Feb 20, 2014 For the past few major releases, Sophos used a standard installer package to install both their free and paid antivirus solution. With the release of Sophos Anti-Virus 9.x though, Sophos changed how their antivirus solution for Macs was installed by switching to using an application to install it. For their customers using Sophos Enterprise Console.
[KB146] Uninstallers (removal tools) for common Windows antivirus software
Issue
Remove previous Antivirus software!
- Scroll down the list and click on Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac OS X.This will download a '.zip' file that you can open from your browser's downloads folder or by navigating to your Apple Finderdownloadsand double-clicking on the '.zip' file there.
- Free sophos home antivirus download includes a 30 day trial of Sophos Home Premium, with ransomware security. Mac OS X 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, or 10.15; minimum 4 GB.
- Sophos Antivirus for Linux Free Edition. Protect your mission critical Linux servers and stops all threats—even those designed for Windows. We keep our antivirus light and easy, so your Linux servers can remain lighting fast. It works quietly in the background with your choice of scanning on-access, on-demand or on a schedule.
- Jun 25, 2018 The biggest problem in regard of uninstalling Sophos Anti-virus from your Mac is that in most cases, you cannot find the Sophos Anti-virus Uninstaller program since it may get removed once the installation finished. More common Sophos Anti-virus uninstalling problems include: Sophos Anti-virus for Mac cannot be removed from Launchpad.
It is important that any previously installed antivirus software is uninstalled from your system before installing your ESET product. Typical uninstallation* using the Windows removal tool (Add/Remove Programs) is often insufficient. The links below are for removing antivirus products installed on your system prior to the installation of ESET. If you experience issues using any of the tools below, contact the vendor for assistance.
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Solution
ESET AV Remover tool
The ESET AV Remover tool will remove almost any antivirus software previously installed on your system. Click the appropriate link below to download ESET AV Remover, we recommend that you save the file to your Desktop. If you don't know which version to use, click here for instructions to find your system specifications:
If unsuccessful, or unable to identify the program installed, the tool will direct you back to the alphabetical list of uninstallers below.
List of manual antivirus uninstallers
- Click the link associated with the antivirus software currently installed on your system and follow the prompts or instructions on the website.
- Once uninstallation is complete, you will need to restart your computer. You may then proceed with installing your ESET product.
What if I can't find the program I want to remove?
If you don't see the program that you need to uninstall in the list below, follow these steps to remove your program:
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- Start your computer in Safe mode.
- Press the Windows Key + R on your keyboard, type appwiz.cpl and then click OK.
- Select the program you want to remove from the list and click Uninstall/Remove.
*ESET does not take responsibility for any damages or loss of data caused by or during the uninstallation of any antivirus software.
A - B - C - D - E - F - G - K - L - M - N - P - Q - S - T - V - W
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Avast | http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility |
AVG | http://www.avg.com/us-en/utilities |
Avira | http://www.avira.com/en/support-for-free-knowledgebase-detail/kbid/88 |
B
BitDefender | http://www.bitdefender.com/support/How-to-uninstall-Bitdefender-2015-1323.html |
BullGuard | http://www.bullguard.com/support/product-guides/bullguard-internet-security-guides-12/getting-started/uninstalling-bullguard.aspx |
C
Comodo Internet Security | https://support.comodo.com/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=298 |
CounterSpy | http://www.google.com/#q=counterspy+uninstall |
Cyber Defender Early Detection Center | http://www.ustechsupport.com/faq.html#q4 |
D
Dr. Web | https://support.drweb.com/support_wizard/?lng=en (Only registered Dr. Web users can access support content) |
E
eScan | http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/tools/esremove.exe |
ESET | /kb2788/ |
F
Forefront Client Security | https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/2834133/the-removal-of-the-endpoint-protection-client-is-unsuccessful-for-fore |
Forefront Endpoint Protection | https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg477040.aspx |
Forefront Server Security | https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929081/how-to-install-or-uninstall-fse-or-fpe-on-an-exchange-ccr-cluster |
FRISK F-PROT Antivirus for Windows | http://www.f-prot.com/support/windows/fpwin_faq/25.html |
F-Secure | ftp://ftp.f-secure.com/support/tools/uitool/UninstallationTool.zip http://community.f-secure.com/t5/Security-for-PC/How-do-I-uninstall-the-product/ta-p/15384 |
G
G Data | https://www.gdatasoftware.co.uk/?eID=PushFile&dl=f4b2f2fd23%3AAFEIBgU%3D |
K
Kaspersky | http://support.kaspersky.com/common/service.aspx?el=1464 |
K7 Total Security | https://apps.k7computing.com/Tools/dl/free-tools/K7RT.exe |
L
LavaSoft | http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=28 |
M
Malwarebytes | http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam-clean.exe |
McAfee | http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/iss-loc/SupportTools/MCPR/MCPR.exe |
Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT) | https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-desktop-optimization-pack/dart-v10/how-to-change-repair-or-remove-dart-10 |
Microsoft Security Essentials | http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2435760 |
N
Norman Virus Control/Norman Security Suite | |
Norton (Symantec) | http://liveupdate.symantecliveupdate.com/upgrade/RnR/NRnR.exe |
Norton Security Scan | Uninstall Norton Security Scan |
P
Panda | http://www.pandasecurity.com/resources/sop/UNINSTALLER_08.exe |
Panda Cloud Internet Protection | http://www.pandasecurity.com/resources/sop/Cloud_AV_Uninstaller.exe |
Pareto Logic | http://www.paretologic.com/resources/help/xoftspyse/195.htm |
Q
![Antivirus Antivirus](/uploads/1/2/6/5/126582852/678305484.png)
Quick Heal | http://www.quickheal.com/prod-rem |
S
Sophos Free For Mac
Sophos | http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/11019.html |
Spybot Search & Destroy | http://www.safer-networking.org/faq/how-to-uninstall-2/ |
System Center Configuration Manager | https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb694276.aspx |
System Center Endpoint Protection | https://opbuildstorageprod.blob.core.windows.net/output-pdf-files/en-us/Win.sccm/live/protect.pdf |
T
Trend Micro Trend Micro Titanium | https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1105809.aspx |
Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Agent | https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1056867-manually-uninstalling-the-security-agent-sa-in-worry-free-business-security-wfbs# |
V
Vipre (Sunbelt Software) | http://kb.threattracksecurity.com/articles/SkyNet_Article/How-to-Uninstall-VIPRE-Antivirus-and-VIPRE-Internet-Security |
![Sophos Sophos](/uploads/1/2/6/5/126582852/659364607.png)
W
Webroot | http://www.webroot.com/prodCheck/?pc=64150&origrc=1&oc=221&mjv=7&mnv=0&rel=6&bld=38&lang=en&loc=AUS&kc=ppc%60lkik^^afhgpewgfa&opi=2&omj=6&omn=1&osl=en&errid |
Windows Defender | /kb2390/ |
Windows Intune | https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/Uninstall-the-Intune-b42111d1 |
Windows Live OneCare | http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/c/b/4cb845e7-1076-437b-852a-7842a8ab13c8/OneCareCleanUp.exe |
Windows Security Essentials | http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2435760 |
Z
Zone Alarm | https://support.zonealarm.com/hc/en-us/sections/115000477272-Removal-Uninstall |
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Last Updated: May 7, 2020