FortiClient
A guide to uninstall FortiClient from your system
FortiClient is a computer program. This page is comprised of details on how to uninstall it from your PC. It was coded for Windows by
Fortinet Technologies Inc. You can find out more on Fortinet Technologies Inc or check for application updates
here. FortiClient is usually installed in the C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient folder, regulated by the user's choice. FortiClient's full uninstall command line is MsiExec.exe /I{6025C0F5-4E49-487F-90E4-55C45F2CB34B}. The program's main executable file has a size of 154.85 MB (162375808 bytes) on disk and is named FortiClient.exe.
FortiClient contains of the executables below. They occupy 215.73 MB (
226213960 bytes) on disk.
- artifactcollector.exe (17.63 MB)
- av_task.exe (296.15 KB)
- AzureToken.exe (26.63 KB)
- EPCUserAvatar.exe (3.77 MB)
- fcappdb.exe (274.15 KB)
- FCAuth.exe (137.65 KB)
- FCCOMInt.exe (173.65 KB)
- FCConfig.exe (349.15 KB)
- FCDBLog.exe (899.15 KB)
- fcmonitor.exe (622.65 KB)
- FctSecSvr.exe (3.74 MB)
- FCVbltScan.exe (240.15 KB)
- fmon.exe (214.15 KB)
- FortiAuth.exe (130.13 KB)
- FortiAvatar.exe (60.63 KB)
- FortiClient.exe (154.85 MB)
- FortiClientConsole.exe (127.13 KB)
- FortiClientSecurity.exe (126.63 KB)
- FortiClient_Diagnostic_Tool.exe (543.15 KB)
- FortiClient_Diagnostic_Tool_cmdline.exe (4.61 MB)
- FortiElevate.exe (93.63 KB)
- FortiESNAC.exe (6.54 MB)
- FortiFS.exe (5.29 MB)
- fortifws.exe (710.65 KB)
- FortiScand.exe (419.15 KB)
- FortiSettings.exe (275.65 KB)
- FortiSSLVPNdaemon.exe (816.65 KB)
- FortiSSLVPNsys.exe (142.65 KB)
- FortiTray.exe (2.73 MB)
- FortiUSBmon.exe (191.15 KB)
- FortiVPN.exe (1.15 MB)
- ipsec.exe (925.15 KB)
- SamlAuthWB.exe (111.13 KB)
- scheduler.exe (241.65 KB)
- submitv.exe (492.65 KB)
- update_task.exe (27.15 KB)
- vcm2.exe (6.96 MB)
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If you are manually uninstalling FortiClient we suggest you to check if the following data is left behind on your PC.
Folders that were found:- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\FortiClient
- C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\FortiClient
The files below remain on your disk when you remove FortiClient:- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\emsavwl.dll
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\fcappdb.db
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\fcappdb.exe
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FCCryptDLL.dll
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FCDBLog.exe
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\fcmonitor.exe
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\fctevt.db
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FctSecSvr.exe
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\fmon.exe
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\fmon_cache.dat
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\fmon_dbg_log.txt
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiAmsi.dll
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiAuth.dll
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiClient.exe
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiCliSh.dll
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiESNAC.exe
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\fortifws.exe
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiGuardAgent.exe
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiProxy.exe
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiSettings.exe
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiSSLVPNdaemon.exe
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiTcs.exe
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiTray.exe
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiTrayResc.dll
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiUSBmon.exe
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiVPN.exe
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiWF.exe
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\legacy.dll
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\libav.dll
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\libavr.dll
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\libcfg.dll
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\libcrypto-3-x64.dll
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\libcurl.dll
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\libevtdb.dll
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\libips.dll
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\libssl-3-x64.dll
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_10008.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_10108.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_10252.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_10288.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_10536.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_10564.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_10592.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_10836.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_10880.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_11600.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_12168.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_13776.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_1440.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_1588.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_1808.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_2072.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_2396.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_2424.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_3268.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_3604.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_4188.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_4436.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_4616.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_4676.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_4812.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_520.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_5684.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_5892.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_5944.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_596.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_6424.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_7100.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_7232.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_7272.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_7744.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_7884.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_7932.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_8160.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_8428.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_8600.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_8604.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_9048.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_9192.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_9280.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_9548.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_9568.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_9644.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\avscan_9936.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\ec\host_verification.plain
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\ec\UserName.base64
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\ec\UserName.png
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\ec\UserName@windows.base64
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\ec\UserName@windows.png
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\ec\onnet.plain
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\ec\push.conf
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\fclog.dat
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\netDB.dat
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\realtime_scan.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\trace\fcdblog_1.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\trace\fcmonitor_1.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\trace\fmon_1.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\trace\FortiESNAC_1.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\trace\FortiESNAC_1_error.log
- C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\logs\trace\FortiESNAC_2.log
Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the data below:- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\FortiClient
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\FortiClient
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\forticlient
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Fortinet\FortiClient
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\5F0C520694E4F784094E554CF5C23BB4
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Fortinet\EMSDEPLOY_FORTICLIENT.bak
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Fortinet\FortiClient
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{6025C0F5-4E49-487F-90E4-55C45F2CB34B}
Open regedit.exe in order to remove the following values:- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\5F0C520694E4F784094E554CF5C23BB4\ProductName
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Windows\Installer\{6025C0F5-4E49-487F-90E4-55C45F2CB34B}\
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2608461422-3476841071-2631797801-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\fcappdb.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2608461422-3476841071-2631797801-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiClient.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2608461422-3476841071-2631797801-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiProxy.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2608461422-3476841071-2631797801-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiSSLVPNdaemon.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2608461422-3476841071-2631797801-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiTcs.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2608461422-3476841071-2631797801-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiTray.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2608461422-3476841071-2631797801-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\Fortinet\FortiClient\FortiWF.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2608461422-3476841071-2631797801-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Users\UserName\Downloads\forticlient-7-4.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FA_Scheduler\Description
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FA_Scheduler\DisplayName
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FA_Scheduler\ImagePath
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FCT_SecSvr\DisplayName
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FCT_SecSvr\ImagePath
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\fortiapd\Description
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FortiAptFilter\Description
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\fortiElam\Description
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\fortiElam\DisplayName
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FortiFilter\Description
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FortiFilter\DisplayName
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\fortimon3\Description
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Fortips\Description
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FortiTransCtrl\Description
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\FortiWF\Description
A way to delete FortiClient from your computer with Advanced Uninstaller PRO
FortiClient is a program released by the software company Fortinet Technologies Inc. Sometimes, people choose to remove this application. This is easier said than done because uninstalling this manually requires some know-how regarding removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best QUICK way to remove FortiClient 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, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and general tool to optimize your Windows system.
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2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system optimizer.
3. Click on the General Tools button

4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button

5. All the applications existing on your computer will be shown to you
6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate FortiClient or simply activate the Search field and type in "FortiClient". The FortiClient app will be found very quickly. After you click FortiClient in the list of apps, the following data regarding the application is available to you:
- Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have regarding FortiClient, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
- Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
- Technical information regarding the app you want to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will show up. Confirm the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall FortiClient.

8. After uninstalling FortiClient, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong FortiClient that have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing FortiClient with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your PC.
Your Windows PC will remain clean, speedy and able to take on new tasks.
Disclaimer
This page is not a recommendation to uninstall FortiClient by Fortinet Technologies Inc from your PC, we are not saying that FortiClient by Fortinet Technologies Inc is not a good software application. This text simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall FortiClient in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.
Last update on: 2025-04-21 12:16:57.383