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A way to uninstall NordVPN from your system

You can find below details on how to remove NordVPN for Windows. The Windows version was developed by Nord Security. More info about Nord Security can be read here. NordVPN is usually installed in the C:\Program Files\NordVPN directory, but this location can vary a lot depending on the user's option when installing the program. C:\Program Files\NordVPN\unins000.exe is the full command line if you want to remove NordVPN. NordVPN.exe is the NordVPN's primary executable file and it occupies close to 257.09 KB (263256 bytes) on disk.

NordVPN is composed of the following executables which take 48.62 MB (50985880 bytes) on disk:

  • nordvpn-service.exe (257.09 KB)
  • NordVPN.exe (257.09 KB)
  • unins000.exe (3.07 MB)
  • Diagnostics.exe (444.06 KB)
  • nordvpn-service-app.exe (381.06 KB)
  • NordVPNApp.exe (17.66 MB)
  • rr.exe (19.06 KB)
  • devcon.exe (103.23 KB)
  • openvpn-nordvpn.exe (948.56 KB)
  • tapctl.exe (42.06 KB)
  • Diagnostics.exe (444.06 KB)
  • nordvpn-service-app.exe (381.06 KB)
  • NordVPNApp.exe (17.66 MB)
  • rr.exe (19.06 KB)
  • openvpn-nordvpn.exe (948.56 KB)
  • tapctl.exe (42.06 KB)
  • NordPassSetup.exe (779.30 KB)
  • NordPassSetup_x86.exe (773.16 KB)
  • NordUpdaterSetup.exe (4.00 MB)
  • nordsec-threatprotection-service.exe (312.59 KB)
  • nordsec-threatprotection-service-app.exe (63.06 KB)
  • nordsec-threatprotection-service-app.exe (63.06 KB)
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The current web page applies to NordVPN version 7.20.4.0 only. For other NordVPN versions please click below:

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Some files and registry entries are usually left behind when you remove NordVPN.

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

Check for and remove the following files from your disk when you uninstall NordVPN:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\FeatureConfigs\AbTests.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\FeatureConfigs\Connection.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\FeatureConfigs\DnsTracing.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\FeatureConfigs\LibmooseEventsToggle.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\FeatureConfigs\Meshnet.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\FeatureConfigs\NordVPN.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\FeatureConfigs\Onboarding.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\FeatureConfigs\SharedConfig.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\FeatureConfigs\ThreatProtection.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\FeatureConfigs\UserJourney.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\inappnotifications
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\libmoose.db
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\logs\app-2024-03-22.nwl
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\logs\app-2024-03-22-norddrop.nwl
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\logs\updater-2024-03-22.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\logs\wrapper-app-2024-03-22.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\logs\wrapper-app-2024-04-18.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\mercatorClustersConfiguration.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\norddrop_transfers_100.126.248.210.db
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\NordVPN.exe_Path_yg2p53rormtuesotbamtgyhyp0qa40bn\7.20.4.0\user.config
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\NordVPN.exe_Path_yg2p53rormtuesotbamtgyhyp0qa40bn\AppCenter.config
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\notifications
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\NordVPN\servers_v2.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ToastNotificationManagerCompat\Apps\NordVPN\Icon.png

Registry keys:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\NordVPN-submenu-file-share
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppUserModelId\NordVPN
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\NordVPN-submenu-file-share
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\NordVPN
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\NordVPN_RASAPI32
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\NordVPN_RASMANCS
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\nordvpn-service_RASAPI32
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\nordvpn-service_RASMANCS
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{19465C24-3D5D-4327-B99F-3CC0A1D38151}_is1
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\nordvpn-service

Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional values from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\NordVPN\Extras\NordPassSetup.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\NordVPN\Extras\NordPassSetup.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • 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-1-5-21-2970367362-111206357-3835881402-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\NordVPN\7.20.4.0\Diagnostics.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2970367362-111206357-3835881402-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\NordVPN\NordVPN.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2970367362-111206357-3835881402-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\NordVPN\unins000.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2970367362-111206357-3835881402-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files\NordVPN\NordVPN.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\NDivert\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\NDivert\ImagePath
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\nordlwf\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\nordlwf\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\nordsec-threatprotection-service\ImagePath
  • 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


How to erase NordVPN from your computer using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

NordVPN is an application marketed by Nord Security. Frequently, users decide to erase it. This can be difficult because doing this by hand takes some advanced knowledge regarding PCs. The best EASY procedure to erase NordVPN is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general tool to maximize the performance of your Windows PC.

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  • download the program by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire the program's design and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system optimizer.

3. Click on the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the applications existing on your computer will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate NordVPN or simply activate the Search field and type in "NordVPN". If it exists on your system the NordVPN program will be found very quickly. When you select NordVPN in the list of apps, the following data regarding the application is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other users have regarding NordVPN, 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 clicking on the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will show up. accept the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall NordVPN.
Uninstall NordVPN


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

Your system will remain clean, speedy and able to serve you properly.



Disclaimer

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

2024-03-13 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2024-03-13 14:33:07.147