Kaspersky Anti-Virus

A way to uninstall Kaspersky Anti-Virus from your computer

This page contains thorough information on how to uninstall Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows. The Windows version was developed by Kaspersky Lab. More data about Kaspersky Lab can be found here. The application is usually placed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0 folder. Take into account that this location can differ depending on the user's decision. The full command line for removing Kaspersky Anti-Virus is MsiExec.exe /I{E27B1D7B-3B34-43A2-9FC0-9828D5DF46E2} REMOVE=ALL. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might be prompted for administrator rights. Kaspersky Anti-Virus's main file takes around 124.45 KB (127440 bytes) and its name is kasperskylab.pure.restoretool.exe.

The following executable files are contained in Kaspersky Anti-Virus. They take 5.36 MB (5616008 bytes) on disk.

• avp.exe (235.88 KB)
• avpia.exe (229.95 KB)
• avpui.exe (218.45 KB)
• ffcert.exe (100.45 KB)
• getsysteminfo.exe (2.22 MB)
• kldw.exe (87.02 KB)
• plugins-setup.exe (303.45 KB)
• remove_incompatible_applications.exe (126.45 KB)
• uninstallation_assistant_host.exe (107.45 KB)
• upgrade.exe (583.43 KB)
• upgrade_launcher.exe (504.31 KB)
• wmi32.exe (34.06 KB)
• wmiav.exe (62.55 KB)
• kasperskylab.pure.restoretool.exe (124.45 KB)
• netcfg.exe (82.52 KB)
• ffcert.exe (117.52 KB)
• kldw.exe (98.52 KB)
• vssbridge64.exe (75.52 KB)
• wmi64.exe (37.19 KB)

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This info is about Kaspersky Anti-Virus version 17.0.0.611 only. You can find below a few links to other Kaspersky Anti-Virus releases:

• 19.0.0.1088
• 16.0.0.614
• 15.0.2.396
• 16.0.1.445
• 15.0.1.415
• 14.0.0.4651
• 18.0.0.405
• 15.0.0.463
• 14.0.0.5666
• 15.0.2.361
• 20.0.14.1085

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If you are manually uninstalling Kaspersky Anti-Virus we suggest you to check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders that were found:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0

The files below remain on your disk by Kaspersky Anti-Virus's application uninstaller when you removed it:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\ac_facade.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\ac_meta.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\acassembler.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\am_facade.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\am_patch_management.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\app_core_legacy.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\application_categorizer.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\application_investigator.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\avp.com
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\avp.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\avp_start_menu.ico
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\avpia.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\avpinst.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\avpmain.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\avpservice.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\avpui.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\avpuilauncher.ico
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\avpuimain.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\avs_eka.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\avstream_monitor.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\avzkrnl.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\backup_engine.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\backup_facade.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\backup_facade_metainfo.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\bi_facade.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\bi_meta.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\browser_integration.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\cbi.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\cf_dnt.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\cf_engines.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\cf_engines_meta.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\cf_facade.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\cf_mgmt_facade.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\ckahcomm.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\ckahrule.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\ckahum.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\clldr.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\cm_km_X64\cm_km.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\cm_km_X64\cm_km.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\cm_km_X64\cm_km.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\cm_um.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\content_filtering_meta.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\crypto_provider.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\crypto_provider_meta.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\crypto_ssl.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\dbghelp.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\dblite.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Desktop\KAV\Kaspersky Anti-Virus.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Desktop\KFA\Kaspersky Free.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Desktop\KIS\Kaspersky Internet Security.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Desktop\KIS\Safe Money.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Desktop\PURE\Kaspersky Total Security.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Desktop\PURE\Safe Money.lnk
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\dummy.tmp
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\dumpwriter.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\ekasyswatch.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\encryption_crypto_disk_facade.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\encryption_crypto_disk_legacy.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\encryption_crypto_disk_meta.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\ffcert.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\filecategorizer.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\fssync.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\getsysteminfo.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\icudt40.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\icuin40.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\icuio40.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\icuuc40.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\IEExt\ie_plugin.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\inproc_agent.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\inproc-agent.cfg
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\install.cfg
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\installation_assistant.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\instrumental_meta.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\instrumental_services.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\integrity_control.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\kas_cpconvert.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\kas_engine.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\kas_filtration.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\kas_gsg.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\kas_loader.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\kas_product.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\kas_uds.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\backup_engine.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\backup_facade.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\backup_facade_metainfo.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\dblite.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\dumpwriter.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\fssync.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\kasperskylab.kis.ui.visuals.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\kasperskylab.platform.localization.core.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\kasperskylab.platform.nativeinterop.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\kasperskylab.pure.restoretool.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\kasperskylab.pure.restoretool.nativeinterop.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\kasperskylab.pure.ui.backup.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\kasperskylab.ui.common.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\kasperskylab.ui.common.vb.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\kasperskylab.ui.core.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\kasperskylab.ui.core.visuals.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\kasperskylab.ui.platform.services.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\Kaspersky Restore Utility\kasperskylab.ui.platform.views.dll

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be cleaned; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\B7D1B72E43B32A34F90C89825DFD642E
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\InstallWIX_{E27B1D7B-3B34-43A2-9FC0-9828D5DF46E2}

Use regedit.exe to delete the following additional values from the Windows Registry:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\avpui.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 17.0.0\avpui.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\B7D1B72E43B32A34F90C89825DFD642E\ProductName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\AVP17.0.0\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klvssbrigde64\ImagePath

How to remove Kaspersky Anti-Virus with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Kaspersky Anti-Virus is a program released by Kaspersky Lab. Some computer users decide to remove this program. Sometimes this is easier said than done because uninstalling this manually takes some skill related to removing Windows applications by hand. The best EASY procedure to remove Kaspersky Anti-Virus is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your system, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and general tool to optimize your computer.

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• go to Download Link
• download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD NOW button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful program.

3. Click on the General Tools button


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature


5. All the programs existing on your PC will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Kaspersky Anti-Virus or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Kaspersky Anti-Virus". The Kaspersky Anti-Virus app will be found automatically. After you select Kaspersky Anti-Virus in the list of programs, the following data about the application is shown to you:

• Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This tells you the opinion other people have about Kaspersky Anti-Virus, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Details about the app you are about to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.

7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will show up. accept the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Kaspersky Anti-Virus.


8. After uninstalling Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of Kaspersky Anti-Virus that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing Kaspersky Anti-Virus with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

Your Windows PC will remain clean, speedy and able to take on new tasks.

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove Kaspersky Anti-Virus by Kaspersky Lab from your computer, we are not saying that Kaspersky Anti-Virus by Kaspersky Lab is not a good software application. This text simply contains detailed info on how to remove Kaspersky Anti-Virus in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.