Proton VPN

A guide to uninstall Proton VPN from your computer

You can find below details on how to remove Proton VPN for Windows. It is developed by Proton AG. More information about Proton AG can be found here. The application is frequently found in the C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN folder. Take into account that this location can differ depending on the user's preference. Proton VPN's full uninstall command line is C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\unins000.exe. ProtonVPN.Launcher.exe is the programs's main file and it takes circa 12.32 MB (12921496 bytes) on disk.

Proton VPN contains of the executables below. They take 114.73 MB (120305184 bytes) on disk.

• ProtonVPN.Launcher.exe (12.32 MB)
• unins000.exe (3.20 MB)
• ProtonInstaller.exe (5.95 MB)
• ProtonVPN.exe (450.72 KB)
• ProtonVPN.RestoreInternet.exe (453.72 KB)
• ProtonVPN.TlsVerify.exe (147.72 KB)
• ProtonVPN.WireguardService.exe (453.22 KB)
• ProtonVPNService.exe (453.73 KB)
• openvpn.exe (1,014.72 KB)
• tapinstall.exe (81.00 KB)
• ProtonVPN_v3.5.3_x64.exe (81.35 MB)
• ProtonInstaller.exe (5.95 MB)
• ProtonVPN.exe (450.72 KB)
• ProtonVPN.RestoreInternet.exe (453.72 KB)
• ProtonVPN.TlsVerify.exe (147.72 KB)
• ProtonVPN.WireguardService.exe (453.23 KB)
• ProtonVPNService.exe (453.72 KB)
• openvpn.exe (1,014.72 KB)

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This data is about Proton VPN version 3.5.3 alone. For more Proton VPN versions please click below:

• 3.1.1
• 4.1.11
• 3.0.5
• 3.2.12
• 4.1.7
• 3.2.1
• 3.3.0
• 3.2.0
• 3.2.9
• 3.5.0
• 3.0.7
• 3.2.11
• 3.0.6
• 3.2.4
• 3.2.10
• 3.0.4
• 3.5.2
• 3.4.1
• 3.1.0
• 3.3.2
• 3.2.7
• 4.1.8
• 3.2.6
• 3.4.3
• 4.1.12
• 3.4.4
• 4.1.9
• 4.1.10
• 3.5.1
• 3.2.8
• 3.2.3
• 3.3.1
• 3.2.2

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Many files, folders and Windows registry entries will be left behind when you want to remove Proton VPN from your computer.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall Proton VPN from your PC:

• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ToastNotificationManagerCompat\Apps\Proton.VPN

The files below remain on your disk by Proton VPN's application uninstaller when you removed it:

• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\ProtonVPN.Launcher.exe
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\unins000.exe
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Accessibility.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Albireo.Base32.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\ARSoft.Tools.Net.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\aspnetcorev2_inprocess.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Autofac.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\be-BY\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\BouncyCastle.Crypto.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\ByteSize.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\CalcBinding.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Caliburn.Micro.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Caliburn.Micro.Platform.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Caliburn.Micro.Platform.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\clretwrc.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\clrgc.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\clrjit.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\coreclr.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\cs-CZ\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\D3DCompiler_47_cor3.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\de-DE\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\DeviceId.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\DeviceId.Windows.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\DeviceId.Windows.Wmi.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\DirectWriteForwarder.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\DnsClient.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\DynamicExpresso.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\el-GR\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\en-US\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\es-419\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\es-ES\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\fa-IR\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\fi-FI\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\fr-FR\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\GalaSoft.MvvmLight.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Grpc.AspNetCore.Server.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Grpc.Core.Api.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Grpc.Net.Client.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Grpc.Net.Common.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\hostfxr.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\hostpolicy.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\hr-HR\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\id-ID\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\it-IT\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\ja-JP\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\ka-GE\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\ko-KR\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\log4net.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Antiforgery.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Authentication.Abstractions.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Authentication.BearerToken.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Authentication.Cookies.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Authentication.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Authentication.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Authentication.OAuth.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Authorization.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Authorization.Policy.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Components.Authorization.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Components.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Components.Endpoints.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Components.Forms.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Components.Server.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Components.Web.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Connections.Abstractions.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.CookiePolicy.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Cors.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Cryptography.Internal.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Cryptography.KeyDerivation.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.DataProtection.Abstractions.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.DataProtection.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.DataProtection.Extensions.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Diagnostics.Abstractions.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Diagnostics.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Diagnostics.HealthChecks.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.HostFiltering.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Hosting.Abstractions.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Hosting.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Hosting.Server.Abstractions.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Html.Abstractions.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Http.Abstractions.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Http.Connections.Common.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Http.Connections.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Http.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Http.Extensions.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Http.Features.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Http.Results.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.HttpLogging.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.HttpOverrides.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.HttpsPolicy.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Identity.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Localization.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Localization.Routing.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Metadata.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Abstractions.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ApiExplorer.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Cors.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.DataAnnotations.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.5.2\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.dll

Registry that is not cleaned:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppUserModelId\Proton.VPN
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Proton VPN_is1
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Proton AG\Proton VPN

Open regedit.exe to remove the registry values below from the Windows Registry:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtonVPN Service\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtonVPN WireGuard\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtonVPNCallout\ImagePath

How to uninstall Proton VPN from your PC with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Proton VPN is a program by Proton AG. Frequently, users decide to remove it. Sometimes this is difficult because doing this manually requires some knowledge related to Windows program uninstallation. The best SIMPLE action to remove Proton VPN is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and general tool to clean your PC.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire the program's design and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good program.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature


5. All the applications installed on your computer will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you find Proton VPN or simply click the Search feature and type in "Proton VPN". The Proton VPN application will be found automatically. Notice that after you select Proton VPN in the list of applications, some information about the application is made available to you:

• Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have about Proton VPN, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information about the application you wish to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will come up. accept the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Proton VPN.


8. After uninstalling Proton VPN, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of Proton VPN that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling Proton VPN using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your PC.

Your Windows PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.

Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove Proton VPN by Proton AG from your PC, nor are we saying that Proton VPN by Proton AG is not a good application. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to remove Proton VPN in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.