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How to uninstall an existing antivirus program

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Having two or more antivirus running on your computer at the same time causes a conflict and can slowdown or crash your computer. Below are instructions for removing any other antivirus program through Windows and through the appropriate program's removal tool.

 

Uninstalling a program through Windows

  • Windows Vista/7- Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program or Programs and Features.
  • Windows 8- From the Start Menu (Tiles Screen), type "Control" and a search will come up as you are typing. Click the Control Panel option, then Uninstall a Program or Programs and Features.
  • Windows 10- From the search bar on the bottom left of the screen, type "Control" and a search will come up as you are typing. Click the Control Panel option, then Uninstall a Program or Programs and Features.

Once you have this window open, locate the application you wish to remove and highlight it.  Now click Remove or Uninstall.


If the uninstall of any antivirus program is unsuccessful, you may need to use the removal tool that is provided by that antivirus program's manufacturer. A list of removal tools have been provided below.

 

Removal Tools

 

Note: These removal tools are not provided by VIPRE Security. Please contact the product's vendor with any issues.

 

Common Security Programs:

Other Security Programs: