Removal tool for Kaspersky applications (kavremover)
Do not use the kavremover tool unless recommended to do so by Kaspersky Customer Service engineers.
When you use the kavremover tool, the following information and settings are also removed:
- License information. Make sure you have the activation code or license key saved before using the tool. We recommend connecting the application to your My Kaspersky account, where your license information will be saved. See this article for instructions.
- All application settings. If you want to save the application settings, export them. See the Online Help page for instructions on how to import and export settings, using Kaspersky Internet Security as an example.
The kavremover tool does not support Windows XP. Also, for security reasons, it cannot be used in the silent mode or without a captcha.
How to remove a Kaspersky application using the kavremover tool
If you want your application settings to be saved, export them before removing the application. See this Online Help page for instructions on how to import and export settings, using Kaspersky Internet Security as an example.
- Download the kavremvr.exe executable file.
- Run the file once it has downloaded.
- Carefully read through the End User License Agreement. Click Аccept if you agree to the terms.
- Enter the security code from the image.
- If you can’t see the code clearly, click on the update icon to the right to generate a new one.
- Click Remove.
- Wait until you receive a notification that the application was successfully removed and click ОК.
- Reboot the computer.
The Kaspersky application has been completely removed from your computer. If you have multiple Kaspersky applications installed on your computer, remove them one at a time.
If you experience any issues with kavremover, try to restart your computer in Safe Mode. For the instructions, see this article. Then run the tool again.
Applications that can be removed with kavremover
With kavremover, you can remove the following Kaspersky applications:
- Kaspersky Basic, Standard, Plus, Premium (all versions)
- Kaspersky Safe Kids (all versions)
- Kaspersky Secure Connection (all versions)
- Kaspersky Small Office Security for Personal Computer / File Server (all versions)
- Kaspersky Security Cloud (all versions)
- Kaspersky Total Security (all versions)
- Kaspersky PURE/CRYSTAL (all versions)
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus (version 2009 and later)
- Kaspersky Internet Security (version 2009 and later)
- Kaspersky Free (all versions)
- Kaspersky Password Manager (all versions)
- Kaspersky Fraud Prevention for Endpoint (all versions)
- AVP Tool driver
- Endpoint Sensor
- Kaspersky Security Scan (all versions)
- Kaspersky Endpoint Security for file servers and workstations for Windows (version 8 and later)
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0/6.0 R2 for Windows Workstations
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0/6.0 R2 for Windows Servers
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 FS MP4
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 SOS MP4
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 WKS MP4
- Nifty Security 24 Internet Security/Nifty Security 24 Internet Security 2013
- KTFS for Windows 3.0
- Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool (KART) for Business (all versions)
- Kaspersky Anti-Targeted Attacks (KATA) Endpoint Sensor (all versions)
- MSI Integration Service MR2/MR3
- MSI Integration Tool MR2/MR3
- Kaspersky Security Integrations for MSP
- Kaspersky Security for Virtualization 5.0 Light Agent
- Kaspersky Security Center 11 Web Console
- Kaspersky Endpoint Agent 3.7
Additional information for users of business applications
While using the tool, the following errors may occur:
| Error | Application being removed | Cause |
|---|---|---|
| 1001 |
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 CF1
|
FDE-encrypted drives (or drives scheduled to be FDE-encrypted) have been detected. |
| 1002 |
Kaspersky Network Agent 10 CF1
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 CF1
|
Application removal is password-protected and the password was not specified in the command line. |
| 1003 | Related to all applications. |
KAVRemover cannot be run from a directory whose path contains non-ASCII characters from a Windows localization other than the current one.
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How to uninstall Kaspersky applications for macOS
You can use the kavremover tool only for uninstalling Kaspersky applications from the devices running under Windows.
To uninstall a Kaspersky application from a Mac device, use the instructions from these articles:
- Kaspersky Basic, Standard, Plus
- Kaspersky Internet Security 21 / 20 / 19 / 18 / 16
- Kaspersky Security Cloud 21, 20, 19
- Kaspersky Safe Kids
Download the kavremover tool
Kavremover is a free tool for removing Kaspersky applications that cannot be removed completely using standard Windows tools.
You can download latest versions of Kaspersky applications for home from this page.
