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A way to uninstall Surfshark from your computer

This page is about Surfshark for Windows. Below you can find details on how to uninstall it from your computer. It was coded for Windows by Surfshark. Check out here for more details on Surfshark. Surfshark is typically installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark folder, depending on the user's decision. The full uninstall command line for Surfshark is C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{C5194893-EBEE-4185-A33F-45FBEB56E252}\SurfsharkSetup.exe /x {C5194893-EBEE-4185-A33F-45FBEB56E252} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1. Surfshark's primary file takes about 3.99 MB (4186064 bytes) and is called Surfshark.exe.

Surfshark installs the following the executables on your PC, taking about 13.54 MB (14200200 bytes) on disk.

  • Surfshark.exe (3.99 MB)
  • Surfshark.Service.exe (2.66 MB)
  • SurfsharkDiagnostics.exe (1.40 MB)
  • devcon.exe (86.45 KB)
  • nssm.exe (370.95 KB)
  • openssl.exe (1.14 MB)
  • openvpn.exe (870.45 KB)
  • SurfsharkSplitTunnelingService.exe (147.95 KB)
  • nssm.exe (426.45 KB)
  • openssl.exe (1.15 MB)
  • openvpn.exe (1.01 MB)
  • SurfsharkSplitTunnelingService.exe (170.95 KB)
  • tapinstall.exe (90.14 KB)
  • tapinstall.exe (85.64 KB)
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The information on this page is only about version 2.6.5000 of Surfshark. For other Surfshark versions please click below:

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

Folders left behind when you uninstall Surfshark:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark

The files below remain on your disk when you remove Surfshark:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\devcon.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\surfshark_ikev2.crt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\libcrypto-1_1.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\liblzo2-2.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\libssl-1_1.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\nssm.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\openssl.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\openvpn.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\SplitTunnel.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\Surfshark.Firewall.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\SurfsharkSplitTunnelCalloutDriver.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\SurfsharkSplitTunnelCalloutDriver.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\surfsharksplittunneldriver.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\SurfsharkSplitTunnelingService.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\libcrypto-1_1-x64.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\liblzo2-2.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\libssl-1_1-x64.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\nssm.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\openssl.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\openvpn.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\SplitTunnel.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\Surfshark.Firewall.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\SurfsharkSplitTunnelCalloutDriver.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\SurfsharkSplitTunnelCalloutDriver.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\surfsharksplittunneldriver.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\SurfsharkSplitTunnelingService.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\bin\x64\tapinstall.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\bin\x86\tapinstall.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\default\x64\OemVista.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\default\x64\tapsurfshark.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\default\x64\tapsurfshark.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\default\x86\OemVista.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\default\x86\tapsurfshark.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\default\x86\tapsurfshark.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\include\tap-windows.h
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\win10\x64\OemVista.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\win10\x64\tapsurfshark.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\win10\x64\tapsurfshark.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\win10\x86\OemVista.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\win10\x86\tapsurfshark.cat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark TAP Driver Windows\drivers\win10\x86\tapsurfshark.sys
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.Service.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\SurfsharkDiagnostics.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStore\12RGX1UB\my.surfshark[1].xml
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStore\2NCUATPQ\order.surfshark[1].xml
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\0gna3sev.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\0gqmxeju.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\0lia1jhs.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\0po1dezk.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\1vesop2b.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\3djq1poq.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\4bhgmf2p.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\4lwuzm1m.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\aszunszz.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\b3ymxnvt.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\baxs0w5t.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\bbn5qx2d.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\caka3dqp.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\d1ardpks.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\e5y25obe.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\fnmdom5n.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\m4lwfjqu.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\p2plc3xh.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\pj0iscmf.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\qmog02te.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\rr5e2rez.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\seixkive.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\shbtrrc2.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\smcc54mx.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\tfl1tlzt.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\tm3gtcua.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\uh0s25ac.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\uppmpzmf.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\uvwwvpge.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\v10eeb41.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\vxsx5zhy.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\w3urxkac.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\wf1tix2g.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\x3rt4mtq.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\y242sy5p.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.6.5.0\yxdfrohv.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\Surfshark VPN My Account Details.txt.lnk
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\double_locations.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\general_locations.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\ProfileOptimization\Surfshark.profile
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\settings.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\settings-log.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\static_locations.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark\prerequisites\Windows6.1-KB3033929-x64.msu

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\my.surfshark.com
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\order.surfshark.com
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\surfshark.com
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\3984915CEEBE58143AF354BFBE652E25
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\828EE7A3FC87A3C489FE6C92B504C547
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Surfshark_RASAPI32
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Surfshark_RASCHAP
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Surfshark_RASMANCS
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Surfshark 2.6.5000
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Surfshark
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark Service

Open regedit.exe in order to delete the following values:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Surfshark.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\3984915CEEBE58143AF354BFBE652E25\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\828EE7A3FC87A3C489FE6C92B504C547\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark Service\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark Service\ImagePath
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SurfsharkSplitTunnelDriver\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SurfsharkSplitTunnelDriver\ImagePath
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\tapsurfshark\DisplayName


A way to erase Surfshark from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Surfshark is an application released by Surfshark. Some people try to erase it. Sometimes this can be troublesome because removing this by hand requires some experience related to Windows internal functioning. The best SIMPLE solution to erase Surfshark 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 Windows PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and all around tool to clean your Windows system.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the program by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire the program's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of utilities.

3. Click on the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


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

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find Surfshark or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Surfshark". If it is installed on your PC the Surfshark program will be found automatically. Notice that when you select Surfshark in the list of applications, some information about the program is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have about Surfshark, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information about the application you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will come up. accept the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove Surfshark.
Uninstall Surfshark


8. After removing Surfshark, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of Surfshark that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Surfshark using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

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



Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall Surfshark by Surfshark from your computer, nor are we saying that Surfshark by Surfshark is not a good application. This page simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall Surfshark supposing you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2020-05-28 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2020-05-28 17:44:28.450