How to Completely Uninstall FastVPN and Remove All Residual Files

If you’ve recently uninstalled FastVPN only to find that your settings and user data are still in place when you reinstall it, you’re not alone. This issue occurs because the uninstall process often leaves behind residual files that contain your old settings and user data. In this article, we’ll show you how to completely remove FastVPN settings and user data, including those leftover files, so you can start fresh.

Step-by-Step Guide to Remove All FastVPN Settings and user data and Files

Step 1: Uninstall FastVPN, obviously…

First, you need to uninstall FastVPN from your system properly. Follow these steps:

• Windows Users: Go to Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a Program. Locate FastVPN, select it, and click Uninstall. Follow any on-screen prompts to complete the process.
• Mac Users: Drag the FastVPN application from your Applications folder to the Trash. Don’t forget to empty the Trash to complete the removal.

Step 2: Delete Residual Files

Even after uninstalling FastVPN, there are likely some leftover files that still hold your settings and user data. You’ll need to delete these manually.

Windows Instructions:

1. Access the AppData Folder
   • • Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.Type %appdata% and press Enter.

   

   • In the Roaming folder that opens, look for any folders related to FastVPN. If found, right-click and Delete them.
2. Access Local AppData Folder and do the same as before.
   • Press Windows + R again to open the Run dialog box.
   • Type %localappdata% and press Enter.
   • In the Local folder that opens, look for a folder named FastVPN and delete it.
3. Check Program Files
   • Navigate to C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86).
   • Look for a folder named FastVPN and delete it if it exists.

Mac Instructions:

1. Open Finder.
2. Click Go in the top menu and select Go to Folder.
3. Enter ~/Library/ and press Enter.
4. Look for leftover FastVPN files in the following folders and delete them if found:
   • Application Support
   • Caches
   • Preferences
   • Containers
   • Logs

Step 3: Clear System Cache (Optional)

Clearing your system cache can ensure that no additional cached data from FastVPN remains:

• Windows: Use Disk Cleanup to clear temporary files and other cache.
• Mac: You can use a tool like CleanMyMac or manually delete cache from ~/Library/Caches/.

Step 4: Reinstall FastVPN

Once you’ve deleted all residual files, you can reinstall FastVPN from the official website. This time, the software will prompt you to log in with fresh settings and user data since all old data has been removed.

Summary

By following these steps, you can be sure that you’ve completely removed FastVPN and all stored settings and user data from your computer. This is especially useful if you want to reset your settings and user data or if you faced issues with previous installations.