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fcremove.exe /force /reboot

If you used msconfig to enter Safe Mode, remember to open msconfig again, uncheck , and then restart normally. Automated Deployment (Command-Line Switches) forticlient fcremove.exe

: Forcefully removes FortiClient installations, including drivers, registry keys, and local configuration files. Key Use Case fcremove

Standard removal via Windows "Programs and Features" or Windows Settings can sometimes fail. This occurs due to corrupted installation directories, active file locks, or strict tamper-protection policies enforced by the FortiClient EMS (Endpoint Management Server). The utility acts as a failsafe to forcefully purge the system of these persistent installations. Why Use the FortiClient Removal Tool? Typical scenarios requiring this tool include: in version 7.2.5.1053

Fortinet describes FCRemove.exe as a cleanup tool for use "only if the Add/Remove Programs applet fails to delete FortiClient". The tool is packaged within the larger FortiClientTools archive file. For example, in version 7.2.5.1053 , the FortiClientTools zip package is explicitly listed as containing miscellaneous tools, including FCRemove.exe , which is specifically for removing FortiClient if you are unable to do so via the Control Panel.

Virtual network adapters or security drivers remain hooked into the OS, causing network drops or system BSODs. How to Download FCREMOVE.exe