Uninstallers (removal tools) for common antivirus software

Uninstallers (removal tools) for common antivirus software

Important!

The links below are for removing antivirus products installed on your system prior to the installation of ESET. If you experience issues using any of the tools below, contact the vendor for assistance.

Looking for malware removal tools? Visit our list of available malware removal tools.

1. Click the link associated with the antivirus software currently installed on your system and follow the prompts or instructions on the website.
    
2. Once uninstallation is complete, you will need to restart your computer. You may then proceed with installing your ESET product.

Avast	http://files.avast.com/en-us/uninstall-utility
AVG	http://www.avg.com/us-en/utilities
Avira	http://www.avira.com/en/support-for-free-knowledgebase-detail/kbid/88
BitDefender	http://kb.bitdefender.com/site/article/333/
BullGuard	http://www.bullguard.com/support/product-guides/bullguard-internet-security-guides/uninstall.aspx
CA Antivirus	see: Total Defense Anti-Virus
Comodo Internet Security	https://support.comodo.com/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=298
CounterSpy	http://kb.gfi.com/articles/SkyNet_Article/How-to-Uninstall-VIPRE-Antivirus-and-VIPRE-Internet-Security
Cyber Defender Early Detection Center	http://cyberdefender.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/207
Dr. Web	https://support.drweb.com/support_wizard/?lng=en  (Only registered Dr. Web users can access support content)
eScan	http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/tools/esremove.exe
ESET	http://kb.eset.com/esetkb/index?page=content&id=SOLN2788
FRISK F-PROT Antivirus for Windows	http://www.f-prot.com/support/windows/fpwin_faq/25.html
F-Secure	http://community.f-secure.com/t5/Security-for-PC/How-do-I-uninstall-the-product/ta-p/15384 (standard uninstall) http://community.f-secure.com/t5/Security-for-PC/F-Secure-Uninstallation-Tool-exe/td-p/7921. (forum entry containing the F-Secure uninstall tool)
G Data	https://www.gdatasoftware.co.uk/?eID=PushFile&dl=f4b2f2fd23%3AAFEIBgU%3D
Kaspersky	http://support.kaspersky.com/common/service.aspx?el=1464
K7 Total Security	http://www.k7computing.com/en/tools/K7RT.exe
LavaSoft	http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=28
McAfee	http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe
Norman Virus Control/Norman Security Suite	http://safeground.norman.com/business/support/support_articles/uninstall_norman_virus_control_norman_security_suite
Norton antivirus	ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe
Norton Internet Security	http://kb.eset.com/esetkb/index?page=content&id=SOLN41
Norton Security Scan	ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/NSSRT.exe
Panda	http://www.pandasecurity.com/resources/sop/UNINSTALLER_08.exe
Panda Cloud Internet Protection	http://www.pandasecurity.com/resources/sop/Cloud_AV_Uninstaller.exe
Pareto Logic	egain.paretologic.com/system/templates/selfservice/paretologic/#portal/1002/article/3155/How-do-I-uninstall
Sophos	http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/11019.html
Total Defense Anti-Virus (formerly CA Anti-Virus)	http://totaldefense.iyogi.com/?p=368
Trend Micro	http://esupport.trendmicro.com/solution/en-us/1056551.aspx
Trend Micro Titanium	http://esupport.trendmicro.com/solution/en-us/1056455.aspx
Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Agent	http://esupport.trendmicro.com/solution/en-us/1057237.aspx
Vipre (Sunbelt Software)	http://kb.gfi.com/articles/Skynet_Article/Error-1612-Installation-source-for-this-product-is-not-available-when-attempting-to-uninstall-VIPRE
Webroot	http://support.webroot.com/cgi-bin/webroot.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1761
Windows Live OneCare	http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/c/b/4cb845e7-1076-437b-852a-7842a8ab13c8/OneCareCleanUp.exe
Windows Security Essentials	http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2435760
Zone Alarm	http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/free/support/download/clean.exe

*ESET does not take responsibility for any damages or loss of data caused by or during the uninstallation of any antivirus software.
 

• Mac OS X users: Do you need uninstallers for third-party Mac antivirus products? Click here.
   
• ESET Mobile Security for Android users: Click here for instructions to uninstall ESET Mobile Security for Android.
   
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