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How to uninstall ProtonVPN from your computer

ProtonVPN is a Windows program. Read more about how to remove it from your PC. It is developed by ProtonVPN AG. You can read more on ProtonVPN AG or check for application updates here. Click on to get more info about ProtonVPN on ProtonVPN AG's website. Usually the ProtonVPN program is to be found in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN folder, depending on the user's option during setup. You can remove ProtonVPN by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line msiexec.exe /i {D00EC622-A0A2-4145-9889-5721D8B6E1BC} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1. Note that you might receive a notification for admin rights. ProtonVPN's primary file takes about 9.25 MB (9694984 bytes) and its name is ProtonVPN.exe.

ProtonVPN is composed of the following executables which occupy 13.05 MB (13687176 bytes) on disk:

  • ProtonVPN.exe (9.25 MB)
  • ProtonVPNService.exe (46.26 KB)
  • openssl.exe (906.52 KB)
  • openvpn.exe (866.26 KB)
  • openvpnserv.exe (61.26 KB)
  • openssl.exe (921.82 KB)
  • openvpn.exe (1.00 MB)
  • openvpnserv.exe (72.26 KB)
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The current page applies to ProtonVPN version 1.3.6 only. Click on the links below for other ProtonVPN versions:

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Numerous files, folders and Windows registry data will be left behind when you remove ProtonVPN from your PC.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall ProtonVPN:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\nahd6ha2.default\storage\temporary\https+++account.protonvpn.com
  • C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Roaming\ProtonVPN AG

The files below remain on your disk by ProtonVPN's application uninstaller when you removed it:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-07-09.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-07-11.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-07-12.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-07-13.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-07-14.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-07-24.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-07-28.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-08-02.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-08-09.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-08-19.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-08-25.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-08-28.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-08-30.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-09-04.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-09-05.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-09-09.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-09-13.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-09-15.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-09-16.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-09-17.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-09-19.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-09-21.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-09-23.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-09-29.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-10-01.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-10-02.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-10-08.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-10-10.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-10-12.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-10-13.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-10-14.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-10-23.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-10-26.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-10-29.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-10-31.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-11-05.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-11-07.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-11-09.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-11-10.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-11-11.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-11-14.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-11-15.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-11-19.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-11-22.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-11-23.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-11-25.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-11-26.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-11-28.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-12-05.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-12-10.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-12-15.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-12-17.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-12-19.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-12-20.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-12-23.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-12-28.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2017-12-30.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2018-01-02.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2018-01-15.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2018-01-17.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2018-01-19.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2018-01-21.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2018-01-23.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2018-01-25.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVpn Service\logs\service-2018-01-31.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\logs\app-2017-07-09.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\logs\app-2017-07-11.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\logs\app-2017-11-30.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\logs\app-2018-02-02.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\au-01.protonvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\au-01.protonvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\au-02.protonvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\au-02.protonvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\au-03.protonvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\au-03.protonvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\au-04.protonvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\au-04.protonvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ca-01.protonvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ca-01.protonvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ca-02.protonvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ca-02.protonvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ca-03.protonvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ca-03.protonvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ca-04.protonvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ca-04.protonvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ch-01.protonvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ch-01.protonvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ch-02.protonvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ch-02.protonvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ch-03.protonvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ch-03.protonvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ch-04.protonvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ch-04.protonvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ch-05.protonvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ch-05.protonvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ch-06.protonvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ch-06.protonvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ch-07.protonvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ch-07.protonvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\AppData\ProtonVPN\ovpn\ch-08.protonvpn.com.tcp443.ovpn

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be removed; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_UserName\Software\ProtonVPN
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\226CE00D2A0A5414899875128D6B1ECB
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ProtonVPN 1.3.6
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\ProtonVPN AG
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtonVPN Service

Open regedit.exe to remove the values below from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\226CE00D2A0A5414899875128D6B1ECB\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserNameSettings\S-1-5-21-1925185479-2068698734-971493861-1002\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserNameSettings\S-1-5-21-1925185479-2068698734-971493861-1002\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\UserNames\UserName\Documents\ProtonVPN_win_v1.13.3.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtonVPN Service\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtonVPN Service\ImagePath
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\tapprotonvpn\DisplayName


How to delete ProtonVPN from your computer with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

ProtonVPN is an application offered by the software company ProtonVPN AG. Some people choose to erase this program. Sometimes this is difficult because deleting this manually requires some skill related to PCs. The best QUICK way to erase ProtonVPN is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and all around tool to take care of your Windows PC.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with the program's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful system optimizer.

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


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the programs existing on your computer will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate ProtonVPN or simply activate the Search feature and type in "ProtonVPN". If it is installed on your PC the ProtonVPN app will be found automatically. Notice that when you select ProtonVPN in the list of apps, some information regarding the program is made available to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding ProtonVPN, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the application you are about to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for ProtonVPN:





  • The web site of the program is: https://www.protonvpn.com
  • The uninstall string is: msiexec.exe /i {D00EC622-A0A2-4145-9889-5721D8B6E1BC} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1
7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will come up. Confirm the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove ProtonVPN.
Uninstall ProtonVPN


8. After removing ProtonVPN, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items of ProtonVPN which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling ProtonVPN with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

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



Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall ProtonVPN by ProtonVPN AG from your computer, nor are we saying that ProtonVPN by ProtonVPN AG is not a good software application. This text only contains detailed info on how to uninstall ProtonVPN in case 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.

2018-05-02 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2018-05-02 13:22:24.050