SophosZap Download: The Ultimate Guide to Completely Removing Sophos Endpoint

(if possible): In Sophos Central → Endpoint settings → Temporarily disable Tamper Protection. If you cannot access the console, SophosZap may still run, but it will prompt for a reason code.

This is the most critical section. Because SophosZap is a powerful administrative tool, Sophos does not host it on a public, easy-to-find download page. This prevents attackers from using it maliciously (e.g., disabling AV on a victim’s machine).

Reach for SophosZap only in specific scenarios: