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How to uninstall Sophos AutoUpdate from your computer

Sophos AutoUpdate is a Windows program. Read below about how to uninstall it from your computer. It was created for Windows by Sophos Limited. More information on Sophos Limited can be seen here. You can read more about on Sophos AutoUpdate at . Sophos AutoUpdate is frequently set up in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate directory, regulated by the user's option. The full command line for removing Sophos AutoUpdate is MsiExec.exe /X{AFBCA1B9-496C-4AE6-98AE-3EA1CFF65C54}. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may be prompted for administrator rights. SophosUpdate.exe is the programs's main file and it takes circa 1.95 MB (2049032 bytes) on disk.

The following executables are contained in Sophos AutoUpdate. They occupy 7.64 MB (8011392 bytes) on disk.

  • ALMon.exe (1.45 MB)
  • ALsvc.exe (754.96 KB)
  • ALUpdate.exe (2.29 MB)
  • SophosUpdate.exe (1.95 MB)
  • AUTelem.exe (565.20 KB)
  • GatherTelem.exe (280.60 KB)
  • SubmitTelem.exe (394.30 KB)
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The current page applies to Sophos AutoUpdate version 5.8.358 only. You can find below info on other application versions of Sophos AutoUpdate:

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If planning to uninstall Sophos AutoUpdate you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders remaining:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate

Check for and remove the following files from your disk when you uninstall Sophos AutoUpdate:
  • 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
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Sophos AutoUpdate 5.8.358 install log 20190211 211547.txt
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Sophos AutoUpdate 5.8.358 setup log 20190211 211547.txt

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\9B1ACBFAC6946EA489EAE31AFC6FC545
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{AFBCA1B9-496C-4AE6-98AE-3EA1CFF65C54}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Sophos\AutoUpdate

Additional registry values that are not removed:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Sophos\AutoUpdate\ALMon.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\9B1ACBFAC6946EA489EAE31AFC6FC545\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\UserName\Sophos AutoUpdate Service\ImagePath


A way to uninstall Sophos AutoUpdate from your PC using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Sophos AutoUpdate is an application by the software company Sophos Limited. Some people decide to erase it. Sometimes this can be difficult because performing this manually takes some advanced knowledge related to PCs. The best EASY solution to erase 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 Windows PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and all around utility to take care of your Windows PC.

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  • download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good PC management program.

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


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs


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

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Sophos AutoUpdate or simply click the Search field and type in "Sophos AutoUpdate". If it exists on your system the Sophos AutoUpdate app will be found very quickly. When you select Sophos AutoUpdate in the list of apps, the following data about the program is available to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have about Sophos AutoUpdate, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information about the application you wish to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
For example you can see that for Sophos AutoUpdate:





  • The software company is: http://www.sophos.fr/
  • The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /X{AFBCA1B9-496C-4AE6-98AE-3EA1CFF65C54}
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will appear. accept the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove Sophos AutoUpdate.
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8. After uninstalling Sophos AutoUpdate, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of Sophos AutoUpdate which have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Sophos AutoUpdate with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

Your PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to run without errors or problems.

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Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to remove Sophos AutoUpdate by Sophos Limited from your computer, nor are we saying that Sophos AutoUpdate by Sophos Limited is not a good application. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove Sophos AutoUpdate supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2019-04-02 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2019-04-02 13:50:37.723