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A guide to uninstall AdGuard from your PC

This page contains thorough information on how to remove AdGuard for Windows. It is developed by Adguard Software Ltd. Additional info about Adguard Software Ltd can be found here. Please open if you want to read more on AdGuard on Adguard Software Ltd's page. AdGuard is commonly installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard folder, regulated by the user's choice. You can uninstall AdGuard by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\{44763530-d720-4e4a-a99d-26a08c7ffbf9}\setup1.exe. Keep in mind that you might receive a notification for admin rights. Adguard.exe is the AdGuard's primary executable file and it takes around 4.12 MB (4324712 bytes) on disk.

The executable files below are installed together with AdGuard. They occupy about 12.99 MB (13615986 bytes) on disk.

  • Activator Adguard Premium lifetime.exe (8.23 MB)
  • Adguard.Core.Tools.exe (155.35 KB)
  • Adguard.exe (4.12 MB)
  • Adguard.Tools.exe (133.85 KB)
  • AdguardSvc.exe (175.35 KB)
  • certutil.exe (186.00 KB)
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The current page applies to AdGuard version 7.3.3013.0 alone. You can find below info on other versions of AdGuard:

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

Folders left behind when you uninstall AdGuard:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Adguard_Software_Ltd
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Adguard Software Ltd

Generally, the following files are left on disk:
  • 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.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\AdguardSvc.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\7.3.3013.0\user.config
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\AdGuard_20200415012754.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\AdGuard_20200415012754_000_Main.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Adguard.lnk

Registry keys:
  • 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\Microsoft\Tracing\Adguard_RASAPI32
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Adguard_RASMANCS
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{44763530-d720-4e4a-a99d-26a08c7ffbf9}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Adguard Service
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\eventlog\Application\Adguard service

Additional registry values that are not removed:
  • 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


How to remove AdGuard with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

AdGuard is an application by Adguard Software Ltd. Sometimes, users choose to uninstall this program. This can be hard because performing this by hand takes some experience regarding Windows program uninstallation. One of the best EASY procedure 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 Windows PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and general tool to take care of your Windows computer.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with the program's design and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful Windows tool.

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


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


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

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate AdGuard or simply activate the Search field and type in "AdGuard". If it is installed on your PC the AdGuard application will be found automatically. After you click AdGuard in the list , the following information about the program is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other users have about AdGuard, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the application you are about to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for AdGuard:





  • The publisher is: http://www.adguard.com
  • The uninstall string is: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\{44763530-d720-4e4a-a99d-26a08c7ffbf9}\setup1.exe
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will come up. accept the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove AdGuard.
Uninstall AdGuard


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

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



Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to uninstall AdGuard by Adguard Software Ltd from your computer, nor are we saying that AdGuard by Adguard Software Ltd is not a good application for your PC. This page only contains detailed info on how to uninstall AdGuard supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2019-12-08 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2019-12-08 08:46:18.430