The program for remote access to a computer TeamViewer refers to the type of software products that are installed and configured very simply, but many users often have problems uninstalling. This is due only to the fact that during installation the program does not create a link in the same "Start" menu to its own uninstaller, as is provided for most computer applications. On top of that, the file itself, which starts the uninstall process, can be very problematic to find, since it is not in the main directory where this client is installed. Nevertheless, having figured out how to completely remove TeamViewer from the computer, the average user can be offered two main options (at least). Next, we dwell on each method in more detail.
How to remove TeamViewer from your computer: initial steps
In the simplest case, you can recommend using the standard tool of any Windows system, using the program and component section called from the most common “Control Panel”.
In the list of installed applets, you just need to find this application and press the delete / change button. After that, the very own uninstaller is launched, sewn into the shell of the program. But there is one important nuance.
If we are talking specifically about how to completely remove TeamViewer from your computer, you should pay attention to the fact that at one stage you will need to mark the item for deleting application settings, so that unnecessary residual configuration files do not clog the hard drive. Then you just have to follow the prompts, confirm the deletion and wait for the completion of the main process.
Removing residual debris
But that is not all. In this case, we are talking about the fact that only the main components are removed. Now, considering the main issues related to how to completely remove TeamViewer from your computer, it is strongly recommended that you check the working folder of the remote program, which is usually located in the Program Files (x86) program directory, and get rid of it yourself or one by one of all its contents if some components are not manually removed.
The next step will be to call the registry editor (regedit), in which you need to search for keys and sections by the name of the main applet (Ctrl + F), and then get rid of everything that is found. You can move from one search result to another by calling up the search again by pressing the "Find more ..." button or the F3 key. Actions are performed until the end of the search is announced. Upon completion, the computer will need to restart. This is a prerequisite!
Using uninstall utilities
Removing TeamViewer from a computer can be much easier if you use special uninstall programs. Among all such software, uninstallers from iObit and Revo can be distinguished.
In any of the applications, find the applet to be deleted in the list, click the delete button, and also do not forget to check the item for automatic search and delete balances. If this is not done, the uninstaller will still find files and keys, which will then be offered to be deleted (all residual components will be marked automatically, and you will only have to give confirmation on removal).
Optimizer Programs
Finally, speaking about how to completely remove TeamViewer from your computer, you can offer another alternative option, somewhat reminiscent of the method using uninstallers. To uninstall a program, you can use the notorious CCleaner optimizer, which also has a good own tool for uninstalling programs of any type.
As in all previous cases, find the application in the list, click the “Uninstall” button (and not “Uninstall”, because in this situation the program will simply be hidden in the list), follow the steps to delete the settings in the running TeamViewer removal tool, and then in CCleaner application itself, go to the registry key, perform an analysis and remove the leftovers.
Note: uninstallers from the registry only remove entries corresponding to the uninstalled application. CCleaner optimizes the registry completely and completely without your intervention, which can significantly speed up the entire system. However, if we are talking exclusively about removing the above program, there is no significant difference between the use of uninstallers and optimizers equipped with the function of removing unnecessary applications.