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PC - Uninstallation Option Missing from Control Panel

  • 14 April 2013
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PC - Uninstallation Option Missing from Control Panel
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It could happen that uninstallation options for SecureAnywhere could be missing from the Control Panel or Start menu. If you want to uninstall SecureAnywhere and are unable to do so because of the options are missing, here are some steps you can try to resolve the problem:
Option 1: Ensure correct display settings
  1. Open the main interface.
  2. Click Settings, then choose Basic Configuration.
  3. Un-check the boxes next to Show Webroot in the Start Menu and Show Webroot in Add/Remove Programs.
  4. Click Save All. After saving your settings, repeat steps 1 and 2, then re-check the boxes next to Show Webroot in the Start Menu and Show Webroot in Add/Remove Programs. Then click Save All again.
  5. Once you have re-checked the correct options, try uninstalling Webroot from the Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs option, or from Start > All Programs > Webroot SecureAnywhere > Tools > Uninstall Webroot.
Option 2: If the method above does not work, you can run an uninstall command manually. Choose the correct instructions for your operating system. NOTE: Some users report that using "copy/paste will NOT work, so make sure you manually type the command please.
For Windows XP:
  1. Click Start, then click Run. The Run box opens.
  2. Type the following into the Run box, exactly as it appears below. Note: This path is for the default location. If you installed the program elsewhere, be sure to modify the path accordingly. "C:\Program Files\Webroot\WRSA.exe" –uninstall
  3. Click OK.
  4. When prompted to uninstall, click Yes.

For Windows Vista and Windows 7:
  1. Open the Start menu by clicking the Start icon.
  2. Type the following into the Start Search bar, exactly as it appears below. Note: This path is for the default location. If you installed the program elsewhere, be sure to modify the path accordingly. "C:\Program Files\Webroot\WRSA.exe" –uninstall
  3. Press the Enter key on your keyboard.
  4. When prompted to uninstall, click Yes.

For Windows 8 & 8.1:
  1. Move your cursor to the bottom right of the screen to open the Charm Bar menu.
  2. Click Search, then type the following into the Start Search bar, exactly as it appears below. Note: This path is for the default location. If you installed the program elsewhere, be sure to modify the path accordingly. "C:\Program Files\Webroot\WRSA.exe" –uninstall
  3. Press the Enter key on your keyboard.
  4. When prompted to uninstall, click Yes.

For Windows 10:
  1. Click the Search icon at the bottom of the screen in the Taskbar
  2. Type the following into the Start Search bar, exactly as it appears below. Note: This path is for the default location. If you installed the program elsewhere, be sure to modify the path accordingly. "C:\Program Files\Webroot\WRSA.exe" –uninstall
  3. Press the Enter key on your keyboard.
  4. When prompted to uninstall, click Yes.
If neither of the methods above is successful, please repeat the steps in Windows Safe Mode.

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Hi julianmireles
 
Yes, there is...if you read the instructions posted above under "For Windows 10:".
 
Regards, Baldrick
so is there a way to completely uninstall from windows 10?
@ wrote:
It could happen that uninstallation options for SecureAnywhere could be missing from the Control Panel or Start menu. If you want to uninstall SecureAnywhere and are unable to do so because of the options are missing, here are some steps you can try to resolve the problem: Option 1: Ensure correct display settings
  1. Open the main interface.
  2. Click Settings, then choose Basic Configuration.
  3. Un-check the boxes next to Show Webroot in the Start Menu and Show Webroot in Add/Remove Programs.
  4. Click Save All. After saving your settings, repeat steps 1 and 2, then re-check the boxes next to Show Webroot in the Start Menu and Show Webroot in Add/Remove Programs. Then click Save All again.
  5. Once you have re-checked the correct options, try uninstalling Webroot from the Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs option, or from Start > All Programs > Webroot SecureAnywhere > Tools > Uninstall Webroot.
Option 2: If the method above does not work, you can run an uninstall command manually. Choose the correct instructions for your operating system. NOTE: Some users report that using "copy/paste will NOT work, so make sure you manually type the command please.For Windows XP:
  1. Click Start, then click Run. The Run box opens.
  2. Type the following into the Run box, exactly as it appears below. Note: This path is for the default location. If you installed the program elsewhere, be sure to modify the path accordingly. "C:Program FilesWebrootWRSA.exe" –uninstall
  3. Click OK.
  4. When prompted to uninstall, click Yes.
For Windows Vista and Windows 7:
  1. Open the Start menu by clicking the Start icon.
  2. Type the following into the Start Search bar, exactly as it appears below. Note: This path is for the default location. If you installed the program elsewhere, be sure to modify the path accordingly. "C:Program FilesWebrootWRSA.exe" –uninstall
  3. Press the Enter key on your keyboard.
  4. When prompted to uninstall, click Yes.
For Windows 8 & 8.1:
  1. Move your cursor to the bottom right of the screen to open the Charm Bar menu.
  2. Click Search, then type the following into the Start Search bar, exactly as it appears below. Note: This path is for the default location. If you installed the program elsewhere, be sure to modify the path accordingly. "C:Program FilesWebrootWRSA.exe" –uninstall
  3. Press the Enter key on your keyboard.
  4. When prompted to uninstall, click Yes.
For Windows 10:
  1. Click the Search icon at the bottom of the screen in the Taskbar
  2. Type the following into the Start Search bar, exactly as it appears below. Note: This path is for the default location. If you installed the program elsewhere, be sure to modify the path accordingly. "C:\Program Files\Webroot\WRSA.exe" –uninstall
  3. Press the Enter key on your keyboard.
  4. When prompted to uninstall, click Yes.
If neither of the methods above is successful, please repeat the steps in Windows Safe Mode.
Personally, I recommend opening the Command prompt (As Administrator) and entering the following (exactly as shown):
"C:\Program Files\Webroot\WRSA.exe" –uninstall


Hope this info helps,
BD

P.S. Thanks @Triple_Helix for the updated path. ;)
Could someone please email me the original article at [personal info removed by moderator]? When I click "view more" nothing happens. Thanks in advance. 
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Hi chembel
 
Glad to hear that. You are most welcome. Thanks for letting us know.
 
Regards, Baldrick
Thank you so much Baldrick!
 
That did the trick. 
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Hi chembel
 
You should run the commandline option from a command prompt with elevated rights, i.e., right click on the Start button and from the context menu displayed select the Command Prompt (Admin) option, type the commandline in that window and press 'Enter'.
 
That should do the trick but if it does not then Open a Support Ticket and the Support Team will look into the issue for  you.
 
Regards, Baldrick
I am hoping that someone can help me. I purchased a piece of software named LapLink PC Mover. When I started the software, it was recommended that I run Webroot Secure Anywhere on my machine. I let it do that. Since then I have uninstalled the original software and now I can't get rid of the Webroot software. Does anyone know how I can uninstall it? I have tried the "C:Program FilesWebrootWRSA.exe" –uninstall command in the Cortana Search window and in the Run window. Nothing seems to help. When I start my machine I get a User Control pop up asking for permission for Webroot to change the computer and it is in the system tray. Can anyone help me. 
 
I am running Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit OS.
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I can not delete it, I removed it from my computer, but the remains remain
Old thread but in case someone else is having problems with these instructions on Windows 10, a small mod to the uninstall command worked for me
 
"C:Program Files (x86)WebrootWRSA.exe" -uninstall
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?
 
You are most welcome.  If you find anything in the steps above that is incorrect, do please let us know so we can correct it.  :)
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Thanks everyone for the great info!
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Well it will lead to better passages? LOLs;)
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Just a simple copy/paste and change a few words.   :)
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Thank you very much ?It's wonderful to have this updated now! Great job!:D
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Updated: Windows 10 Command Prompt directions added.  More updates expected.
Hi Baldrick,
 
brief update:
 
Ran control panel uninstall > restart > reinstall.  No joy. 
 
I have another program that does not render the expected "Uninstall".
 
I'm running Classic Shell.  So, nothing to sort because maybe Classic Shell is causing. 
 
Although, I have "Uninstall" for other programs. 
 
Just a system annomoly. 
 
Appreciate your time and interest and support. 
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Hi bjm_
 
The KB article in question was originally written by Jim, Nic's predecessor as Community Manager.  You may have noticed that he has authored a large number of the KBs avaialble, as he was very technical and actually was involved in setting up the Commuinty from the start. He is now retired but his legacy remains.
 
And I am being to wonder if the whole of this KB needs revamping. Having read your previous post a number of times and thenreread the KB Article a number of time too, I suspect that apologies from me to you are in order because we do not have a "Basic Configuration" option anymore...the current is Advanced Settings > Install Settings, and whilst there is a "Show Webroot in the Start Menu" or words to that effect there is no "Show Webroot in Add/Remove Programs. or words to that effect and from what I can see this has not existed in any version since the GUI changed way back.
 
So, with apology extended, I suspect that the bottom line is as follows:
 
The Option 1 in the KB article needs to be changed to reflect the current position re. the Install Settings page & Option 2 needs to be reviewd and a separate section added, as per previous versions of Windows, to highlight the differences when using Windows 10.
 
I believe that David is in the process of a review of the KB Article so i will communicate with him and suggest the above to him...he can hopefully take a look and advise/update accordingly before submitting the revised KB to Nic for approval (as per the house rules).
 
I hope that goes some way to clarifying the situation as far as I see it...but double check as I may be incorrect.
 
Baldrick
Hello Baldrick,
 
So, I should see Start Menu > Webroot > Tools > Uninstall
 
Hmm, Okay
 
So, Option 1 does apply and is valid for W8.1
 
I'm also running W10 but, have not added Webroot as yet. 
 
based upon
by joecompute Wednesday Option 1 didn't work for me, since none of those options displayed (on ver 9.0.2.21 at least) , but Option 2 worked fine on Win 8.1.  I then just reinstalled from the dowload file.  All is fine now.
 
My setup is W8.1 on version 9.0.2.21 also.
 
So, I need a refresh install. 
 
Thanks
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Yes, but of course, you would be wouldn't you:D...and under my Windows 8.1 installation I see precisely what was described above previously...Start Menu > Webroot > Tools > Uninstall.
 
Sounds like a faulty installation so best you try an uninstall/clean install to see if that fixes it, and if it does not then you have a functional problem...so open a Support Ticket. I am sure that the Support Team will be pleased to hear from you and look to investigate and sort out the issue for you.
I'm running W8.1 ...  :D
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I will not bother gracing your inital lines with a reply...that would be futile, as how the Community is run is not down to me or any other volunteer member.
 
The functionality available under Windows 10 in not an internal Community matter but rather a Webroot Development Team/Support Team matter.
 
You have raised a functional point so the Development Team/SupportTeam should advise as to whether it is something they can change or not, of if they want to or not, therefore Support Ticket, as the quickest way of bring it to their attention.
 
If they decide that they can or will bring the 'missing' fucntionality back then all is well...no need for change. If however they do not want to or cannot then they wil advise and thereafter we can change the KB Article to reflect the position for users of Windows 10.  Previous versions of Windows are covered separately...and so it seems fitting that Windows 10 peculairites should be covered in a similar fashion.
 
 
Baldrick wrote:
?, you seem to think for some reason that we have the power to make changes to the product or in this case fix a potential product issue...well, we are volunteers and we do not.
 
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The Community is moderated.   No one asked you to do anything.  I posted to the Community. 
 
The Community must be moderated.  
 
Perhaps the Community is not moderated by Webroot Admins.  
 
Maybe the Community is solely moderated by volunteers.
 
Surely volunteer moderators have reach out power.  
 
Before assuming what I think.   Perhaps, you would "ask".  
 
You seem to think.....based upon what.   That I wrote.   Can we...
 
Can we in the global sense... putting it out there for Community discussion.   At least one other member was unable to follow Option 1.   So, I seconded that observation.  I was also not able to follow Option 1.
 
Can we as a Community prompt update to perhaps not relevant information. 
 
Why would I open a ticket for an internal Community matter. 
 
If there were a dead link in the Community.  I wouldn't open a ticket.
 
I'd ask the Community to fix.  
 
Why would I open a ticket for not product support.  
 
I'm curious whether I should have Uninstall.   Maybe not.  But, Option 1 suggests I should have Uninstall.
 
Can we is not asking you.   Can we is asking the Community. 
 
As a member.  I'm trying to follow Guidelines and further Community goals. 
 
Jeez, give a guy a chance.   We were all newbies once.  Even you.
 
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Kwel, to paraphrase a much respected friend! :D
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?  I have gone ahead and done an unpublished Edit, with revision notes for Nic to read over and approve or dissaprove, of our discussion above regarding the title of the KB.