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Table of Contents: Uninstall/Removal tools for common anti-virus and security softwareWhat you must knowReference Tables with useful links Uninstall/Removal tools for common anti-virus and security software This article lists the most commonly available uninstall tools for you to match your particular needs.

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What you must know When attempting to totally remove a security application. (For example: An anti-virus program.) It is considered best practice to use the applications own recommended uninstaller and/or utility. Using the Windows removal tool (Add/Remove Programs) to completely uninstall these programs is often insufficient. If you still have problems after using the companies own tool, then there are certain commonly used programs that you may find useful. All these programs are outside of Dell's control and are used at your own risk. If you are in any doubt, the best thing you can do is contact the third-party company directly for further help. Security Software includes anti-virus programs, SpyWare Scanners, Registry Cleaners, and Ad Removal Tools.

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Reference Tables with useful links Click the link associated with the security software installed on your computer and follow the prompts or instructions on the website. Once uninstallation is complete, you must restart your computer. NOTE: Click on the title of the section that you want to open below to see its contents. Utility Links by Publisher: Show all | Hide all Avast UtilityLinkAvast Website Support Page Avast Uninstall Utility AVG UtilityLinkAVG Website Support Site AVG anti-virus Uninstall Utility AVG Performance AVG Protection AVG Ultimate AVG Removal Tool Avira UtilityLinkAvira Website Support Site Avira Professional Security Avira Free anti-virus Avira anti-virus Premium Avira anti-virus Pro Avira Internet Security Avira Internet Security Suite Avira Family Protection Suite Avira Ultimate Protection Suite Removal Tool BitDefender UtilityLinkBitDefender Website Support Site Total Security How to uninstall BitDefender from a Windows computer CA anti-virus UtilityLinkOperates as Total Defense anti-virus now Total Defense anti-virus ESET UtilityLinkESET Website Support Site General Uninstaller Uninstall Guide AV Removal Tool Direct Download link F-Secure UtilityLinkF-Secure Website Community Support Site Anti-virus for personal computer Internet Security 2013 Internet Security 2014 Internet Security 2015 Safe Anywhere PC 12 Safe Anywhere PC 14 Safe Anywhere PC 15 Uninstallation tool for Windows (English only) Forum entry containing the F-Secure uninstall tool GData UtilityLinkGData Website Support Site Internet Security Total Protection Anti-virus Select the Tools Tab Kaspersky UtilityLinkKaspersky Website Support Site Internet Security Anti-virus Uninstall Guide McAfee UtilityLinkMcAfee Website Support Site McAfee anti-virus Plus How to remove McAfee products from a Windows Computer McAfee Support Community McAfee Internet SecurityMcAfee Total ProtectionMcAfee All AccessMcAfee Mobile Security SuiteMcAfee Family ProtectionMcAfee Live SafeGeneral Uninstall Tool Direct Download link To Uninstaller Panda Security UtilityLinkPanda Security Website Support Site Panda anti-virus Direct Download link Panda Cloud Internet Protection Direct Download link Sophos UtilityLinkSophos Website Support Site Sophos Control Center Uninstall Guide (English only) Symantec UtilityLinkSymantec Website Support Site Norton anti-virus Download and run the Norton Removal Tool Norton Internet Security Uninstall Guide Norton 360 Download and run the Norton Removal Tool Total Defense UtilityLinkTotal Defense Website Support Site Total Defense Internet Security Suite Uninstall Guide Trend Micro UtilityLinkTrend Micro Website Support Site Webroot UtilityLinkWebroot Website Support Site Windows Security Essentials UtilityLinkWindows Security Essentials Website Support Page Windows Security Essentials Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows Zone Alarm UtilityLinkZone Alarm Website Support Site Miscellaneous Third Parties UtilityLinkPC Tools Threatfire Download Page (third-party Site) Revo Uninstaller Uninstall Page SpyBot Mirror Download Page SuperAntiSpyware Direct Download (32 bit) link Direct Download (64 bit) link

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