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A guide to uninstall NordVPN from your PC

NordVPN is a Windows application. Read below about how to remove it from your PC. The Windows version was created by NordVPN. Additional info about NordVPN can be read here. Please open if you want to read more on NordVPN on NordVPN's website. Usually the NordVPN application is installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN directory, depending on the user's option during setup. C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{A19C08C0-A154-4055-ADC1-F36BE5758EA6}\NordVPNSetup.exe /i {A19C08C0-A154-4055-ADC1-F36BE5758EA6} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1 is the full command line if you want to uninstall NordVPN. NordVPN's main file takes around 2.90 MB (3036112 bytes) and its name is NordVPN.exe.

The executable files below are installed beside NordVPN. They take about 7.14 MB (7488648 bytes) on disk.

  • Diagnostics.exe (65.95 KB)
  • nordvpn-service.exe (426.95 KB)
  • NordVPN.exe (2.90 MB)
  • openssl.exe (909.09 KB)
  • openvpn-nordvpn.exe (866.45 KB)
  • openvpnserv.exe (60.95 KB)
  • openssl.exe (923.37 KB)
  • openvpn-nordvpn.exe (1,023.45 KB)
  • openvpnserv.exe (71.95 KB)
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The information on this page is only about version 6.18.9 of NordVPN. For more NordVPN versions please click below:

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Following the uninstall process, the application leaves some files behind on the computer. Some of these are listed below.

Directories left on disk:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN

Generally, the following files remain on disk:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Autofac.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\Diagnostics.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\FlareNet.Core.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Hardcodet.Wpf.TaskbarNotification.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Heijden.Dns.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\MethodBoundaryAspect.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Microsoft.Expression.Effects.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Microsoft.Expression.Interactions.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Newtonsoft.Json.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NLog.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Api.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Controls.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Core.App.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.App.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Infrastructure.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\NordVpn.Logging.Abstractions.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\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\Liberation.Native.Firewall.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\32bit\Liberation.Native.OpenvpnFwHelperPlugin.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\Liberation.Native.Firewall.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Binaries\64bit\Liberation.Native.OpenvpnFwHelperPlugin.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\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\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\LetsEncrypt_dst_root.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\Starfield_Class_2_CA.crt.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\Certificates\VeriSign_Class_3_Public_Primary_Certification_Authority_-_G5.crt.cer
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\cybersec.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\ar2.nordvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\ar2.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\ar3.nordvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\ar3.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\ar5.nordvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\ar5.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au100.nordvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au100.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au101.nordvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au101.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au102.nordvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au102.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au103.nordvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au103.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au124.nordvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au124.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au125.nordvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au125.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au126.nordvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au126.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au127.nordvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au127.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au128.nordvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au128.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au129.nordvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au129.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au130.nordvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au130.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au131.nordvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au131.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN\Resources\ovpn_ssca\au144.nordvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be uninstalled; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{A19C08C0-A154-4055-ADC1-F36BE5758EA6}


A way to delete NordVPN with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

NordVPN is an application released by the software company NordVPN. Some computer users want to remove this program. Sometimes this is hard because removing this manually takes some skill related to removing Windows applications by hand. The best EASY way to remove NordVPN is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and all around utility to optimize your Windows computer.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire the program's design and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows tool.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


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


5. A list of the programs installed on the PC will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate NordVPN or simply click the Search feature and type in "NordVPN". If it is installed on your PC the NordVPN application will be found very quickly. Notice that when you click NordVPN in the list of programs, the following data about the application is made available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have about NordVPN, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information about the program you wish to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for NordVPN:





  • The software company is: http://www.nordvpn.com
  • The uninstall string is: C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{A19C08C0-A154-4055-ADC1-F36BE5758EA6}\NordVPNSetup.exe /i {A19C08C0-A154-4055-ADC1-F36BE5758EA6} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will appear. Confirm the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall NordVPN.
Uninstall NordVPN


8. After uninstalling NordVPN, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items that belong NordVPN that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing NordVPN using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or directories are left behind on your system.

Your system will remain clean, speedy and able to run without errors or problems.



Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall NordVPN by NordVPN from your PC, nor are we saying that NordVPN by NordVPN is not a good application. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall NordVPN in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2018-11-06 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2018-11-06 16:32:30.107