Fail to Uninstall ESET NOD32 Antivirus 2016? Get A Help Here! – ESET Removal Guide

ESET NOD32 Antivirus is an antivirus software developed by ESET to protect users from malware such as viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware and rootkits. It also features advanced technology (e.g. Anti-Phishing module) that protects against browser and application exploits. This program has been critically acclaimed as light on resources and strong in protection, and it got the score of 7.15/10 in TopTenReviews website. Nevertheless, there still exist some users who want to uninstall ESET NOD32 Antivirus for personal reasons, for instance, many users think it slows down computer operation and that its test score is slightly below the industry average against widespread and emerging malware. Anyway, if you decide to uninstall ESET NOD32 Antivirus, what is the proper way to remove it without any hassle?

Troubles you may encounter in uninstalling ESET NOD32 Antivirus:

– Fail to terminate ESET NOD32 Antivirus especially its background processes?
– Cannot uninstall ESET NOD32 Antivirus through Ad/Remove Programs applet?
– The Uninstallation process is interrupted and stopped by unknown error?
– Have no clue how to delete ESET NOD32 Antivirus leftovers around system?……

If you are upset by those uninstall issues, check out this tutorial and learn the proper way to remove unwanted program. There are two approaches listed below, and you can choose either of them to get rid of ESET NOD32 Antivirus.

Method 1: Remove ESET NOD32 Antivirus With Professional Uninstaller

Once installed, antivirus software will integrate with the whole system to function well, and that is why it is so difficult to cast off that kind of program. Conventional uninstall way may not meet your need of complete removal. So we highly recommend a professional uninstall tool to solve your issue. Max Uninstaller is a professional tool designed to forcibly remove any unneeded, corrupted or stubborn programs on Windows OS. Its intuitive interface enables you to easily uninstall ESET NOD32 Antivirus and wipe out all its traces within several clicks.

1. Select Target Program.

• Launch Max Uninstaller after shutting down ESET NOD32 Antivirus totally.
• Select ESET NOD32 Antivirus in the list and then click Run Analysis to proceed.

2. Scan for Program Components.

• After the scanning is done, click Complete Uninstall to activate default uninstaller.
• Click Yes in pop-up window and follow the prompts to complete uninstallation.
• Click Scan Leftovers to start searching ESET NOD32 Antivirus leftovers.

3. Perform Complete Uninstall.

Keep every checkbox ticked and then click on Delete Leftover to start removal.
Click Yes in the dialogue box and then all program leftovers will be removed.

As can be seen in the video, Max Uninstaller will guide you through the whole uninstall process and the job will be done in three simple steps. How convenient it is! Try this automated tool right right and enjoy the advantages it has.

Method 2: Uninstall ESET NOD32 Antivirus Via Control Panel

If you still want to perform the uninstallation manually, here is another option. Windows programs can be uninstalled through Add/Remove Programs applet, and ESET NOD32 Antivirus is not an exception. Follow the detailed instructions below strictly and learn some tricks about how to remove ESET product effectively.

Step 1. Exit ESET Background Processes

Before uninstalling any software, you are supposed to shut down the program and end all associated background processes to guarantee a successful uninstallation.

• Right click the taskbar and select Task Manager option.
• Select associated application and processes in the Processes tab.
• Click on End Task to terminated them one by one.

Step 2: Uninstall ESET NOD32 Antivirus

Windows 7: Click on Start > Control Panel, and click on Programs in Control Panel.
Windows 8: Right-click on Start, and choose Programs and Features option in the list.

Windows 10: Click on Start > All apps, scroll down to locate ESET, right-click on ESET NOD32 Antivirus and then choose Uninstall to open Programs and Features panel.

• Highlight ESET NOD32 Antivirus with single click and then click Change.

• Click on Next in ESET NOD32 Antivirus setup window to start the process.

• Click on Remove > Next > Remove in the following pop-up windows.

• Click on Finish to exit the wizard and reboot computer to take effect.

Uninstall Tips: If you cannot find ESET NOD32 Antivirus listed in the Control Panel, that may because the program is corrupted or some executable files are missing. You can run ESET installation package to cover those corrupted files and try to uninstall it again. If there is no response after you click on Change button, or the uninstallation process is interrupted by unknown error, you may need to uninstall it in Safe Mode.

How to enter into Safe Mode:

• Access the Run dialogue by pressing the Windows + R keys together.
• Type “msconfig” in the Open: field and click OK to open System Configuration.
• Click the Boot tab in the pop-up window and tick the “Safe boot” check box.
• Click on OK and then Restart in the pop-up dialog box to take effect.

After uninstalling ESET NOD32 Antivirus from Control Panel, you may think, “Ah, that’s it. This program has been totally removed from my PC”. Well, actually that is not true. Those preference settings, cache files, temporary folders created during the installation may be left behind after a normal uninstall, which will waste unnecessary space and drag down computer. Now you need to delete ESET leftovers manually.

Step 3. Remove ESET Residuals Manually

(1) Keys/Values in Registry

• (Right) click on the Start menu and then select Run option.

• Type “regedit” in the box and press Enter key to activate Registry Editor.

• Click Find on the Edit menu (or press Ctrl + F keys) to open the Find box.
• Type the keyword(s) of target program or its vendor’s name in the search box.
• Click on Find Next (and then hit F3) to locate and delete related keys or values.

Warning: We do not recommend you to modify the registry without backup files, unless you are quite proficient in computer operation. It is not only risk-taking but also time-consuming to delete associated leftovers in the registry, especially for those novice users. If you are unsure which entries should be deleted, ask for the help of experienced users, or turn to the advanced, handy uninstaller to do that job for you.

(2) Files/Folders in Disk

• Click on Start > Control Panel > Folder Options, and then click the View tab.
• Tick Show hidden files and folders and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (recommended) in the Advanced settings.
• Click Apply and then OK in pop-up dialog boxes to save the changes.

• Open File Explorer by pressing Windows + E keys (or clicking This PC icon on the desktop).
• Type ESET NOD32 Antivirus in the Search Bar and wait for scanning results.

• Identify and delete the matched items in the search results.

This article has shown in details about how to uninstall ESET NOD32 Antivirus. If it is helpful to solve your problem, please give us a positive reply. If you still have difficulty in removing ESET products, leave your comment here so we can improve our post and offer you more information.

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