Partial Uninstallation of Bitdefender

"I utilized the Bitdefender Uninstall Tool (2023 version, as no other version was available on the official site) in Safe Mode to remove Bitdefender Total Security. However, the process concluded with a message stating that the software was only partially uninstalled. What is the definitive method to perform a clean uninstallation that ensures the removal of all residual files, registry entries, and leftovers? Furthermore, will a fresh reinstallation rectify all anticipated errors resulting from this incomplete process?"

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Flexx

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/105924/partial-uninstallation-of-bitdefender

Kindly perform the following steps and see if they help you in any way:

1) Uninstall the Bitdefender product on Windows: https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/2791/

2) To remove any remaining files, download and run the Bitdefender product uninstaller from this link: https://www.bitdefender.com/files/KnowledgeBase/file/Bitdefender_2023_Uninstall_Tool.exe

3) Restart your PC in safe mode. You can follow this guide: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/start-your-pc-in-safe-mode-in-windows-92c27cff-db89-8644-1ce4-b3e5e56fe234

4) As soon as the desktop opens, assuming your Windows drive is 'C,' open the following locations in the 'Run' command (Windows icon + R) one by one:

C:\Program Files (delete any folder with the name bitdefender)

C:\Program Files (x86) (delete any folder with the name bitdefender)

C:\ProgramData (delete any folder with the name bitdefender)

C:\Users{your PC name}\AppData\Local (delete any folder with the name bitdefender)

5) Open the Run command (press the 'Windows + R' key on your keyboard) and execute the following commands one by one:

temp - delete all the files in the folder

%temp% - delete all the files in the folder

prefetch - delete all the files in the folder

6) Run Disk Cleanup using this guide: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/disk-cleanup-in-windows-8a96ff42-5751-39ad-23d6-434b4d5b9a68

7) Open the registry editor through the 'Run' command (Windows icon + R) and then type 'regedit.' Once the registry editor opens, click on 'Edit' -> 'Find,' and make sure to checkmark 'Match whole strings only.' Type 'bitdefender' in the search box and click 'Find Next.' If any file or folder with the name 'bitdefender' is found, delete it. Continue searching the registry and deleting until the search reports no registry keys found.

8) Restart your PC in normal mode by deselecting the option you selected while running the system in Safe Mode, then click 'Apply.'

If the issue persists, kindly contact Bitdefender support by visiting https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/help/

Select, How to's & Troubleshooting Bitdefender products→Troubleshooting→I don't know→Contact Support→ You will get the option of chat, call or email.

To get an immediate update, make use of the chat option. Once the AI chatbot recommends a series of solutions, you can type in the chat, 'transfer to an agent,' and you will be transferred to a Bitdefender support agent. Also, ensure that no ad blockers or privacy extensions are enabled in your web browser, as they may prevent the chat window from appearing.

Bitdefender support may request diagnostic logs and will guide you through the process of generating them.

Regards

Rock.87

thx v much for yr time and attention, i ld prefer a clean install of windows than performing so many tasks, but why b.defender is pretty hard to uninstall ?