Cannot uninstall kaspersky antivirus


  1. Posts : 157
    Windows 7 Pro, 64-bit
       #1

    Cannot uninstall kaspersky antivirus


    I've always been a BIG fan of Revo Uninstaller Pro. Revo has always been very good in regard to removing software, at least for me. HOWEVER, this evening was an exception. I was trying to remove a Kaspersky Antivirus program with Revo and, somehow, the uninstall was premature and apparently not everything became uninstalled, as their K icon still appears in my bottom taskbar and shows the manifestation of "its ugly face" when I try to reboot in the form of a popup advertisement for Kaspersky (since I was only on a trial with them) and interfering with my trying to open a page. VERY, VERY FRUSTRATING to say the least!!

    Further particulars:

    - Kaspersky name does not appear - ANYWHERE - in the Revo program nor can the name be found there.
    - Name cannot be found under the Programs section of the Control Panel (Windows 7 Pro, 64-bit)
    - Despite my removing ALL folders bearing the name, Kaspersky in the registry with a safe reboot, their K icon still boots up and appears in the taskbar

    I don't know any other recourse on this, and this really has me "fuming!" If anyone can offer some kind of solution for me to remove this program, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much!
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  2. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #2

    Try the uninstall tool from kaspersky,

    Service articles
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  3. Posts : 157
    Windows 7 Pro, 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    That doesn't help (directions from Kaspersky to remove it: Image - TinyPic - Free Image Hosting, Photo Sharing & Video Hosting), for as mentioned, the program does not appear in the Programs list under the Start button nor in the Programs & Features list under Control Panel. So, "sight unseen."
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  4. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #4

    Did you download the tool?
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  5. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #5

    Also, see this: Download Kaspersky Lab Products Remover
    Note: Enter the CAPTCHA code and if you have more than one product installed, select which to remove in the drop down. If you still have issues with a Kaspersky product, try using the remover tool in Safe Mode. Anti-Virus/Internet Security 6.0/7.0 cannot be removed using a 64-bit operating system.
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  6. Posts : 157
    Windows 7 Pro, 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Problem resolved. Right after I had sent the last message on Seven Forums, I did a safe mode reboot and quickly removed it with Revo Uninstaller Pro (this time, it DID appear in the Program files). No issues whatsoever. But thank you for your help.
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