Introduction
Kaspersky is a popular antivirus software that helps protect your computer from viruses, malware, and other threats. However, there may come a time when you need to uninstall Kaspersky from your Windows 10 computer. Whether you're switching to a different antivirus program or experiencing issues with Kaspersky, this guide will show you how to completely remove Kaspersky from your computer.
Step 1: Close Kaspersky
Before you can uninstall Kaspersky, you need to make sure that the program is closed. To do this, right-click on the Kaspersky icon in your system tray and select "Exit."
Step 2: Uninstall Kaspersky using the Control Panel
The easiest way to uninstall Kaspersky is through the Control Panel. To do this, follow these steps:
- Click on the "Start" button and select "Settings."
- Click on "Apps."
- Find Kaspersky in the list of installed apps and click on it.
- Click on "Uninstall."
- Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.
Step 3: Use Kaspersky's Uninstall Tool
If you're having trouble uninstalling Kaspersky through the Control Panel, you can use Kaspersky's own uninstall tool. To do this, follow these steps:
- Download the Kaspersky Uninstall Tool from the Kaspersky website.
- Run the tool and select "Remove Kaspersky Lab Products."
- Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.
Step 4: Remove Kaspersky leftovers
Even after you've uninstalled Kaspersky, there may still be leftover files and folders on your computer. To remove these, follow these steps:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type "regedit" and press Enter.
- In the Registry Editor, click on "Edit" and select "Find."
- Type "Kaspersky" and click "Find Next."
- Delete any keys or values related to Kaspersky.
- Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all Kaspersky-related entries have been deleted.
- Close the Registry Editor.
- Press the Windows key + E to open File Explorer.
- Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86) and delete the Kaspersky folder if it still exists.
- Navigate to C:\ProgramData and delete the Kaspersky Lab folder if it still exists.
Conclusion
Uninstalling Kaspersky from your Windows 10 computer may seem like a daunting task, but with the steps outlined above, it should be a relatively easy process. If you have any trouble, you can always contact Kaspersky support for further assistance.
