Fcremove.exe — Forticlient

If the endpoint is managed by EMS, log into the EMS console, locate the endpoint, and temporarily disable the "Tamper Protection" policy. If unmanaged, open the FortiClient GUI, unlock the settings using the administrator password, and turn off any built-in protection features.

This usually means FortiClient's self-protection (Tamper Protection) is still active. You may need to boot Windows into Safe Mode to run the tool effectively.

Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run netsh int ip reset followed by netsh winsock reset . Reboot the computer immediately afterward. forticlient fcremove.exe

: Managed environments often push down policies that lock the application, requiring a forced removal tool. How to Obtain the FortiClient Removal Tool

Place the correct version of fcremove.exe into C:\temp\ . If the endpoint is managed by EMS, log

| Method | Effectiveness | Ease of Use | Risk | |--------|---------------|-------------|------| | | Low (fails often) | Easy | Low | | FortiClient built-in repair | Medium | Medium | Low | | Microsoft Program Install/Uninstall Troubleshooter | Medium | Easy | Medium | | Manual registry/driver deletion | High | Hard | High (system damage) | | fcremove.exe | Very High | Medium | Low-Medium | | Revo Uninstaller (Pro) | High | Easy | Medium (not official) |

The screen may flash, and your network icons might temporarily disappear as network adapters are uninstalled. Step 5: Reboot the System You may need to boot Windows into Safe

fcremove.exe /log C:\temp\fc_remove.log

Once completed, the tool will prompt you to restart the computer. to clear the remaining drivers out of the system memory. Manual Cleanup Checklist