Complete removal of kis. Windows Standard Tools


When working with personal computer It may be necessary to remove Kaspersky antivirus or KIS 2014 from it, for example, in order to reinstall free antivirus Kaspersky Yandex version. To do this you need to completely uninstall old program. However, you need to know exactly how to remove Kaspersky (full or Yandex version, KIS 2014...) from your computer. To begin with, you can try to remove the antivirus using standard OS tools via account computer user, or go to safe mode and try to remove the antivirus from there. But it is not always possible to remove the product from the computer in this way. Often standard methods It is not possible to remove not only this, but also other versions of the antivirus, for example, Kaspersky Internet Security(KIS) 2014.

In such a situation, the user needs to quickly figure out how to remove Kaspersky Anti-Virus from the computer in order to install new, full-fledged OS protection.

Removing an antivirus using the Uninstall Tool


In this program, you can remove all rooted software from your computer (including the registry). After launching the utility, you need to select from the list of programs, for example, KIS 2014, click on it right click mouse and select “Uninstall”. Then, to remove the antivirus from the registry, you must select “Remove from registry.” Using this utility it is easy to remove KIS 2014 and Yandex version, but there are other removal methods.

Removal using KAVRemover

The algorithm for uninstalling Kaspersky remains the same:

  1. you need to correctly remove Kaspersky Yandex antivirus or another selected version;
  2. clean the system registry.

To remove Kaspersky, use the KAVRemover utility developed by Kaspersky Lab. Because when uninstalling using standard Windows tools through the control panel Kaspersky antivirus is not completely or partially removed, it is better to use this utility right away.

To completely remove the antivirus, you must first download the kavremover.zip archive from the website kaspersky.ru and unpack it, or download it immediately executable file kavremover.exe.

Next, you should launch kavremover.exe by double-clicking on it with the mouse. Then you need to confirm the License Agreement by clicking the “I agree” button in the Kaspersky window Lab Products Remover enter security code, which will appear in the picture above the input line. If the image is not clear, you can refresh it by clicking on the button located to the right of it.

In the “Detected” menu, you must select the Kaspersky program that is installed on your computer and click “Uninstall”. You can only remove several Kaspersky products one by one. Removal usually takes some time. You need to wait for a message to appear stating that the program uninstallation was completed successfully and click “OK”. Then you need to restart your computer.

Removing antivirus from your computer using Windows Safe Mode

Sometimes it is advised to switch to safe mode when using the KAVRemover utility Windows operation. To do this, during the reboot, press the F8 key several times in a row and select safe boot mode. In safe mode the user has full access to protected files and data in the registry. You need to run the file kavremover.exe, agree to the license clauses, click “OK”, enter the captcha, select the one antivirus program, which needs to be eliminated, for example, KIS 2014 and click “Delete”. Next, you need to wait until the utility finishes cleaning the PC from the files of the program to be deleted. After this, Kaspersky antivirus will be removed from the computer.

Cleaning the registry from Kaspersky Yandex and KIS 2014

Sometimes you need to additionally clean the registry from KIS 2014 or Yandex version. Although the description of the utility states that it removes the product completely, some files still remain on the system. If you need to reinstall Kaspersky Yandex version, cleaning the registry is mandatory.

You need to launch the registry editor. To do this, go to the Start menu, Run, write the command Regedit in the window and go to the editor. In the editor you need to delete two registry branches:

You can also go to the “Edit” menu, select “Find”, in the window that opens, look for files whose name is related to the name of the antivirus, for example, “kaspersky”. The name must be entered into the search bar and click “Find Next”. If the entry found relates to an antivirus, it must be deleted. To continue the search, press F3. The procedure is repeated until a zero result is shown.

After this, the antivirus will be completely removed from the user's computer.

If, when uninstalling Yandex or KIS 2014, or any other version of this antivirus program, the user encounters a problem that he cannot solve on his own, he can contact the Technical Support Service Kaspersky Labs. The My Kaspersky service is used for this. The request must describe the problem in detail, preferably providing screenshots and a utility report.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus is a completely worthy tool for protecting your computer from unforgiven “guests” - viruses, Trojans, spies and other evil spirits.

But it can also become boring over time, seem too expensive, slow, etc.

It doesn’t matter why you decided to abandon Kaspersky, what’s important is that in order to avoid headaches in the future, you need to properly remove it from the system.

Not completely remote Antivirus Kaspersky can:

  • interfere with the installation of another product - new antivirus simply will not be able to install;
  • cause errors and Windows crashes— the remaining Kaspersky drivers in the system will conflict with the drivers of the new antivirus;
  • slow down your computer because unnecessary components will still load system resources.

Let's consider the possibilities, pros and cons in various ways uninstalling Casper.

Standard method. Uninstall using the built-in uninstaller

Under in a standard way We understand removal using Kaspersky's own uninstaller.

This option for removing Kaspersky Anti-Virus from a computer, unfortunately, leaves a lot of garbage in the system, which then has to be removed manually.

And garbage (remnants of the program on the hard drive and in the registry) can become a source of problems.

  • To launch the uninstaller, open “Start”, “Programs” (“All programs”) - “ Kaspersky Anti-Virus" and click "Remove Kaspersky Anti-Virus".

  • Agree to the warning that your safety is at risk if you uninstall the product.

  • Once the Uninstall Wizard starts, click Next.

  • If you want to save individual data, mark it in the list.

  • To permanently uninstall the product, confirm your decision by clicking the “Delete” button.

  • Restart your computer.

Removal using third-party programs

Compared to Kaspersky Uninstall Wizard, special applications To uninstall programs, they destroy traces of this antivirus on the computer much more effectively.

They have functionality deep cleaning system, allowing you to find “forgotten” files and unnecessary registry keys on disk. This is exactly what we call garbage.

There are many programs of this class, including free ones. For example:

  • WiseCleaner;
  • IObit Uninstaller;
  • Uninstaller Free;
  • Absolute Uninstaller;
  • Revo Uninstaller etc.

Let's look at the principle of using such software using Revo Uninstaller as an example. This tool will remove Kaspersky completely.

  • Install and run the program. Find in the list installed software Kaspersky Anti-Virus. Select it and top menu In the Revo Uninstaller window, click the Uninstall button.

  • To completely clear traces of the uninstalled program, select the “Advanced” mode.
  • First, Kaspersky's own uninstall wizard will launch and run, then Revo Uninstaller will search for and remove remnants. To do this, click on the “Scan” button.

  • From the found registry entries, select what you want to delete. Revo Uninstaller does not make mistakes - it does not remove critical data or anything that belongs to other software. Therefore, you can safely mark everything.

  • After cleaning the registry, delete from hard drive remaining files and folders. In the same way, mark them in the list and click “Done”.

  • To complete the uninstallation of Casper, restart your computer.

Uninstall using Registry Editor (Regedit.exe)

You have to resort to this method to clean out antivirus remnants stuck in the registry after deleting all its files. For example, when you cannot install another product after Kaspersky. If there is no uninstaller, you can only rely on your own hands and knowledge.

But remember, tampering with the registry can kill the system. And if you don't know Windows very well, it's better to look for another way. Before you start, don't forget to create a restore point.

  • Open the registry editor: press Windows + R on your keyboard, command line Run programs(“Run”) enter the command: regedit and click OK.

  • Open the “Edit” menu, then “Find”. You need to search the registry for forgotten Kaspersky data using the following words: “kaspersky”, “kl1”, “klflt”, “KLIF”, “klim5”, “klkbdflt”, “klpd”, “kltdi”, “kneps”, “AVP”.

This way you can find, although not everything, a significant part of the uncleaned remains. It is especially important to completely remove the services that control the operation of drivers - “kl1”, “klflt”, “KLIF”, “klim5”, etc., which are located in the HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ branch.

  • To delete an entire section (folders in the left half of the window), right-click to open context menu this section and click on the “Delete” item in it.

  • To delete an individual parameter (on the right side of the window), open the context menu of this parameter and select the corresponding item in it.

  • When the operation is complete, restart your computer.

Removal using the KAVRemover utility

To completely remove Kaspersky products, there is a special tool - the KAVRemover utility.

It cleans everything that remains after a standard uninstallation, including license information.

Before running KAVRemover, boot your computer in safe mode.

  • Download and unzip the utility (kavremvr.exe file) to your desktop, run it (as administrator). Accept the license agreement.

  • Enter the verification code (captcha), select your installed product from the list and click “Delete”.
  • Wait for KAVRemover to finish and restart your computer. normal mode. You will receive a notification when the cleaning is complete. After use, simply uninstall the utility.

Uninstall using AV Uninstall Tools Pack

AV Uninstall Tools Pack is a set of free tools for uninstalling antivirus products different developers. Including Kaspersky Labs.

This includes KAVRemover and the Password Reset package for resetting passwords.

The set will seem convenient to those users who have not yet decided on the choice of antivirus and are trying one or the other.

Before using AV Uninstall Tool s Pack you need to uninstall the antivirus product.

  • After downloading, unpack the archive (~ 105 mb) into separate folder and run autorun.exe (as administrator).

  • Select "KAV" from the list Removal Tool" and click on the link to open the folder with KAVRemover.
  • Reboot into safe mode and run KAVRemover as described above. This completes the uninstallation of Kaspersky Anti-Virus.

There are more than enough ways to remove antivirus products, right?

It is preferable for inexperienced users to use automatic solutions- like complex uninstaller programs or KAVRemover, and for those who confidently know Windows, you can get your hands on the registry.

After all, you know what you are risking and are ready to take responsibility for the consequences? Well, if not, you can always ask a more experienced user.

To delete Kaspersky Internet Security from your computer, follow these steps:

Quit the program

To avoid incorrect deletion product, exit the program. To do this, in the lower right corner of the screen, right-click on the icon Kaspersky Internet Security and select menu item Exit.

Launch the Program Installation Wizard

For Windows users 8:

  • On home screen Right-click on the free space.
  • On the panel that appears at the bottom of the screen, click on the button All apps.

  • On the list Applications) Find the required software and right-click on it.
  • On the pop-up panel, click Delete.

  • In the window Programs and components double-click on the program name with the left mouse button.

In the installation wizard welcome window, click Next

Specify saving options

In the window Saving objects specify the parameters that will be saved when the program is uninstalled:

  • License information;
  • Objects (the checkbox is active only if malicious objects were detected and quarantined in previous sessions of the program);
  • Program operation parameters (custom settings of program components);
  • iChecker data (iChecker technology is used for program performance);
  • Anti-Spam database (the checkbox is active only if the Anti-Spam component was used).

Click on the Delete button

In the window Confirmation of program deletion click on the button Delete to start uninstallation.

Wait for the deletion to complete program files and registry keys.

Restart your computer

A reboot is required to complete the uninstallation of the program. operating system. To immediately reboot the system, click in the window Kaspersky Internet Security on the button Yes.

If you want to delay rebooting the system and perform it manually later, click the button No. After restarting your computer, the program will be completely removed from your computer.

2. What to do if you encounter difficulties when uninstalling the program

If Kaspersky Internet Security was password protected, then when you exit the program and/or delete it, the program will ask for a password. If you have forgotten your password, follow the recommendations from the article Recovering a forgotten password for Kaspersky Internet Security.

If in the process of deletion Kaspersky Internet Security If you encounter any difficulties, send a request describing the problem to the Service technical support Kaspersky Lab using the service My Kaspersky. Describe the problem in detail and attach to the request screenshots of errors, if any, as well as a utility report GetsystemInfo. Information on how to work with My Kaspersky, you can find on the page

In this article I will talk about how to remove Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Internet Security and any other Kaspersky Lab product. Let's look at the 3 simplest and most effective ways.

How to remove Kaspersky Anti-Virus using KLP Remover

Kaspersky Lab Products Remover is official utility Kaspersky Lab, created just for the complete removal of any product of this company. You can download the utility from the official website at http://media.kaspersky.com/utilities/consumerutilities/kavremover.zip. Save the archive to your desktop, then extract it. Right-click on kavremover.zip and select “Extract to kavremover” from the list (for this you must have any archiver installed, for example WinRar). Go to the unpacked folder and run kavremover.exe. A window will appear with license agreement, click “I agree”.

In the next window, enter the code from the picture into the line and click “Delete”. After deleting, a message will appear asking you to restart your computer, naturally agree. If KAV Remover does not automatically detect which product you have installed, you will need to select manually from the list and also click “Delete”. After restarting the computer, Kaspersky will be permanently removed.

How to remove Kaspersky Anti-Virus using the Windows Uninstall Program Wizard

First, unload your antivirus. To do this, find in the tray ( running programs in the lower right corner of the screen) Kaspersky icon, right-click on it and select “Exit”. Go to Control Panel through the Start menu.

Click "Uninstall a program" (if you don't have it, then "Programs and Features" or "Add or Remove Programs", depending on your version of Windows).

Find in the list and click on Kaspersky Antivirus or Kaspersky Internet Security, click on the “Uninstall/Change” button above the list (in Windows XP on the right).

The Kaspersky installation wizard will start, click “Next”.

In the next window, uncheck all the boxes if you want Kaspersky Anti-Virus to be completely removed. Click Next.

In the “Program Removal Confirmation” window, click “Delete”.

Kaspersky will delete itself and ask you to restart your computer. Click Yes.

How to remove Kaspersky Anti-Virus using specialized programs

You can remove any Kaspersky product using specialized programs such as Revo Uninstaller, Advanced Uninstaller, Magic Uninstaller,IObit Uninstaller, Uninstall Tool... Launch any of these programs, select your Kaspersky product from the list and click “Uninstall” in the program panel. Next, the removal procedure is exactly the same as in the previous method. Look at the pictures and you won't be mistaken. That's all.

Removing any antivirus from the Program Files folder and then destroying the files through the Recycle Bin does not completely get rid of the program. Security software leaves entries in registry branches and also saves some operating system security settings. Below you will learn how to completely remove Kaspersky from a Windows 8 computer.

The operating system provides two removal options - using the “Control Panel” and through the “All Programs” menu. Both methods will relieve HDD and OS from all files and settings of Kaspersky antivirus. Also, for complete removal you will need to make changes to the registry.

To avoid performing all the steps manually, you can use one of third party programs described below. With their help, removal is carried out in just a couple of clicks.

First you need to disable the antivirus self-defense and close it. To do this you need:

  1. Open the antivirus settings section.

  1. In the “Advanced” tab, find the “Self-Defense” line.

  1. Uncheck the box next to the indicated item.

  1. Now right-click on the Kaspersky icon on the taskbar and click on “Exit” in the menu.

Now you can start removing security software.

Removing using Windows 8

The “Uninstall Programs” utility, familiar to all PC users, located in the Control Panel, allows you to get rid of any software. To remove the antivirus, use the following instructions:

  1. Right-click on the “Start” icon and select “Control Panel” from the menu.

  1. First, set the view type to Small Icons and then click on Programs and Features.

  1. In the list of installed software, find Kaspersky Internet Security and right-click on it. Select "Delete/Change".

  1. In the warning window, click on the “OK” button, agreeing to completely remove the antivirus. On the first screen, click the “Next” button.

  1. On the second screen, uncheck all the boxes so as not to leave unnecessary information on your computer or laptop.

  1. Next, confirm the start of the procedure with the “Delete” button.

  1. After this, the program will prompt you to restart your computer. You can do this right there by clicking on “OK”, or you can reboot yourself later.

The second option is uninstallation via the Start menu. To do this you need to do the following:

  1. LMB on the Start icon on the taskbar or press the Win key on your keyboard.

  1. Next, click on the arrow icon at the bottom of the screen.

  1. On the list installed applications find Kaspersky (you can use the search bar in top corner) and by right-clicking, select “Delete”.

  1. Ready! You will now launch the uninstall menu described in the instructions above. Repeat all steps from steps 4 to 8.

If you used removal method 1 or 2, be sure to clear the registry of lines added by the antivirus. Without these steps, deletion cannot be considered complete:

  1. Right-click on “Start” and select “Find”.

  1. Type "regedit" into search bar. Open the marked application.

  1. In the registry branches you need to find two lines: “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KasperskyLab\LicStorage” and “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\SPC\Certificates\”. Find them using the side menu and clear them completely.

  1. After this, restart your computer.

Third party programs

Manual execution of the above steps can be replaced with the functionality of one of the third-party programs.

The first is Kav Removal Tool. The official tool from the Kaspersky developers can be downloaded from the link. Download the kavremvr.zip archive and unpack it to any folder on your hard drive. After that, run the uninstaller and follow the instructions:

  1. To begin, accept the terms of the license agreement.

  1. Enter the code from the image in the first field, then select the required antivirus and click the "Delete" button. If you have several Kaspersky products installed, you need to uninstall them using this application one by one.

  1. Wait until the procedure is completed. At the end, the program will prompt you to restart your PC. Agree.

Using KAV Removal Tool, you erase all information about the antivirus, including the saved activation code. Using KAV Removal Tool you can get rid of any Kaspersky application.

The next utility is Crystalidea Uninstall Tool. It is used to uninstall any software. Download it from the link by clicking on the “Try for free” button:

After the simple installation procedure, launch Crystalidea Uninstall Tool via the desktop shortcut. In the program window, find Kaspersky Anti-Virus in the list:

Click on the button Forced deletion" located on the left. This will start the process without running standard applications Windows 8. The utility will find all files and registry entries related to Kaspersky and erase them. If you click on “Uninstall”, the usual uninstaller will open. Confirm the action with the “Yes” button. After the operation is completed, restart your PC.

Conclusion

You can remove Kaspersky antivirus using standard tools or third party applications. In the first case, the user will have to manually erase entries in the registry, and the second option involves automatic cleaning all information about the antivirus from the system. Both methods are fully working and are suitable for both older versions of the security program and the most recent ones. Now you can get rid of the antivirus if it prevents you from launching the game or any files.

Video

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