For system administrators needing to automate the cleanup of multiple machines, there is a method to shut down FortiClient and run FCRemove programmatically.
FCRemove.exe /force
FCRemove.exe /quiet
The utility is not typically distributed as a standalone download but is bundled within the FortiClient Support Utilities : Access the Fortinet Support Portal with a valid account. Firmware Download Product Selection FortiClient from the product dropdown.
Select the that matches your currently installed FortiClient to ensure compatibility. Download the FortiClientTools_x.x.x.zip file. forticlient fcremoveexe exclusive
This exclusivity prevents end-users from easily bypassing corporate security controls by unauthorized uninstallation of their endpoint protection. Why Use FCRemove.exe Instead of Add/Remove Programs?
: Typically, executable files like fcremove.exe are found in the installation directory of the software or in a directory that is included in the system's PATH. For system administrators needing to automate the cleanup
Used to break the link between a client and an EMS server before attempting a standard uninstall.
FortiClientSetup.exe /uninstall /quiet