Removal issues of some Kaspersky application versions
Latest update: May 20, 2022
ID: 12474
After the removal of Kaspersky applications from your computer, the file update_launcher.exe and the task Kaspersky_Upgrade_Launcher may remain in Task Scheduler.
The issue is present in all product versions:
- Kaspersky Internet Security
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus
- Kaspersky Total Security
If necessary, delete the files manually. They are located in the following folders:
- C:\Program Files\Common Files\AV\Kaspersky Lab
where C stands for the system disk. In the folder, delete the file named update_launcher.exe - Control Panel → Administrative Tools → Task Scheduler
Click Task Scheduler Library and delete the file named Kaspersky_Upgrade_Launcher_{278ADC42-419D-4547-A6CA-5B74BE0AD901}