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How to completely uninstall Kutools for Excel

KuTools for Excel is an add-in composed of a vast array of tools that can streamline your workflow, easing the management of workbooks and Excel content, in general.

Do you have problems when you try to remove Kutools for Excel from your PC?
If you are looking for an effective way to uninstall Kutools for Excel this guide will help you to accomplish that!
Just follow the simple instructions, and you will uninstall the program in no time.

What usually makes people to uninstall Kutools for Excel?

It seems that there are many users who have difficulty uninstalling programs like Kutools for Excel from their systems. Some experience issues during uninstallation, whereas other encounter problems after the program is removed.

These are the main reasons why Kutools for Excel is uninstalled by users:

  • The program is not compatible with other installed applications.
  • The program crashes or hangs periodically/frequently.
  • The program is not as good as the user expected.
  • The program is being re-installed (uninstalled and installed again afterwards).
  • The program is regarded by the user and/or some websites as a potentially malicious.
  • The program is not listed in the Windows Settings or Control Panel.
  • After removing the program, some of its related processes still run on the computer.
  • Some traces of the program can still can be found on the computer.
  • Removing process running for a long time and does not come to the end.

Possible problems that can arise during uninstallation of Kutools for Excel

  • The program’s built-in uninstaller does not start or does not operate properly.
  • A file required for the uninstallation to complete could not be run.
  • Due to an error, not all of the files were successfully uninstalled.
  • Another process is preventing the program from being uninstalled.

There could be other causes why users may not be able to uninstall Kutools for Excel. An incomplete uninstallation of a program may cause problems, which is why thorough removal of programs is recommended.

How to uninstall Kutools for Excel completely?

Method 1: Uninstall Kutools for Excel with a third-party uninstaller.

  • 1

    Download and install Revo Uninstaller Pro - 30 days fully functional trial version

  • 2

    Start Revo Uninstaller Pro and open the module "Logs Database"

    screenshot of logs database
  • 3

    In the Search field type "Kutools for Excel" and you will see all logs of "Kutools for Excel" in the database compatible with your Windows Version.

  • 4

    Select the appropriate log by version from the list and press the "Uninstall" button from the toolbar

    screenshot of logs uninstall
  • 5

    You will see few popping up windows showing the download and import of the log to your Revo Uninstaller Pro and then the main Uninstall dialog that shows the progress of the uninstall of Kutools for Excel.

Method 2: Uninstall Kutools for Excel via Apps and Features/Programs and Features.

  • 1

    Open the Start Menu and type Apps and Features

    screenshot of apps and features
  • 2

    Look for Kutools for Excel in the list and click on it. The next step is to click on uninstall, so you can initiate the uninstallation.

    screenshot of apps and features

Method 3: Uninstall Kutools for Excel with its uninstaller.exe.

Most of the computer programs have uninstall.exe or uninst000.exe in their installation folders. You need to execute these files in order to start the uninstallation process. Here are the steps:

  • 1

    Go to the installation folder of Kutools for Excel. Most of the times it is located in C:\Programs files or C:\Program files(x86)

  • 2

    Locate uninstall.exe or uninst000.exe

    screenshot of uninstall.exe
  • 3

    Double click the file to start the uninstallation process.

Method 4: Uninstall String with Run

  • 1

    Hold the Windows + R keys to open the Run command.

    screenshot of run command
  • 2

    this uninstallation string
    msiexec.exe /x {17DF223B-784D-47B2-BB44-6A68AC157D22} AI_UNINSTALLER_CTP=1

    and paste it in the Run command window and click OK.

  • 3

    Follow the instructions to complete the uninstallation.

icon of revo uninstaller pro

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Available logs

Kutools for Excel 24.0 on Windows 10 64-bit

Kutools for Excel 24.0 on Windows 10 32-bit

Kutools for Excel 24.0 on Windows 8.1 64-bit

Kutools for Excel 24.0 on Windows 8.1 32-bit

Kutools for Excel 24.0 on Windows 7 64-bit

Kutools for Excel 24.0 on Windows 7 32-bit

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