To remove Quick Heal antivirus from a Windows 10 64-bit system, you can use the official Quick Heal Removal Tool, which is specifically designed to uninstall Quick Heal products without leaving any leftover files or registry entries. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
1. Download the Quick Heal Removal Tool
- Visit the official Quick Heal website:
- Go to Quick Heal Support.
- Navigate to the “Support” section.
- Search for “Quick Heal Removal Tool” or check the “Downloads” section for tools.
- Direct Download Link (subject to change):
- Sometimes Quick Heal provides a direct download link for their removal tool. If you find a specific link, make sure it’s from quickheal.com to avoid malware.
2. Prepare Your System
- Save your Work: Close all programs and save any unsaved work.
- Admin Rights: Make sure you have administrative privileges, as the removal tool will need them to uninstall the software.
3. Run the Removal Tool
- Locate the downloaded file, usually named something like
QuickHealRemover.exe
, and double-click it to start the tool. - You may be prompted with a User Account Control (UAC) pop-up; select Yes to allow the tool to make changes.
4. Follow the On-Screen Instructions
- The Quick Heal Removal Tool will guide you through the process:
- Confirm that you want to remove Quick Heal.
- It may ask for a Quick Heal product key, so keep it handy in case verification is required.
- The tool will perform a full uninstall, removing all associated files, settings, and registry entries for the Quick Heal product.
5. Restart Your Computer
- Once the tool has finished the removal process, restart your computer. This will complete the uninstallation and help remove any files that were in use.
6. Verify the Uninstallation
- After the restart, check the following:
- Programs and Features: Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features and ensure Quick Heal no longer appears on the list.
- System Tray: Confirm that the Quick Heal icon is not in the system tray (near the clock).
- File Search: You can search for any leftover Quick Heal folders in
C:\Program Files
orC:\Program Files (x86)
and delete them if any remain.
Following these steps should fully uninstall Quick Heal Antivirus from your Windows 10 64-bit system.