Summary
This document is intended for assisting those using Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. It is also used to assist users with Windows Defender (WD) on Windows 8 and Windows 10.
Details
DISCLAIMER:
The tools provided by the links below are used at your risk. They are for informational use, and there is no assurance of accuracy or correctness. Read the instructions carefully on those manufacturer pages, as uninstalling may remove license/registration files or keys. If you intend to reinstall any of these products, you may need this information.
NOTE: Links with an *asterisk are direct downloads.
AppRemover now part of OESIS Endpoint Assessment Tool (which can scan for and remove multiple anti-malware products):
http://www.appremover.com/access-appremover-through-oesis-endpoint-assessment-tool
*http://www2.opswat.com/appremover-in-oesis
AhnLab:
Use OESIS Endpoint Assessment Tool
Alwil Avast:
AVG:
https://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=How-to-uninstall-AVG&l=en_US
http://www.avg.com/us-en/utilities
*http://download.avg.com/filedir/util/AVG_Remover.exe
Avira:
BitDefender:
http://www.bitdefender.com/support/How-to-uninstall-BitDefender-333.html
http://www.bitdefender.com/uninstall
BullGuard:
*http://www.bullguard.com/media/278521/bg-uninstall.zip
Comodo Internet Security:
(help only)
https://support.comodo.com/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=298
Computer Associates / Total Defense:
Use AppRemover
Dr. Web Antivirus:
http://support.drweb.com/show_faq?faqid=63322338&lng=en
*ftp://ftp.drweb.com/pub/drweb/tools/drw_remover.exe
eScan
http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/tools/esremove.exe
ESET Home products:
Instructions to uninstall ESET Home products:
https://support.eset.com/kb2788/
EMSISOFT:
*http://tmp.emsisoft....w/emsiclean.exe
F-PROT:
Uninstalling version 6 of F-PROT Antivirus for Windows
F-Secure:
https://www.f-secure.com/en/web/home_global/support-tools
G Data
http://www.gdatasoftware.co.uk/support/downloads/tools.html (Tools tab)
*https://secure.gd/dl-avcleaner
Kaspersky:
http://support.kaspersky.com/1464
*http://media.kaspersky.com/utilities/consumerutilities/kavremvr.exe
K7 Total Security
*http://www.k7computing.com/en/tools/K7RT.exe
LavaSoft
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=28
Malwarebytes:
How-To: Use the Malwarebytes Clean Uninstall Tool
*https://downloads.malwarebytes.com/file/mb_clean
McAfee:
http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?id=TS101331
*http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe
Microsoft Security Essentials:
Uninstalling Microsoft Security Essentials
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2435760
Microsoft Windows Live OneCare:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/930159(select method #2)
*OneCareCleanUp.exe
Norman Virus Control/Norman Security Suite
Norton:
Download and run the Norton Remove and Reinstall tool
Alternate support article link here
*http://liveupdate.symantecliveupdate.com/upgrade/RnR/NRnR.exe
Panda:
How can I uninstall Panda antivirus from my computer?
*http://www.pandasecurity.com/resources/sop/UNINSTALLER.exe
PC Tools ThreatFire:
http://www.pctools.com/forum/showthread.php?62437-Uninstall-tool
*http://www.threatfire.com/files/RemoveThreatFire(3.0).zip
Sophos:
Use OESIS Endpoint Assessment Tool
SUPERAntiSpyware:
How do I uninstall SUPERAntiSpyware?
*SUPERAntiSpyware Uninstaller Assistant (32-Bit)
*SUPERAntiSpyware Uninstaller Assistant (64-Bit)
Symantec:
Methods for uninstalling Symantec Endpoint Protection
How to obtain the Cleanwipe utility
Manual uninstall documents for Symantec Endpoint Protection
Total Defense / Computer Associates:
Use OESIS Endpoint Assessment Tool
Trend Micro:
How to uninstall my Trend Micro program using the Trend Micro Diagnostic Toolkit
*Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32-bit)
*Windows Vista or Windows 7 (64-bit)
Trend Micro -http://esupport.trendmicro.com/solution/en-us/1056551.aspx
Trend Micro Titanium - http://esupport.trendmicro.com/solution/en-us/1056455.aspx
Verizon:
*http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe
The following download is active as of 4 Nov, 2013, the document linked for -
"How do Irun the Verizon Internet Security Suite Uninstall Tool (RPSUU.exe)?"is no longer active.
This article appears to describe the tool - How do I use the Cleanup Tools to Uninstall Radialpoint Security Services?
*http://dl01.radialpoint.net/Radialpoint/Uninstall/UserCommunity-Uu-RpsUU.exe
Vipre (Sunbelt Software)
webroot:
What should I do when I have trouble installing or uninstalling my Webroot security software?
*http://download.webroot.com/CleanWDF.exe
Zone Alarm:
How do I remove ZoneAlarm from my computer (Version 10.x & above)
Revo Uninstaller Free Trial or Paid:
Revo Uninstaller Freeware and Professional
ESET AV Removal Tool
(Removes an extensive list of Antivirus software)
https://support.eset.com/kb3527/
*http://download.eset.com/special/avremover/avremover_nt32_enu.exe
*http://download.eset.com/special/avremover/avremover_nt64_enu.exe
Special thanks to the following contributors to this article:
amir_sn, Arnaud1987, bhringer, Bronko5000, Corrine,dreamsburnred, Edwin333, Jeff_C, Kit Y, Kosh Vorlon, PA Bear MS MVP, SpiritX MS MVP, Hetti Arachchige V Aravinda, PrashantKumar96, Jeeped, Dr. Strangelove, Jsssssssss, and Monkey57
See Also
How do I uninstall antivirus or antispyware programs?