Removal tool for Kaspersky applications (kavremover)
We recommend using the latest tool version. Do not use the kavremover tool unless recommended to do so by Kaspersky Customer Service engineers. Unreasonable using of the tool may complicate the application removal.
When you use the kavremover tool, the following information and settings will also be 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.
- All application settings. If you want to save the application settings, export them. See the 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
- 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. If you have multiple Kaspersky applications installed on your computer, remove them one at a time.
- Click Remove.
- Wait until you receive a notification that the application has been successfully removed and click ОК.
- Restart your PC.
If you experience any issues with kavremover, try to restart your computer in Safe Mode and run the tool once again.
Applications that can be removed with kavremover
With kavremover, you can remove the following Kaspersky applications:
- AVP Tool driver
- Endpoint Sensor
- Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool (KART) for Business (all versions)
- Kaspersky Anti-Targeted Attacks (KATA) Endpoint Sensor (all versions)
- 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
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus (version 2009 and later)
- Kaspersky Endpoint Agent 3.7
- Kaspersky Endpoint Security for file servers and workstations for Windows (version 8 and later)
- Kaspersky Fraud Prevention for Endpoint (all versions)
- Kaspersky Free (all versions)
- Kaspersky Internet Security (version 2009 and later)
- Kaspersky Password Manager (all versions)
- Kaspersky PURE/CRYSTAL (all versions)
- Kaspersky Safe Kids (all versions)
- Kaspersky Secure Connection (all versions)
- Kaspersky Security Center 11 Web Console
- Kaspersky Security Cloud (all versions)
- Kaspersky Security Integrations for MSP
- Kaspersky Security for Virtualization Light Agent versions 5.0, 5.1, 5.2
- Kaspersky Security Scan (all versions)
- Kaspersky Small Office Security for Personal Computer / File Server (all versions)
- Kaspersky Standard, Plus, Premium (all versions)
- Kaspersky Total Security (all versions)
- KTFS for Windows 3.0
- Nifty Security 24 Internet Security/Nifty Security 24 Internet Security 2013
- MSI Integration Service MR2/MR3
- MSI Integration Tool MR2/MR3
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 Endpoint Security
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 CF1
|
Application removal is password-protected and the password was not specified in the command line. |
| 1003 | Related to all Kaspersky 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 Standard, Plus
- Kaspersky Internet Security 21 / 20 / 19 / 18 / 16
- Kaspersky Security Cloud 21 / 20 / 19
- Kaspersky Safe Kids
Useful references
How to remove a Kaspersky application
Tool for removing information about installation of Kaspersky Security Center Network Agent or Administration Server
Download the kavremover tool
Kavremover is a free tool for removing Kaspersky applications that cannot be removed completely using standard Windows tools.
To remain under the protection of Kaspersky solutions, purchase and install the latest versions of Kaspersky applications for home.