Effective Solutions to Thoroughly Remove Panda Internet Security 2016
As one of the latest version of products released by Panda Security recently, Panda Internet Security 2016 comes with an intuitive user interface and enables users to specify the type of scan they prefer. It integrates a firewall and an anti-spam component to protect your network connections and confidential data . All in all, it is capable of securing a machine with functions like firewall, process monitor, USB/WiFi protection, safe browsing, data shield and parental control.
Yet, some users may consider uninstalling Panda Internet Security for any reasons like the expiration of this product, preference of another security program, or redundancy of security utilities on one single machine. Then how to thoroughly remove it as well as its remnants? Generally, those program remnants will not only take up disk space but also might trigger error message issues due to conflict with installed items. This article details two working ways to help you get rid of Panda Internet Security. Please follow up the removal steps below if there is any need.
Manual Solution to Panda Internet Security Removal:
1. Reboot your computer into Safe Mode.
For Windows 7 users:
- Reboot the computer, tap the F8 key as soon as you see the Windows’ logo appearing, select the regular Safe Mood and press Enter key.
For Windows 8 users:
- Access the Run dialogue by pressing the Windows + R keys, type “msconfig” and click on OK. Click the Boot tab in the System Configuration interface, check the “Safe boot” box and click on OK. Then your computer will boot into Safe Mode after it restarts. (Notice: after the uninstall process is finished, you should first uncheck the “Safe boot” box in this tab and then reboot your PC).
2. End all processes related to Panda Internet Security.
- Right click the taskbar on the bottom of the screen and click Task Manager in the list. Select all the running processes belonging to Panda Internet Security and click End Task to terminate them one by one.
3. Uninstall Panda Internet Security via Control Panel.
For Windows 7 users:
- Click on Start button in the lower-left corner and select the Control Panel in the list. Click on Programs in Control Panel interface, highlight Panda Internet Security in the list and click on Uninstall/Change to activate its default uninstaller.
For Windows 8 users:
- Right click on the Start icon and click on Control Panel. Click on Programs and Features in Control Panel, right click Panda Internet Security, click on Uninstall and then follow the prompts to remove it.
- Reboot your computer after the uninstall process is finished.
4. Manually clean out Panda Internet Security leftovers.
- (Right) click on the Start icon, click on Search, type “regedit” in the box and press Enter key to activate Windows Registry Editor.
- Click Find on the Edit menu in the Registry Editor, type the keyword(s) of target program or its vendor’s name in the search box, and enter Find Next (or F3) to locate and delete related keys or values one after the other.
Warning: unless you are quite proficient in computer system operation, you are not suggested to make any change on the registry entries. To avoid any potential risk, try to back up your registry values or key before deleting anything (see How to Modify the Window Registry). Or you can utilize a reliable and professional uninstaller ( Max Uninstaller) for safe and complete removal of Panda components.
- Go to My Computer > C:\Program Files (x86) \ > Panda Security
> right click this folder and click Delete.
After performing these steps you should have successfully remove Panda Internet Security from your PC. Besides, Panda provides a generic uninstaller applied to its 2016/2015 products to remove files and registry entries.
For other internet security removal tutorial, see:
How to Completely Uninstall BitDefender Internet Security 2015
How to Thoroughly Remove Kaspersky Internet Security 2016
How to Thoroughly Uninstall Emsisoft Internet Security 10.0
Remove Panda Internet Security with Max Uninstaller (Recommended):
Feel complicated to follow the steps above? Wanna make the whole uninstall process simpler and faster? As a reliable and powerful alternative to the default Windows uninstaller, Max Uninstaller provides a user-friendly shortcut to safely and quickly uninstall corrupted or stubborn programs. It will display detailed information of target program and sweep away all its traces without any hassle. Now let’s see how it helps you remove Panda Internet Security with ease.
1. Select target program.
Double click to launch Max Uninstaller after ending all related processes > select Panda Internet Security in the list > click the Run Analysis button to proceed.
2. Scan for program components.
Review related files, folders and registry entries, and then click the Complete Uninstall button to continue. During the process, follow the prompts to uninstall Panda Internet Security, and then click Scan Leftovers to enter the next step.
3. Perform complete uninstall.
Review leftovers and click Delete Leftovers button. Click Yes in the dialogue box and then all Panda Internet Security leftovers are instantly removed from your computer.
This article provides two detailed methods to remove Panda Internet Security 2016 from your machine. It is undeniably that, the Windows Programs applet in the Control Panel constantly upsets users with its limitations, and it takes much time to complete the manual removal. But with a professional uninstaller you will definitely remove Panda products and clean out entire leftovers more convenient and timesaving. Max Uninstall comes in handy to all those who want to get rid of any unwanted programs without causing any troubles. Don’t hesitate to have a try on it now!
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