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A guide to uninstall NordVPN from your PC

This web page is about NordVPN for Windows. Below you can find details on how to uninstall it from your computer. It was created for Windows by NordVPN. Go over here for more details on NordVPN. Detailed information about NordVPN can be seen at . The application is often located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN directory (same installation drive as Windows). The entire uninstall command line for NordVPN is C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{8774AF38-DC53-4872-908D-FE4B92E8EE67}\NordVPNSetup.exe /i {8774AF38-DC53-4872-908D-FE4B92E8EE67} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1. The application's main executable file is called NordVPN.exe and occupies 5.58 MB (5852920 bytes).

NordVPN is comprised of the following executables which take 9.69 MB (10162192 bytes) on disk:

  • Diagnostics.exe (52.24 KB)
  • nordvpn-service.exe (410.74 KB)
  • NordVPN.exe (5.58 MB)
  • openssl.exe (887.74 KB)
  • openvpn-nordvpn.exe (849.74 KB)
  • openvpnserv.exe (59.74 KB)
  • openssl.exe (874.08 KB)
  • openvpn-nordvpn.exe (1,004.74 KB)
  • openvpnserv.exe (69.24 KB)
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The current web page applies to NordVPN version 6.11.14 alone. Click on the links below for other NordVPN versions:

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Following the uninstall process, the application leaves some files behind on the PC. Part_A few of these are listed below.

Folders left behind when you uninstall NordVPN:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN

Check for and remove the following files from your disk when you uninstall NordVPN:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Autofac.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\AutoMapper.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Bugsnag.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Caliburn.Micro.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Caliburn.Micro.Platform.Core.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Caliburn.Micro.Platform.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\CommandLine.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\ControlzEx.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\DeviceId.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Diagnostics.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Exceptionless.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Exceptionless.Web.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Exceptionless.Wpf.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\FlareNet.Core.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Hardcodet.Wpf.TaskbarNotification.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Heijden.Dns.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\JsonNet.ContractResolvers.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Liberation.Diagnostics.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Liberation.Native.Firewall.Net.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Liberation.Network.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Liberation.OS.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Liberation.ServiceModel.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Liberation.ServiceProcess.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Liberation.Vpn.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Liberation.Vpn.OpenVpn.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\MahApps.Metro.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Microsoft.Expression.Effects.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Microsoft.Expression.Interactions.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\MQTTnet.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Newtonsoft.Json.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NLog.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Nord.WiFiSec.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Api.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Application.Core.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Configuration.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Controls.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Core.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.DiagnosticsTool.Logic.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.DiagnosticsTool.UI.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVPN.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Infrastructure.App.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Nordvpn.Infrastructure.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Logging.Abstractions.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Logging.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Logging.NLog.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.ServiceProxy.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\nordvpn-service.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\nordvpn-service.InstallLog
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\nordvpn-service.InstallState
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\c_rehash
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\libcrypto-1_1.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\libeay32.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\liblzo2-2.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\libssl-1_1.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\openssl.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\openvpn-nordvpn.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\openvpnserv.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\ssleay32.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\WinSparkle.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\c_rehash
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\libcrypto-1_1-x64.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\libeay32.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\liblzo2-2.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\libssl-1_1-x64.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\openssl.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\openvpn-nordvpn.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\openvpnserv.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\ssleay32.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\WinSparkle.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\Addtrust_external_root.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\AddTrust_External_Root.crt.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\Baltimore_Cybertrust_Root_CA.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\CloudVPN_internal_root.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\comodo root.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\comodo_ecc.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\DigiCert_Global_Root_CA.crt.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\DigiCert_High_Assurance_EV_Root_CA.crt.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\DigiCertGlobalCAG2.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\DigiCertGlobalRootG2.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\GeoTrust_Global_CA.crt.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\GeoTrust_Primary_Certification_Authority_-_G3.crt.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\GoDaddy_root.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\LetsEncrypt_dst_root.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\NCGlobalSign_nordvpncom.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\NCGlobalSignRootCA.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\Starfield_Class_2_CA.crt.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\VeriSign_Class_3_Public_Primary_Certification_Authority_-_G5.crt.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\cybersec.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\templates\template.xslt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\templates\xor_template.xslt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\toast.ico
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\SharpCompress.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Stripe.net.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\System.ValueTuple.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\System.Windows.Interactivity.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\x64\Liberation.Native.Firewall.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\x86\Liberation.Native.Firewall.dll

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be removed; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\NordVPN.Notification
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\NordVPN 6.11.14

Open regedit.exe to remove the values below from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\tapnordvpn\DisplayName


A way to remove NordVPN from your computer using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

NordVPN is an application released by the software company NordVPN. Some people decide to remove this program. This can be easier said than done because removing this manually requires some advanced knowledge related to Windows program uninstallation. The best EASY way to remove NordVPN is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and all around tool to clean your Windows computer.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire 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
Go to General Tools


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the programs installed on your computer will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of programs until you locate NordVPN or simply activate the Search feature and type in "NordVPN". The NordVPN app will be found very quickly. Notice that when you select NordVPN in the list of apps, the following data regarding the program is made available to you:


  • Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have regarding NordVPN, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the app you are about to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for NordVPN:





  • The software company is: http://www.nordvpn.com
  • The uninstall string is: C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{8774AF38-DC53-4872-908D-FE4B92E8EE67}\NordVPNSetup.exe /i {8774AF38-DC53-4872-908D-FE4B92E8EE67} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will appear. Confirm the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove NordVPN.
Uninstall NordVPN


8. After uninstalling NordVPN, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of NordVPN which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling NordVPN with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your system.

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



Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to remove NordVPN by NordVPN from your computer, we are not saying that NordVPN by NordVPN is not a good software application. This page only contains detailed info on how to remove NordVPN in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2018-02-20 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2018-02-20 16:01:56.377