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A way to uninstall AdGuard from your computer

This page contains thorough information on how to uninstall AdGuard for Windows. It was developed for Windows by Adguard Software Ltd. More information on Adguard Software Ltd can be seen here. You can see more info on AdGuard at . The program is often found in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard directory (same installation drive as Windows). The full command line for uninstalling AdGuard is MsiExec.exe /X{685F6AB3-7C61-42D1-AE5B-3864E48D1035}. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might get a notification for administrator rights. AdGuard's primary file takes around 5.44 MB (5704552 bytes) and is named Adguard.exe.

AdGuard is comprised of the following executables which occupy 6.23 MB (6536968 bytes) on disk:

  • Adguard.BrowserExtensionHost.exe (168.85 KB)
  • Adguard.Core.Tools.exe (157.35 KB)
  • Adguard.exe (5.44 MB)
  • Adguard.Tools.exe (128.35 KB)
  • AdguardSvc.exe (172.35 KB)
  • certutil.exe (186.00 KB)
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This data is about AdGuard version 7.5.3405.0 only. You can find here a few links to other AdGuard releases:

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When planning to uninstall AdGuard you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

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

The files below are left behind on your disk when you remove AdGuard:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.BrowserExtensionHost.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.Commons.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.Core.Common.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.Core.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.Core.Tools.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.Dns.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.exe
  • 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.Service.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.Tools.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.UI.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\AdguardCore.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\AdguardCoreTools.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\AdguardCoreTools64.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\AdguardDns.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\AdguardSvc.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\AdGuardTrialReset.exe
  • 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.UI.resources.ar.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.be.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.bg.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\langs\Adguard.UI.resources.cs.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.sl.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\SharpRaven.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:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Wizard.wmv
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Adguard_Software_Ltd\Adguard.exe_StrongName_fx3hfgw3lp332eqb4g0rna0r2dpoucxg\7.5.3405.0\user.config
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\CLR_v4.0_32\UsageLogs\Adguard.exe.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\Adguard Premium 7.5.3405.0 Rus Repack_пожизненный ключ.lnk
  • C:\Windows\Installer\{685F6AB3-7C61-42D1-AE5B-3864E48D1035}\AdguardIcon.exe

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be cleaned; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\adguard
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AdGuard
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\AdGuard
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\3BA6F58616C71D24EAB583464ED80153
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Cliqz\NativeMessagingHosts\com.adguard.browser_extension_host.nm
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Google\Chrome\NativeMessagingHosts\com.adguard.browser_extension_host.nm
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{685F6AB3-7C61-42D1-AE5B-3864E48D1035}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Mozilla\NativeMessagingHosts\com.adguard.browser_extension_host.nm
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Waterfox\NativeMessagingHosts\com.adguard.browser_extension_host.nm
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Adguard Service
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EventLog\Application\Adguard service

Open regedit.exe to delete the values below 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-1-5-21-1607102715-774093219-3900181221-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1607102715-774093219-3900181221-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\AdGuardTrialReset.exe


A way to remove AdGuard from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

AdGuard is an application by the software company Adguard Software Ltd. Some people choose to erase this program. Sometimes this can be troublesome because performing this manually takes some experience related to PCs. One of the best EASY approach to erase AdGuard is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





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

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system optimizer.

3. Click on the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the applications existing on your PC will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you find AdGuard or simply click the Search field and type in "AdGuard". If it is installed on your PC the AdGuard app will be found automatically. Notice that after you click AdGuard in the list of apps, the following data regarding the application is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other users have regarding AdGuard, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the program you are about to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
For example you can see that for AdGuard:





  • The publisher is: https://adguard.com
  • The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /X{685F6AB3-7C61-42D1-AE5B-3864E48D1035}
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will come up. accept the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove AdGuard.
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8. After removing AdGuard, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to start 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 are assured that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your disk.

Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and ready to serve you properly.

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove AdGuard by Adguard Software Ltd from your PC, nor are we saying that AdGuard by Adguard Software Ltd is not a good application. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to remove AdGuard in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2020-10-03 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2020-10-03 15:21:42.493