MindTouch Dream XAtom2026-05-30T18:43:26ZMindTouch Corehttp://www.softether.org/@api/deki/site/opensearch?q=clean+uninstall&format=atom&offset=0&limit=100+((content:clean content:uninstal) ((title:clean title:uninstal)^10.0) ((path.title:clean path.title:uninstal)^4.0) ((description:clean description:uninstal)^3.0) ((tag:clean tag:uninstall)^2.0) (comments:clean comments:uninstal)) +(type:wiki type:document type:image type:comment type:binary) +namespace:main -namespace:template_talk -namespace:help -namespace:help_talk1000001002013-03-03T10:08:46Z2013-03-03T10:08:46Zhttp://www.softether.org/4-docs/1-manual/8/8.38.3.1 Uninstallation Add or Remove Programs Window.   Remaining Configuration Files and Log Files.   8.3.2 Virtual Network Adapter The Virtual Network Adapter created by the user when using VPN Client remains on the computer after VPN Client is uninstalled, in the same way document files created by the user when using a regular application remain on the computer after that application is uninstalled. This is to prevent the deletion of the Virtual Network Adapter settings configured by the user when VPN Client is uninstalled. The Virtual Network Adapter that remains on the computer after uninstallation can be deleted using the Device Manager of Windows. Window for Deleting the Virtual Network Adapter. 124441144-docs/1-manual/8/8.32982013-03-03T10:07:41Z2013-03-03T10:07:41Zhttp://www.softether.org/4-docs/1-manual/7/7.6This section describes how to uninstall SoftEther VPN Server from your system if you should no longer need this program.   7.6.1 Uninstallation in Windows You can uninstall the Windows version of VPN Server in the same way as uninstalling other application software, by clicking [Control Panel] > [Add or Remove Programs] and then removing the program. Add or Remove Programs Window.   To prevent the loss of configuration data created after VPN Server is installed and written log files, this data is not automatically deleted. These files remain in the VPN Server installation directory. If VPN Server is installed to the same directory thereafter, the system uses the configuration file (vpn_server.config) remaining after the previous uninstallation, so caution must be exercised. You can use Explorer to delete these remaining data files. Remaining Configuration Files and Log Files. 7.6.2 Uninstallation in Linux To uninstall the Linux version of VPN Server when vpnserver0.993187729242114-docs/1-manual/7/7.62812013-03-03T10:09:41Z2013-03-03T10:09:41Zhttp://www.softether.org/4-docs/1-manual/9/9.5This section describes how to uninstall SoftEther VPN Bridge from your system if you should no longer need this program.   9.5.1 Uninstallation in Windows You can uninstall the Windows version of VPN Bridge in the same way as uninstalling other application software, by clicking [Control Panel] > [Add or Remove Programs] and then removing the program. Add or Remove Programs Window.   To prevent the loss of configuration data created after VPN Bridge is installed and written log files, this data is not automatically deleted. These files remain in the VPN Bridge installation directory. If VPN Bridge is installed to the same directory thereafter, the system uses the configuration file (vpn_bridge.config) remaining after the previous uninstallation, so caution must be exercised. You can use Explorer to delete these remaining data files. Remaining Configuration Files and Log Files. 9.6.2 Uninstallation in Linux To uninstall the Linux version of VPN Bridge when vpnbridge0.993187729302114-docs/1-manual/9/9.53252024-01-20T12:36:31Z2024-01-20T12:36:31Zhttp://www.softether.org/4-docs/1-manual/9/9.2  This section describes how to install SoftEther VPN Bridge to an operating system with Windows 2000 or later. This assumes that in the Windows operating system, no extra application software is installed after performing a clean install of the system. This also assumes that the Windows function for blocking communication to TCP/IP ports from the outside (firewall function) is disabled.   9.2.1 Selecting the Installation Mode As described in 3.2 Operating Modes, SoftEther VPN Bridge can be operated in either service mode or user mode. When configuring VPN Bridge for use as part of an everyday operation system, we recommend installing SoftEther VPN Server in Bridge mode. The installer for the Windows version of VPN Bridge installs the VPN Bridge program to the system in service mode. 9.2.2 Installation Procedure Using the Installer Preparing the Installer File The installation of the Windows version of SoftEther VPN Bridge is very easy as it is almost completely performed automatic0.09527781230810154-docs/1-manual/9/9.23212024-01-17T09:12:00Z2024-01-17T09:12:00Zhttp://www.softether.org/4-docs/1-manual/8This chapter describes the detailed procedure for installing SoftEther VPN Client to a Windows-based computer and configuring the default settings. For details on the SoftEther VPN Client functions, please refer to 4. SoftEther VPN Client Manual. 8.1 Before Install 8.2 Install on Windows and Initial Configurations 8.3 Uninstall SoftEther VPN Client 0.092206641073554-docs/1-manual/82942026-01-31T12:56:34Z2026-01-31T12:56:34Zhttp://www.softether.org/4-docs/1-manual/7/7.2This section describes how to install SoftEther VPN Server to an operating system with Windows 2000 or later. This assumes that in the Windows operating system, no extra application software is installed after performing a clean install of the system. This also assumes that the Windows function for blocking communication to TCP/IP ports from the outside (firewall function) is disabled.   7.2.1 Selecting the Installation Mode As described in 3.2 Operating Modes, SoftEther VPN Server can be operated in either service mode or user mode. When configuring VPN Server for use as part of an everyday operation system, we recommend installing SoftEther VPN Server in service mode. The installer for the Windows version of VPN Server installs the VPN Server program to the system in service mode. 7.2.2 Installation Procedure Using the Installer Preparing the Installer File The installation of the Windows version of SoftEther VPN Server is very easy as it is almost completely performed automatically.0.092105771712313764-docs/1-manual/7/7.22742024-01-17T09:02:03Z2024-01-17T09:02:03Zhttp://www.softether.org/4-docs/1-manual/7This chapter describes the detailed procedure for installing SoftEther VPN Server to a Windows- or Linux-based server computer and configuring the default settings. For details on the SoftEther VPN Server functions, please refer to 3. SoftEther VPN Server Manual.   7.1 Before Install 7.2 Install on Windows and Initial Configurations 7.3 Install on Linux and Initial Configurations 7.4 Initial Configurations 7.5 Install on Other Unix Systems 7.6 Uninstall SoftEther VPN Server 0.091004521587774-docs/1-manual/72722024-01-17T09:12:07Z2024-01-17T09:12:07Zhttp://www.softether.org/4-docs/1-manual/9This chapter describes the detailed procedure for installing SoftEther VPN Bridge to a Windows- or Linux-based server computer and configuring the default settings. For details on the SoftEther VPN Bridge functions, please refer to 5. SoftEther VPN Bridge Manual. 9.1 Before Install 9.2 Install on Windows and Initial Configurations 9.3 Install on Linux and Initial Configurations 9.4 Initial Configurations 9.5 Uninstall SoftEther VPN Bridge 0.091004521412704-docs/1-manual/93192024-01-27T10:25:06Z2024-01-27T10:25:06Zhttp://www.softether.org/4-docs/1-manual/B/11.1This section will describe common problems encountered when using SoftEther VPN and how to solve them. Please look over the information presented here and attempt to fix any problems you can before contacting technical support.   11.1.1 Programs Suddenly Terminate during Normal Operation. In some cases, a SoftEther VPN program's process will suddenly terminate without warning. If this occurs, confirm the following: Check to see if the program's executable file (an EXE file under Windows) is corrupted or if it has been overwritten. If the contents of executable files such as vpnserver, vpnclient, or vpnbridge have been modified, they may not function properly. If you think a program's executable file may be corrupted, re-install SoftEther VPN. Check to see if the files necessary to execute the program (such as hamcore.se2, etc.) are corrupted. If you think a file may be corrupted, re-install SoftEther VPN. Check to see if there is a problem with your computer's physical memory. If yo0.088809365188949864-docs/1-manual/B/11.13452013-03-02T12:29:40Z2013-03-02T12:29:40Zhttp://www.softether.org/4-docs/1-manualWelcome to SoftEther VPN Official Manual. This is the technical reference which describes most part of all functions of SoftEther VPN. You should read Why SoftEther VPN? before reading this manual.   0. Introduction 0.1 Welcome to SoftEther VPN 0.2 Before Reading the Manual 1. SoftEther VPN Overview 1.1 What is SoftEther VPN? 1.2 SoftEther VPN Components 1.3 SoftEther VPN is Freeware 1.4 VPN Processing Principle and Communication Method 1.5 Strong Security Features 1.6 VPN Communication Details 1.7 Large Load VPN by Clustering 1.8 Multilanguage Support 1.9 VoIP / QoS Support Function 2. SoftEther VPN Essential Architecture 2.1 VPN Communication Protocol 2.2 User Authentication 2.3 Server Authentication 2.4 VPN Server Manager 2.5 VPN Client Manager 2.6 VPN Command Line Management Utility (vpncmd) 3. SoftEther VPN Server Manual 3.1 Operating System Requirements 3.2 Operating Modes 3.3 VPN Server Administration 3.4 Virtual Hub Functions 3.5 Virtual Hub Security Features 3.6 Loca0.087795236565354-docs/1-manual1172024-01-20T11:24:18Z2024-01-20T11:24:18Zhttp://www.softether.org/4-docs/1-manual/8/8.2This section describes how to install SoftEther VPN Client to an operating system with Windows 2000 or later. This assumes that in the Windows operating system, no extra application software is installed after performing a clean install of the system.   8.2.1 Installation Procedure Using the Installer Preparing the Installer File The installation of the Windows version of SoftEther VPN Client is very easy as it is almost completely performed automatically. To install VPN Client, you can download the latest VPN Client installer file from the SoftEther VPN Project website (Download). VPN Client Installer Starting the Installer Start the installer by double-clicking the VPN client installer file. Using the installation wizard, you can select the name of the installation directory. (By default, the program is installed to Program Files\SoftEther VPN client on the system drive.) The VPN Server process writes large log files to the installation directory, so we recommend selecting an are0.08553361107887804-docs/1-manual/8/8.22972024-02-16T11:50:18Z2024-02-16T11:50:18Zhttp://www.softether.org/4-docs/1-manual/7/7.3This section describes how to install SoftEther VPN Server to a Linux operating system. This assumes that in the Linux operating system, no extra application software is installed after performing a clean install of the system. This also assumes that, as a basic rule, the firewall and similar functions included in the Linux distribution are not being used, and that the function for blocking communication to TCP/IP ports from the outside (firewall function) is disabled.   7.3.1 Recommended System Recommended Operating System Configuration The Linux version of SoftEther VPN Server can operate in most cases on platforms with Linux kernel 2.4 or later; however, SoftEther VPN Project recommends only those environments using the following Linux distributions. (As of the time of writing this manual, this is the recommended environment; however, this may change to higher specifications in the future.) Ubuntu For more information about the system requirements, please refer to Specificatio0.085139192778428144-docs/1-manual/7/7.32762024-02-16T11:49:59Z2024-02-16T11:49:59Zhttp://www.softether.org/4-docs/1-manual/9/9.3This section describes how to install SoftEther VPN Bridge to a Linux operating system. This assumes that in the Linux operating system, no extra application software is installed after performing a clean install of the system. This also assumes that, as a basic rule, the firewall and similar functions included in the Linux distribution are not being used, and that the function for blocking communication to TCP/IP ports from the outside (firewall function) is disabled.   9.3.1 Recommended System Recommended Operating System Configuration The Linux version of SoftEther VPN Bridge can operate in most cases on platforms with Linux kernel 2.4 or later; however, SoftEther VPN Project recommends only those environments using the following Linux distributions. (As of the time of writing this manual, this is the recommended environment; however, this may change to higher specifications in the future.) Ubuntu For more information about the system requirements, please refer to Specificatio0.085139192822727854-docs/1-manual/9/9.33222024-01-27T14:34:40Z2024-01-27T14:34:40Zhttp://www.softether.org/4-docs/1-manual/B/11.3This section will give you some general supplementary information we think you should know when using the SoftEther VPN software. 11.3.1 Using This Software Together With Anti-Virus Software or a Personal Firewall You need to be aware of the following things when using SoftEther VPN alongside third party anti-virus software or a personal firewall. Many personal firewalls will block any incoming TCP/IP connections to the computer once it is installed. In this state you will not be able to install VPN Server. When you install VPN Server make sure you configure your personal firewall to allow access to the listener port used by VPN Server. In some cases you will be unable to make a TCP/IP connection to localhost (your own computer) after installing some personal firewalls. Therefore, you may be unable to make a connection to VPN Client with VPN Client Manager. If this is the case, try disabling your personal firewall. If you ever feel that SoftEther VPN is not operating properly, try tempo0.084714732744124934-docs/1-manual/B/11.33502024-01-18T01:46:35Z2024-01-18T01:46:35Zhttp://www.softether.org/4-docs/1-manual/3/3.2The user can operate the SoftEther VPN Server in two modes: Service Mode and User Mode. Below is an explanation of these two modes.   3.2.1 Service Mode Service Mode is the normal operating mode. Installing and operating the SoftEther VPN Server in Service Mode will cause the SoftEther VPN Server to operate in the background as a part of the OS, launch when the OS launches prior to user log in and await VPN session connection as the VPN server. In addition, the server will automatically shutdown when the operating system shuts down. The word "service" here refers to a background system service in Windows and some UNIX operating systems and is sometimes referred to as a daemon in other operating systems. When the VPN Server is operating in Service Mode, said operation is not depended upon by users currently logged onto the operating system. That is why we recommend running the VPN Server in Service Mode on most occasions. When using the VPN Server in Service Mode, the VPN Server process0.08409231916722514-docs/1-manual/3/3.21742024-01-20T03:16:59Z2024-01-20T03:16:59Zhttp://www.softether.org/4-docs/1-manual/5/5.2The user can operate the SoftEther VPN Bridge in two modes: Service Mode and User Mode. Below is an explanation of these two modes.   5.2.1 Service Mode Service Mode is the normal operating mode. Installing and operating the SoftEther VPN Bridge in Service Mode will cause the SoftEther VPN Bridge to operate in the background as a part of the OS, launch when the OS launches prior to user log in and await VPN session connection as the VPN Bridge . In addition, the server will automatically shutdown when the operating system shuts down. The word "service" here refers to a background system service in Windows and some UNIX operating systems and is sometimes referred to as a daemon in other operating systems. When the VPN Bridge is operating in Service Mode, said operation is not depended upon by users currently logged onto the operating system. That is why we recommend running the VPN Bridge in Service Mode on most occasions. When using the VPN Bridge in Service Mode, the VPN Bridge proces0.08409231936122524-docs/1-manual/5/5.2267