Kaspersky is one of the popular antivirus programs. However, some users want to uninstall Kaspersky since they encounter some issues when using it. This post from MiniTool tells you how to uninstall Kaspersky on Windows and Mac.

Kaspersky Lab, founded in 1997, develops and sells antivirus software, Internet security, password management, endpoint security, and other network security products and services. It blocks viruses & malware in real-time and stops hackers from taking over your PC remotely. It is suitable for Windows OS, macOS, iOS, and Android.

For different reasons, some users want to know how to remove Kaspersky. The following part introduces how to remove Kaspersky on Windows/Mac/Android/iOS.

How to Uninstall Kaspersky on Windows

How to uninstall Kaspersky on Windows? There are 2 ways for you to uninstall Kaspersky antivirus – via Control Panel, and Settings.

Method 1: Via Control Panel

Step 1: Type Control Panel in the Search box to open it.

Step 2: Go to Programs and Features.

Step 3: Find Kaspersky and right-click it to choose Uninstall.

uninstall Kaspersky via Settings

Step 4: Then, follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall Kaspersky. Then, restart your PC.

Method 2: Via Settings

Step 1: Press the Windows + I keys to open the Settings application.

Step 2: Go to Apps > Apps and Features. Find Kaspersky to choose Uninstall.

uninstall Kaspersky via Control Panel

Step 3: Then, confirm your action by clicking the Uninstall button.

Step 4: Finish the rest steps and restart your PC.

After you complete the uninstallation, your Windows PC will no longer be protected by Kaspersky against malware and other threats. Your data should be protected by other software. You should back up your important data regularly to prevent file loss. We will introduce the free backup software – MiniTool ShadowMaker for you.

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How to Uninstall Kaspersky on Mac

How to uninstall Kaspersky on Mac? Follow the guide below:

Step 1: Quit all Kaspersky programs that might be running in the background.

Step 2: Launch the Applications folder either from your Dock or from the Finder.

Step 3: Locate all Kaspersky apps and move them to Trash. You can either drag and drop them or use the right-click move-to-Trash routine.

Step 4: Empty your Trash, and restart your Mac.

How to Uninstall Kaspersky on Android/iOS

If you have the Kaspersky app on your Android phone or iPhone, just long press its icon and click Remove App on iPhone or Uninstall on your Android phone. Some Android phones remove apps differently – you may need to long press the icon, then drag it to the trash can icon or the word “uninstall”.

Final Words

This post has introduced how to uninstall Kaspersky on Windows/Mac/Android/iOS. I hope that this post will be helpful to you.

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