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RAR and WinRAR Uninstallation FAQ
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Q: How do I uninstall WinRAR (Add/Remove Programs)?
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Q: How do I uninstall WinRAR (Not Listed in Add/Remove Programs)?
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Q: How do I uninstall WinRAR (Add/Remove Programs)?
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A: WinRAR works like any typical Windows application, so the removal is handled in the same fashion as most Windows programs. It is NOT recommended that you simply delete the WinRAR program folder, as this does not remove the application properly.
NOTE: If you have a license for WinRAR, be sure to back up the rarreg.key file in the C:\Program Files\WinRAR folder, in case you need to reinstall later on.
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Windows XP, Server 2003, Windows 2000, and older Windows versions
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Click on Start
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Click on Control Panel
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Double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon
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Select WinRAR Archiver from the list of applications
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Click on the Remove button
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When prompted "Do you want to continue with uninstall WinRAR", click the Yes button
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Uninstallation will now take place. A reboot may be required.
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Windows Vista
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Click on the Windows button (Start button)
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Click on Control Panel
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Click on the "Uninstall a Program" link
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Double-click on WinRAR Archiver from the list of applications
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Windows will likely ask you for your permission to continue, Click the Continue button
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When prompted "Continue with uninstall WinRAR", click the Yes button
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Uninstallation will now take place. The WinRAR Archiver item will disappear from the list. A reboot may be required.
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Q: How do I uninstall WinRAR (Not Listed in Add/Remove Programs)?
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A: WinRAR works like any typical Windows application, so the removal is handled in the same fashion as most Windows programs. It is NOT recommended that you simply delete the WinRAR program folder, as this does not remove the application properly.
NOTE: If you have a license for WinRAR, be sure to back up the rarreg.key file in the C:\Program Files\WinRAR folder, in case you need to reinstall later on.
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Windows XP, Server 2003, Windows 2000, and older Windows versions
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Click on Start
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Click on Control Panel
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Double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon
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Select WinRAR Archiver from the list of applications
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Click on the Remove button
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When prompted "Do you want to continue with uninstall WinRAR", click the Yes button
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Uninstallation will now take place. A reboot may be required.
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Windows Vista
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Click on the Windows button (Start button)
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Click on the Computer link
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Double-click on the "Local Disk (C:)" icon
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Double-click on the Program Files icon
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Double-click on the WinRAR folder
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Double-click on the Uninstall icon
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Windows will likely ask you for your permission to continue, Click the Continue button
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When prompted "Continue with uninstall WinRAR", click the Yes button
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Uninstallation will now take place. The WinRAR Archiver item will disappear from the list. A reboot may be required.
If for some reason the Uninstall item does not appear in the list, then it is recommended you download and install WinRAR again and then use the normal uninstallation methods.
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