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How do I uninstall WithSecure Linux Security 11.xx?

Issue:

How do I uninstall / remove WithSecure Linux Security 11.xx?

Resolution:

You can follow the steps below to fully remove the WithSecure Linux Security 11.xx: 

  1. Execute the following script as root: 
    # /opt/f-secure/fsav/bin/uninstall-fsav
  2. Check if any of the following three directories exist:
    # /etc/opt/f-secure
    # /opt/f-secure
    # /var/opt/f-secure
  3. If any of those directories still exist, execute the following command to manually remove them:
    # rm -rf /etc/opt/f-secure
    # rm -rf /opt/f-secure
    # rm -rf /var/opt/f-secure
  4. This will remove all parts of the Linux Security 11.xx product

Note: A reboot is not required for this uninstallation.

Note: If other Linux products are installed in the same server, please don't delete folders manually.