Surfshark

A way to uninstall Surfshark from your PC

Surfshark is a software application. This page holds details on how to uninstall it from your PC. The Windows release was developed by Surfshark. Go over here where you can read more on Surfshark. The application is frequently installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark folder (same installation drive as Windows). Surfshark's entire uninstall command line is C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{94B6CDC8-BFDE-40A2-8696-D0F2A76C7834}\SurfsharkSetup.exe /i {94B6CDC8-BFDE-40A2-8696-D0F2A76C7834} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1. The application's main executable file occupies 233.85 KB (239464 bytes) on disk and is titled Surfshark.exe.

Surfshark is composed of the following executables which take 6.33 MB (6639000 bytes) on disk:

• Surfshark.Antivirus.ContextMenu.Commands.exe (233.85 KB)
• Surfshark.Antivirus.Uninstaller.exe (128.35 KB)
• Surfshark.Antivirus.WebcamProtection.Installer.exe (162.85 KB)
• Surfshark.AntivirusService.exe (128.85 KB)
• Surfshark.ElevatedRights.exe (267.85 KB)
• Surfshark.exe (233.85 KB)
• Surfshark.Service.exe (128.35 KB)
• Surfshark.SplitTunnel.Adapter64.exe (163.35 KB)
• Surfshark.SplitTunnel.Adapter86.exe (128.85 KB)
• SurfsharkDiagnostics.exe (128.85 KB)
• ams_setup.exe (167.62 KB)
• devcon.exe (86.35 KB)
• openssl.exe (1.15 MB)
• openvpn.exe (826.78 KB)
• devcon.exe (92.35 KB)
• openssl.exe (1.16 MB)
• openvpn.exe (944.28 KB)
• tapinstall.exe (90.14 KB)
• tapinstall.exe (85.64 KB)
• Surfshark.WireguardService.exe (128.85 KB)

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The current web page applies to Surfshark version 5.5.3999 alone. 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
• 3.3.0999
• 2.7.7999
• 4.3.3999
• 4.6.0999
• 4.9.1999
• 2.7.9999
• 5.14.1.999
• 5.2.2999
• 5.6.2999
• 1.4.0
• 5.15.2999
• 2.6.0000
• 4.0.1999
• 5.7.0999
• 4.3.6999
• 2.5.0000
• 2.6.4000
• 2.6.5000
• 5.15.0999
• 4.7.1999
• 2.1.5000
• 5.9.0.999
• 2.4.5000
• 3.4.3999
• 5.3.0999
• 5.7.2999
• 5.0.0999
• 1.1.13
• 4.11.3999
• 2.4.6000
• 4.9.0999
• 4.3.5999
• 5.8.3.999
• 1.1.1
• 2.8.5999
• 1.3.3
• 4.8.0999
• 2.8.1999
• 2.5.8000
• 4.4.0999
• 5.1.1999
• 5.8.1.999
• 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
• 5.11.1.999
• 5.7.3999
• 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
• 5.14.3.999
• 3.0.0999
• 2.6.6000
• 5.10.0.999
• 3.0.1999
• 2.3.2000
• 2.1.2000
• 5.2.0999
• 2.2.0000
• 2.7.3000
• 5.12.2.999

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When you're 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

The files below remain on your disk when you remove Surfshark:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\amswsccomm.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\e_sqlite3.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\EndpointProtectionClient.Net.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\EndpointProtectionInterfaces.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Google.Protobuf.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.SqlClient.SNI.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Microsoft.Data.Sqlite.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Microsoft.Web.WebView2.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Microsoft.Web.WebView2.Wpf.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\msalruntime_x86.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\ams_setup.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\ams_setup.log
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\OpenVpnDcoDriver\x32\win10\ovpn-dco.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\OpenVpnDcoDriver\x32\win10\ovpn-dco.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\OpenVpnDcoDriver\x32\win10\ovpn-dco.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\OpenVpnDcoDriver\x32\win11\ovpn-dco.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\OpenVpnDcoDriver\x32\win11\ovpn-dco.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\OpenVpnDcoDriver\x32\win11\ovpn-dco.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\OpenVpnDcoDriver\x64\win10\ovpn-dco.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\OpenVpnDcoDriver\x64\win10\ovpn-dco.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\OpenVpnDcoDriver\x64\win10\ovpn-dco.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\OpenVpnDcoDriver\x64\win11\ovpn-dco.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\OpenVpnDcoDriver\x64\win11\ovpn-dco.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\OpenVpnDcoDriver\x64\win11\ovpn-dco.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\WebcamDriver\900dbd15-e294-30d3-302c-101a526b595e.tmf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\WebcamDriver\dvcshrk.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\WebcamDriver\dvcshrk.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\WebcamDriver\dvcshrk.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\devcon.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\libcrypto-3.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\libopenvpn_plap.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\libssl-3.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\surfsharkbypasser.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\SurfsharkBypasser.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\SurfsharkBypasser.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\SurfsharkBypasserControl.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\vcruntime140.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\devcon.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\libcrypto-3-x64.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\libopenvpn_plap.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\libssl-3-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\surfsharkbypasser.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\SurfsharkBypasser.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\SurfsharkBypasser.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\SurfsharkBypasserControl.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\vcruntime140.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\runtimes\win-x64\native\WebView2Loader.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\runtimes\win-x86\native\WebView2Loader.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.provider.dynamic_cdecl.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\SQLitePCLRaw.provider.e_sqlite3.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Antivirus.ContextMenu.Commands.deps.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Antivirus.ContextMenu.Commands.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Antivirus.ContextMenu.Commands.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Antivirus.ContextMenu.Commands.runtimeconfig.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Antivirus.Uninstaller.deps.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Antivirus.Uninstaller.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Antivirus.Uninstaller.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Antivirus.Uninstaller.runtimeconfig.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Antivirus.WebcamProtection.Installer.deps.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Antivirus.WebcamProtection.Installer.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Antivirus.WebcamProtection.Installer.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Antivirus.WebcamProtection.Installer.runtimeconfig.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.AntivirusService.deps.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.AntivirusService.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.AntivirusService.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.AntivirusService.runtimeconfig.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.deps.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.ElevatedRights.deps.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.ElevatedRights.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.ElevatedRights.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.ElevatedRights.runtimeconfig.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.runtimeconfig.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Service.deps.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Service.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Service.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Service.runtimeconfig.json

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the data below:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Surfshark
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\8CDC6B49EDFB2A0468690D2F7AC68743
• 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

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

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\8CDC6B49EDFB2A0468690D2F7AC68743\ProductName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3400238686-3468832852-3248640053-1002\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.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\SurfsharkBypasser\Description

How to remove Surfshark with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Surfshark is a program by Surfshark. Some computer users choose to uninstall it. Sometimes this is easier said than done because performing this by hand requires some experience regarding removing Windows programs manually. One of the best QUICK way to uninstall 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 already installed on your PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and general utility to optimize your system.

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• go to Download Link
• download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system utility.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button


5. All the programs existing on your computer will appear

6. Scroll the list of programs until you find Surfshark or simply activate the Search field and type in "Surfshark". If it exists on your system the Surfshark program will be found automatically. Notice that after you select Surfshark in the list of apps, the following data regarding the program is available to you:

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

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


8. After uninstalling Surfshark, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional 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 uninstalling Surfshark with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your system.

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

Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to remove Surfshark by Surfshark from your computer, nor are we saying that Surfshark by Surfshark is not a good application for your PC. This text only contains detailed info on how to remove Surfshark in case 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.