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A way to uninstall Kaspersky from your PC

Kaspersky is a Windows program. Read below about how to remove it from your PC. It is written by Kaspersky. Take a look here for more information on Kaspersky. Kaspersky is frequently set up in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20 directory, however this location may vary a lot depending on the user's choice when installing the application. The full command line for uninstalling Kaspersky is MsiExec.exe /I{FBD1BD2C-E0CF-3B12-965E-B25D873F94A3} REMOVE=ALL. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might receive a notification for admin rights. The application's main executable file is titled avp.exe and its approximative size is 31.26 KB (32008 bytes).

Kaspersky is composed of the following executables which take 10.61 MB (11126120 bytes) on disk:

  • avp.exe (31.26 KB)
  • avpia.exe (245.91 KB)
  • avpui.exe (516.95 KB)
  • kldw.exe (481.41 KB)
  • plugins-setup.exe (2.07 MB)
  • plugins_nms.exe (1.77 MB)
  • remove_incompatible_applications.exe (384.91 KB)
  • troubleshoot.exe (589.91 KB)
  • uninstallation_assistant_host.exe (208.91 KB)
  • upgrade.exe (1.13 MB)
  • upgrade_launcher.exe (711.91 KB)
  • wmiav.exe (616.45 KB)
  • restore_tool.exe (352.41 KB)
  • avpvk.exe (217.41 KB)
  • kldw.exe (608.91 KB)
  • packageregistrator.exe (38.41 KB)
  • vssbridge64.exe (294.41 KB)
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This web page is about Kaspersky version 21.20.8.505 alone. For more Kaspersky versions please click below:

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Some files and registry entries are regularly left behind when you uninstall Kaspersky.

Directories left on disk:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20

The files below are left behind on your disk by Kaspersky's application uninstaller when you removed it:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\ac_facade.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\activated_process_categorization.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\am_core.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\am_patch_management.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\am_win_aux.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\amsi_task.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-console-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-datetime-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-debug-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-errorhandling-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-fibers-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-file-l2-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-handle-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-heap-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-interlocked-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-libraryloader-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-localization-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-memory-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-namedpipe-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-processenvironment-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-1.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-profile-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-rtlsupport-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-sysinfo-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-string-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-timezone-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-util-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-core-xstate-l2-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-crt-conio-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-crt-convert-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-crt-environment-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-crt-filesystem-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-crt-heap-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-crt-locale-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-crt-math-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-crt-multibyte-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-crt-private-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-crt-process-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-crt-stdio-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-crt-string-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-crt-time-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\api-ms-win-crt-utility-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\app_control.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\app_control_prague.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\app_core_legacy.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avp.com
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avp.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avp.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avp.kcat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avp_start_menu.ico
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avphost.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avpia.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avpia_kav.esm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avpia_kfa.esm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avpia_kis.esm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avpia_saas.esm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avpinst.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avpmain.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avpui.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avpuilauncher.ico
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avpuimain.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avzkrnl.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\avzscan.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\backup.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\backup_engine.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\backup_facade.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\base64.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\bi_facade.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\bl.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\browser_integration.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\btdisk.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\buffer.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\cbi.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\cf_engines.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\cf_facade.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\cm_km_x64\cm_km.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\cm_km_x64\cm_km.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\cm_km_x64\cm_km_sha1.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\cm_km_x64\cm_km_sha1.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\cm_um.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\com_antivirus.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\commonservicelocator.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\compatibility_layer.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\CONCRT140.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\CONCRT140.kcat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\configuration_kav.esm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\configuration_kfa.esm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\configuration_kis.esm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\configuration_saas.esm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\content_filtering_meta.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\crypto_components.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\crypto_provider.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.20\crypto_ssl_1_1.dll

Generally the following registry keys will not be uninstalled:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Kaspersky Free 21.20
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Kaspersky Free 21.20
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Kaspersky Free 21.20
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Kaspersky Free 21.20
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Kaspersky Free 21.20
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\KasperskyLab\Kaspersky Password Manager
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{FBD1BD2C-E0CF-3B12-965E-B25D873F94A3}

Additional registry values that you should clean:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\AVP21.20\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\AVP21.20\ImagePath
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\cm_km\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\cm_km\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klbackupdisk.K4W-21-20\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klbackupflt.K4W-21-20\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klbackupflt.K4W-21-20\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klelam\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klflt.K4W-21-20\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klflt.K4W-21-20\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klgse.K4W-21-20\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klgse.K4W-21-20\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\KLHK.K4W-21-20\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klif.K4W-21-20\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klif.K4W-21-20\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klim6\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klim6\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klkbdflt.K4W-21-20\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klmouflt.K4W-21-20\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klmouflt.K4W-21-20\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klpd.K4W-21-20\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klpnpflt.K4W-21-20\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klpnpflt.K4W-21-20\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klvssbridge64_21.20\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klvssbridge64_21.20\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klvssbridge64_21.20\ImagePath


A way to remove Kaspersky from your PC with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Kaspersky is a program offered by Kaspersky. Sometimes, computer users decide to remove it. This can be troublesome because uninstalling this manually takes some experience related to Windows program uninstallation. The best EASY way to remove Kaspersky is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your system, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and all around tool to clean your system.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with the program's interface and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful Windows tool.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs


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

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate Kaspersky or simply click the Search feature and type in "Kaspersky". The Kaspersky program will be found very quickly. Notice that after you click Kaspersky in the list of programs, some information regarding the program is available to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other people have regarding Kaspersky, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the application you want to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will show up. accept the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove Kaspersky.
Uninstall Kaspersky


8. After uninstalling Kaspersky, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items that belong Kaspersky that have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Kaspersky with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and ready to run without errors or problems.

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall Kaspersky by Kaspersky from your computer, we are not saying that Kaspersky by Kaspersky is not a good application for your computer. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Kaspersky in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2025-01-24 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2025-01-24 11:23:23.317