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A guide to uninstall AdGuard from your computer

This web page contains complete information on how to uninstall AdGuard for Windows. It is made by Adguard Software Ltd. You can read more on Adguard Software Ltd or check for application updates here. More information about AdGuard can be seen at . The application is usually located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard directory (same installation drive as Windows). The entire uninstall command line for AdGuard is MsiExec.exe /X{685F6AB3-7C61-42D1-AE5B-3864E48D1035}. Adguard.exe is the programs's main file and it takes close to 5.46 MB (5727592 bytes) on disk.

The executable files below are part of AdGuard. They occupy an average of 5.90 MB (6191672 bytes) on disk.

  • Adguard.exe (5.46 MB)
  • Adguard.Tools.exe (140.35 KB)
  • AdguardSvc.exe (126.85 KB)
  • certutil.exe (186.00 KB)


The current page applies to AdGuard version 6.4.1544.4363 only. You can find below info on other releases of AdGuard:

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After the uninstall process, the application leaves leftovers on the computer. Some of these are shown below.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall AdGuard:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Adguard_Software_Ltd
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Adguard Software Ltd

Check for and delete the following files from your disk when you uninstall AdGuard:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.Commons.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.Filter.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.Global.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.Ipc.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.Network.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.Safebrowsing.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.Service.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.Tools.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.UI.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\AdguardNetApi.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\AdguardNetLib.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\AdguardSvc.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\brolib32.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\brolib64.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Brotli.NET.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\default.adg
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\drivers.bin
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\ICSharpCode.AvalonEdit.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.ar.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.bg.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.da.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.de.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.es.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.fa.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.fr.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.he.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.hr.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.hu.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.hy.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.id.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.it.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.ja.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.ko.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.nl.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.no.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.pl.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.pt.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.pt-PT.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.ro.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.ru.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.sk.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.sr.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.sv.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.tr.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.uk.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.vi.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.zh.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.Filter.resources.zh-TW.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.ar.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.bg.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.da.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.de.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.es.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.fa.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.fr.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.he.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.hr.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.hu.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.hy.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.id.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.it.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.ja.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.ko.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.nl.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.no.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.pl.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.pt.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.pt-PT.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.ro.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.ru.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.sk.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.sr.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.sv.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.tr.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.uk.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.vi.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.zh.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.zh-TW.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\libs\inststlib64.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\logo.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Microsoft.Expression.Interactions.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Newtonsoft.Json.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\nss\certutil.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\nss\freebl3.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\nss\libnspr4.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\nss\libplc4.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\nss\libplds4.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\nss\nss3.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\nss\nssckbi.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\nss\nssdbm3.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\nss\nssutil3.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\nss\smime3.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\nss\softokn3.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\nss\sqlite3.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\SQLite.Interop.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\System.Data.SQLite.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\System.Windows.Interactivity.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Adguard_Software_Ltd\Adguard.exe_StrongName_fx3hfgw3lp332eqb4g0rna0r2dpoucxg\6.4.1544.4363\user.config
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\CLR_v4.0_32\UsageLogs\Adguard.exe.log

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be cleaned; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AdGuard
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\AdGuard
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\3BA6F58616C71D24EAB583464ED80153
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{bb9f6c66-f9f3-47eb-b1ce-1fc0d955df87}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Adguard Service
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EventLog\Application\Adguard service

Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\3BA6F58616C71D24EAB583464ED80153\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Adguard Service\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Adguard Service\ImagePath
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-565845905-1641395241-958983791-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume1\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.exe


How to erase AdGuard from your PC using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

AdGuard is an application offered by Adguard Software Ltd. Sometimes, people want to uninstall this application. This is difficult because doing this manually takes some know-how regarding removing Windows applications by hand. The best SIMPLE manner to uninstall AdGuard 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 all around tool to take care of your system.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful PC management program.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the applications installed on the PC will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you find AdGuard or simply click the Search feature and type in "AdGuard". If it exists on your system the AdGuard app will be found automatically. When you select AdGuard in the list of programs, some information regarding the program is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding AdGuard, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the app you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
For example you can see that for AdGuard:





  • The web site of the program is: http://adguard.com
  • The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /X{685F6AB3-7C61-42D1-AE5B-3864E48D1035}
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will show up. accept the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall AdGuard.
Uninstall AdGuard


8. After removing AdGuard, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong AdGuard which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling AdGuard using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

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



Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to uninstall AdGuard by Adguard Software Ltd from your PC, we are not saying that AdGuard by Adguard Software Ltd is not a good application for your PC. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall AdGuard in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2018-08-30 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2018-08-30 13:04:43.157