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How to uninstall Sophos Anti-Virus from your computer

You can find below detailed information on how to remove Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows. It was coded for Windows by Sophos Limited. Further information on Sophos Limited can be found here. Please follow if you want to read more on Sophos Anti-Virus on Sophos Limited's website. Usually the Sophos Anti-Virus application is found in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus directory, depending on the user's option during install. You can uninstall Sophos Anti-Virus by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line MsiExec.exe /X{CA3CE456-B2D9-4812-8C69-17D6980432EF}. Note that you might receive a notification for admin rights. SavMain.exe is the Sophos Anti-Virus's main executable file and it occupies around 1.58 MB (1660416 bytes) on disk.

The following executable files are incorporated in Sophos Anti-Virus. They take 13.46 MB (14111840 bytes) on disk.

  • BackgroundScanClient.exe (75.12 KB)
  • ForceUpdateAlongSideSGN.exe (215.67 KB)
  • Native.exe (185.14 KB)
  • sav32cli.exe (469.29 KB)
  • SAVAdminService.exe (308.40 KB)
  • SAVCleanupService.exe (208.49 KB)
  • SavMain.exe (1.58 MB)
  • SavProgress.exe (382.57 KB)
  • SavProxy.exe (97.91 KB)
  • SavService.exe (282.66 KB)
  • WSCClient.exe (281.92 KB)
  • swi_di.exe (291.84 KB)
  • swi_fc.exe (2.52 MB)
  • swi_filter.exe (464.24 KB)
  • swi_lsp32_util.exe (245.58 KB)
  • swi_lspdiag.exe (208.55 KB)
  • swi_lspdiag_64.exe (256.81 KB)
  • swi_service.exe (3.45 MB)
  • swi_update_64.exe (2.02 MB)
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The information on this page is only about version 10.6.4.1150 of Sophos Anti-Virus. Click on the links below for other Sophos Anti-Virus versions:

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Many files, folders and registry data can not be removed when you are trying to remove Sophos Anti-Virus from your computer.

Folders that were left behind:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus

The files below are left behind on your disk by Sophos Anti-Virus's application uninstaller when you removed it:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-avgm.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-avjk.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-avta.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\age-avwi.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\appc01.vdb
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\appfeed_manifest.dat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\appfeed_part_0001.dat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\AppFeedManager.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\ApplicationManagement.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\AuthorisedLists.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\auto-bxs.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\auto-bxy.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\BackgroundScanClient.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\BackgroundScanning.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\badur-af.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\bank-gtf.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\bank-gtg.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\bbind-al.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\BHOManagement.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\blada-dc.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\blada-eb.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\bpaif.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\Categories.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cerb-agf.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cerb-agw.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cerb-aho.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cerb-aij.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cerb-aiw.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cerb-ajj.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cerb-ajo.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cerb-ajx.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cerb-akg.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cerbe-vn.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cerbe-wg.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cerbe-xk.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cerbe-yg.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cerbe-yi.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\chisb-oy.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\chisb-pa.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\chisb-pq.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\chisb-px.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cidsync.upd
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cln01.vdb
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\cln02.vdb
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\ComponentManager.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\conan.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\Configuration.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\DCManagement.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\decept-n.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\DesktopMessaging.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\DetectionFeedback.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\DeviceControlPlugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\docd-fyv.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\docd-hkr.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\docd-idc.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\docd-ify.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\docd-ijz.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\docdr-to.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dride-wo.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dride-xf.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\DriveProcessor.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dwnl-sep.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dwnl-sib.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\dwnl-slg.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\edl01.vdb
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\edl02.vdb
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\EEConsumer.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\emoge-ao.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\emoge-bt.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\emoge-by.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\emoge-ca.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\engsync.upd
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-bpr.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-bqq.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-bqx.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-bsg.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-bur.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-bva.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-bww.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-bzk.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-cif.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-cku.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-clh.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-cls.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-clt.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-clu.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-clx.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-cmm.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-cnf.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-cng.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-cnp.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-cof.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-cot.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-cpp.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-cqj.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-cqn.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\fare-crj.ide
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\FilterProcessors.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\ForceUpdateAlongSideSGN.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\FSDecomposer.dll

Registry keys:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\654EC3AC9D2B2184C896716D894023FE
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{CA3CE456-B2D9-4812-8C69-17D6980432EF}

Supplementary registry values that are not cleaned:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\654EC3AC9D2B2184C896716D894023FE\ProductName
  • 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 erase Sophos Anti-Virus from your PC using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Sophos Anti-Virus is a program offered by Sophos Limited. Sometimes, people decide to remove this program. This is troublesome because deleting this manually requires some experience related to Windows internal functioning. One of the best QUICK manner to remove Sophos Anti-Virus 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 system, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and all around tool to clean your computer.

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  • visit Download Link
  • download the program by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of utilities.

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


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


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

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate Sophos Anti-Virus or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Sophos Anti-Virus". The Sophos Anti-Virus application will be found very quickly. When you click Sophos Anti-Virus in the list , some information regarding the application is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding Sophos Anti-Virus, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the application you wish to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
For instance 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{CA3CE456-B2D9-4812-8C69-17D6980432EF}
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will show up. Confirm the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove Sophos Anti-Virus.
Uninstall Sophos Anti-Virus


8. After removing Sophos Anti-Virus, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of Sophos Anti-Virus that have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Sophos Anti-Virus using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation 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 simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove Sophos Anti-Virus 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.

2016-10-28 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2016-10-28 15:23:48.703