove Bitdefender antivirus from your computer?

    It happens that Bitdefender antivirus can’t be removed in the standard way, and then it will come in handy special utility Bitdefender_Uninstall Tool.

    Launch the utility and click the "Uninstall" button. We wait for completion and reboot the computer. Done, Bitdefender antivirus has been removed from your computer.

    How to remove Comodo antivirus from your computer?

    Important!!! If it is possible to disable Sandbox, Defense+ and HIPS, you should try this. Right-click on the Comodo icon in the system tray, select Sandbox and Disable.

    Further, to delete Comodo antivirus 6.x-7.x, run the appropriate utility from the archive (you must run the program as an administrator - right key, context menu - "Run as administrator"). Now press key 1 and Enter. Then continue pressing the space bar until the corresponding message appears. When the main menu appears, press key 2 and Enter.

    After completing the procedure, reboot your computer into safe mode and do the same.

    Reboot your computer. Comodo Antivirus has been removed.

    To remove Comodo antivirus 3.x-5.4, run the appropriate utility and select the program you want to remove. After finishing the utility, restart your computer.

    How to remove Dr.Web anti-virus from your computer?

    The downloaded utility must be placed on the desktop.

    Launch the ESETUninstaller.exe utility from the desktop.

    When a window appears as in the screenshot, press the Y key in the English layout.

    In the next window, as in the screenshot, with the choice of product number, press 1 and then Enter.

    In the next window, press the Y key in the English layout.

    When the message Press any key to exit appears in the window, press any key on the keyboard. We reboot the computer. Antivirus ESET node 32 has been completely removed from your computer.

    How to remove McAfee antivirus from your computer?

    • McAfee AntiVirusPlus
    • McAfee Internet Security
    • McAfee LiveSafe
    • McAfee Family Protection
    • McAfee Online Backup
    • McAfee Total Protection

    Close all McAfee windows and all open folders and programs.

    1. Launch the utility. When running on Windows Vista/7/8, you must run the utility as an administrator.
    2. In the window that appears, click “Next”.
    3. Enter the generated code in the field and click "Next".
    4. We wait until the utility finishes running and click “Restart” to reboot the system.
    5. McAfee Antivirus will be removed from your computer.

    How to remove Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus from your computer?

    1. Run the MicrosoftFixit*.msi file, check the “I agree” box and click “Next”:
    2. After the utility completes, close it and restart your computer.
    3. After reboot, Microsoft Antivirus Security Essentials will be deleted from your computer.

    How to remove Symantec Norton antivirus from your computer?

    The utility removes products such as:

    • Norton 360/Security Suite/Business Suite
    • Norton Add-on-Pack
    • Norton AntiSpam
    • Norton AntiVirus (all versions)
    • Norton Confidential Online
    • Norton Ghost 2003
    • Norton GoBack
    • Norton Internet Security (all versions)
    • Norton Password Manager
    • Norton Personal Firewall
    • Norton Safety Minder
    • Norton SafeWeb
    • Norton Save and Restore
    • Norton Security Scan
    • Norton SystemWorks

    Launch the appropriate utility and click “next”. After running the utility, reboot the system.

    To remove Norton Security Scan, run NortonSecurityScan.exe. This utility works in background. When finished, restart your computer.

    After the system restarts, all Symantec Norton products will be removed from your computer.

    How to remove Outpost antivirus from your computer?

    Boot your computer into Safe Mode.

    Unpack the archive with the clean.exe utility, run it and click “yes” to begin the antivirus removal process.

    After finishing work, the computer will reboot, and Outpost antivirus and all its components will be completely removed from your computer.

    How to remove Panda antivirus from your computer?

    Run the appropriate utility and click the "Yes" button. Once the removal is complete, you will need to restart your computer. When the message “Thank you for waiting. Hit OK to reboot” appears, press the “OK” button and the computer reboots.

    How to remove TrustPort antivirus from your computer?

    The utility removes products such as:

    • TrustPort Antivirus 2012/13/14
    • TrustPort Internet Security 2012/13/14
    • TrustPort Total Protection 2012/13/14

    Run the "TrustPort Removal Utility" (tpremove.exe) and select the product to remove:

    Then click on "Remove" to begin removing TrustPort.
    A reboot will be required to complete the utility. Click "OK" to restart your computer.

    After reboot, TrustPort will be completely removed.

    How to remove Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Kaspersky Internet Security from your computer?

    The utility removes products such as:

    • AVP Tool Driver
    • Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8, 10
    • Kaspersky Internet Security 2009-2014
    • Kaspersky Network Agent 8, 9, 10
    • Kaspersky Password Manager
    • Kaspersky PURE/CRYSTAL 1.0-3.0
    • Kaspersky Security Scan
    • Kaspersky Small Office Security
    • Nifty Security24 Internet Security
    • Nifty Security24 Internet Security 2013
    • Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009-2014
    • Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0
    • Kaspersky Lab Network Agent 8.9

    Run the file kavremover.exe. Agree with license agreement and click “I agree” to launch the utility:

    Select the product you want to remove from the list, enter the security code and click the “Delete” button.

    After the utility runs, a window appears indicating the successful removal of Kaspersky Anti-Virus. Click "ok".

    The computer will reboot and all Kaspersky antivirus components will be removed from your computer.

    If you have any questions, ask in the comments. And take into account that some antiviruses may swear at the utilities presented here! Utilities are designed to remove antiviruses, therefore they can be considered malicious, but antivirus manufacturers are trying to introduce such programs into White list their antiviruses.