🧹 How to Completely Uninstall Microsoft Office on Windows - Softwarekeep Digital

🧹 How to Completely Uninstall Microsoft Office on Windows

🧹 How to Completely Uninstall Microsoft Office on Windows

 

🧹 How to Completely Uninstall Microsoft Office on Windows

Whether you're troubleshooting issues or preparing for a clean reinstall, here's how to fully remove Office (365, 2021, 2019, 2016, etc.):

1. Uninstall via Windows Settings

  1. Open Settings: Click Start → ⚙️ Settings.

  2. Go to Apps: Navigate to Apps & features.

  3. Locate Office: Find the Office suite (e.g., Office 365, Office 2021).

  4. Uninstall: Click Uninstall, then confirm to begin removal 

2. Use Microsoft’s Official Removal Tool

If uninstallation via Settings fails or errors persist:

  1. Download the Support and Recovery Assistant from Microsoft.

  2. Run SetupProd_OffScrub.exe and install the tool.

  3. Select the Office products you wish to remove.

  4. Click Next, wait for completion, and restart your PC 

✅ FAQ

Can I reinstall Office later?
Yes — uninstalling doesn't prevent a clean reinstall via your Microsoft account or installation media 

Why use the removal tool?
It gets rid of leftover files and registry entries that Settings uninstall might miss.

🛠️ Troubleshooting Tips

  • Still seeing Office after tool use?
    Try cleaning leftovers manually (e.g., delete Office folders, remove registry keys) or use trusted third-party uninstallers like Revo Uninstaller 

  • No Office listed in Settings?
    You may need to uninstall the Office installation via the Control Panel or use PowerShell:

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