Uninstall ZoneAlarm completely - Here's how
If you want to completely uninstall ZoneAlarm, you have to do a little differently than usual. After uninstalling, files and folders are often left on the computer. We'll show you how to get rid of this data.
Here's how it works: Uninstall ZoneAlarm completely
- Uninstall ZoneAlarm as usual using Control Panel. You can find a manual here.
- Then use the search function on your PC to search for the "zonelabs", "zone labs" and "internet logs" folders and delete them, if they exist.
- Open the path "C: \ Windows" in Windows Explorer. Look for the files "vsdata.dll", "vsdata95.vxd", "vsdatant.vxd", "vsmonapi.dll", "vsnetutils.dll", "vspubapi.dll", "vsutil.dll" and "zlparser" .dll "and delete them. Note: The file "vsutil.dll" also belongs to McAfee, . If you use this virus protection, you should not delete the file.
- Finally, navigate to the "Programs" folder and look for the following folders: "zapro", "zonealarm" and "zonealarm pro". Delete them completely if they still exist.
- Tip: With the freeware "Revo Uninstaller" you can completely remove the program from your PC with just one click. The tool automatically searches for the named files, so you don't have to dig through the system yourself.
This practical tip was carried out under Windows 7. In our next practical tip, you will read how to identify a Trojan and thus increase the security of your computer.