Surfshark

A guide to uninstall Surfshark from your PC

This web page contains detailed information on how to remove Surfshark for Windows. It was developed for Windows by Surfshark. Go over here for more info on Surfshark. Usually the Surfshark application is found in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark folder, depending on the user's option during setup. You can remove Surfshark by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{A1E8A378-7D82-4CED-815D-94C0BF8C6E2A}\SurfsharkSetup.exe /i {A1E8A378-7D82-4CED-815D-94C0BF8C6E2A} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1. Keep in mind that you might get a notification for admin rights. The application's main executable file is titled Surfshark.exe and it has a size of 2.00 MB (2094064 bytes).

The following executable files are contained in Surfshark. They occupy 8.09 MB (8487624 bytes) on disk.

• Surfshark.exe (2.00 MB)
• Surfshark.Service.exe (928.98 KB)
• SurfsharkDiagnostics.exe (1.07 MB)
• openssl.exe (910.13 KB)
• openvpn.exe (867.48 KB)
• SurfsharkSplitTunnelingService.exe (148.98 KB)
• openssl.exe (924.40 KB)
• openvpn.exe (1.00 MB)
• SurfsharkSplitTunnelingService.exe (171.98 KB)
• tapinstall.exe (90.14 KB)
• tapinstall.exe (85.64 KB)

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The information on this page is only about version 1.2.9 of Surfshark. You can find below a few links to other Surfshark versions:

• 5.6.1999
• 2.4.1000
• 1.1.20
• 2.7.1000
• 2.8.3999
• 1.3.5
• 4.6.2999
• 2.0.2
• 2.8.4999
• 2.4.0000
• 5.5.1999
• 1.0
• 2.7.4000
• 4.3.0999
• 1.2.4
• 5.0.1999
• 2.8.6999
• 4.5.0999
• 4.2.2999
• 4.12.0999
• 3.3.0999
• 2.7.7999
• 4.3.3999
• 4.6.0999
• 4.9.1999
• 2.7.9999
• 5.2.2999
• 5.6.2999
• 1.4.0
• 2.6.0000
• 4.0.1999
• 5.7.0999
• 4.3.6999
• 2.5.0000
• 2.6.4000
• 2.6.5000
• 4.7.1999
• 2.1.5000
• 2.4.5000
• 3.4.3999
• 5.3.0999
• 5.0.0999
• 1.1.13
• 4.11.3999
• 2.4.6000
• 4.9.0999
• 4.3.5999
• 1.1.1
• 2.8.5999
• 1.3.3
• 4.8.0999
• 2.8.1999
• 2.5.8000
• 4.4.0999
• 5.1.1999
• 4.4.1999
• 3.4.0999
• 5.6.3999
• 4.3.1999
• 4.0.0999
• 3.4.1999
• 5.4.1999
• 2.6.9000
• 2.5.6000
• 5.3.1999
• 2.0.0
• 2.5.9000
• 2.0.6
• 5.5.0999
• 2.7.6000
• 2.6.3000
• 4.11.1999
• 2.0.9000
• 5.0.3999
• 3.4.2999
• 3.5.1999
• 4.2.1999
• 2.0.5
• 2.3.7000
• 3.0.0999
• 2.6.6000
• 3.0.1999
• 2.3.2000
• 2.1.2000
• 5.2.0999
• 2.2.0000
• 2.7.3000
• 2.6.8000
• 2.1.3000
• 1.3.0
• 5.6.0999
• 4.6.1999
• 1.2.2
• 4.2.0999
• 2.6.7000
• 2.5.1000
• 1.2.0
• 5.0.2999
• 5.4.0999
• 3.0.2999

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Some files and registry entries are regularly left behind when you remove Surfshark.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall Surfshark from your PC:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Thunderbird\Profiles\s7wlyp1l.default\Mail\pop.1and1.co.uk\SurfShark.sbd

Check for and remove the following files from your disk when you uninstall Surfshark:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\surfshark_ikev2.crt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\libcrypto-1_1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\liblzo2-2.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\libssl-1_1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\openssl.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\openvpn.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\SurfsharkSplitTunnelCalloutDriver.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\SurfsharkSplitTunnelCalloutDriver.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\surfsharksplittunneldriver.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\SurfsharkSplitTunnelingService.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\libcrypto-1_1-x64.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\liblzo2-2.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\libssl-1_1-x64.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\openssl.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\openvpn.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\SurfsharkSplitTunnelCalloutDriver.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\SurfsharkSplitTunnelCalloutDriver.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\surfsharksplittunneldriver.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\SurfsharkSplitTunnelingService.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\bin\x64\tapinstall.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\bin\x86\tapinstall.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\default\x64\OemVista.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\default\x64\tapsurfshark.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\default\x64\tapsurfshark.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\default\x86\OemVista.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\default\x86\tapsurfshark.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\default\x86\tapsurfshark.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\include\tap-windows.h
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\win10\x64\OemVista.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\win10\x64\tapsurfshark.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\win10\x64\tapsurfshark.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\win10\x86\OemVista.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\win10\x86\tapsurfshark.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\win10\x86\tapsurfshark.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Service.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.ServiceContracts.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\SurfsharkDiagnostics.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\x64\SplitTunnel.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\x64\Surfshark.Firewall.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\x86\SplitTunnel.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\x86\Surfshark.Firewall.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\CLR_v4.0_32\UsageLogs\Surfshark.exe.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\1.1.14.0\dzpiq3oo.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\1.1.17.0\dwvhu5mp.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\1.1.17.0\q53soo5h.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\1.1.19.0\ktzrymuv.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\1.2.0.0\5duy3yk4.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\1.2.2.0\4tao3ii1.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\1.2.4.0\opr0ktkr.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\1.2.7.0\2nhmgtw3.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\locations.dat
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\ProfileOptimization\Surfshark.profile
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\settings.dat
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 1.1.14\install\E772BDC\SurfsharkSetup.msi
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 1.1.17\install\AE1DC37\SurfsharkSetup.msi
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 1.2.0\install\39D4830\SurfsharkSetup.msi
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Thunderbird\Profiles\s7wlyp1l.default\Mail\pop.1and1.co.uk\SurfShark

Registry keys:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\873A8E1A28D7DEC418D5490CFBC8E6A2
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\D25663868D53E0D468EBE34A9660C43C
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Surfshark_RASAPI32
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Surfshark_RASMANCS
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Surfshark
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EventLog\Application\Surfshark
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark.Service.exe

Use regedit.exe to delete the following additional values from the Windows Registry:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\873A8E1A28D7DEC418D5490CFBC8E6A2\ProductName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\D25663868D53E0D468EBE34A9660C43C\ProductName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3242051542-962288948-2189733955-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3242051542-962288948-2189733955-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\1.2.4.0\opr0ktkr.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3242051542-962288948-2189733955-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\1.2.7.0\2nhmgtw3.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark.Service.exe\DisplayName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark.Service.exe\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SurfsharkSplitTunnelDriver\DisplayName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SurfsharkSplitTunnelDriver\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\tapsurfshark\DisplayName

How to delete Surfshark from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Surfshark is a program marketed by Surfshark. Some people choose to remove this application. Sometimes this is easier said than done because uninstalling this manually takes some knowledge regarding removing Windows applications by hand. The best SIMPLE action to remove Surfshark 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 PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and general utility to optimize your PC.

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• visit Download Link
• download the program by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows tool.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button


5. All the applications installed on the computer will appear

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate Surfshark or simply click the Search field and type in "Surfshark". If it exists on your system the Surfshark app will be found very quickly. Notice that when you select Surfshark in the list of programs, the following information about the application is shown to you:

• Safety rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have about Surfshark, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Technical information about the program you want to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. Confirm the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall Surfshark.


8. After uninstalling Surfshark, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items of Surfshark that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing Surfshark using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your PC.

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

Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to remove Surfshark by Surfshark from your PC, nor are we saying that Surfshark by Surfshark is not a good application for your PC. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to remove Surfshark supposing you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.