Uninstalling or Changing the Program

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Note

To enable local uninstallation of Dr.Web, this option must be allowed by the provider.

 

After you uninstall Dr.Web, your computer will not be protected from viruses and other malware.

 

1.To uninstall Dr.Web or change its configuration by adding or removing individual components, select (depending on the operating system):

Operating system

Actions

Windows XP

Start menu:

Start Control Panel Add or Remove programs

 

 

Classic Start menu:

Start Settings Control Panel Add or Remove programs

 

 

Windows Vista

Start menu:

Start Control Panel

Classic view:

Programs and Features.

Control Panel Home:

Programs Programs and Features.

Classic Start menu:

Start Settings Control Panel Add or Remove programs.

 

 

Windows 7

Start Control Panel

Small/large icons: Programs and Features.

 

 

Category: Programs Uninstall a program

 

 

Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows 10

Control Panel

Small/large icons: Programs and Features.

 

 

Category: Programs Uninstall a program

 

 

 

2.In the open window, select the program. To delete the program completely, click Uninstall and go to step 6. To change the configuration of Dr.Web by adding or removing certain components, click Change. The window of the Installation Wizard opens.

3.To restore anti-virus protection on your computer, select Restore program.

4.To change the Dr.Web configuration, click Change components. In the open window, select check boxes of the components you want to add and clear check boxes of the components you want to remove. When you finish adjusting the component set, click Install.

5.To delete all installed components, select Remove program.

6.In the Parameters to save window, select check boxes of those components that you do not want to remove from your system. Saved objects and settings can be used by the program if it is installed again. By default, all options—Quarantine, Dr.WebAV-Desk Agent settings and Protected copies of files—are selected. Click Next.

7.In the next window, confirm deletion of Dr.Web click Remove.

8.When prompted, restart the computer to complete the procedure of Dr.Web components deletion or modification.