Uninstall TeamViewer on Windows - TeamViewer Support
<main> <article class="userContent"> <h2 data-id="general">General</h2><div class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote-content"><p class="blockquote-line"><em>This article applies to all TeamViewer users using Windows OS.</em></p></div></div><p>TeamViewer can be uninstalled from a Windows PC like any other application. Please see below for specific instructions on the uninstallation process. </p><p><br></p><h3></h3><h2 data-id="basic-uninstall-instructions">Basic Uninstall Instructions</h2><p>1. Locate the TeamViewer icon in the system tray. Right-click the TeamViewer icon and select <strong>Exit TeamViewer</strong></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-medium float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/4KUP9EJP604T/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/4KUP9EJP604T/image.png" alt="image.png" height="247" width="238" loading="lazy" data-display-size="medium" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>📌<strong>Note: </strong>In the full version you can also exit TeamViewer by selecting the Three-line (≡) menu in the upper left corner and selecting <strong>Exit TeamViewer</strong></p><p>2. Right-click the Windows start menu and select <strong>Apps & Features</strong></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-medium float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/S8CKXNLKJ0WG/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/S8CKXNLKJ0WG/image.png" alt="image.png" height="626" width="284" loading="lazy" data-display-size="medium" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>3. Locate TeamViewer in the list of programs, then <strong>double click</strong> to start the uninstall process</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/RAVT01EWJXY6/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/RAVT01EWJXY6/image.png" alt="image.png" height="1094" width="1934" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>4. You can also select the check-box to <strong>Remove settings</strong> as well in the event you do not intend to install TeamViewer again on the device or wish to perform a fresh re-install during troubleshooting.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/NPOFD5U86JDN/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/NPOFD5U86JDN/image.png" alt="image.png" height="454" width="525" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><h3 data-id="-1"></h3><h2 data-id="advanced-uninstall-instructions">Advanced Uninstall Instructions</h2><p><strong>⚠Caution:</strong> The following instructions walk through removing TeamViewer from the Registry of a Windows device as well. <strong>Incorrect changes to the Windows Registry can disable the operating system. </strong></p><p>To safeguard against such an accident, we recommend you back up your existing registry by choosing <strong>Registry --> Export Registry File </strong>when the Registry is open and running. We are not liable for any actions that may occur as a result of making these registry changes - <strong>you are making these changes at your own risk</strong></p><p>📌<strong>Note: </strong>To export the Registry, you will need to launch the Registry using the Regedit command. </p><p>5. Right-click Windows start menu --> select <strong>run </strong>--> type <strong>Regedit</strong> and hit <strong>OK</strong></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/ERQLVSDDPY5A/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/ERQLVSDDPY5A/image.png" alt="image.png" height="225" width="427" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>Find and <strong>delete</strong> the TeamViewer folders located in the following locations:</p><p> <strong>[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Teamviewer]</strong></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/2367i38C4053FD4FEBED5.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/2367i38C4053FD4FEBED5.jpg" alt="2017-10-24 14_39_15-Registry Editor1.png" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><strong>[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\TeamViewer]</strong></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/2368i2E5212E1AC2EB925.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/2368i2E5212E1AC2EB925.jpg" alt="2017-10-24 14_47_38-Registry Editor2.png" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/2370i31E200C2A616D995.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/2370i31E200C2A616D995.jpg" alt="2017-10-24 14_51_22-Registry Editor3.png" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>6. Exit Registry Editor and restart the machine. </p><p>In the event TeamViewer needs to be re-installed on the device, please download and install the latest version from our <a href="https://www.teamviewer.com/download" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">website</a>.</p> </article> </main>
