Post by Admin on Feb 25, 2017 14:24:29 GMT
Today our UninstallGuides Team added this post to help you uninstall FortiClient on your own Windows and/or Mac computer. This troubleshooting guide should also work for other versions of Windows, such as 8.1, 8, and 7. To do so, please read the very specific part of this how-to. Well, can you perform the uninstall of FortiClient manually? Yes, you should absolutely be able to get that stuff done. It's just yet another WARNING! Please do not continue until you have read the following sentence: to successfully uninstall FortiClient, you would have to deal with some critical, hidden or protected system hives (e.g., Windows' Registry Editor, Mac's Library folder). Even the smallest mistake on your side can easily damage your system irreversibly. And, if there are indeed difficult times, know that our uninstall tool PRO is already behind your annoyance, helping to keep your operating system clean and problem-free. If you do not want to risk crashing your system, you can give our professional program removal tool a try now.
Now, you may proceed to the troubleshooting parts.
Part 1: FortiClient for Windows 10 Removal Guide
Note: The below instructions will work for you, if you installed FortiClient via Microsoft Store.
1. To start, you obtain the admin previleges, and close the client.
2. Now, head to the apps list on your own 10 computer. Then locate the target app from FORTINET TECHNOLOGIES CANADA INC.. Launch the Uninstall option afterwards.
3. Wait while your request is being processed.
4. The uninstall process does not require any reactions. Save your job, reboot your system and, try cleaning up FortiClient-related remains in your system.
Part 2 contains tips that help you rid of the standalone/Windows version of FortiClient. Please note, though that the below fix may not work for you, if you chose a different install option. I.E., you got the "VPN build" of FortiClient instead.
1. Get the admin access. Shut down the agent completely by referring to the below pictures.
2. Locate the below FortiClient Diagnostic Tool, right-click on it and choose the option Uninstall instead.
3. Locate the target software on your own programs list, then launch the Uninstall option when ready.
4. Follow the on-screen wizards and complete the un-installation process. For more tips, please refer to the below images.
5. Restart to make your effort take effect.
6. Unhide all hidden & protected files temporarily. Head to filesytem and/or Windows Registry and try cleaning up other leftovers that have "FortiClient" as manufacturer.
Part 3 includes some fast tips you may use to rid of FortiClient on your Mac:
1. Usually, we kindly recommend that you note down all of output information for FortiClient before you take any further actions. To do that, you head to the Applications folder, run the unwanted FortiClient and then, you head over to the Utility sub-folder. Run Activity Monitor afterwards. Force the app to exit when ready. Refer to the below image for more tips.
2. Now, go back to the Applications folder, run the following FortiClientUninstaller app instead.
3. Hit the below Uninstall button.
4. Enter your Mac password correctly so you can proceed with the uninstall procedure.
5. Please wait while the app is being uninstalled.
6. Exit said "FortiClient Uninstaller" when it gets its job done.
7. Additional actions are considered more risky and difficult. Please double-check those remains before you trash them.
If you're using a Chromebook, uninstalling FortiClient from your system is easy like 1-2-3. Here's what you do to rid of the app with ease:
Step 1: Check the right side of the address bar, locate an app named "FortiClient Chromebook WebFilter Extension".
Step 2: Right-click on that item and launch the option "Remove from Chrome..." on the menu.
Step 3: Hit the Remove button on the below "Confirm Removal" window.
Last but not least, for iOS & Android users, please refer to this troubleshooting post and/or other meaningful results from Google so you can get rid of FortiClient on your own device, easily.
Now, you may proceed to the troubleshooting parts.
Part 1: FortiClient for Windows 10 Removal Guide
Note: The below instructions will work for you, if you installed FortiClient via Microsoft Store.
1. To start, you obtain the admin previleges, and close the client.
2. Now, head to the apps list on your own 10 computer. Then locate the target app from FORTINET TECHNOLOGIES CANADA INC.. Launch the Uninstall option afterwards.
3. Wait while your request is being processed.
4. The uninstall process does not require any reactions. Save your job, reboot your system and, try cleaning up FortiClient-related remains in your system.
Part 2 contains tips that help you rid of the standalone/Windows version of FortiClient. Please note, though that the below fix may not work for you, if you chose a different install option. I.E., you got the "VPN build" of FortiClient instead.
1. Get the admin access. Shut down the agent completely by referring to the below pictures.
2. Locate the below FortiClient Diagnostic Tool, right-click on it and choose the option Uninstall instead.
3. Locate the target software on your own programs list, then launch the Uninstall option when ready.
4. Follow the on-screen wizards and complete the un-installation process. For more tips, please refer to the below images.
5. Restart to make your effort take effect.
6. Unhide all hidden & protected files temporarily. Head to filesytem and/or Windows Registry and try cleaning up other leftovers that have "FortiClient" as manufacturer.
Part 3 includes some fast tips you may use to rid of FortiClient on your Mac:
1. Usually, we kindly recommend that you note down all of output information for FortiClient before you take any further actions. To do that, you head to the Applications folder, run the unwanted FortiClient and then, you head over to the Utility sub-folder. Run Activity Monitor afterwards. Force the app to exit when ready. Refer to the below image for more tips.
2. Now, go back to the Applications folder, run the following FortiClientUninstaller app instead.
3. Hit the below Uninstall button.
4. Enter your Mac password correctly so you can proceed with the uninstall procedure.
5. Please wait while the app is being uninstalled.
6. Exit said "FortiClient Uninstaller" when it gets its job done.
7. Additional actions are considered more risky and difficult. Please double-check those remains before you trash them.
If you're using a Chromebook, uninstalling FortiClient from your system is easy like 1-2-3. Here's what you do to rid of the app with ease:
Step 1: Check the right side of the address bar, locate an app named "FortiClient Chromebook WebFilter Extension".
Step 2: Right-click on that item and launch the option "Remove from Chrome..." on the menu.
Step 3: Hit the Remove button on the below "Confirm Removal" window.
Last but not least, for iOS & Android users, please refer to this troubleshooting post and/or other meaningful results from Google so you can get rid of FortiClient on your own device, easily.