Thursday, August 10, 2017

Software Removal Tools

Software Removal Tools (SRT) finds and removes threats and reverses the changes made by these threats.This list is for removal tools/instructions of all types of software.Members of the community are encouraged to comment with additional software removal tools they have knowledge of as long as:


1) The removal tool or instructions are free for use, and provided by the developer of the software to be removed.
2) No suggestions or comments, outright or implied, be made that any of the software listed is inferior, undesireable, or should be removed.
3) All suggested submissions MUST point to the web page that the suggested tool is located on.
4) I will not post the download itself as the user is solely responsible for any and all consequences for using any tool listed.  Anyone who chooses to use a tool is expected to read the documentation of any tool before use, and agree to the terms and conditions of the tool developer.all others who may suggest tools to be included or post any comments here make no claims as to the effectiveness of any tool, nor will be held responsible for any unwanted affects or damage that may occur by using any tool listed.

NOTE:  *I do not take responsibility for any damages or loss of data caused by or during the uninstallation of any antivirus software.



  • Short and sweet, but read directions carefully.
  • Quite a few available tools here, you will need to select the correct one for the version that is to be removed.
  • Manual directions and Registry cleaner application
  • Short and to the point.
  • Instructions and links appear to be a bit confused, but also contains removal tool.
  •  Third Party Tool While this is located on the Comodo forums, the tool was developed by users, not the developer.  Approach with caution.
  • Using the ESET Uninstaller may reset your Windows network settings. Command window, read directions carefully.
Kaspersky Labs  Download and Instructions
  • Several different products are listed, as well as specific directions for Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8
  • This is a discussion board thread that contains the download link, as well as instructions.
  •  This covers a variety of products
Microsoft Security Essentials  Instructions and Download

Norton Removal Tool  Downloads and Uses Page
  • The Norton removal tool is actually a set of different tools for a variety of Symantec/Norton software.  
  • Intended as a tool to be used during the upgrade from older versions of Webroot software (2011 and previous products) to the WSA product line, this tool may help removing such legacy Webroot applications when normal methods fail.  It is suggested to make a restore point first!  This will not remove versions 2012 and later of WSA.
*I do not take responsibility for any damages or loss of data caused by or during the uninstallation of any antivirus software.