How to Get Rid of 360 Total Security

Check whether 360 Total Security is installed and running

Before trying to remove 360 Total Security, check whether Windows still has it installed. You may see its name on the desktop, in the Start menu, or near the clock on the taskbar.

Select Start, then type 360 Total Security. If it appears in the search results, right-click it and choose Uninstall if that option is available. This may open the normal Windows uninstall screen.

You can also check whether it is running:

1. Right-click an empty area of the taskbar.
2. Select Task Manager.
3. Look under the Processes tab.
4. Look for 360 Total Security or a closely related entry.

Seeing a process does not tell you why the program is on the computer. Some people do not remember installing it. It may have been installed at another time, along with something else, or after a click during browsing. The available information does not prove one specific cause, so focus first on removing it safely.

If 360 Total Security is open, close its main window. If it stays open in the background, you can still try the uninstall steps below. Windows may close it during removal.

Uninstall 360 Total Security through Control Panel

The traditional uninstall route works on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. It uses Control Panel, rather than the newer Settings app.

1. Select Start.
2. Type Control Panel.
3. Open Control Panel from the search results.
4. Select Programs.
5. Select Programs and Features.
6. Find 360 Total Security in the list.
7. Double-click 360 Total Security.
8. Follow the uninstall instructions on screen.

You may also see a button labeled Uninstall after selecting the program. Either option should start the software's own removal process.

Take a moment to read each prompt. An uninstall window may ask if you want to keep settings, cancel the process, or confirm removal. If your goal is to remove the program, choose the option that confirms the uninstall.

If you do not see 360 Total Security in Programs and Features, do not assume it is completely gone. It may still appear in Windows' installed-app list, or the original uninstall entry may have been damaged. Try the Settings method next.

Remove it through Windows 10 or Windows 11 installed apps

The exact menu names differ between the two Windows versions. Use the set of steps that matches your computer.

On Windows 11

1. Select Start.
2. Open Settings.
3. Select Apps.
4. Select Installed apps.
5. Use the search box to find 360 Total Security.
6. Select the three dots next to the program.
7. Select Uninstall.
8. Confirm the choice and follow the removal prompts.

This is the main answer to how to uninstall 360 Total Security from Windows 11 when you do not want to use Control Panel.

On Windows 10

1. Select Start.
2. Open Settings.
3. Select Apps.
4. Select Apps & features.
5. Find 360 Total Security in the list, or type its name into the search box.
6. Select the program.
7. Select Uninstall.
8. Confirm the choice and complete the on-screen steps.

This gives you the standard way to remove 360 Total Security from Windows 10. If the Uninstall button is unavailable, or selecting it does nothing, move to the troubleshooting section below instead of repeatedly clicking it.

You might also find related entries with names connected to 360 Total Security. Do not remove every unfamiliar program automatically. Check the name carefully. Remove an entry only when you are confident it belongs to the program you are trying to remove.

Handle uninstall prompts and restart the computer

The removal window may look different from the normal Windows screen. That is expected. Choose the option that confirms you want to uninstall the program.

If Windows asks whether you want to restart, save your work first and select Restart now. A restart helps finish removal when a file or service was still being used.

If you are not asked to restart, restart the computer yourself after the uninstall finishes:

1. Select Start.
2. Select Power.
3. Select Restart.

Do not manually delete the program's main folder before running the uninstaller. The uninstall process is designed to remove the program in an orderly way. Deleting files first can leave Windows with a broken uninstall entry and make cleanup harder.

Check for leftover 360 Total Security components

A successful uninstall should remove the main program, but it is sensible to check afterward. This matters especially if your first uninstall attempt failed or the program still appears in search results.

After restarting, check these places:

• Search for 360 Total Security from the Start menu.
• Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps on Windows 11 and search for the name.
• Open Settings > Apps > Apps & features on Windows 10 and search for the name.
• Open Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features and look for the entry again.
• Check the notification area near the clock for its icon.
• Open Task Manager and look under Processes for a matching entry.

You can also open File Explorer and search for the program name. Pay attention to common program locations such as Program Files and Program Files (x86). If you find a folder clearly named for 360 Total Security after the uninstall, do not immediately delete it while Windows is running the program. First confirm that the program no longer appears in the app lists and that no related process is active.

If only an empty leftover folder remains, you can usually send it to the Recycle Bin. If Windows says a file is still in use, leave it alone for the moment and restart the computer before checking again. Avoid deleting folders with vague or unfamiliar names just because they were created around the same time.

There is no need to download a so-called 360 Total Security Removal tool from an unknown website. The standard Windows uninstall routes are the safer first choice. Use a separate removal tool only if you can verify who provides it and what it is meant to remove.

What to do if the program will not uninstall

A failed first attempt does not mean you have to start guessing at files. Work through these checks in order.

Try the other Windows uninstall route

If you tried Settings, try Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. If you tried Control Panel, try the installed-apps page instead. One route may still work when the other does not.

Restart and try again

A restart can close a process that is blocking removal. After Windows starts again, repeat the uninstall steps before opening other programs.

Check the program is not still open

Look at the taskbar and the notification area near the clock. Close the main 360 Total Security window if it is open. You can also check Task Manager for a matching process. Do not end random processes; only close an entry you can clearly identify as belonging to 360 Total Security.

Check for a damaged entry

If Windows shows the program in the app list but the uninstall button does nothing, the uninstall information may be damaged. Do not download the first removal utility you find. A tool with an unclear publisher can create a new problem while trying to solve the old one.

At this point, use Windows' own uninstall options as far as they go. If the program is still present after a restart and both uninstall routes fail, you may need help from a trusted computer technician or a verified support source. Keep the program name and the exact error message available.

How to disable 360 Total Security versus removing it

Disabling 360 Total Security and uninstalling it are different actions.

Disabling means stopping some or all of its activity for a while. The program can remain installed and may start again later. The exact controls for temporarily disabling it are not the same as the standard removal process, so do not treat a disabled icon or closed window as proof that the software is gone.

Uninstalling removes the program through Windows or its own uninstall process. That is the right choice if you do not want 360 Total Security on the computer.

If your first attempt only closed the program, or you stopped it from running at startup, you have probably disabled it rather than removed it. Check Installed apps, Apps & features, and Programs and Features to confirm its status.

Also check what security software remains after removal. Windows may have its own security protection available, or you may use another security program. The key point is to avoid assuming that a closed 360 window means your computer has no protection or that the program has been fully uninstalled.

Is it safe to delete 360 Total Security?

The safer approach is to uninstall it through Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features, or through the installed-apps page in Settings. That removes the program using the route Windows expects.

Manually deleting the main folder is different. It can leave behind uninstall records, running components, or files that Windows still expects to find. For that reason, do not start by dragging the program folder to the Recycle Bin.

If you have already deleted some files, check the installed-app lists anyway. Then restart the computer and look for remaining entries, processes, icons, and clearly named folders. Remove only leftovers you can identify with confidence.

So, how do I permanently remove 360 Total Security? Run its normal uninstall process, restart the computer, and verify every place where the program could still appear. Before you continue with your preferred computer security setup, make sure 360 Total Security and its related components are truly gone.