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How to uninstall AdGuard from your system

AdGuard is a software application. This page is comprised of details on how to uninstall it from your PC. It is written by Adguard Software Ltd. You can read more on Adguard Software Ltd or check for application updates here. More details about the application AdGuard can be seen at . AdGuard is commonly installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard directory, subject to the user's option. The full uninstall command line for AdGuard is MsiExec.exe /X{685F6AB3-7C61-42D1-AE5B-3864E48D1035}. The application's main executable file has a size of 5.32 MB (5579112 bytes) on disk and is labeled Adguard.exe.

AdGuard is composed of the following executables which occupy 6.10 MB (6396320 bytes) on disk:

  • Adguard.BrowserExtensionHost.exe (154.00 KB)
  • Adguard.Core.Tools.exe (157.35 KB)
  • Adguard.exe (5.32 MB)
  • Adguard.Tools.exe (127.85 KB)
  • AdguardSvc.exe (172.85 KB)
  • certutil.exe (186.00 KB)
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The information on this page is only about version 7.4.3202.0 of AdGuard. You can find below a few links to other AdGuard releases:

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

The files below were left behind on your disk when you remove AdGuard:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\CLR_v4.0_32\UsageLogs\Adguard.exe.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\AdGuard

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be uninstalled; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • 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\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\EventLog\Application\Adguard

Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional values from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\adguardmagic- fix.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3397674022-2742281450-311460378-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files (x86)\Adguard\Adguard.exe


How to uninstall AdGuard using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

AdGuard is an application marketed by Adguard Software Ltd. Sometimes, people choose to remove this program. This is efortful because uninstalling this manually takes some skill related to removing Windows programs manually. One of the best SIMPLE procedure to remove 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 system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general utility to maximize the performance of your Windows computer.

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  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful PC management program.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


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

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate AdGuard or simply click the Search feature and type in "AdGuard". If it exists on your system the AdGuard program will be found automatically. Notice that when you click AdGuard in the list of programs, the following data about the application is available to you:


  • Star rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other people have about AdGuard, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the app you want to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
For example you can see that for AdGuard:





  • The software company is: https://adguard.com
  • The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /X{685F6AB3-7C61-42D1-AE5B-3864E48D1035}
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will come up. accept the uninstall by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall AdGuard.
Uninstall AdGuard


8. After removing AdGuard, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to start 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 registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your system.

Your system 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 PC, we are not saying that AdGuard by Adguard Software Ltd is not a good application for your PC. This text only contains detailed info on how to uninstall AdGuard supposing you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2020-04-28 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2020-04-28 15:48:06.013