How to remove adguard from a computer completely

Because of the abundance of advertising on the Internet, programs that block it are becoming more popular. Adguard is one of the most popular representatives of such software. Like any other applications, Adguard sometimes have to uninstall from the computer. The reason for this can serve various factors. So how is it right, and most importantly, to remove Adguard? It is about this that we will tell you in this lesson.

AdGuard removal methods with PC

Full and correctly deleting a program from a computer involves not just erase folders with files. It is necessary to first start the special process of uninstalling, and after it to clear the registry and the operating system from residual files. We divide this lesson into two parts. In the first of them, we will look at the options for removing Adguard, and in the second - we will analyze the process of cleaning the registry in detail. Let's go from words to business.

Method 1: The use of specialized software

The network has many applications that are created for complex cleaning of the garbage system. In addition, such utilities are able to remove from a computer or laptop almost any installed software. Overview of the most popular software solutions of this kind We have previously published in a special article. Before using this method, we strongly recommend familiarizing yourself with it and choose the most suitable software.

Read more: 6 best solutions for complete removal of programs

For example, we will demonstrate the ADGUARD uninstall process using the Uninstall Tool application. If you also decide to use this program, you will need to do the following manipulations.

1. Run the Uninstall Tool pre-installed on the computer.
2. When starting, the "Uninstaller" section will be opened immediately. If you have another partition, you need to go to the specified one.



3. In the workspace of the program window, you will see a list of software, which is installed on your computer. In the list of programs you need to find Adguard. After that, select the blocker, simply clicking the name once the left mouse button.
4. On the left side of the Uninstall Tool window will appear a list of actions that can be applied to the selected software. You will need to click on the very first line from the list - "uninstall".



5. As a result, the AdGuard removal program will be launched. In the window shown in the image below, we recommend first noted by checkbox "Delete with the settings" string. This will allow you to erase all the custom AdGuard settings. After that, you must click on the "Delete Adguard" button.
6. The process of uninstalling advertising blocker will begin. Just waiting until the window will disappear with the progress of action.
7. After that you will see another Uninstall Tool window on the screen. In it, you will be offered to find residual files and entries for further removal on the computer and in the registry. This is one of the advantages of such programs, as it is no longer necessary to do such operations. The only nuance in this case is that this option is only available in the requested version of Uninstall Tool. If you are the owner of this, click in the open window to the "OK" button. Otherwise, just close the windows.



8. If you click the OK button in the previous paragraph, then some time will appear the result of the started search. It will be presented as a list. In such a list, we mark all points. After that, click on the button with the title "Delete".



9. Within a few seconds, all data will be erased, and you will see the appropriate notification on the screen.
10. After that, you can only restart the computer.

To those users who are satisfied with the free version of Uninstall Tool, will have to independently clear the registry. How to do this, we will tell below in a separate section. And this method will be completed at this, since the program is already uninstalled.

Method 2: Classic removal tool for Windows

This method is very similar to the previous one. An important difference is the fact that to remove adguard will not be required to install an additional software. It will be enough to use the standard software removal tool that is present in all Windows operating systems. To do this, you will need to do the following:

1. Open the "Control Panel". To do this, press the "Windows" and "R" keypad at the keyboard. As a result, the "Run" window opens. In the only field of this window, enter the value of CONTROL, and then press "ENTER" or "OK".



2. There are other methods that allow you to open the "Control Panel". You can use absolutely any of those known to you.

Read more: 6 ways to run the "Control Panel" in Windows

3. When the "Control Panel" window appears, we advise for convenience to switch to the "Minor Icons" information display mode. To do this, click on the appropriate string in the upper right corner of the window.



4. Now the list needs to find the "Programs and Components" string. When you find it, click on the name of the left mouse button.



5. A list of software installed on the computer will appear. Among all applications you need to find the ADGUARD string. After that, you must click on it with the right mouse button, and select "Delete" from the opened context menu.



6. The next step will be deleting custom settings. In order to do this, you should simply note the corresponding string with a check mark. And after that, click the "Delete" button.
7. After that, the program deletes.
8. When the process is over, all windows will close automatically. It will only be left to close the "Control Panel" and restart the computer.

Running the system again, you need to clear the registry from the ADGUARD residues. In the next section, you will find information on how it can be done.

Options for cleaning the registry from ADGUARD residues

There are a pair of methods that will clear the registry from various garbage. In the first case, we resort to the help of special software, and in the second - we will try to clear the registry manually. Let's analyze each of the options in more detail.

Method 1: Research Cleaning Programs

Similar applications for cleaning the Internet register can be found a huge set. As a rule, such software is multifunctional, and this function is only one of most available. Therefore, such programs are very practical, as they can be used for various purposes. We described the most popular applications in a separate article. You can read it by reference below.

Read more: Software for registry cleaning

We will demonstrate the process of cleaning the registry from the residual ADGUARD files on the example of the Reg ORGANIZER application. Please note that the actions described can be performed only in the paid version of the software, so you need the purchased Regitioner of the REG Organizer.

The procedure will look like this:

1. Run the REG Organizer installed on the computer.
2. On the left side of the program window you will find the "Registry Clean" button. Click it once with the left mouse button.



3. This will start the process of scanning the registry for errors and residual entries. The progress of analysis describing will be displayed in a separate program window.



4. A few minutes later, statistics with found problems in the registry will appear. You can not only remove old adguard records, but also to fully lead the registry in order. To continue, you must click the "Fait All" button in the bottom area of ​​the window.



5. After that, you need to wait a little bit, until all problems have been fixed. At the end of the cleaning, you will see the appropriate notification in the program window. To complete, press the "Finish" button.



6. Next, we advise you to restart the system.

On this, the process of cleaning the registry using Reg ORGANIZER will be completed. All ADGUARD existence files and records will be removed from your computer.

Method 2: Manual cleaning

When using this method, you should be extremely attentive. Error deleting the desired entry can entail errors in the system. Therefore, we do not recommend applying this method in practice novice users of PC. If you want to clean the registry yourself, you will need to do the following:

1. We click at the same time the "Windows" and "R" buttons on the computer keyboard or laptop.
2. A window will open in which there will be the only field. In this field, you must enter the REGEDIT value, and then click on the "ENTER" keyboard or the "OK" button in the same window.



3. When the Registry Editor window opens, click on the keyboard the combination of the "Ctrl + F" buttons. A search window appears. In the search field within this window, you need to enter the value of AdGuard. And after that, click the "Search Next" button in the same window.



4. These actions will allow you to find one all files with adguard records. You need to click on the entry by the right mouse button and select "Delete" from the context menu.



5. You will be reminded that the rapid deletion of parameters from the registry can lead to failures in the system. If you are confident in your actions, press the "Yes" button.



6. After a few seconds, the parameter will be deleted. Next, you need to continue the search. To do this, simply press the "F3" key on the keyboard.
7. This will display the following registry parameter on the screen associated with previously remote adguard. Remove it.
8. As a result, you need to continue pressing "F3" until all the necessary registry entries are found. All similar values ​​and folders need to be deleted in the same way as above.
9. When all the records relate to Adguard are deleted from the registry, when you try to find the following value, you will see a message on the screen.



10. You only need to close this window by clicking the OK button.

This will be completed this cleaning method. We hope that you will all get to do without problems and mistakes.

This article comes up to its logical end. We are confident that one of the methods given here will allow you to easily and simply uninstall Adguard from the computer. In the event of any questions - please please in the comments. We will try to give the most detailed answer and help solve the emerging technical difficulties.