Sophos Anti-Virus

A guide to uninstall Sophos Anti-Virus from your computer

This info is about Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows. Below you can find details on how to uninstall it from your PC. It was coded for Windows by Sophos Limited. Further information on Sophos Limited can be seen here. You can get more details about Sophos Anti-Virus at http://www.sophos.com. Usually the Sophos Anti-Virus program is installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus directory, depending on the user's option during install. You can remove Sophos Anti-Virus by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line MsiExec.exe /X{8123193C-9000-4EEB-B28A-E74E779759FA}. Keep in mind that you might get a notification for admin rights. The program's main executable file occupies 1.55 MB (1625384 bytes) on disk and is called SavMain.exe.

Sophos Anti-Virus installs the following the executables on your PC, occupying about 10.19 MB (10689200 bytes) on disk.

BackgroundScanClient.exe (66.79 KB)
Native.exe (172.29 KB)
sav32cli.exe (342.29 KB)
SAVAdminService.exe (281.79 KB)
SAVCleanupService.exe (190.79 KB)
SavMain.exe (1.55 MB)
SavProgress.exe (369.29 KB)
SavProxy.exe (89.29 KB)
SavService.exe (203.29 KB)
sdcdevcon.exe (103.29 KB)
sdcservice.exe (639.79 KB)
WSCClient.exe (248.26 KB)
swc_service.exe (333.79 KB)
swi_lsp32_util.exe (182.79 KB)
swi_lspdiag.exe (184.79 KB)
swi_lspdiag_64.exe (227.79 KB)
swi_service.exe (3.12 MB)
swi_update_64.exe (1.97 MB)

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The current web page applies to Sophos Anti-Virus version 10.6.0 alone. For other Sophos Anti-Virus versions please click below:

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When you're planning to uninstall Sophos Anti-Virus you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders that were left behind:

C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus

Generally, the following files are left on disk:

C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-anpq.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-anvq.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-anvu.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-anwo.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-anxa.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-anxs.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-anys.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-anza.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-anzq.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-aoal.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-aoaz.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-aobk.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-aobn.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-aocd.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-aocg.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-aocr.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-aodj.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-aodo.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-aodp.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-aodq.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-aodr.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-aoed.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-aoei.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\andro-dn.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\appc01.vdb
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\aspshe-h.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\AuthorisedLists.dll
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\auto-bba.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\BackgroundScanClient.exe
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\BackgroundScanning.dll
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\bamita-j.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\banc-ccm.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\bank-gll.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\bank-glr.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\bank-glw.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\banl-bxt.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\banl-bxw.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\banl-bxy.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\banl-bxz.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\banl-byc.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\banl-byn.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\BHOManagement.dll
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\block-ai.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\boaxx-ap.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\bred-apv.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\bundpi-f.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\Categories.dll
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\ceein-ab.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\chisb-ab.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cln01.vdb
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\ComponentManager.dll
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\conan.dll
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\Configuration.dll
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cride-fj.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\crowti-b.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\darkc-ah.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\darkko-k.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\DataControlManagement.dll
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\DataControlPlugin.dll
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\DCManagement.dll
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\delf-fyp.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\delf-fyq.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\DesktopMessaging.dll
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\DetectionFeedback.dll
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\DeviceControlPlugin.dll
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dloa-dyg.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\docdl-rl.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\docdl-rr.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\docdl-ry.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\docdl-se.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\docdl-sz.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\docdl-tl.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\docdl-ty.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\docdl-un.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\docdl-us.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\docdl-vc.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dofoi-bd.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dride-eu.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dride-ev.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dride-ex.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dride-fb.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dride-fk.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\DriveProcessor.dll
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\drodac-t.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dwnl-mqy.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dwnl-mrn.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dwnl-mrq.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dwnl-mrr.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dwnl-mrx.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dwnl-msi.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dwnl-msm.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dynam-al.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dyrez-ft.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dyrez-gg.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dyrez-gh.ide
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\edl01.vdb
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\edl02.vdb
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\EEConsumer.dll
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\engsync.upd
C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\farei-fv.ide

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\Classes\Installer\Products\C39132180009BEE42BA87EE4777995AF
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{8123193C-9000-4EEB-B28A-E74E779759FA}

Open regedit.exe in order to delete the following registry values:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\C39132180009BEE42BA87EE4777995AF\ProductName
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Windows\Installer\{8123193C-9000-4EEB-B28A-E74E779759FA}\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SAVAdminService\ImagePath
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SAVService\ImagePath
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Sophos Device Control Service\ImagePath
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Sophos Web Control Service\ImagePath
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\swi_service\ImagePath

How to uninstall Sophos Anti-Virus from your computer using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Sophos Anti-Virus is an application by Sophos Limited. Some users try to uninstall this program. This can be easier said than done because uninstalling this by hand takes some advanced knowledge related to removing Windows programs manually. One of the best QUICK manner to uninstall Sophos Anti-Virus is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:

1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general utility to take care of your computer.

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2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire the program's interface and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful PC management program.

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

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

5. A list of the applications existing on your PC will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate Sophos Anti-Virus or simply click the Search field and type in "Sophos Anti-Virus". If it is installed on your PC the Sophos Anti-Virus application will be found automatically. Notice that when you select Sophos Anti-Virus in the list , some information about the application is available to you:

Safety rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have about Sophos Anti-Virus, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
Reviews by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
Technical information about the app you wish to remove, by pressing the Properties button.

For example you can see that for Sophos Anti-Virus:

The web site of the program is: http://www.sophos.com
The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /X{8123193C-9000-4EEB-B28A-E74E779759FA}

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will come up. Confirm the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove Sophos Anti-Virus.
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8. After removing Sophos Anti-Virus, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items that belong Sophos Anti-Virus which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing Sophos Anti-Virus using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your system.

Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.

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The text above is not a piece of advice to remove Sophos Anti-Virus by Sophos Limited from your PC, we are not saying that Sophos Anti-Virus by Sophos Limited is not a good software application. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to remove Sophos Anti-Virus supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2015-07-28 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2015-07-28 16:09:55.863

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