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A way to uninstall NordVPN from your PC

This web page contains complete information on how to remove NordVPN for Windows. It is produced by NordVPN. You can find out more on NordVPN or check for application updates here. Click on to get more information about NordVPN on NordVPN's website. The application is frequently located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN folder. Keep in mind that this location can differ depending on the user's preference. The full command line for uninstalling NordVPN is C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{8807BEDC-84ED-4F57-8FBE-EEAA56E01F3A}\NordVPNSetup.exe /i {8807BEDC-84ED-4F57-8FBE-EEAA56E01F3A} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may receive a notification for admin rights. NordVPN's primary file takes about 1.74 MB (1825744 bytes) and is called NordVPN.exe.

The executable files below are part of NordVPN. They take about 5.92 MB (6211208 bytes) on disk.

  • Diagnostics.exe (183.45 KB)
  • nordvpn-service.exe (231.95 KB)
  • NordVPN.exe (1.74 MB)
  • openssl.exe (911.09 KB)
  • openvpn-nordvpn.exe (868.45 KB)
  • openvpnserv.exe (62.95 KB)
  • openssl.exe (925.37 KB)
  • openvpn-nordvpn.exe (1.00 MB)
  • openvpnserv.exe (73.95 KB)
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This web page is about NordVPN version 6.29.9 only. For more NordVPN versions please click below:

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A considerable amount of files, folders and Windows registry entries can not be deleted when you are trying to remove NordVPN from your PC.

Folders left behind when you uninstall NordVPN:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN

The files below remain on your disk by NordVPN's application uninstaller when you removed it:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN network TAP\bin\amd64\tapinstall.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN network TAP\bin\i386\tapinstall.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN network TAP\default\amd64\OemVista.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN network TAP\default\amd64\tapnordvpn.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN network TAP\default\amd64\tapnordvpn.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN network TAP\default\i386\OemVista.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN network TAP\default\i386\tapnordvpn.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN network TAP\default\i386\tapnordvpn.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN network TAP\default\include\tap-windows.h
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN network TAP\win10\amd64\OemVista.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN network TAP\win10\amd64\tapnordvpn.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN network TAP\win10\amd64\tapnordvpn.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN network TAP\win10\i386\OemVista.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN network TAP\win10\i386\tapnordvpn.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN network TAP\win10\i386\tapnordvpn.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN network TAP\win10\include\tap-windows.h
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\affiliates.config
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Autofac.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\AutoMapper.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Bugsnag.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Caliburn.Micro.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Caliburn.Micro.Platform.Core.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Caliburn.Micro.Platform.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\CommandLine.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\ControlzEx.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\DeviceId.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Diagnostics.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\FlareNet.Core.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Google.Apis.Auth.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Google.Apis.Auth.PlatformServices.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Google.Apis.Core.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Google.Apis.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Google.Apis.Oauth2.v2.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Google.Apis.PlatformServices.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Hardcodet.Wpf.TaskbarNotification.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Heijden.Dns.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\LazyCache.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Liberation.Diagnostics.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Liberation.Native.Firewall.Net.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Liberation.Network.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Liberation.OS.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Liberation.ServiceModel.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Liberation.ServiceProcess.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Liberation.Vpn.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Liberation.Vpn.NordLynx.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Liberation.Vpn.OpenVpn.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\MahApps.Metro.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Microsoft.Extensions.Caching.Abstractions.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Microsoft.Extensions.Caching.Memory.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Microsoft.Extensions.Options.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Microsoft.Extensions.Primitives.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\MQTTnet.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Newtonsoft.Json.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NLog.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Nord.WiFiSec.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Application.Core.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Configuration.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Controls.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Core.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.DiagnosticsTool.Logic.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.DiagnosticsTool.UI.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVPN.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Nordvpn.Infrastructure.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Infrastructure.Windows.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Logging.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Logging.NLog.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.ServiceProxy.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\nordvpn-service.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Polly.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\c_rehash
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\libcrypto-1_1.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\liblzo2-2.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\libssl-1_1.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\openssl.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\openvpn-nordvpn.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\openvpnserv.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\c_rehash
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\libcrypto-1_1-x64.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\liblzo2-2.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\libssl-1_1-x64.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\openssl.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\openvpn-nordvpn.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\openvpnserv.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\Addtrust_external_root.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\AddTrust_External_Root.crt.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\Baltimore_Cybertrust_Root_CA.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\CloudVPN_internal_root.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\comodo root.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\comodo_ecc.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\DigiCert_Global_Root_CA.crt.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\DigiCert_High_Assurance_EV_Root_CA.crt.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\DigiCertGlobalCAG2.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\DigiCertGlobalRootG2.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\GeoTrust_Global_CA.crt.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\GeoTrust_Primary_Certification_Authority_-_G3.crt.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\GoDaddy_root.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\GoogleRemoteConfig.cer

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be cleaned; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\NordVPN
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\NordVPN
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\6D5CED799EB2BB54FB5C72B458B184B6
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\CDEB7088DE4875F4F8EBEEAA650EF1A3
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\FBE9CE37053883C42926C34B4635F29A
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\NordVPN 6.29.9
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\NordVPN
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EventLog\Application\nordvpn-service
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\nordvpn-service

Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\6D5CED799EB2BB54FB5C72B458B184B6\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\CDEB7088DE4875F4F8EBEEAA650EF1A3\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\FBE9CE37053883C42926C34B4635F29A\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\nordvpn-service\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\nordvpn-service\ImagePath
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\tapnordvpn\DisplayName


A way to remove NordVPN from your computer with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

NordVPN is a program released by the software company NordVPN. Frequently, computer users choose to uninstall this program. Sometimes this is easier said than done because removing this by hand requires some skill related to removing Windows programs manually. The best EASY way to uninstall 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 on your PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and all around utility to take care of your PC.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of utilities.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


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

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate NordVPN or simply click the Search field and type in "NordVPN". If it is installed on your PC the NordVPN program will be found automatically. Notice that after you click NordVPN in the list of applications, some information about the program is shown to you:


  • Safety rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other users have about NordVPN, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the program you are about to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for NordVPN:





  • The web site of the program is: http://www.nordvpn.com
  • The uninstall string is: C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{8807BEDC-84ED-4F57-8FBE-EEAA56E01F3A}\NordVPNSetup.exe /i {8807BEDC-84ED-4F57-8FBE-EEAA56E01F3A} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will show up. Confirm the uninstall by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall NordVPN.
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8. After removing NordVPN, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong NordVPN that have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling NordVPN using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to remove NordVPN by NordVPN from your computer, nor are we saying that NordVPN by NordVPN is not a good application. This page simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove NordVPN 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' computers.

2020-05-04 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2020-05-04 15:48:10.533