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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 remove it from your PC. It was coded for Windows by Surfshark. Go over here for more details on Surfshark. Surfshark is typically set up in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark folder, regulated by the user's choice. Surfshark's complete uninstall command line is C:\ProgramData\Caphyon\Advanced Installer\{E339C728-D590-45DD-AEAB-043AC71C920D}\SurfsharkSetup.exe /x {E339C728-D590-45DD-AEAB-043AC71C920D} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1. Surfshark.exe is the programs's main file and it takes around 4.16 MB (4357072 bytes) on disk.

Surfshark installs the following the executables on your PC, occupying about 14.75 MB (15461672 bytes) on disk.

  • Surfshark.exe (4.16 MB)
  • Surfshark.Service.exe (1.43 MB)
  • Surfshark.ShadowsocksService.exe (2.17 MB)
  • SurfsharkDiagnostics.exe (1.42 MB)
  • devcon.exe (80.45 KB)
  • nssm.exe (370.95 KB)
  • openssl.exe (1.14 MB)
  • openvpn.exe (870.45 KB)
  • SurfsharkSplitTunnelingService.exe (147.95 KB)
  • devcon.exe (86.45 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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This info is about Surfshark version 2.7.9999 only. For other Surfshark versions please click below:

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If you are manually uninstalling Surfshark we advise you to check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Directories left on disk:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark

Check for and delete the following files from your disk when you uninstall Surfshark:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\surfshark_ikev2.crt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x32\devcon.exe
  • 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\x32\SurfsharkWg.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\Resources\x64\devcon.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\Resources\x64\SurfsharkWg.dll
  • 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\Surfshark.ShadowsocksService.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Surfshark\SurfsharkDiagnostics.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Surfshark\Updates\default\2.7.7.999\iuqh3uji.exe
  • 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\obfuscated_locations.dat
  • 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 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\AppDataFolder\Surfshark\double_locations.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\AppDataFolder\Surfshark\general_locations.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\AppDataFolder\Surfshark\obfuscated_locations.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\AppDataFolder\Surfshark\static_locations.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\surfshark_ikev2.crt
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x32\devcon.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x32\libcrypto-1_1.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x32\liblzo2-2.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x32\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x32\libssl-1_1.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x32\nssm.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x32\openssl.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x32\openvpn.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x32\SplitTunnel.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x32\Surfshark.Firewall.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x32\SurfsharkSplitTunnelCalloutDriver.inf
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x32\SurfsharkSplitTunnelCalloutDriver.sys
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x32\surfsharksplittunneldriver.cat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x32\SurfsharkSplitTunnelingService.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x32\SurfsharkWg.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x64\devcon.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x64\libcrypto-1_1-x64.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x64\liblzo2-2.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x64\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x64\libssl-1_1-x64.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x64\nssm.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x64\openssl.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x64\openvpn.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x64\SplitTunnel.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x64\Surfshark.Firewall.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x64\SurfsharkSplitTunnelCalloutDriver.inf
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x64\SurfsharkSplitTunnelCalloutDriver.sys
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x64\surfsharksplittunneldriver.cat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x64\SurfsharkSplitTunnelingService.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Resources\x64\SurfsharkWg.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Surfshark.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Surfshark.Service.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\Surfshark.ShadowsocksService.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\SurfsharkDiagnostics.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\71C920D\SurfsharkSetup.msi
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Surfshark\Surfshark 2.7.9999\install\check-KB3033929.bat

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be cleaned; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\026415DEFB5342D4E88CDC4E655A0E1D
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\827C933E095DDD54EABA40A37CC129D0
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\91FEC5C81A6427E43A9BABADE6009702
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Surfshark_RASAPI32
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Surfshark_RASMANCS
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Surfshark
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark Service
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark Shadowsocks Service

Supplementary registry values that are not cleaned:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\026415DEFB5342D4E88CDC4E655A0E1D\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\827C933E095DDD54EABA40A37CC129D0\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\91FEC5C81A6427E43A9BABADE6009702\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\Surfshark Shadowsocks Service\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Surfshark Shadowsocks 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


How to uninstall Surfshark from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Surfshark is a program released by the software company Surfshark. Frequently, computer users try to erase it. This can be easier said than done because performing this manually requires some skill regarding Windows program uninstallation. The best SIMPLE approach to erase Surfshark 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 Windows PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and all around tool to clean your Windows system.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to admire the program's design and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful program.

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


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the programs existing on your computer will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find Surfshark or simply click the Search field and type in "Surfshark". If it is installed on your PC the Surfshark app will be found automatically. Notice that after you click Surfshark in the list of apps, the following information regarding the program is made available to you:


  • Star rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other people have regarding Surfshark, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the application you wish to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will appear. accept the uninstall by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Surfshark.
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8. After removing Surfshark, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong Surfshark that have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Surfshark using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your disk.

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



Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall Surfshark by Surfshark from your PC, we are not saying that Surfshark by Surfshark is not a good software application. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Surfshark in case 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.

2021-01-19 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2021-01-19 10:35:41.440