How to Fully Uninstall Bitdefender Virus Scanner for Mac

Bitdefender Virus Scanner is a freeware that detects infected files or malware with the Bitdefender antivirus engines. It is a simple tool to look for viruses on your Mac, yet to full protect your Mac against malware, a comprehensive antivirus software is more recommended. So how can you uninstall Bitdefender Virus Scanner if needed?

You may encounter one of these problems when trying to remove the app:

1. Bitdefender Virus Scanner cannot be terminated on the background;
2. Bitdefender Virus Scanner cannot be moved to the Trash as it is in use;
3. Bitdefender Virus Scanner components remain and hide deep on your Mac…

Hereby we will discuss the available methods to uninstall Bitdefender Virus Scanner for Mac. You can either run an automated uninstaller to easily get rid of any unneeded app, or instead, take the manual steps to sweep out all its traces from your system.

Proper Steps to Uninstall Bitdefender Virus Scanner (Manually)

Before you start uninstalling Bitdefender Virus Scanner, always remember to quit the app, otherwise error message will pop up to interrupt the uninstalling process.

If Bitdefender Virus Scanner keeps active on the Menu Bar or in the background, you can deactivate its process via Activity Monitor. Here are the steps in detail.

• Open up Activity Monitor in Dock, Launchpad or Finder.
• Select the process pertaining to Bitdefender Virus Scanner, and click the X icon.
• Click Quite button in the pop-up dialog. If the app still fails to quit, try Force Quite.

After that, you can take the methods listed below to correctly remove the target app.

Option 1: Move Bitdefender Virus Scanner to Trash

The trash-to-uninstall method works in all versions of Mac OS X, though it may not be applicable to certain built-in apps or well-integrated apps like antivirus software.

• Launch Finder, and click Applications in the sidebar to open up the folder.
• Select Bitdefender Virus Scanner, drag the icon to the Trash and drop it there.

• When prompted, type your admin account password to allow this change.

• Right click on Trash icon, choose Empty Trash, and click Empty Trash again.

Notice: Be cautious when you perform the last step. Emptying the Trash will instantly remove all the files you’ve thrown into the Trash, and this operation is irrevocable. Make sure you have not deleted anything wrong over there. Before emptying the Trash, you can restore the item by right clicking on it and choosing Put Back option.

Meanwhile, you can (1) right click on the app and choose Move to Trash option, or (2) select the app, and head to File menu > Move to Trash option. As soon as you empty the Trash, Bitdefender Virus Scanner will be removed instantly and permanently.

Option 2: Delete Bitdefender Virus Scanner via Launchpad

The latest version of Bitdefender Virus Scanner can be installed via Mac App Store. If you download this app via App Store, it can be easily uninstalled via Launchpad.

• Click the Launchpad icon in Dock, and locate Bitdefender Virus Scanner.

• Hold down the icon until it begins to jiggle and show X on the upper left corner.

• Click Delete button in the pop-up dialog to execute the uninstallation.

Once Bitdefender Virus Scanner disappeared from Launchpad (or /Applications folder in Finder), you should have get rid of this app from Mac. However, that does not mean the removal is complete. You may still need to do some extra work listed below.

Additional Steps to Delete Bitdefender-Related Leftovers

It is a good habit to erase invalid app remnants after you delete an app on Mac. If you are not sure whether you have fully got rid of items pertaining to Bitdefender Virus Scanner, follow the steps below to detect and locate possible app leftovers:

• Open the Finder, head to the Go menu in Menu Bar, and choose Go to Folder.
• Type /Library in the box that appears, and hit Enter key to open up the folder.

• Search for the items with the name of Bitdefender in the locations: /Library, /Library/Caches,/Library/Preferences,/Library/ApplicationSupport,/Library/LaunchAgents,/Library/LaunchDaemons,/Library/PreferencePanes,/Library/StartupItems

Whether you are a Mac novice or veteran, it is risk-taking to delete files in Library folder. Any mis-operation might trigger problems on other apps or even affect system files. If you have no idea how to do it right, here’s a trick to save some labor.

• Type the name of target app or its vendor in Search Bar, and click on “Library”.
• Identify the matched items in search results, and remove them to the Trash.

• Now repeat the same steps to delete all related leftovers in ~Library folder.
• Finally, empty the Trash to delete Bitdefender Virus Scanner leftovers permanently.

It should be pointed out that some files or folders pertaining to Bitdefender Virus Scanner may even not contain the app name, and that explains why you may still fail to find them out. For those who prefer to save trouble or time in uninstalling Bitdefender Virus Scanner, the undermentioned solution could be a better choice.

Perfect Solution to Remove Bitdefender Virus Scanner

Have you thought of uninstalling an app within only a few clicks? Osx Uninstaller is able to do the job easily for you. Featured with an intuitive interface and powerful engine, Osx Uninstaller comes in handy to all-level users who want to uninstall apps.

Now watch the clip to know how it works to fully delete Bitdefender Virus Scanner.

Here are the simple steps you can follow to uninstall Bitdefender Virus Scanner:

• Step 1. Quit Bitdefender Virus Scanner, and then launch Osx Uninstaller.
• Step 2. Select Bitdefender Virus Scanner and click Run Analysis.

• Step 3. Click Complete Uninstall, and click Yes in the pop-up dialog.
• Step 4. Click on Back to Interface button to re-scan currently installed apps.

Though priced, Osx Uninstaller guarantees a satisfying result, and you will no longer waste time in detecting app leftovers. Compared with the manual method of uninstalling an app, utilizing an automated tool is more efficient especially when you are trying to remove any problematic, stubborn or even malicious software.

This page shares multiple approaches to uninstall Bitdefender Virus Scanner for Mac. If you have any other questions about app removal, feel free to contact us for help.