
In Safe Mode, the antivirus program is not loaded and running, making it possible to uninstall using either method mentioned earlier. If the program cannot be disabled, uninstall the antivirus in Windows Safe Mode. In some cases, the uninstall process may not be able to proceed because the antivirus program is currently loaded and running in Windows. If the antivirus program is not listed in the Add or Remove Programs, you may have a bad antivirus install or a rogue antivirus. If you're unable to uninstall the antivirus through Add or Remove Programs because of an error, skip to uninstalling from Safe Mode. Make sure you've uninstalled all associated parts of the antivirus before rebooting the computer or installing another antivirus. Some antivirus programs may be listed several times in the list of programs. Once the antivirus program is selected, above the column headers, click the Uninstall option as shown in the picture below to initiate the uninstall process.


Uninstall through the Start menuįirst, try utilizing the built-in uninstall feature of the program by finding the folder for the antivirus program in your Windows Start menu. Or if you use another antivirus software program, check their virus protection options.If you are uninstalling the antivirus because you believe it is causing problems, you can also temporarily disable the antivirus before uninstalling, see: How to disable my antivirus program in Windows. If you're trying to remove malware, see Stay protected with Windows Security to find out how to run a scan. If you get an error message when you're uninstalling, try the Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter. If you can't find an app or program, try the tips in See all your apps in Windows 10 and Program is not listed in add/remove programs after installation. Then follow the directions on the screen. Press and hold (or right-click) on the program you want to remove and select Uninstall or Uninstall/ Change. In the search box on the taskbar, type Control Panel and select it from the results. Uninstall from the Control Panel (for programs) Select the app you want to remove, and then select Uninstall. Select Start, then select Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall.

Select Start and look for the app or program in the list shown.
