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A way to uninstall Surfshark from your system

Surfshark is a software application. This page contains details on how to uninstall it from your computer. It is made by Surfshark. Check out here for more details on Surfshark. Surfshark is frequently set up in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark folder, however this location may differ a lot depending on the user's decision when installing the program. The entire uninstall command line for Surfshark is C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{F18B06AF-152D-488E-B629-54F9CED6D7E4}\SurfsharkSetup.exe /i {F18B06AF-152D-488E-B629-54F9CED6D7E4} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1. Surfshark's primary file takes about 14.08 MB (14760136 bytes) and is named Surfshark.exe.

Surfshark installs the following the executables on your PC, occupying about 69.65 MB (73033528 bytes) on disk.

  • Surfshark.Antivirus.Remediation.exe (3.60 MB)
  • Surfshark.Antivirus.Uninstaller.exe (3.61 MB)
  • Surfshark.Antivirus.WebcamProtection.Installer.exe (4.78 MB)
  • Surfshark.AntivirusService.exe (21.55 MB)
  • Surfshark.ElevatedRights.exe (227.20 KB)
  • Surfshark.exe (14.08 MB)
  • Surfshark.Service.exe (5.98 MB)
  • SurfsharkDiagnostics.exe (4.86 MB)
  • ServerRegistrationManager.exe (468.20 KB)
  • ams_setup.exe (167.62 KB)
  • AMSAgent.exe (1.14 MB)
  • AMSProtectedService.exe (624.32 KB)
  • devcon.exe (85.70 KB)
  • openssl.exe (1.14 MB)
  • openvpn.exe (826.70 KB)
  • SurfsharkSplitTunnelingService.exe (153.20 KB)
  • devcon.exe (91.70 KB)
  • openssl.exe (1.16 MB)
  • openvpn.exe (943.70 KB)
  • SurfsharkSplitTunnelingService.exe (176.20 KB)
  • apc_random_id_generator.exe (268.98 KB)
  • avupdate.exe (2.76 MB)
  • savapi.exe (627.71 KB)
  • Surfshark.WireguardService.exe (465.70 KB)
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The current page applies to Surfshark version 5.0.0999 alone. You can find below a few links to other Surfshark versions:

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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

The files below remain on your disk by Surfshark's application uninstaller when you removed it:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\amswsccomm.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\avgio.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\ar\Surfshark.Antivirus.WinShell.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\de\Surfshark.Antivirus.WinShell.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\es-ES\Surfshark.Antivirus.WinShell.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\fi\Surfshark.Antivirus.WinShell.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\fr\Surfshark.Antivirus.WinShell.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\hi\Surfshark.Antivirus.WinShell.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\it\Surfshark.Antivirus.WinShell.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\ja\Surfshark.Antivirus.WinShell.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\ko\Surfshark.Antivirus.WinShell.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\Microsoft.AspNet.SignalR.Client.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\Microsoft.AspNet.SignalR.Core.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\Microsoft.Owin.Security.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\NaCl.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\Newtonsoft.Json.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\NLog.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\Owin.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\pl\Surfshark.Antivirus.WinShell.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\Polly.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\pt-BR\Surfshark.Antivirus.WinShell.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\ru\Surfshark.Antivirus.WinShell.resources.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\ContextMenu\Surfshark.Infrastructure.Communication.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\Surfshark.Notifications.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\Surfshark.Utilities.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\System.Buffers.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\System.Memory.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\System.Numerics.Vectors.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\System.Runtime.CompilerServices.Unsafe.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\System.ValueTuple.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\tr\Surfshark.Antivirus.WinShell.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\uk\Surfshark.Antivirus.WinShell.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\zh-CN\Surfshark.Antivirus.WinShell.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\ContextMenu\zh-HK\Surfshark.Antivirus.WinShell.resources.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\Microsoft.Web.WebView2.Core.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Microsoft.Web.WebView2.Wpf.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\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

Registry keys:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\16A9CADDDB0936C4BA6B30D685751322
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\9412F0E3AF7F99249A04E57B897FD474
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\FA60B81FD251E8846B92459FEC6D7D4E
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\FDF9D2B571C963D42BEB7C3010389ADB
  • 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

Supplementary values that are not removed:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Antivirus.WebcamProtection.Installer.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • 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_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.10.1.999\bnkfkr31.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.10.1.999\bnkfkr31.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.11.2.999\vdixccfy.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.11.2.999\vdixccfy.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.11.3.999\xotmcg0n.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.11.3.999\xotmcg0n.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.12.0.999\5hqmdyus.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.12.0.999\5hqmdyus.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.5.0.999\ixbfgxz2.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.5.0.999\ixbfgxz2.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.7.1.999\ixfbd3ev.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.7.1.999\ixfbd3ev.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.7.2.999\zdsfbyvw.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.7.2.999\zdsfbyvw.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.8.0.999\r5hkry03.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.8.0.999\r5hkry03.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.9.2.999\mdpshpjo.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.9.2.999\mdpshpjo.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\16A9CADDDB0936C4BA6B30D685751322\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\9412F0E3AF7F99249A04E57B897FD474\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\FA60B81FD251E8846B92459FEC6D7D4E\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\FDF9D2B571C963D42BEB7C3010389ADB\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-4236054863-2783241721-1129106934-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Antivirus.WebcamProtection.Installer.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-4236054863-2783241721-1129106934-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-4236054863-2783241721-1129106934-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\stable\4.12.0.999\5hqmdyus.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 erase Surfshark from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Surfshark is an application by the software company Surfshark. Frequently, users try to erase this application. Sometimes this is easier said than done because doing this manually requires some knowledge regarding Windows internal functioning. One of the best EASY manner to erase Surfshark is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your system, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and general utility to take care of your computer.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good program.

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


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button
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 Surfshark or simply click the Search feature and type in "Surfshark". If it exists on your system the Surfshark app will be found automatically. When you click Surfshark in the list of apps, the following information regarding the application is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding Surfshark, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the application you are about to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will show up. Confirm the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Surfshark.
Uninstall Surfshark


8. After uninstalling Surfshark, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong Surfshark which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing Surfshark with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your system.

Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.



Disclaimer

The text above 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 computer. This text only contains detailed info 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 other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2023-07-07 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2023-07-07 03:49:01.313