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How to uninstall adaware antivirus from your computer

adaware antivirus is a software application. This page holds details on how to remove it from your computer. The Windows version was developed by adaware. More info about adaware can be read here. You can see more info related to adaware antivirus at . The application is often installed in the C:\Program Files\Common Files\adaware\adaware antivirus\updater\12.4.939.11592 folder (same installation drive as Windows). You can uninstall adaware antivirus by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Program Files\Common Files\adaware\adaware antivirus\updater\12.4.939.11592\AdAwareUpdater.exe. Note that you might receive a notification for admin rights. adaware antivirus's primary file takes around 8.14 MB (8535224 bytes) and is named AdAwareUpdater.exe.

The executables below are part of adaware antivirus. They occupy an average of 10.67 MB (11187816 bytes) on disk.

  • AdAwareUpdater.exe (8.14 MB)
  • AdAwareWebInstaller.exe (2.51 MB)
  • QtWebEngineProcess.exe (22.46 KB)


The current page applies to adaware antivirus version 12.4.939.11592 only. For more adaware antivirus versions please click below:

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Following the uninstall process, the application leaves leftovers on the PC. Part_A few of these are listed below.

Directories left on disk:
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592

The files below remain on your disk when you remove adaware antivirus:
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\AdAwareCrashHandler.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\AdAwareIncompatibles.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\AdAwareUpdater.exe
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\AdAwareUpdaterKernel.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\AdAwareWebInstaller.exe
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-console-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-datetime-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-debug-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-errorhandling-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-file-l2-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-handle-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-heap-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-interlocked-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-libraryloader-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-localization-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-memory-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-namedpipe-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-processenvironment-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-1.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-profile-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-rtlsupport-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-string-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-sysinfo-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-timezone-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-core-util-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-crt-conio-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-crt-convert-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-crt-environment-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-crt-filesystem-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-crt-heap-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-crt-locale-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-crt-math-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-crt-multibyte-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-crt-private-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-crt-process-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-crt-stdio-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-crt-string-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-crt-time-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\api-ms-win-crt-utility-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\bearer\qgenericbearer.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\bearer\qnativewifibearer.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\boost_chrono-vc140-mt-1_65_1.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\boost_date_time-vc140-mt-1_65_1.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\boost_filesystem-vc140-mt-1_65_1.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\boost_iostreams-vc140-mt-1_65_1.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\boost_locale-vc140-mt-1_65_1.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\boost_log-vc140-mt-1_65_1.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\boost_program_options-vc140-mt-1_65_1.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\boost_regex-vc140-mt-1_65_1.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\boost_system-vc140-mt-1_65_1.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\boost_thread-vc140-mt-1_65_1.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\boost_timer-vc140-mt-1_65_1.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\concrt140.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\D3Dcompiler_47.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\detection.xml
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\iconengines\qsvgicon.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\imageformats\qgif.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\imageformats\qicns.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\imageformats\qico.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\imageformats\qjpeg.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\imageformats\qsvg.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\imageformats\qtga.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\imageformats\qtiff.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\imageformats\qwbmp.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\imageformats\qwebp.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\libEGL.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\libGLESV2.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\msvcp140.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\OEMUninstall.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\opengl32sw.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\platforms\qwindows.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\position\qtposition_geoclue.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\position\qtposition_positionpoll.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\position\qtposition_serialnmea.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\position\qtposition_winrt.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\printsupport\windowsprintersupport.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\Qt5Core.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\Qt5Gui.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\Qt5Network.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\Qt5Positioning.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\Qt5PrintSupport.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\Qt5Qml.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\Qt5Quick.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\Qt5QuickWidgets.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\Qt5SerialPort.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\Qt5Svg.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\Qt5WebChannel.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\Qt5WebEngineCore.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\Qt5WebEngineWidgets.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\Qt5Widgets.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\QtWebEngineProcess.exe
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\RCF.dll
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\resources\icudtl.dat
  • C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\ADAWARE\ADAWARE ANTIVIRUS\UPDATER\12.4.939.11592\resources\qtwebengine_resources.pak

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be removed; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{0EF0D38D-2F1F-436C-99A4-640EB3E795A9}_AdAwareUpdater

Open regedit.exe to delete the values below from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Common Files\adaware\adaware antivirus\updater\12.4.939.11592\


How to uninstall adaware antivirus from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

adaware antivirus is an application offered by the software company adaware. Sometimes, computer users want to erase it. This is efortful because doing this by hand requires some skill regarding Windows internal functioning. The best SIMPLE procedure to erase adaware antivirus 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 Windows PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and general tool to take care of your Windows system.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire the program's design and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good package of utilities.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


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


5. A list of the programs installed on the computer will appear

6. Scroll the list of programs until you find adaware antivirus or simply click the Search field and type in "adaware antivirus". The adaware antivirus app will be found automatically. When you click adaware antivirus in the list of applications, some information about the program is available to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have about adaware antivirus, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information about the app you wish to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for adaware antivirus:





  • The software company is: http://www.adaware.com
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\Common Files\adaware\adaware antivirus\updater\12.4.939.11592\AdAwareUpdater.exe
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. accept the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove adaware antivirus.
Uninstall adaware antivirus


8. After uninstalling adaware antivirus, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of adaware antivirus that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing adaware antivirus using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your system.

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

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall adaware antivirus by adaware from your computer, we are not saying that adaware antivirus by adaware is not a good application for your computer. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall adaware antivirus supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2018-08-19 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2018-08-19 17:52:23.713