Overview

AppRemover™ enables the complete, silent and thorough uninstallation of security applications from any windows based PC. AppRemover also allows for the cleanup of a failed uninstall from an applications embedded uninstallation tool. AppRemover is available as either a standalone software application, or as an SDK configurable to your unique needs. AppRemover works with a large number of applications, such as those from vendors like Symantec, McAfee and many others. Please take a look at our comprehensive list of currently supported applications.

Primary Reasons to use AppRemover:

• To replace one security application with another
• To clean up a previously failed uninstallation
• To remove an application if you have forgotten the application password

Common Use Cases for the SDK

For ISVs and Developers

AppRemover™ ensures the full and thorough removal of security applications, making it ideal for a software vendor looking to add an uninstallation function to their security application to scan for and remove previous versions of their own software prior to upgrade. This may also be used to remove a competitor's application from the machine before installing your own solution. This may be accomplished by integrating the SDK into your installer, or providing our tool as a standalone application branded to your needs.

For IT Managers

If your organization is looking to move from one security application to another, you are now able to write a simple script to utilize the CLI of AppRemover to effeciently and silently remove the unwanted application.

Success Stories

AppRemover for security software vendors

Avira GmbH

Avira GmbH integrated AppRemover to the installation process for their products to ensure that previously installed security programs can be cleanly removed before their new product is installed. Read more about their use of AppRemover in this customer snapshot.

AppRemover in an educational environment

The University of Dayton

The University of Dayton recently utilized AppRemover's technology to create an antivirus uninstallation solution tailored to their specific needs. Their challenge involved transitioning 12,000 PC users from various legacy endpoint security solutions to Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 (SEP) while minimizing user issues during a short window at the start of the fall academic session. You can read all about their use case in our success story.

Catawba College

Catawba College faced a similar situation, with a need to remove a dozen antivirus applications and replace the legacy solutions with Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Workstations. Read all about their solution here.

You can watch AppRemover-related video content on our media page.

If you are a technology vendor or IT professional interested in evaluating the AppRemover SDK, please contact sales@opswat.com.

A demonstration of the product is available by using the free version available at www.appremover.com. Please note that this version is for personal use only.

Please download the AppRemover™ brochure for futher information.