How to Completely Remove LANDESK/Ivanti from Your Computer

Removing LANDESK, now known as Ivanti, from your computer can be a straightforward process, but it requires some careful steps to ensure a thorough removal. Below, we provide detailed guides for both Windows and macOS users to help you successfully uninstall this software and clean up any remaining files.

Removing LANDESK/Ivanti from Windows

Uninstall via Control Panel

Open the Control Panel.

Click on Programs or Programs and Features.

Find LANDESK or Ivanti in the list of installed programs.

Right-click on it and select Uninstall.

Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation.

Using the Ivanti Uninstaller

If LANDESK does not appear in the Control Panel, you might need to use an uninstaller tool provided by Ivanti. Check if you have a specific uninstaller in the Ivanti installation directory, usually found in C:Program FilesLANDesk.

Remove from Startup

Press Ctrl Shift Esc to open the Task Manager.

Go to the Startup tab.

Look for any entries related to LANDESK or Ivanti and disable them.

Delete Remaining Files

After uninstalling, manually check the installation directory and delete any leftover files.

You might also want to search for C:Program Files and C:ProgramData directories and delete any remnants.

Registry Clean-up (Optional)

Press Win R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.

Be cautious here. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARE and HKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWARE and look for any LANDESK or Ivanti entries. If found, you can delete them but ensure you back up the registry before making any changes.

Removing LANDESK/Ivanti from macOS

Uninstall via Applications

Open the Applications folder.

Locate the LANDESK or Ivanti application.

Drag it to the Trash.

Remove Associated Files

Open Finder and click on Go > Go to Folder.

Type ~/Library and look for any folders related to LANDESK or Ivanti such as Application Support, Caches, etc., and delete them.

Empty the Trash

After removing the application and associated files, right-click on the Trash and select Empty Trash.

Important Notes

If LANDESK was installed by your organization, you might need administrative privileges to uninstall it. In such cases, contact your IT department for assistance. Always ensure you have backups of important data before making changes to your system. If you encounter any issues during the uninstallation process, feel free to ask for more specific guidance!