There may be instances when you need to uninstall Bitdefender from your Windows computer. Whether you’re upgrading to a different antivirus program or facing compatibility issues, this article will guide you through the step-by-step process of removing Bitdefender from your system.
Uninstall Bitdefender on Windows 11
1. Click the Startmenu ⊞ and then type APPWIZ.CPLin the Type here to search field at the top of the search bar.
2. Right-click on theBitdefender app and select Uninstall or click the Uninstall button up at the top.
3. If the User Account Control shows up, confirm the uninstallation by choosing Yes.
4. In the selection window choose Remove, topermanently uninstall Bitdefender from your computer.
5. Wait for the uninstall process to complete, then reboot your system.
ⓘ Note: If the uninstall process fails and Bitdefender cannot be removed, download and run the uninstall tool corresponding to your Bitdefender version from this location.
Uninstall Bitdefender on Windows 10
1. ClickStart, then look for the Bitdefender Security entry in the list.
2. Click to expand the Bitdefender Security folder
3. Right-click on theBitdefender app, thenselectUninstall.The Uninstall or change a program section from Control Panel will pop up.
4. Select the name of your Bitdefender security product (Bitdefender Total Security, Bitdefender Internet Security, or Bitdefender Antivirus Plus), then click theUninstall button at the top of the list.
5. If the User Account Control shows up, confirm the uninstallation by choosing Yes.
6. In the selection window choose Remove, topermanently uninstall Bitdefender from your computer.
7. Wait for the uninstall process to complete, then reboot your system.
ⓘ Note: If Bitdefender fails to uninstall and cannot be removed, download and run the uninstall tool corresponding to your Bitdefender version from this location.
Uninstall Bitdefender on Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
1. From the Windows Start screen start typing “Control Panel” directly in the search box on the taskbar and then select Control Panel in the search results.
2. ClickUninstall a programorPrograms and Features.
3. Select the name of your Bitdefender security product (Bitdefender Total Security, Bitdefender Internet Security, or Bitdefender Antivirus Plus), then click theUninstallbutton at the top of the list.
4. In the selection window choose Remove, topermanently uninstall Bitdefender from your computer.
5. Wait for the uninstall process to complete, then reboot your system.
ⓘ Note: If Bitdefender fails to uninstall and cannot be removed, download and run the uninstall tool corresponding to your Bitdefender version from this location.
Uninstall Bitdefender on Windows 7
1. ClickStartand go toControl Panel.
2. ClickUninstall a programorPrograms and Features.
3. Select the name of your Bitdefender security product (Bitdefender Total Security, Bitdefender Internet Security, or Bitdefender Antivirus Plus), then click theUninstallbutton at the top of the list.
4. In the selection window choose Remove, topermanently uninstall Bitdefender from your computer.
5. Wait for the uninstall process to complete, then reboot your system.
ⓘ Note: If Bitdefender fails to uninstall and cannot be removed, download and run the uninstall tool corresponding to your Bitdefender version from this location.
