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title: How to uninstall Bitdefender on Mac
tags: [bitdefenderuninstall, bitdefenderonmac, bitdefenderantivirus, bitdefender]

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The top antivirus programme is Bitdefender, according to testing. However, the free version is no longer supported, and you may only use the trial version for a total of 30 days.

You may discover how to totally remove Bitdefender from your Mac by reading this blog if you're experiencing issues using it or don't want to continue using the commercial subscription after the 30-day free trial.

# How to Use Bitdefender Uninstaller to Remove Bitdefender on a Mac

Using Bitdefender Uninstaller, the program's built-in uninstaller, is the most efficient way to remove Bitdefender from your Mac.

These are the actions:

* Launch Finder.
* In the Applications tab, click Bitdefender to open the folder.
* When you open it, a programme called BitdefenderUninstaller will be shown; double-click it to launch it.
* Choose whether to delete VPN simply or VPN and antivirus by following the onscreen instructions.
* When prompted, click Uninstall, input your administrator password, and then wait for the uninstallation to be finished.
* Click Close when done.

This technique creates a digital trail on your Mac. The following file paths are where you may find the leftover files. All you have to do is locate and remove them using the Finder.

/Library/Application Support/Bitdefender
/Library/Application Support/Antivus for Mac
/Library/Extensions/FileProtect.kext
/Library/Extensions/SelfProtect.kext
/Library/Extensions/TMProtection.kext

# How to Uninstall Bitdefender on Mac via BuhoCleaner

Use BuhoCleaner, a useful Mac software remover, to remove Bitdefender from your Mac if you find the aforementioned procedure to be time-consuming and would want to attempt a quicker option. It enables you to instantly eliminate any unwanted app, even obtrusive antivirus programmes like Bitdefender, Kaspersky, and [Avast] with just one click.(See how to remove Avast from a Mac at https://www.drbuho.com.)

**Here's how to uninstall Bitdefender on Mac with BuhoCleaner:**

* Download BuhoCleaner, set it up, then launch it.
* You may see all installed apps by selecting the App Uninstall option.
* For a fast search of all Bitdefender programmes, click the Search button in the top right corner and type Bitdefender.
* Select the applications you wish to remove by checking the boxes next to them, then click the Remove button.

# What To Do If You Can’t Remove Bitdefender from Mac

Apple could prevent deletion of your Bitdefender files, particularly system extensions, for security concerns. You need first disable the SIP (System Integrity Protection) function in order to effectively remove Bitdefender.

* Your Mac will start in recovery mode.
* On your Mac's screen, select the Utility, then select Terminal.
* To verify the status of SIP, run the csrutil status command. Continue to perform the command csrutil disable if it says Enable.
* Use one of the aforementioned methods to remove Bitdefender, then restart your Mac.
* Restart your Mac in Recovery mode after you're finished.
* To restart your Mac, go back to step 2 and open Terminal again. Then, type csrutil enable.

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