rmdir /s /q "C:\Program Files\Fortinet" rmdir /s /q "%ProgramData%\Fortinet"
Choose FortiClient and browse to the specific version currently installed on your machine (e.g., v7.0.6).
Locate the file named and click the HTTPS link to download. forticlient fcremove.exe
Licensed administrators can download the full FortiClient tools package (often labeled as FortiClientTools_x.x.x.xxxx.zip ) directly from the Fortinet Support Support Portal under the firmware download section.
fcremove.exe /force /reboot /log "%userprofile%\desktop\fcremove.log" rmdir /s /q "C:\Program Files\Fortinet" rmdir /s /q
before running the utility to prevent active drivers from blocking the process. Administrator Rights : Right-click the tool and select Run as Administrator
Standard uninstallation often leaves behind Fortinet virtual network adapters, which can conflict with other VPN clients (like Cisco AnyConnect or GlobalProtect). fcremove
Prevents the system from automatically rebooting after the cleanup is finished. Example Script for Remote Execution: start /wait "" "C:\Path\To\fcremove.exe" /quiet /norestart Use code with caution.
A console window will initialize, progressively terminating lingering Fortinet processes, tearing down virtual network adapters, and scrubbing associated registry paths. Wait until the script indicates completion. Step 4: Exit Safe Mode and ReBoot Press Windows Key + R again and reopen . Under the Boot tab, uncheck the Safe boot option. Click OK and restart your machine normally. Enterprise Deployments: Silent Uninstallation via CLI
Close all FortiClient applications and ensure no services are running. 2. Run FCRemove as Administrator Navigate to the extracted SupportUtils folder. Right-click FCRemove.exe and select .