Detailed Procedure to completely Uninstall All Antivirus Softwares
The procedure to uninstall any Antivirus almost completely from your PC is described below:
Softwares/Tools Required
1) First select the appropriate uninstall tool from here http://www.itdunya.com/t249178/
2) CCleaner
3) Argente Utilities
4) Runscanner
Registry Backup: It is recommended to take the backup of registry before starting the procedure.
For Novice or Average Users
1) Download and run the Uninstall Tool in Normal Mode.
2) If it fails or having problem, then run the Uninstall Tool in Safe Mode
3) Restart your PC when it is done.
4) For Quick Cleaning: Download and execute CCleaner and clean from “Cleaner” and “Registry” options.
5) For Thorough Cleaning: Download and execute Argente Utilities and clean from "Registry Cleaner" , "Disk Cleaner" and "Privacy Cleaner".
6) Again restart your PC.
Don't forget to configure the CCleaner and Argente Utilities properly.
For Advanced or Skilled Users Only
Sometimes even performing above steps, some Drivers/Files related to Antivirus softwares still present in the system and to remove them, do the following
1) Do all above steps for Novice Users.
2) Execute Runscanner, select Expert Mode and click Scan Computer button. Then filter and select the results from “Files not found” and "Unsigned Files” from the below options
Malware Hunting --> Unrated Items and Loaded Modules
and
Extra Stuff ---> All Autostart Items
3) Also manually search by Antivirus name in all above said options.
4) And then fix them from the option “Item Fixer” and close the software.
5) Then for safe side manually search by Antivirus name in System Drive and Registry and Windows Device Manager and delete the entries/items/drivers.
6) Restart your PC.
Important Note: Kindly note that the procedure for Advanced Users is only for skilled computer users and which have sound technical knowledge about computers. It is highly un-recommended for Novice or Average Users.
Hopefully almost all the leftovers of the previously installed Antivirus will be removed by this procedure.
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