Surfshark

How to uninstall Surfshark from your PC

Surfshark is a Windows application. Read below about how to remove it from your computer. It is developed by Surfshark. You can find out more on Surfshark or check for application updates here. Surfshark is frequently installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark folder, depending on the user's choice. You can uninstall Surfshark by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{6DFF06B7-BC87-4B2A-9968-A1447AF6738E}\SurfsharkSetup.exe /x {6DFF06B7-BC87-4B2A-9968-A1447AF6738E} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1. Keep in mind that you might get a notification for admin rights. The application's main executable file occupies 9.53 MB (9988168 bytes) on disk and is labeled Surfshark.exe.

Surfshark installs the following the executables on your PC, taking about 41.15 MB (43146752 bytes) on disk.

• Surfshark.AntivirusService.exe (14.85 MB)
• Surfshark.exe (9.53 MB)
• Surfshark.Service.exe (3.16 MB)
• SurfsharkDiagnostics.exe (3.75 MB)
• ams_setup.exe (166.12 KB)
• devcon.exe (85.07 KB)
• nssm.exe (375.57 KB)
• openssl.exe (1.14 MB)
• openvpn.exe (875.07 KB)
• SurfsharkSplitTunnelingService.exe (152.57 KB)
• devcon.exe (91.07 KB)
• nssm.exe (431.07 KB)
• openssl.exe (1.15 MB)
• openvpn.exe (1.01 MB)
• SurfsharkSplitTunnelingService.exe (175.57 KB)
• apc_random_id_generator.exe (269.55 KB)
• avupdate.exe (2.76 MB)
• savapi.exe (625.13 KB)
• tapinstall.exe (90.14 KB)
• tapinstall.exe (85.64 KB)
• Surfshark.WireguardService.exe (464.07 KB)

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The current web page applies to Surfshark version 3.3.0999 only. Click on the links below for 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
• 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
• 5.7.1999
• 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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When planning to uninstall Surfshark you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall Surfshark:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark

Usually, the following files are left on disk:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Google.Protobuf.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\grpc_csharp_ext.x64.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\grpc_csharp_ext.x86.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\gui-config.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Microsoft.AppCenter.Analytics.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Microsoft.AppCenter.Crashes.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Microsoft.AppCenter.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\ams_setup.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\README
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win7\avgio.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win7\avgntflt.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win7\avgntflt.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win7\avgntflt.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win7\avipbb.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win7\avipbb.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win7\avipbb.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win7\avkmgr.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win7\avkmgr.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win7\avkmgr.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win8\avgio.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win8\avgntflt.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win8\avgntflt.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win8\avgntflt.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win8\avipbb.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win8\avipbb.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win8\avipbb.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win8\avkmgr.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win8\avkmgr.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win32\win8\avkmgr.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win7\avgio.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win7\avgntflt.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win7\avgntflt.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win7\avgntflt.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win7\avipbb.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win7\avipbb.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win7\avipbb.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win7\avkmgr.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win7\avkmgr.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win7\avkmgr.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win8\avgio.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win8\avgntflt.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win8\avgntflt.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win8\avgntflt.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win8\avipbb.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win8\avipbb.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win8\avipbb.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win8\avkmgr.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win8\avkmgr.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\on_access\win64\win8\avkmgr.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\surfshark_ikev2.crt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\devcon.exe
• 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\nssm.exe
• 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\SplitTunnel.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\Surfshark.Firewall.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\SurfsharkKeyPair_x86.dll
• 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\devcon.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\nssm.exe
• 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\SplitTunnel.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\Surfshark.Firewall.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\SurfsharkKeyPair_x64.dll
• 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\runtimes\win-x64\native\e_sqlite3.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\runtimes\win-x86\native\e_sqlite3.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aebb.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aecore.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aecrypto.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aedroid.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aedroid_gwf.dat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aeemu.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aeexp.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aeexp_gwf.dat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aegen.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aehelp.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aeheur.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aeheur_agen.dat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aeheur_gwf.dat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aeheur_mv.dat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aelibinf.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aelibinf_db.dat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aelidb.dat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\aeml.dll

Registry keys:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\47F9362758F78B04898BC93B93CB07A1
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\5100BFB9D00BC3340A4CC00C7C66B098
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\7B60FFD678CBA2B499861A44A76F37E8
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Surfshark_RASAPI32
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Surfshark_RASCHAP
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Surfshark_RASMANCS
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Surfshark 3.3.0999
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Surfshark
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EventLog\Application\Surfshark
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark Antivirus
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark Service

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

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.8.1.999\qkfw0prh.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.8.1.999\qkfw0prh.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\47F9362758F78B04898BC93B93CB07A1\ProductName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\5100BFB9D00BC3340A4CC00C7C66B098\ProductName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\7B60FFD678CBA2B499861A44A76F37E8\ProductName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark Antivirus\DisplayName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark Antivirus\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark Service\DisplayName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark Service\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 remove Surfshark from your computer with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Surfshark is a program offered by the software company Surfshark. Frequently, users choose to remove this application. This is troublesome because performing this by hand takes some advanced knowledge related to removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best QUICK solution to remove Surfshark 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 PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and all around tool to take care of your PC.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the program by pressing the DOWNLOAD NOW button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with the program's design and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows tool.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature


5. A list of the programs installed on the computer will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of programs until you find Surfshark or simply click the Search feature and type in "Surfshark". The Surfshark application will be found very quickly. Notice that when you select Surfshark in the list of applications, some data about the application is made available to you:

• Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other people have about Surfshark, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
• Details about the program you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will appear. Confirm the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. 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 which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Surfshark with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

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

Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall Surfshark by Surfshark from your PC, we are not saying that Surfshark by Surfshark is not a good software application. This page simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall Surfshark in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.