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How to Uninstall Sophos From Your Mac or Windows PC
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On Mac, use the Remove Sophos Home app in your Applications folder. Use App Cleaner & Uninstaller to remove leftover files. On Windows, go to Control Panel > Uninstall a program. Select Sophos to begin the uninstall, then reboot your PC. If Sophos won't uninstall, close any open applications and make sure you're logged in as a user with admin permissions. This article explains how to uninstall Sophos on Mac and Windows. If you want to install another antivirus program, you'll first need to remove Sophos. How to Remove Sophos on Mac
After installation, Sophos provides a Sophos Antivirus Removal tool you should run to cleanly remove Sophos from your system. Don't just drag the application to your Mac's trash folder, as this won't completely remove the application from your device. To uninstall Sophos, use the Sophos Antivirus Removal tool. It can be found in your Applications folder. To avoid conflicts, turn off any other antivirus software products running on your system. Go to your Applications folder and double-click Remove Sophos Home.app to begin the removal process. When prompted to proceed with the uninstall, click Continue. You'll also be asked to enter your admin password. Sophos should now be removed from your computer. Even though Sophos has been uninstalled, there may be leftover files on your computer. To rid your system of these files completely, you can use a product like App Cleaner & Uninstaller, which allows you to remove these remnants from your system. How to Remove Sophos on Windows
To avoid conflicts, turn off any other antivirus software products running on your system. Search for "control panel" using Windows search, then select the Control Panel app on the right to open it. Select Uninstall a program. In the list of programs, scroll down, then double-click the Sophos program to begin the uninstall. Select Yes when prompted to uninstall the application. On the next screen, select Uninstall to completely remove Sophos from your computer. Sophos should now be removed from your computer. Reboot your computer to fully complete the uninstall process. Even though Sophos has been uninstalled, there may be leftover files or registry keys on your computer. To rid your system of these files completely, you can use a third-party app designed for this purpose. If you're uninstalling Sophos, remember it's important to have some type of antivirus software on your system at all times (even on Macs). If you're in the market for another antivirus program, there are several great ones to look into.
Sophos Won' t Uninstall
Uninstalling Sophos is generally a straightforward process. If you run into problems, see the troubleshooting list below. Close any open applications before performing the uninstall process, including any other antivirus products that could be running on your system. Make sure you're logged in as a user with Admin permissions on the computer you're trying to uninstall Sophos from. If you're getting error messages uninstalling Sophos on Windows, see Sophos Home for Windows troubleshooting steps for more information. For Mac uninstall issues, see Sophos Home for Mac troubleshooting steps (for advanced users only). If you continue to run into issues uninstalling Sophos, contact Sophos support for help. You can call them, start a live chat, or send in a support ticket for assistance. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Uninstall Malwarebytes From Any Computer How to Uninstall Dropbox on a Mac 17 Best Free Uninstaller Programs (October 2022) How to Uninstall Norton Antivirus From Any Computer How to Uninstall Skype How to Uninstall Kaspersky Antivirus From Mac or PC IObit Uninstaller v12 Review How to Get Rid of a Virus on an Android Tablet Advanced Uninstaller PRO v13.22 Review How to Uninstall Avast Antivirus How to Uninstall Webroot From a Mac or PC How to Uninstall or Remove Internet Explorer How to Fix Outlook Search When It's Not Working Sophos Antivirus Review: Everything You Need to Know The 6 Best Free Virus Removal Software of 2022 Immunet Antivirus Review Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies