how do i uninstall f-secure from Windows PC?

KickiF
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Here’s the clean way to uninstall F-Secure from a Windows PC:
1. Try the normal uninstall first
- Close F-Secure completely — right-click its icon in the taskbar → Exit or Close.
- Press Windows key + R, (run)type:
- appwiz.cpl …and press Enter (this opens Programs and Features).
- In the list, find F-Secure Total (or your F-Secure product).
- Click it → Uninstall → follow the prompts.
- Restart your PC.
2. If normal uninstall fails or leaves leftovers(very likely) F-Secure provides a special uninstall tool to completely remove all components.
- Download it from F-Secure’s official site:
- F-Secure Uninstallation Too for Windows https://www.f-secure.com/en/support/tools
- Run the tool as Administrator.
- Follow the instructions and reboot when prompted.
Extra notes
- If you have F-Secure as part of your ISP’s security package (e.g., Elisa Turvapaketti), uninstalling may require also removing the ISP-specific wrapper.
- After uninstalling, Windows Defender should automatically re-enable itself — no need to manually turn it on. "