How to uninstall TeamViewer completely from the computer

After uninstalling TeamViewer with Windows tools, registry entries as well as files and folders will remain on your computer and will affect the operation of this program after reinstallation. That is why it is important to remove the application completely and correctly.

Which uninstall method to prefer

We are going to consider two ways to uninstall TeamViewer: automatic - using the free Revo Uninstaller - and manual. The second method requires a relatively high skill level from the , for example the ability to work with the registry editor, but gives full control over the process. The automatic method is suitable for s of any level. It is more secure, but the result of the uninstallation will depend on the program.

Method 1: Revo Uninstaller

Uninstaller programs, including Revo Uninstaller, allow you to remove all traces of the presence of an application on your computer and in the Windows registry with minimal effort. Generally, uninstalling using an uninstaller takes 1 to 2 minutes, and a complete manual uninstallation of an application can take at least several times longer. Also, a program is less likely to make a mistake than a human.

1. After starting Revo, we come to the section "Uninstaller".. Here we find TeamViewer and click the right mouse button. From the menu that appears, select "Delete"..
2. Follow the instructions of the program, delete all the files, folders and links suggested in the registry.

Once finished, Revo Uninstaller will completely remove Teamviewer from your PC.

Method 2: Manual removal

Complete manual uninstallation of programs has no noticeable advantages over the work of a specialized uninstaller. Typically used when a program has already been uninstalled by standard Windows means, leaving files, folders, and registry entries uninstalled.

1. 1. "Start" -> "Control ". -> "Programs and components"
   2. Using search or manually search for TeamViewer (1) and left double click on it (2), starting the uninstall process.
   3. In the window. "Uninstalling TeamViewer" select "Clear the configuration" (1) and press "Delete". (two). When the process is finished, there will be some folders and files, as well as registry entries that we will have to find and delete manually. The files and folders will not interest us, since there is no information about the configuration in them, so we will only work with the registry.
   4. Run the registry editor by pressing on the keyboard "Win + R" and on the line "Opens". Write in. regedit.

1. Go to the root registry entry "Computer".
2. Select from the top menu "Edit". -> "Find".. In the search window type teamviewerand click Find more. (two). Delete all found items and registry hives. To continue the search, press the F2 key. Continue until the entire record has been reviewed.

The computer is cleaned of any traces of the TeamViewer program.

to save the record before editing it. All actions with the registration are carried out at your own risk. If you don't know how to work with the registry editor, it's best to do nothing.

We have considered two ways to uninstall TeamViewer from your computer: manual and automatic. If you are a novice or just want to remove TeamViewer traces quickly, we recommend that you use Revo Uninstaller.

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