This is due to the fact that any more or less "decent" antivirus is designed in such a way that it is quite "seriously" integrated into the operating system and rather "tightly" controls all its services and functional modules in order to create maximum security, and also has an extremely high the level of personal protection, so as not to become a "victim" of any malware. After all, in addition to the user, the antivirus can try to remove / make changes and various malicious programs. But with all this, there are always really effective options to "correctly" uninstall any antivirus from the system, if you are already tired of it or you want to get a new version. And Doctor Web, including!
1. Through "Add or Remove Programs" in Windows
Windows standard tools are also a good option for solving such problems. Try to use them. To get to this service, go through the following modules sequentially: "Start" --> "Control Panel" --> "Programs" --> "Programs and Features" (or "Start" --> "Control Panel" --> "Add / Remove Programs").
In the opened window "Removing and changing a program" you will see a list of all software installed on your machine. Select Dr. Web and select it with the left mouse button. At the top of the function bar, click "Delete" / "Change".
In the opened window Doctor of the Web Uninstaller you will be prompted select specific componentsto leave them on your computer after uninstalling your antivirus. If you need something, check the boxes opposite the corresponding modules, if not, click "Further".
In the next window, you will have to accurately drive in a captcha of several numbers (for added security!) And confirm uninstallby pressing the button "Remove a program".
2. Through the special utility Dr.Web Remover
First, you need to download the drw remover utility. After that (required!), Run the Dr. Web as administrator (click on the startup file with the right mouse key and select the appropriate option).
In the opened window of the specialized uninstaller, correctly type in the captcha from the numbers from the picture into the bottom field and confirm uninstall / removal.
After that, without fail agree to reboot operating system.
After restarting and finishing loading the OS, you will be pleasantly surprised that the antivirus has completely disappeared from your computer!
Recently, antivirus developers, including dr.web enterprise suite, security space, quarantine, have greatly increased the protection of their products.
Now removing them from a computer or laptop on windows 7, windows 8 or windows 10 is not completely, even partially impossible.
Why can't I uninstall dr.web from my computer? Why do you sometimes see error code 902.
Now the other web antivirus (this applies to the latest versions) is launched almost in one part with Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10, and the system will not allow deleting files with running processes from the computer.
If you finally decided to get rid of the installed dr.web anti-virus program, then it is not very difficult to do it.
Below I will describe several excellent options for completely removing all kinds of programs and files from your computer.
A program to remove files including old versions of dr.web
Here I want to share an excellent Russian-language and free program for deleting files - "Revo Unistaler", which you can download
As for dr.web, the latest versions may not obey it, then use the recommendations from the last section of this article.
The advantage of this program is that it does not leave traces of the presence of files in the computer - it cleans under a whisk.
A program to remove dr.web folder
Another amazing creation is a utility for deleting non-removable folders (files, programs) - "Unlocker".
You only need to launch it and maintain a set of characters (numbers) so that the application makes sure that you are not a virus.
This License Agreement is concluded between you, an individual or a legal entity, and Doctor Web LLC (hereinafter referred to as the Copyright Holder), which is the owner of the intellectual property rights to use the Dr.Web LiveDisk software (hereinafter referred to as the Software or Software), in which the use of developments and technologies of other manufacturers, the rights to which are granted in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation and the norms of international law, about the following:
- The terms of this License Agreement apply to the use of the Software, which is the subject of the intellectual property rights of the Copyright Holder, as well as to all software components and related documentation. If you do not agree with at least one clause or condition of this License Agreement, you do not have the right to use the software. The use of the software in violation of the terms of this License Agreement is considered to be the use of the software without the consent (permission) of the Copyright Holder and entails civil, as well as administrative or criminal liability.
- By accepting this License Agreement, you unconditionally agree to all the terms of this agreement in full.
- Exclusive property rights to the software remain with the Copyright Holder.
- Subject to your full and unconditional agreement with all the clauses and conditions of this License Agreement, the Copyright Holder grants you a non-exclusive right to use the software throughout the world by reproduction, limited by installation (installation), running the software and recording it into the computer memory. The non-exclusive rights to the software specified in this clause are transferred to you for the duration of the exclusive rights of the Copyright Holder to the software (hereinafter referred to as the term of use of the software). The number of protected objects (workstations, servers, etc.) - 1 (one) PC.
- The applicable law to the non-exclusive license granted to you in accordance with clause 4 of this agreement is the law of the Russian Federation. All disputes arising under the non-exclusive license provided in this clause are subject to consideration in the appropriate courts at the location of the Copyright Holder.
- The rights of use are granted to you only in relation to the software, the name of which is indicated in this agreement and the license key file. The use of the software is possible only for a certain period, in a certain operating system and on the number of protected objects (workstations, servers, etc.), which is specified in this agreement and the license key file.
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Dr.Web anti-virus, like any other anti-virus, has a higher priority in the OS compared to other programs. It is the first to boot when the PC starts up to control the launch of applications and processes, controls all network connections, analyzes in real time the functioning of the system (installations, updates, launches, settings), etc.
Due to this feature, it is not always possible for users, especially beginners, to remove Doctor Web correctly. The antivirus either completely refuses to "leave" Windows, or leaves its individual elements (files), which further prevent the installation of another security application.
To avoid such problematic situations - that is, to completely remove Dr.Web - the developers of the popular antivirus strongly recommend using the methods described below.
Uninstall via Windows Control Panel
1. Open the "Start" menu (left-click on the "Windows" icon in the taskbar).
2. Click on "Control Panel".
3. Activate the "Uninstall a program" option in the "Programs" section.
4. Place the cursor on the Doctor Web icon and then press the right mouse button.
5. To launch Doctor Web's uninstaller, in the context menu that appears, start the Remove function.
6. In the uninstaller window, the antivirus will ask you to specify whether you need to save the settings and individual program elements after uninstallation. If necessary, check the boxes opposite the specified parameters ("Quarantine", "Dr. Web Settings ...", "Protected copies ...").
8. Restart your PC. Make sure that the antivirus is not in the tray (the right side of the taskbar).
Attention! If you are unable to remove the standard Doctor Web tools, use the Anti-Virus Remover special utility.
Removing Dr.Web using the Anti-Virus Remover utility
Anti-Virus Remover is an assistant program created by Doctor Web specialists. Designed to save the user from the following problem situations: the anti-virus program is not removed; "Remnants" of a damaged installation prevent you from reinstalling the anti-virus program; Windows uninstall option does not work, etc.
1. Open the official Doctor Web website in a browser (Firefox, Google Chrome).
2. In the horizontal menu (at the top of the web page), hover over the Download section.
3. Click in the opened panel "System administrator's first aid kit".
5. To uninstall Dr.Web correctly, run Remover as administrator (right-click on the utility icon; launch from the context menu).
6. Type the data shown in the picture in the field "Enter numbers ..". These steps must be performed for security purposes - in order for the anti-virus to identify you as a "live user" (sometimes viruses run the uninstaller at will - they try to remove Doctor Web).
7. Click the "Delete" button.
8. To remove all Dr.Web files and folders from the computer, the utility will ask you for permission to restart Windows. In the information window "To complete the work ..." click "Yes".
After the Anti-Virus Remover utility "works", you can easily install another anti-virus or reinstall Dr.Web again.
Successful removal to you, dear reader!
Anti-virus D r.Web has special powers in the system: it starts up on its own, protects itself from accidental or deliberate deletion, and blocks certain operations. This behavior is justified - safety comes first. But there is also a downside: sometimes users have to figure out how to remove the D r.Web antivirus for a long time.
Uninstalling Dr.Web Antivirus
Standard delete
You should always start uninstalling an antivirus using standard tools - this is the recommendation of security software developers. Therefore:
- Go to the "Control Panel".
- Go to the "Remove Programs" tool.
- Highlight Dr .Web and click "Remove".
The uninstall wizard will ask you if you want to leave the antivirus settings in the system. Recommended uncheck all boxesotherwise, other antivirus software may not install.
Dr.Web Remover
If the standard uninstallation procedure did not bring any results, and you still haven’t figured out how to remove Doctor Web antivirus from your computer, then do not despair: the developers have released the official Dr.Web Remover utility, which automates the uninstallation process as much as possible.
Important: Dr .Web Remover is recommended to be used only in cases where standard removal does not work or works with errors.
- Open the Dr .Web website.
- Go to the Download tab.
- Select the section "System administrator's first aid kit".
- Download the uninstall utility to your computer.
The downloaded file must be run with administrator privileges so that it can make changes to the system configuration. After launch, a picture with numbers (captcha) will appear, which must be entered in a special field.
Entering numbers is an additional protection against accidental uninstallation of the antivirus. By entering the data from the picture in the field, you confirm your desire to remove D r.W eb from your computer completely. After entering the code, click "Delete".
To erase all files and entries about the security software from the computer, the program will ask you to allow restart. Click "Yes" and wait for the system to restart. Now your computer is not protected by antivirus, so be careful and install another security software as soon as possible.