The standard way to remove Kaspersky software from your Windows computer is through the Control Panel's Programs and Features section. This method allows you to uninstall the application like most other programs.
Uninstalling Kaspersky via Control Panel
Using the built-in Windows utility is the most common and recommended approach for uninstalling software.
Here are the steps based on standard Windows procedures:
- Open Control Panel: You can access the Control Panel using various methods, typically found by searching for "Control Panel" in the Windows search bar. For detailed instructions specific to your Windows version, you can refer to the Microsoft support website.
- Go to Programs and Features: Within the Control Panel, locate and click on "Programs and Features". This section lists all the software installed on your computer.
- Select and Uninstall: In the list of installed programs, find your Kaspersky application (e.g., Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Total Security). Click on it to select it, and then click the Uninstall/Change button located at the top of the list. Follow the prompts in the Kaspersky uninstall wizard to complete the removal process.
After the uninstallation is finished, it's often a good practice to restart your computer to ensure all changes take effect.
This process removes the core Kaspersky application files from your system.
