Proton VPN

A way to uninstall Proton VPN from your computer

This page contains complete information on how to uninstall Proton VPN for Windows. It is written by Proton AG. Go over here where you can get more info on Proton AG. Proton VPN is typically set up in the C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN directory, however this location may vary a lot depending on the user's option when installing the application. The entire uninstall command line for Proton VPN is C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\unins000.exe. Proton VPN's primary file takes around 16.58 MB (17389368 bytes) and its name is ProtonVPN.Launcher.exe.

The executable files below are part of Proton VPN. They occupy about 107.26 MB (112468168 bytes) on disk.

• ProtonVPN.Launcher.exe (16.58 MB)
• unins000.exe (3.20 MB)
• ProtonDrive.Downloader.exe (322.72 KB)
• ProtonVPN.exe (453.72 KB)
• ProtonVPN.RestoreInternet.exe (463.72 KB)
• ProtonVPN.TlsVerify.exe (157.72 KB)
• ProtonVPN.WireguardService.exe (463.22 KB)
• ProtonVPNService.exe (463.72 KB)
• openvpn.exe (1,012.72 KB)
• tapinstall.exe (81.00 KB)
• ProtonVPN_v3.3.0.exe (80.80 MB)
• ProtonDrive.Downloader.exe (322.72 KB)
• ProtonVPN.exe (453.72 KB)
• ProtonVPN.RestoreInternet.exe (463.72 KB)
• ProtonVPN.TlsVerify.exe (157.72 KB)
• ProtonVPN.WireguardService.exe (463.22 KB)
• ProtonVPNService.exe (463.72 KB)
• openvpn.exe (1,012.72 KB)

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This info is about Proton VPN version 3.3.0 alone. Click on the links below for other Proton VPN versions:

• 3.1.1
• 3.0.5
• 3.2.12
• 3.2.1
• 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
• 3.4.1
• 3.1.0
• 3.3.2
• 3.2.7
• 3.2.6
• 3.4.3
• 3.4.4
• 3.5.1
• 3.2.8
• 3.2.3
• 3.3.1
• 3.2.2

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After the uninstall process, the application leaves leftovers on the computer. Part_A few of these are listed below.

Folders remaining:

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

Usually, the following files are left on disk:

• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\Install.log.txt
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\ProtonVPN.Launcher.exe
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\unins000.dat
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\unins000.exe
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\unins000.msg
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\Accessibility.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\Albireo.Base32.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-console-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-console-l1-2-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-datetime-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-debug-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-errorhandling-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-fibers-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-2-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-file-l2-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-handle-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-heap-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-interlocked-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-libraryloader-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-localization-l1-2-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-memory-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-namedpipe-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-processenvironment-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-1.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-profile-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-rtlsupport-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-string-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-2-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-sysinfo-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-timezone-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-core-util-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-crt-conio-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-crt-convert-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-crt-environment-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-crt-filesystem-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-crt-heap-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-crt-locale-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-crt-math-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-crt-multibyte-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-crt-private-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-crt-process-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-crt-stdio-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-crt-string-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-crt-time-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\api-ms-win-crt-utility-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\ARSoft.Tools.Net.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\aspnetcorev2_inprocess.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\Autofac.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\be-BY\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\BouncyCastle.Crypto.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\ByteSize.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\CalcBinding.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\Caliburn.Micro.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\Caliburn.Micro.Platform.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\Caliburn.Micro.Platform.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\clretwrc.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\clrjit.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\coreclr.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\cs-CZ\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\D3DCompiler_47_cor3.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\dbgshim.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\de-DE\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\DeviceId.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\DeviceId.Windows.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\DeviceId.Windows.Wmi.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\DirectWriteForwarder.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\DnsClient.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\DynamicExpresso.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\el-GR\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\en-US\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\es-419\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\es-ES\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\fa-IR\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\fi-FI\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\fr-FR\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\GalaSoft.MvvmLight.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\Grpc.Core.Api.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\Grpc.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\grpc_csharp_ext.x64.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\hostfxr.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\hostpolicy.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\hr-HR\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\id-ID\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\it-IT\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\ja-JP\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\ka-GE\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\ko-KR\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\log4net.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Antiforgery.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Authentication.Abstractions.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Authentication.Cookies.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Authentication.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Authentication.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Authentication.OAuth.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Authorization.dll
• C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\Microsoft.AspNetCore.Authorization.Policy.dll

Registry keys:

• 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 in order to delete the following values:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.11\ProtonVPN.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.2.12\ProtonVPN.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Proton\VPN\v3.3.0\ProtonVPN.exe.FriendlyAppName
• 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

A way to uninstall Proton VPN with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Proton VPN is a program offered by Proton AG. Frequently, computer users decide to erase this application. This is efortful because performing this manually requires some skill regarding PCs. The best QUICK practice to erase Proton VPN is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your system, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and general utility to maximize the performance of your computer.

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

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful system optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button


5. All the programs installed on your computer will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Proton VPN or simply click the Search feature and type in "Proton VPN". If it exists on your system the Proton VPN application will be found very quickly. When you click Proton VPN in the list of applications, some data about the program is 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 want to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. accept the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove Proton VPN.


8. After uninstalling Proton VPN, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong Proton VPN which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Proton VPN using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your disk.

Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and ready to run without errors or problems.

Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to remove Proton VPN by Proton AG from your computer, we are not saying that Proton VPN by Proton AG is not a good software application. This page simply contains detailed info on how to remove Proton VPN supposing you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.