Kaspersky

How to uninstall Kaspersky from your computer

You can find below detailed information on how to uninstall Kaspersky for Windows. The Windows release was developed by Kaspersky. Check out here for more details on Kaspersky. Kaspersky is typically installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21 directory, depending on the user's decision. MsiExec.exe /I{032023EE-0108-39E5-8AB8-459A3E24E5E4} REMOVE=ALL is the full command line if you want to remove Kaspersky. avpui.exe is the Kaspersky's primary executable file and it takes around 516.95 KB (529360 bytes) on disk.

Kaspersky is comprised of the following executables which take 9.56 MB (10022368 bytes) on disk:

avp.exe (31.88 KB)
avpia.exe (246.91 KB)
avpui.exe (516.95 KB)
kldw.exe (481.91 KB)
plugins-setup.exe (2.08 MB)
plugins_nms.exe (1.77 MB)
remove_incompatible_applications.exe (385.90 KB)
troubleshoot.exe (590.91 KB)
uninstallation_assistant_host.exe (209.41 KB)
upgrade.exe (765.41 KB)
wmiav.exe (616.45 KB)
kldw.exe (481.91 KB)
restore_tool.exe (352.41 KB)
avpvk.exe (217.41 KB)
kldw.exe (609.91 KB)
packageregistrator.exe (38.41 KB)
vssbridge64.exe (294.41 KB)

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The current web page applies to Kaspersky version 21.21.7.384 only. You can find here a few links to other Kaspersky versions:

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Kaspersky has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall Kaspersky from your PC:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21

The files below were left behind on your disk by Kaspersky when you uninstall it:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\ac_facade.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\activated_process_categorization.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\am_core.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\am_patch_management.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\am_win_aux.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\amsi_task.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-console-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-datetime-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-debug-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-errorhandling-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-fibers-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-2-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-file-l2-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-handle-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-heap-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-interlocked-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-libraryloader-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-localization-l1-2-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-memory-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-namedpipe-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-processenvironment-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-1.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-profile-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-rtlsupport-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-string-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-2-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-sysinfo-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-timezone-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-util-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-core-xstate-l2-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-crt-conio-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-crt-convert-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-crt-environment-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-crt-filesystem-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-crt-heap-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-crt-locale-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-crt-math-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-crt-multibyte-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-crt-private-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-crt-process-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-crt-stdio-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-crt-string-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-crt-time-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\api-ms-win-crt-utility-l1-1-0.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\app_control.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\app_control_prague.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\app_core_legacy.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avp.com
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avp.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avp.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avp.kcat
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avp_start_menu.ico
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avphost.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avpia.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avpia_kav.esm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avpia_kfa.esm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avpia_kis.esm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avpia_saas.esm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avpinst.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avpmain.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avpui.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avpuilauncher.ico
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avpuimain.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avzkrnl.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avzscan.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avzsyscheck.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\backup.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\backup_engine.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\backup_facade.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\base64.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\bi_facade.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\bl.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\browser_integration.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\btdisk.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\buffer.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\cbi.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\cf_engines.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\cf_facade.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\cm_km_x64\cm_km.inf
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\cm_km_x64\cm_km.sys
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\cm_km_x64\cm_km_sha1.inf
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\cm_km_x64\cm_km_sha1.sys
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\cm_um.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\com_antivirus.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\commonservicelocator.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\compatibility_layer.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\CONCRT140.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\CONCRT140.kcat
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\configuration_kav.esm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\configuration_kfa.esm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\configuration_kis.esm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\configuration_saas.esm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\content_filtering_meta.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\crpthlpr.dll
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\crypto_components.dll

Frequently the following registry data will not be removed:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Kaspersky Standard 21.21
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Kaspersky Standard 21.21
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Kaspersky Standard 21.21
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\Kaspersky Standard 21.21
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Kaspersky Standard 21.21
HKEY_CURRENT_UserName\Software\KasperskyLab\Kaspersky Password Manager
HKEY_CURRENT_UserName\Software\Microsoft\Edge\NativeMessagingHosts\com.kaspersky.ahkjpbeeocnddjkakilopmfdlnjdpcdm.host
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\EE32023080105E93A88B54A9E3425E4E
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Google\Chrome\NativeMessagingHosts\com.kaspersky.ahkjpbeeocnddjkakilopmfdlnjdpcdm.host
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\InstallWIX_{032023EE-0108-39E5-8AB8-459A3E24E5E4}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Mozilla\NativeMessagingHosts\com.kaspersky.light_plugin_7571494CE0B94E11BB762B659A4AD71F.kaspersky.com.host
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EventLog\Kaspersky Event Log

Use regedit.exe to delete the following additional values from the Windows Registry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\EE32023080105E93A88B54A9E3425E4E\ProductName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\AVP21.21\DisplayName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\AVP21.21\ImagePath
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserNameSettings\S-1-5-18\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky 21.21\avp.exe
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-21-21\DisplayName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klbackupflt.K4W-21-21\Description
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klbackupflt.K4W-21-21\DisplayName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klelam\Description
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klflt.K4W-21-21\Description
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klflt.K4W-21-21\DisplayName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klgse.K4W-21-21\Description
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klgse.K4W-21-21\DisplayName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klhk.K4W-21-21\DisplayName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klids.K4W-21-21\ImagePath
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\KLIF.K4W-21-21\Description
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\KLIF.K4W-21-21\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-21-21\DisplayName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klmouflt.K4W-21-21\Description
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klmouflt.K4W-21-21\DisplayName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klpd.K4W-21-21\DisplayName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klpnpflt.K4W-21-21\Description
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klpnpflt.K4W-21-21\DisplayName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klvssbridge64_21.21\Description
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klvssbridge64_21.21\DisplayName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\klvssbridge64_21.21\ImagePath

How to erase Kaspersky from your computer with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Kaspersky is an application released by Kaspersky. Some users want to erase this application. This can be efortful because performing this manually takes some experience regarding removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best SIMPLE procedure to erase Kaspersky is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:

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3. Click on the General Tools category
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4. Activate the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs

5. All the programs installed on your PC will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find Kaspersky or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Kaspersky". If it exists on your system the Kaspersky app will be found automatically. After you select Kaspersky in the list of programs, the following data regarding the application is made available to you:

Star rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other users have regarding Kaspersky, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
Technical information regarding the program you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. Confirm the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Kaspersky.

8. After uninstalling Kaspersky, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with 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 uninstalling Kaspersky using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your system.

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Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall Kaspersky by Kaspersky from your computer, we are not saying that Kaspersky by Kaspersky is not a good software application. This text only contains detailed info on how to uninstall Kaspersky in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2025-04-22 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2025-04-22 12:52:37.620

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