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A guide to uninstall NordVPN from your system

You can find below detailed information on how to uninstall NordVPN for Windows. It is written by Nord Security. Go over here for more info on Nord Security. The program is frequently installed in the C:\Program Files\NordVPN folder (same installation drive as Windows). You can remove NordVPN by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Program Files\NordVPN\unins000.exe. Keep in mind that you might be prompted for administrator rights. NordVPN.exe is the NordVPN's main executable file and it occupies about 574.92 KB (588720 bytes) on disk.

The executable files below are part of NordVPN. They occupy about 22.12 MB (23190448 bytes) on disk.

  • nordvpn-service.exe (2.42 MB)
  • NordVPN.exe (574.92 KB)
  • unins000.exe (3.24 MB)
  • deldirrpa.exe (318.63 KB)
  • nordvpn-restarter.exe (1.40 MB)
  • nordvpn-service-app.exe (251.13 KB)
  • NordVPNApp.exe (251.13 KB)
  • tapctl.exe (42.63 KB)
  • devcon.exe (103.23 KB)
  • openvpn-nordvpn.exe (1,022.13 KB)
  • deldirrpa.exe (318.63 KB)
  • nordvpn-restarter.exe (1.40 MB)
  • nordvpn-service-app.exe (251.13 KB)
  • NordVPNApp.exe (251.13 KB)
  • tapctl.exe (42.63 KB)
  • openvpn-nordvpn.exe (1,022.13 KB)
  • NordSecurity.NordVpn.DiagnosticsTool.Application.exe (274.63 KB)
  • NordVpn.DiagnosticsTool.exe (274.65 KB)
  • NordPassSetup.exe (800.05 KB)
  • NordPassSetup_x86.exe (773.16 KB)
  • NordUpdaterSetup.exe (4.23 MB)
  • nordsec-threatprotection-service.exe (2.42 MB)
  • nordsec-threatprotection-service-app.exe (248.63 KB)
  • nordsec-threatprotection-service-app.exe (248.63 KB)
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The current web page applies to NordVPN version 7.46.3.0 alone. You can find below info on other releases of NordVPN:

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

Directories that were left behind:
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ToastNotificationManagerCompat\Apps\NordVPN

The files below were left behind on your disk by NordVPN when you uninstall it:
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Autofac.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Autofac.Extensions.DependencyInjection.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Autofac.Integration.Mef.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Bugsnag.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Caliburn.Micro.Core.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Caliburn.Micro.Platform.Core.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Caliburn.Micro.Platform.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\CommandLine.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\CommunityToolkit.Mvvm.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\de-DE\NordVpn.Resources.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\deldirrpa.exe
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\DeviceId.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\DeviceId.Windows.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\DeviceId.Windows.Wmi.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Dia2Lib.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\DnsClient.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\DotNetProjects.DataVisualization.Toolkit.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Drivers\NDivert.sys
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Drivers\OemVista.inf
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Drivers\tapctl.exe
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Drivers\tapnordvpn.cat
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Drivers\tapnordvpn.sys
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Drivers\win10\ovpn-dco.cat
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Drivers\win10\ovpn-dco.inf
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Drivers\win10\ovpn-dco.sys
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Drivers\win11\ovpn-dco.cat
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Drivers\win11\ovpn-dco.inf
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Drivers\win11\ovpn-dco.sys
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Dynamitey.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\es-ES\NordVpn.Resources.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Fleck.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\fr-FR\NordVpn.Resources.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\getfilesiginforedist.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\getfilesiginforedistwrapper.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Google.Protobuf.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Grpc.Core.Api.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\GuerrillaNtp.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Hardcodet.NotifyIcon.Wpf.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\ImpromptuInterface.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\it-IT\NordVpn.Resources.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\ja-JP\NordVpn.Resources.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Json.More.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\JsonPointer.Net.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\JsonSchema.Net.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\ko-KR\NordVpn.Resources.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\libsodium.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\LiteDB.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Markdig.Signed.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\MediatR.Courier.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\MediatR.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\MediatR.Extensions.Microsoft.DependencyInjection.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.ApplicationInsights.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Bcl.AsyncInterfaces.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.CSharp.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Diagnostics.FastSerialization.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Diagnostics.Tracing.TraceEvent.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.Caching.Abstractions.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.Caching.Memory.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Abstractions.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Binder.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.FileExtensions.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Json.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Xml.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection.Abstractions.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.Diagnostics.Abstractions.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.Diagnostics.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.FileProviders.Abstractions.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.FileProviders.Physical.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.FileSystemGlobbing.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.Http.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.Logging.Abstractions.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.Logging.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.ObjectPool.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.Options.ConfigurationExtensions.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.Options.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Extensions.Primitives.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Management.Infrastructure.CimCmdlets.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\microsoft.management.infrastructure.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\microsoft.management.infrastructure.native.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\microsoft.management.infrastructure.native.unmanaged.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.Diagnostics.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.Management.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.Utility.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.PowerShell.CoreCLR.Eventing.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.PowerShell.MarkdownRender.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.PowerShell.SDK.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.PowerShell.Security.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Toolkit.Uwp.Notifications.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Win32.SystemEvents.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Win32.TaskScheduler.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Windows.SDK.NET.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.WSMan.Management.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.WSMan.Runtime.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\Microsoft.Xaml.Behaviors.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\moosenordvpnapp.dll
  • C:\Program Files\NordVPN\7.46.2.0\mooseworker.dll

Frequently the following registry data will not be uninstalled:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppUserModelId\NordVPN
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\NordVPN
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\RADAR\HeapLeakDetection\DiagnosedApplications\NordVPN.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\RADAR\HeapLeakDetection\DiagnosedApplications\nordvpn-service.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{19465C24-3D5D-4327-B99F-3CC0A1D38151}_is1
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\NordSec\InstalledProducts\NordVPN
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EventLog\Application\NordVPN Service

Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\NordVPN\NordVPN.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\NordVPN\NordVPN.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2969033609-2381315186-3317574412-1000\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\NordVPN\NordVPN.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2969033609-2381315186-3317574412-1000\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\NordVPN\unins000.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\tapnordvpn\DisplayName


A way to delete NordVPN with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

NordVPN is a program by Nord Security. Sometimes, computer users want to remove this application. Sometimes this is hard because removing this manually takes some know-how related to removing Windows applications by hand. The best QUICK action to remove NordVPN 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 Windows system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and general tool to maximize the performance of your Windows system.

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  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful system utility.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the programs existing on the computer will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find NordVPN or simply click the Search field and type in "NordVPN". The NordVPN application will be found very quickly. When you click NordVPN in the list of applications, some information regarding the application is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding NordVPN, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the application you wish to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. accept the uninstall by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove NordVPN.
Uninstall NordVPN


8. After uninstalling NordVPN, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong NordVPN which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing NordVPN using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

Your PC will remain clean, speedy and able to take on new tasks.



Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to remove NordVPN by Nord Security from your PC, nor are we saying that NordVPN by Nord Security is not a good application for your computer. This text simply contains detailed info on how to remove NordVPN supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2025-09-03 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2025-09-03 12:07:08.277