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How to uninstall Zscaler from your PC

You can find on this page details on how to uninstall Zscaler for Windows. It was created for Windows by Zscaler Inc.. Check out here for more info on Zscaler Inc.. Usually the Zscaler program is installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler directory, depending on the user's option during install. The entire uninstall command line for Zscaler is C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAInstaller\uninstall.exe. Zscaler's main file takes around 3.31 MB (3466672 bytes) and is named ZSATray.exe.

The following executable files are incorporated in Zscaler. They occupy 68.49 MB (71814904 bytes) on disk.

  • certutil.exe (230.50 KB)
  • zscalerchecksumverifier.exe (82.80 KB)
  • npcap-0.99-r7-oem.exe (732.98 KB)
  • npcap-0.9984-oem.exe (832.59 KB)
  • npcap-0.9995-oem.exe (785.61 KB)
  • Zscaler-Network-Adapter-1.0.1.0.exe (536.04 KB)
  • Zscaler-Network-Adapter-1.0.2.0.exe (521.54 KB)
  • Zscaler-Network-Adapter-Win10-1.0.2.0.exe (544.06 KB)
  • zscalerappupdater.exe (8.67 MB)
  • Zscaler-windows-3.0.0.195-installer.exe (32.71 MB)
  • ZSAHelper.exe (605.92 KB)
  • uninstall.exe (6.69 MB)
  • ZSAService.exe (2.98 MB)
  • ZSATray.exe (3.31 MB)
  • ZSATunnel.exe (6.62 MB)
  • ZSAUpdater.exe (2.67 MB)
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The current page applies to Zscaler version 3.0.0.195 only. Click on the links below for other Zscaler versions:

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

Folders remaining:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSIRepair\Zscaler_MMC-1.5.0.336-R1
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler

Usually, the following files remain on disk:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSIRepair\Zscaler_MMC-1.5.0.336-R1\###_Release_Notes_###.rtf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSIRepair\Zscaler_MMC-1.5.0.336-R1\Detection.vbs
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSIRepair\Zscaler_MMC-1.5.0.336-R1\ROBOCOPY.EXE
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSIRepair\Zscaler_MMC-1.5.0.336-R1\UNINSTALL_Zscaler_MMC-1.5.0.336-R1.vbs
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSIRepair\Zscaler_MMC-1.5.0.336-R1\Zscaler_MMC-1.5.0.336-R1.vbs
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSIRepair\Zscaler_MMC-1.5.0.336-R1\Zscaler-windows-1.5.0.336-installer.msi
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSIRepair\Zscaler_MMC-1.5.0.336-R1\Zscaler-windows-1.5.0.336-installer.mst
  • 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\nspr-LICENSE
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\CertUtil\nss3.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\CertUtil\nss-COPYING
  • 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\CertUtil\ssl3.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\Npcap\Libpcap-License.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\Npcap\npcap-0.9995-oem.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\Npcap\npcap-0.99-r7-oem.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ThirdParty\Npcap\WinPcap-License-And-Acknowledgements.txt
  • 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\ThirdParty\TAPDriver\Zscaler-Network-Adapter-Win10-1.0.2.0.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\Updater\md5.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\Updater\tmp\Zscaler-windows-3.0.0.195-installer.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\Updater\update.ini
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\Updater\validinstaller
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\Updater\zscalerappupdater.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\Updater\zscalerchecksumverifier.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\10.0\x64\zapprd.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\10.0\x64\zapprd.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\10.0\x64\zapprd.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\10.0\x86\zapprd.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\10.0\x86\zapprd.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\10.0\x86\zapprd.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.1\x64\zapprd.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.1\x64\zapprd.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.1\x64\zapprd.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.1\x86\zapprd.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.1\x86\zapprd.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.1\x86\zapprd.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.2\x64\zapprd.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.2\x64\zapprd.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.2\x64\zapprd.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.2\x86\zapprd.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.2\x86\zapprd.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.2\x86\zapprd.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.3\x64\zapprd.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.3\x64\zapprd.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.3\x64\zapprd.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.3\x86\zapprd.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.3\x86\zapprd.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Zscaler\ZSAFilterDriver\6.3\x86\zapprd.sys
  • 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\ZSAAuth.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\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{7C5A40EF-A0FB-4BFC-874A-C0F2E0B9FA8E}_Zscaler_ZSAInstaller_uninstall_exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Zscaler-uninstallation.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\IObit\IObit Uninstaller\Log\Zscaler.history
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\IObit\IObit Uninstaller\Log\Zscaler-Network-Adapter.history

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be cleaned; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Zscaler
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\9086E299973E57B4D8ED3D4B350D575E
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Zscaler
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\zscaler.com
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Zscaler Inc.

Use regedit.exe to delete the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\9086E299973E57B4D8ED3D4B350D575E\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\zapprd\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\zapprd\DisplayName
  • 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


A way to remove Zscaler with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Zscaler is a program released by the software company Zscaler Inc.. Sometimes, users choose to remove this application. Sometimes this can be difficult because deleting this manually requires some know-how related to Windows program uninstallation. One of the best SIMPLE action to remove Zscaler 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 good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and all around tool to optimize your system.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of tools.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


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


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

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Zscaler or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Zscaler". The Zscaler app will be found very quickly. After you click Zscaler in the list , some data about the application is made available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other users have about Zscaler, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the program you wish to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. Confirm the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall Zscaler.
Uninstall Zscaler


8. After removing Zscaler, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items of Zscaler which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling Zscaler with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

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



Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to uninstall Zscaler by Zscaler Inc. from your computer, nor are we saying that Zscaler by Zscaler Inc. is not a good application. This text only 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 our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2020-11-18 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2020-11-18 13:01:45.940