Upgrades or previous uninstall attempts failed midway, preventing any new instances from being installed.

The file is a specialized uninstallation utility developed by Fortinet. It is part of the official FortiClient Tools software bundle. Its primary function is to aggressively remove all installed components of the FortiClient endpoint security agent.

Standard removal via Windows "Programs and Features" or Windows Settings can sometimes fail. This occurs due to corrupted installation directories, active file locks, or strict tamper-protection policies enforced by the FortiClient EMS (Endpoint Management Server). The utility acts as a failsafe to forcefully purge the system of these persistent installations. Why Use the FortiClient Removal Tool? Typical scenarios requiring this tool include:

The utility is not offered as a standalone public executable. Instead, it is housed within the official administrators' toolset. How do I get FCREMOVE.exe for a free copy of Forticlient