ProtonVPN

A guide to uninstall ProtonVPN from your system

You can find below detailed information on how to uninstall ProtonVPN for Windows. The Windows release was created by Proton Technologies AG. Open here where you can get more info on Proton Technologies AG. More details about the program ProtonVPN can be found at https://www.protonvpn.com. The application is frequently located in the C:\Program Files\Proton Technologies\ProtonVPN directory. Keep in mind that this location can vary depending on the user's preference. You can uninstall ProtonVPN by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line msiexec.exe /i {A0104442-B84B-4D94-A015-32D0611B6102} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1. Keep in mind that you might get a notification for admin rights. ProtonVPN.exe is the programs's main file and it takes about 7.19 MB (7539520 bytes) on disk.

ProtonVPN is comprised of the following executables which occupy 9.30 MB (9755840 bytes) on disk:

• ProtonVPN.ErrorMessage.exe (84.81 KB)
• ProtonVPN.exe (7.19 MB)
• ProtonVPN.TlsVerify.exe (15.81 KB)
• ProtonVPN.UpdateService.exe (59.81 KB)
• ProtonVPNService.exe (99.81 KB)
• openvpn.exe (871.81 KB)
• openvpn.exe (1.01 MB)

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The information on this page is only about version 1.14.3 of ProtonVPN. You can find below 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
• 1.17.6
• 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
• 1.16.1
• 1.19.0

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When you're planning to uninstall ProtonVPN you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall ProtonVPN:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Inet\ProtonVPN

Files remaining:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Autofac.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\ByteSize.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\CalcBinding.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Caliburn.Micro.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Caliburn.Micro.Platform.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Caliburn.Micro.Platform.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\COPYING.md
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\DeviceId.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\DnsClient.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\DynamicExpresso.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\es-ES\ProtonVPN.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\es-MX\ProtonVPN.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\FontAwesome.WPF.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\fr\ProtonVPN.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\GalaSoft.MvvmLight.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\GalaSoft.MvvmLight.Platform.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\it\ProtonVPN.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\LICENSE
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Microsoft.Deployment.WindowsInstaller.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Newtonsoft.Json.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\nl\ProtonVPN.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\NLog.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\OxyPlot.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\OxyPlot.Wpf.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\PInvoke.Kernel32.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\PInvoke.Windows.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\PInvoke.Windows.ShellScalingApi.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\pl\ProtonVPN.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Polly.Contrib.WaitAndRetry.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Polly.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.Common.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.ErrorMessage.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.Native.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.NetworkFilter.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.Resource.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.Service.Contract.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.TlsVerify.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.Update.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.UpdateService.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.UpdateServiceContract.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.Vpn.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPNService.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\pt-BR\ProtonVPN.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\pt-PT\ProtonVPN.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Resources\32-bit\libcrypto-1_1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Resources\32-bit\liblzo2-2.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Resources\32-bit\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Resources\32-bit\libssl-1_1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Resources\32-bit\openvpn.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Resources\64-bit\libcrypto-1_1-x64.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Resources\64-bit\liblzo2-2.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Resources\64-bit\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Resources\64-bit\libssl-1_1-x64.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Resources\64-bit\openvpn.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Resources\config.ovpn
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Sentry.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Sentry.PlatformAbstractions.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\Sentry.Protocol.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\System.Buffers.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\System.Collections.Immutable.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\System.Windows.Interactivity.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\TapInstaller.CA.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\TapInstaller.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\x64\GoSrp.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\x64\ProtonVPN.IpFilter.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\x64\ProtonVPN.NetworkUtil.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\x64\Win10\ProtonVPN.SplitTunnelDriver.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\x86\GoSrp.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\x86\ProtonVPN.IpFilter.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\x86\ProtonVPN.NetworkUtil.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\CLR_v4.0\UsageLogs\ProtonVPN.exe.log
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2020-04-01.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2020-04-02.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2020-04-03.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2020-04-04.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.2020-04-22.0.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Logs\app.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.exe_Url_xujhvi2igjuvijvdoervaepemcyl3rsw\1.13.4.0\user.config
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.exe_Url_xujhvi2igjuvijvdoervaepemcyl3rsw\1.14.3.0\user.config
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\servers.json
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\ProtonVPN\Startup.profile
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Inet\ProtonVPN.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Inet\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.lnk

Registry that is not uninstalled:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\2444010AB48B49D40A51230D16B11620
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Proton Technologies AG\ProtonVPN
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\ProtonVPN AG
• 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

Open regedit.exe in order to remove the following registry values:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\2444010AB48B49D40A51230D16B11620\ProductName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-4158508154-4100579140-3213245909-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Program Files (x86)\ProtonVPN\ProtonVPN.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-4158508154-4100579140-3213245909-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\ProgramData\ProtonVPN\Updates\ProtonVPN_win_v1.14.3.exe
• 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 erase ProtonVPN from your PC with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

ProtonVPN is an application released by Proton Technologies AG. Some computer users decide to remove this program. Sometimes this is easier said than done because doing this manually requires some advanced knowledge related to removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best SIMPLE practice to remove 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 already installed on your PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and general tool to maximize the performance of your system.

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

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with the program's design and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful program.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature


5. A list of the programs installed on your PC will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of programs until you locate ProtonVPN or simply click the Search feature and type in "ProtonVPN". The ProtonVPN application will be found automatically. Notice that when you select ProtonVPN in the list of apps, the following data about the program is shown to you:

• Star rating (in the left lower corner). This tells you the opinion other users have about ProtonVPN, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Details about the program 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 {A0104442-B84B-4D94-A015-32D0611B6102} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will appear. accept the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove ProtonVPN.


8. After removing ProtonVPN, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of ProtonVPN that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing ProtonVPN using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

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

Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove ProtonVPN by Proton Technologies AG from your PC, we are not saying that ProtonVPN by Proton Technologies AG is not a good software application. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to remove ProtonVPN supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.