How to remove Uninstalled GlobalProtect from Windows Control Panel
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Created On 11/18/24 09:42 AM - Last Modified 10/17/25 02:44 AM
Symptom
GlobalProtect sometimes remains in "Add or Remove Programs" on Windows even after upgrade to new version or uninstall.
Environment
- GlobalProtect App
- Windows
Cause
This issue happens when the key for uninstallation remains in the registry.
Resolution
- Search for GlobalProtect under the following key using Registry Editor.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\]
- The key should look like below. (The number/alphabet combination differs in the last {} )
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{123456AB-1234-1ABC-1234-123456789012}]
- Please make sure the following are correct.
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- DisplayName : GlobalProtect
- DisplayVersion : The version which you have already uninstalled and want to remove from Control Panel
- After above confirmation, Delete the key and reboot the system.
- The GlobalProtect entry is now removed from the Control Panel.