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A way to uninstall Surfshark from your system

Surfshark is a Windows program. Read below about how to uninstall it from your PC. The Windows version was created by Surfshark. More information on Surfshark can be found here. The program is often installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark folder. Keep in mind that this path can vary being determined by the user's preference. The full command line for removing Surfshark is C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{86BFD9A2-AB59-41A1-A02B-6933FF9D25B9}\SurfsharkSetup.exe /i {86BFD9A2-AB59-41A1-A02B-6933FF9D25B9} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might be prompted for admin rights. Surfshark's main file takes about 10.92 MB (11455560 bytes) and is called Surfshark.exe.

Surfshark is comprised of the following executables which take 48.76 MB (51130336 bytes) on disk:

  • Surfshark.Antivirus.Remediation.exe (1.29 MB)
  • Surfshark.Antivirus.Uninstaller.exe (727.07 KB)
  • Surfshark.AntivirusService.exe (17.04 MB)
  • Surfshark.ElevatedRights.exe (226.57 KB)
  • Surfshark.exe (10.92 MB)
  • Surfshark.Service.exe (3.49 MB)
  • SurfsharkDiagnostics.exe (3.96 MB)
  • ServerRegistrationManager.exe (467.57 KB)
  • ams_setup.exe (167.62 KB)
  • AMSAgent.exe (1.14 MB)
  • AMSProtectedService.exe (624.32 KB)
  • devcon.exe (85.07 KB)
  • openssl.exe (1.14 MB)
  • openvpn.exe (875.07 KB)
  • SurfsharkSplitTunnelingService.exe (152.57 KB)
  • devcon.exe (91.07 KB)
  • openssl.exe (1.15 MB)
  • openvpn.exe (1.01 MB)
  • SurfsharkSplitTunnelingService.exe (175.57 KB)
  • apc_random_id_generator.exe (271.47 KB)
  • avupdate.exe (2.76 MB)
  • savapi.exe (627.71 KB)
  • Surfshark.WireguardService.exe (464.57 KB)
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This info is about Surfshark version 4.7.1999 alone. You can find below info on other application versions of Surfshark:

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If you're planning to uninstall Surfshark you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Directories that were found:
  • 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\amswsccomm.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\avgio.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\Microsoft.AspNet.SignalR.Client.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\ServerRegistrationManager.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\SharpShell.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\Surfshark.Antivirus.WinShell.dll
  • 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\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\Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\ams_setup.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\elam_ppl\AMSAgent.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\elam_ppl\AMSProtectedService.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\elam_ppl\concrt140.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\elam_ppl\mfc140u.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\elam_ppl\msvcp140.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\elam_ppl\vcruntime140.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\elam_ppl\win32\win10RS6\amselam.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\elam_ppl\win64\win10RS6\amselam.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\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\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\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\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\apc_random_id_generator.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\apcfile.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\apchash.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\avgio.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\avupdate.conf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\avupdate.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\avupdate_msg.avr
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\cacert.crt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\productname.dat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\savapi.conf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\savapi.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\savapi.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\savapiclient.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\scew.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\update.bat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\savapi\xvdfmerge.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ServiceStack.Common.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ServiceStack.Interfaces.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ServiceStack.OrmLite.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ServiceStack.OrmLite.Sqlite.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ServiceStack.Text.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\SQLite.Interop.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\SQLitePCLRaw.batteries_v2.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\SQLitePCLRaw.core.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\SQLitePCLRaw.nativelibrary.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\SQLitePCLRaw.provider.dynamic_cdecl.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Antivirus.Remediation.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Antivirus.Uninstaller.exe

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Surfshark
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\16A9CADDDB0936C4BA6B30D685751322
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\2A9DFB6895BA1A140AB29633FFD9529B
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\2C2AD46305C3A8641ADB395E8B05B204
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\4E56C41B4065EEF40BEAA7BE8B146080
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\5E82AE39F8C094B41AA0ABEF60A2B53D
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\9412F0E3AF7F99249A04E57B897FD474
  • 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 Service
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark Service
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark WireGuard

Open regedit.exe to delete the registry values below from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\16A9CADDDB0936C4BA6B30D685751322\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\2A9DFB6895BA1A140AB29633FFD9529B\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\2C2AD46305C3A8641ADB395E8B05B204\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\4E56C41B4065EEF40BEAA7BE8B146080\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\5E82AE39F8C094B41AA0ABEF60A2B53D\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\9412F0E3AF7F99249A04E57B897FD474\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2630856972-1963102445-3128677644-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume5\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2630856972-1963102445-3128677644-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume5\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.6.1.999\glkytujt.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2630856972-1963102445-3128677644-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume5\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.6.2.999\1tehycqt.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2630856972-1963102445-3128677644-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume5\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.7.0.999\w4ceslgt.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark Service\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark Service\ImagePath
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark WireGuard\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark WireGuard\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark WireGuard\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 an application by Surfshark. Frequently, people decide to remove it. This can be easier said than done because removing this manually takes some advanced knowledge related to removing Windows programs manually. One of the best SIMPLE procedure to remove Surfshark is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows system, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and all around tool to maximize the performance of your Windows computer.

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  • visit Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire the program's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


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


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

6. Scroll the list of programs until you locate Surfshark or simply activate the Search field and type in "Surfshark". The Surfshark application will be found automatically. After you click Surfshark in the list of programs, some information about the application is shown to you:


  • Star 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 - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the program you want to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. accept the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove Surfshark.
Uninstall Surfshark


8. After uninstalling Surfshark, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong Surfshark which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Surfshark using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

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



Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to uninstall Surfshark by Surfshark from your computer, we are not saying that Surfshark by Surfshark is not a good application for your PC. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Surfshark in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2023-01-19 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2023-01-19 10:51:43.893