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How to uninstall Zscaler from your system

This web page is about Zscaler for Windows. Here you can find details on how to uninstall it from your computer. It was created for Windows by Zscaler Inc.. Go over here where you can find out more on Zscaler Inc.. The application is often found in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler directory (same installation drive as Windows). The full command line for removing Zscaler is C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAInstaller\uninstall.exe. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may receive a notification for administrator rights. The application's main executable file is named ZSATray.exe and its approximative size is 6.46 MB (6776232 bytes).

The executable files below are part of Zscaler. They take an average of 31.68 MB (33222984 bytes) on disk.

  • certutil.exe (209.72 KB)
  • zscalerchecksumverifier.exe (82.80 KB)
  • Zscaler-Network-Adapter-1.0.1.0.exe (533.91 KB)
  • Zscaler-Network-Adapter-1.0.2.0.exe (518.20 KB)
  • zscalerappupdater.exe (8.90 MB)
  • ZSAHelper.exe (334.91 KB)
  • uninstall.exe (6.45 MB)
  • ZSAService.exe (2.31 MB)
  • ZSATray.exe (6.46 MB)
  • ZSATunnel.exe (3.53 MB)
  • ZSAUpdater.exe (2.32 MB)
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This web page is about Zscaler version 1.2.4.000030 alone. You can find below a few links to other Zscaler versions:

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Some files and registry entries are frequently left behind when you uninstall Zscaler.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall Zscaler from your PC:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler

Usually, the following files are left on disk:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\Common\lib\ZSAAuth.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\Common\lib\ZSALogger.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\Common\resources\ZscalerApp.ico
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\Common\resources\ZscalerApp.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\Common\resources\ZscalerAppSplash.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\Common\resources\ZscalerAppTop.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\CertUtil\certutil.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\CertUtil\freebl3.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\CertUtil\msvcr120.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\CertUtil\nspr4.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\CertUtil\nss3.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\CertUtil\nssdbm3.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\CertUtil\nssutil3.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\CertUtil\plc4.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\CertUtil\plds4.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\CertUtil\smime3.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\CertUtil\softokn3.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\CertUtil\sqlite3.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\Filechecksum\fciv.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\PacParser\pacparser.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\TAPDriver\Zscaler-Network-Adapter-1.0.1.0.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\TAPDriver\Zscaler-Network-Adapter-1.0.2.0.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\Updater\update.ini
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\Updater\zscalerappupdater.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\Updater\zscalerchecksumverifier.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAHelper\ZSAHelper.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAInstaller\uninstall.dat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAInstaller\uninstall.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAInstaller\Zscaler-installLog.log
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAService\ZSAService.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSATray\Newtonsoft.Json.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSATray\ZSATray.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSATunnel\ZSATunnel.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAUpdater\ZSAUpdater.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Zscaler-uninstallation.log

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Zscaler
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\581C5BE33EF93344F9321563E71BC7A8
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Zscaler
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Zscaler Inc.

Use regedit.exe to delete the following additional values from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\581C5BE33EF93344F9321563E71BC7A8\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-12-1-325068749-1200141724-613054366-359065256\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSATray\ZSATray.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3964032238-1403850730-1787461263-500\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSATray\ZSATray.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-57989841-2025429265-725345543-32785\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSATray\ZSATray.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ZSAService\ImagePath
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ZSATunnel\ImagePath
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ZSAUpdater\ImagePath
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ztap\DisplayName


How to delete Zscaler from your PC using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Zscaler is a program marketed by Zscaler Inc.. Sometimes, computer users try to erase this application. Sometimes this is hard because doing this manually requires some experience regarding Windows internal functioning. The best EASY practice to erase Zscaler 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 Windows PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and all around tool to optimize your Windows system.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the programs existing on your computer will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of programs until you find Zscaler or simply click the Search field and type in "Zscaler". If it exists on your system the Zscaler application will be found automatically. After you select Zscaler in the list , the following data regarding the program is shown to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other people have regarding Zscaler, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the application you want to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. Confirm the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Zscaler.
Uninstall Zscaler


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

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall Zscaler by Zscaler Inc. from your PC, we are not saying that Zscaler by Zscaler Inc. is not a good application for your PC. This page simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall Zscaler supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2017-10-20 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2017-10-20 03:55:34.863