ProtonVPN

A guide to uninstall ProtonVPN from your system

This web page contains thorough information on how to remove ProtonVPN for Windows. It is made by Proton Technologies AG. More information on Proton Technologies AG can be found here. You can see more info on ProtonVPN at https://www.protonvpn.com. The program is usually found in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN folder (same installation drive as Windows). msiexec.exe /i {FD5DFEEE-C563-4D04-B3F4-E5C7D5F5B1E9} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1 is the full command line if you want to uninstall ProtonVPN. The application's main executable file occupies 7.12 MB (7464744 bytes) on disk and is labeled ProtonVPN.exe.

The following executables are contained in ProtonVPN. They occupy 9.24 MB (9689624 bytes) on disk.

• ProtonVPN.ErrorMessage.exe (90.79 KB)
• ProtonVPN.exe (7.12 MB)
• ProtonVPN.TlsVerify.exe (15.79 KB)
• ProtonVPN.UpdateService.exe (60.29 KB)
• ProtonVPNService.exe (97.29 KB)
• openvpn.exe (873.79 KB)
• openvpn.exe (1.01 MB)

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The information on this page is only about version 1.17.6 of ProtonVPN. You can find here a few links to other ProtonVPN releases:

• 1.22.1
• 1.20.1
• 1.18.3
• 1.27.0
• 1.14.2
• 2.2.0
• 2.4.0
• 1.19.3
• 1.24.0
• 2.1.1
• 1.17.1
• 1.22.0
• 2.0.3
• 1.20.2
• 1.24.3
• 1.16.3
• 1.17.5
• 2.3.1
• 1.25.1
• 1.20.0
• 1.20.3
• 1.23.3
• 2.1.0
• 1.18.5
• 1.13.3
• 1.13.0
• 1.19.1
• 1.15.0
• 1.22.2
• 1.25.2
• 1.18.1
• 1.21.0
• 1.25.0
• 1.19.2
• 1.27.1
• 1.13.2
• 2.3.2
• 1.27.2
• 2.3.0
• 1.21.2
• 1.17.0
• 1.20.4
• 1.24.1
• 1.24.2
• 2.0.4
• 2.0.2
• 2.0.1
• 1.23.1
• 1.17.2
• 2.2.1
• 1.21.1
• 2.0.6
• 2.0.0
• 1.23.0
• 1.26.0
• 1.16.0
• 2.4.1
• 1.17.3
• 1.23.2
• 1.23.4
• 2.4.2
• 2.0.5
• 1.16.2
• 1.17.4
• 2.4.3
• 1.18.2
• 1.13.4
• 1.19.5
• 1.14.3
• 1.16.1
• 1.19.0

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Some files and registry entries are regularly left behind when you uninstall ProtonVPN.

Directories left on disk:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\ProtonVPN AG

The files below are left behind on your disk by ProtonVPN's application uninstaller when you removed it:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Albireo.Base32.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ARSoft.Tools.Net.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Autofac.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\BouncyCastle.Crypto.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ByteSize.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\CalcBinding.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Caliburn.Micro.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Caliburn.Micro.Platform.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Caliburn.Micro.Platform.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\COPYING.md
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\de\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\DeviceId.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\DnsClient.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\DynamicExpresso.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\es-ES\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\es-MX\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\fa\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\FontAwesome.WPF.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\fr\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\GalaSoft.MvvmLight.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\GalaSoft.MvvmLight.Platform.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\it\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\LICENSE
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Microsoft.Deployment.WindowsInstaller.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Newtonsoft.Json.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\nl\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\NLog.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\OxyPlot.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\OxyPlot.Wpf.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\PInvoke.Kernel32.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\PInvoke.Windows.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\PInvoke.Windows.ShellScalingApi.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\pl\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\PluralNet.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Polly.Contrib.WaitAndRetry.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Polly.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.Common.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.ErrorMessage.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.Native.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.NetworkFilter.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.Resource.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.Service.Contract.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.TlsVerify.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.Translations.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.Update.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.UpdateService.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.UpdateServiceContract.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.Vpn.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPNService.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\pt-BR\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\pt-PT\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Resources\32-bit\libcrypto-1_1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Resources\32-bit\liblzo2-2.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Resources\32-bit\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Resources\32-bit\libssl-1_1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Resources\32-bit\openvpn.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Resources\64-bit\libcrypto-1_1-x64.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Resources\64-bit\liblzo2-2.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Resources\64-bit\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Resources\64-bit\libssl-1_1-x64.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Resources\64-bit\openvpn.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Resources\config.ovpn
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ru\ProtonVPN.Translations.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Sentry.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Sentry.PlatformAbstractions.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\Sentry.Protocol.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\System.Buffers.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\System.Collections.Immutable.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\System.Windows.Interactivity.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\TapInstaller.CA.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\TapInstaller.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\x64\GoSrp.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\x64\ProtonVPN.IpFilter.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\x64\ProtonVPN.NetworkUtil.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\x64\Win10\ProtonVPN.SplitTunnelDriver.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\x86\GoSrp.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\x86\ProtonVPN.IpFilter.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\x86\ProtonVPN.NetworkUtil.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\125\{7C5A40EF-A0FB-4BFC-874A-C0F2E0B9FA8E}_Proton Technologies_ProtonVPN_ProtonVPN_exe
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\UserNameHoleServers.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-01-27.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-01-29.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-02-07.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-02-08.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-02-09.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-02-11.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-02-14.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-02-15.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-02-20.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-02-21.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-02-23.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-03-04.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-03-07.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-03-08.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-03-10.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-03-13.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-03-19.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2021-04-11.0.txt

Registry that is not uninstalled:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\EEEFD5DF365C40D43B4F5E7C5D5F1B9E
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ProtonVPN 1.17.6
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Proton Technologies AG\ProtonVPN
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EventLog\Application\ProtonVPN Update Service
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtonVPN Service
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtonVPN Update Service

Supplementary values that are not cleaned:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\EEEFD5DF365C40D43B4F5E7C5D5F1B9E\ProductName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtonVPN Service\DisplayName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtonVPN Service\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtonVPN Update Service\DisplayName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtonVPN Update Service\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtonVPNSplitTunnel\DisplayName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtonVPNSplitTunnel\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\tapprotonvpn\DisplayName

A way to remove ProtonVPN from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

ProtonVPN is an application offered by the software company Proton Technologies AG. Sometimes, computer users try to uninstall this program. This is easier said than done because deleting this manually takes some advanced knowledge related to PCs. The best EASY manner to uninstall ProtonVPN is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows system, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and general utility to take care of your Windows PC.

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

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire the program's interface and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good program.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs feature


5. A list of the programs installed on your PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate ProtonVPN or simply activate the Search feature and type in "ProtonVPN". If it is installed on your PC the ProtonVPN app will be found automatically. Notice that when you click ProtonVPN in the list , the following data regarding the program is available to you:

• Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding ProtonVPN, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the application you wish to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.

For example you can see that for ProtonVPN:

• The web site of the program is: https://www.protonvpn.com
• The uninstall string is: msiexec.exe /i {FD5DFEEE-C563-4D04-B3F4-E5C7D5F5B1E9} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will appear. Confirm the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall ProtonVPN.


8. After removing ProtonVPN, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to perform the cleanup. All the items that belong ProtonVPN which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling ProtonVPN with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and able to serve you properly.

Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to remove ProtonVPN by Proton Technologies AG from your computer, we are not saying that ProtonVPN by Proton Technologies AG is not a good application for your PC. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove ProtonVPN in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.