Sometimes, you might need to uninstall Bitdefender but find yourself locked out because the configuration is password protected and you don’t have the related password. This can happen if the password was forgotten or if the system was set up by someone else. In such cases, using Safe Mode and editing the registry can help you bypass the password requirement and remove Bitdefender successfully.

This guide will show you how to safely and effectively uninstall Bitdefender without the configuration password.

Step 1: Start Windows in Safe Mode#

  1. Press Win + R, type msconfig, and hit Enter.
  2. Go to the Boot tab, select Safe boot, and check the Minimal option.
  3. Click OK and restart your computer.

Step 2: Edit the Windows Registry#

  1. Once in Safe Mode, press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Windows Registry Editor.
  2. Navigate to the following location:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Endpoint Security
  3. Locate the following values and delete their contents (do not delete the keys themselves):
    • "Key"="" (clear the value)
    • "UninstallLink"="" (clear the value)

Note: Be cautious when editing the registry, as incorrect changes can affect system stability.

Step 3: Reboot and Uninstall Bitdefender#

  1. Restart your computer normally (exit Safe Mode by unchecking Safe boot in msconfig if necessary).
  2. Open the Control Panel or Settings and uninstall Bitdefender. This time, it won’t ask for a password.

Conclusion#

By editing the registry in Safe Mode, you can successfully remove Bitdefender without needing the configuration password.

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