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Uninstalling FortiClient

Uninstalling FortiClient

  1. If the endpoint is not managed by EMS, proceed to step 2. If the endpoint is currently managed by EMS, do the following:
    1. The EMS administrator deregisters the endpoint. See the FortiClient EMS Administration Guide.
    2. In FortiClient, on the Compliance & Telemetry tab, disconnect from EMS. The endpoint is no longer managed by EMS.
  2. In FortiClient, go to Settings, then unlock the configuration.
  3. In the Windows System Tray, right-click the FortiTray icon, then select Shutdown FortiClient.
  4. Once FortiClient is shutdown, uninstall FortiClient using the Windows Add/Remove Programs application.
Note

FortiClient may require a password to perform some of the above actions. Use the password configured in Configuration lock.

Uninstalling FortiClient

  1. If the endpoint is not managed by EMS, proceed to step 2. If the endpoint is currently managed by EMS, do the following:
    1. The EMS administrator deregisters the endpoint. See the FortiClient EMS Administration Guide.
    2. In FortiClient, on the Compliance & Telemetry tab, disconnect from EMS. The endpoint is no longer managed by EMS.
  2. In FortiClient, go to Settings, then unlock the configuration.
  3. In the Windows System Tray, right-click the FortiTray icon, then select Shutdown FortiClient.
  4. Once FortiClient is shutdown, uninstall FortiClient using the Windows Add/Remove Programs application.
Note

FortiClient may require a password to perform some of the above actions. Use the password configured in Configuration lock.