Uninstalling Sophos AntiVirus

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2020 by Wayne Chen
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  • How do I uninstall Sophos? How do I uninstall Sophos?


This wiki details instructions on how to properly uninstall Sophos Anti-Virus from both Mac and Windows machines. For macOS, Sophos has made removal tools available for download.  

Note: For instructions on how to install Sophos Anti-Virus, refer this wiki page: Installing Sophos

Uninstalling Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac

Navigate to https://community.sophos.com/kb/en-us/120838 and follow the instructions to remove Sophos Anti-Virus from your computer. 

Uninstalling Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows

  1. Navigate to the Control Panel by going to Start > Control Panel


  2. Open Add/Remove Programs
  3. Click the Remove button next to Sophos Anti-Virus 



  4. Click Yes and follow the prompts to remove Sophos.



  5. Perform the same procedure for Sophos AutoUpdate.

If you need further assistance, please contact IGPP HelpDesk.