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How to uninstall Sophos AutoUpdate from your computer

Sophos AutoUpdate is a computer program. This page is comprised of details on how to remove it from your PC. The Windows version was developed by Sophos Limited. You can read more on Sophos Limited or check for application updates here. More information about Sophos AutoUpdate can be found at . Usually the Sophos AutoUpdate application is found in the C:\Program Files\Sophos\AutoUpdate directory, depending on the user's option during setup. You can uninstall Sophos AutoUpdate by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line MsiExec.exe /X{AFBCA1B9-496C-4AE6-98AE-3EA1CFF65C54}. Note that you might be prompted for administrator rights. SophosUpdate.exe is the Sophos AutoUpdate's main executable file and it occupies close to 1.87 MB (1962264 bytes) on disk.

Sophos AutoUpdate installs the following the executables on your PC, occupying about 7.23 MB (7586392 bytes) on disk.

  • ALMon.exe (1.41 MB)
  • ALsvc.exe (742.84 KB)
  • ALUpdate.exe (2.20 MB)
  • SophosUpdate.exe (1.87 MB)
  • AUTelem.exe (481.53 KB)
  • GatherTelem.exe (279.05 KB)
  • SubmitTelem.exe (294.34 KB)
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This page is about Sophos AutoUpdate version 5.6.484 only. Click on the links below for other Sophos AutoUpdate versions:

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If you are manually uninstalling Sophos AutoUpdate we advise you to check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders left behind when you uninstall Sophos AutoUpdate:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate

Files remaining:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\ALMon.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\ALsvc.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\ALUpdate.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\AUAdapter.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\de\alhelp.chm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\de\almonres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\de\iconfres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\de\ilogres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\de\ischdres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\de\sharedres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\EECustomActions.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\en\alhelp.chm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\en\almonres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\en\iconfres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\en\ilogres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\en\ischdres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\en\sharedres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\es\alhelp.chm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\es\almonres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\es\iconfres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\es\ilogres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\es\ischdres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\es\sharedres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\fr\alhelp.chm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\fr\almonres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\fr\iconfres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\fr\ilogres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\fr\ischdres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\fr\sharedres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\iconfig.ppi
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\ilog.ppi
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\integrity.dat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\isched.ppi
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\ispsheet.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\it\alhelp.chm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\it\ALMonres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\it\iconfres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\it\ilogres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\it\ischdres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\it\sharedres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\ja\alhelp.chm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\ja\almonres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\ja\iconfres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\ja\ilogres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\ja\ischdres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\ja\sharedres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\license_agreements.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\SAUConfigDLL.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\scf.dat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\SingleGUIPlugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\sof.dat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\SophosUpdate.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\SUL.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\Telemetry\AUTelem.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\Telemetry\GatherTelem.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\Telemetry\scf.dat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\Telemetry\SubmitTelem.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\Telemetry\telem.man
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\zh_cn\alhelp.chm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\zh_cn\ALMonres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\zh_cn\iconfres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\zh_cn\ilogres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\zh_cn\ischdres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\zh_cn\sharedres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\zh_tw\alhelp.chm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\zh_tw\ALMonres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\zh_tw\iconfres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\zh_tw\ilogres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\zh_tw\ischdres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\zh_tw\sharedres.dll

Registry keys:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\9B1ACBFAC6946EA489EAE31AFC6FC545
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\UserData\S-1-5-18\Products\9B1ACBFAC6946EA489EAE31AFC6FC545
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Sophos\AutoUpdate

Additional registry values that you should remove:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\9B1ACBFAC6946EA489EAE31AFC6FC545\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Sophos AutoUpdate Service\ImagePath


How to uninstall Sophos AutoUpdate from your PC with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Sophos AutoUpdate is an application released by Sophos Limited. Sometimes, computer users decide to remove this program. This is easier said than done because performing this by hand requires some know-how regarding removing Windows programs manually. The best EASY action to remove Sophos AutoUpdate 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 on your system, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and general utility to take care of your PC.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to get familiar with the program's interface and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows tool.

3. Press the General Tools button
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4. Press the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


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

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate Sophos AutoUpdate or simply activate the Search field and type in "Sophos AutoUpdate". The Sophos AutoUpdate app will be found very quickly. When you select Sophos AutoUpdate in the list of applications, the following information regarding the application is made available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have regarding Sophos AutoUpdate, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the program you want to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
For example you can see that for Sophos AutoUpdate:





  • The software company is: http://www.sophos.com/
  • The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /X{AFBCA1B9-496C-4AE6-98AE-3EA1CFF65C54}
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will show up. accept the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove Sophos AutoUpdate.
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8. After uninstalling Sophos AutoUpdate, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items of Sophos AutoUpdate that have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Sophos AutoUpdate with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

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

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Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall Sophos AutoUpdate by Sophos Limited from your computer, we are not saying that Sophos AutoUpdate by Sophos Limited is not a good application for your PC. This text simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall Sophos AutoUpdate 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.

2017-03-29 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2017-03-29 11:26:28.983