Uninstall Office from a PC (2024)

The following steps describe how to uninstall Microsoft 365 products on a PC (laptop, desktop, or 2-in-1). For Mac, see Uninstall Office for Mac.

Tip:Uninstalling Microsoft 365 only removes the Microsoft 365 applications from your computer, it doesn't remove any files, documents, or workbooks you created using the apps.

Uninstall Microsoft 365 for your installation type

The steps to uninstall Microsoft 365 depend on the type of installation you have. The most common installation types are Click-to-Run and Microsoft Windows Installer (MSI). The other type is an Microsoft 365 installation from the Microsoft Store app.

Select the Click-to-Run or MSI or Microsoft Store tab below and follow those uninstall steps for your installation type.

Not sure which type of install you have?

Open an Microsoft 365 app to check your installation type

Note:If you can't open an app to check your installation type, try the more common Click-to-Run or MSI uninstall steps first.

  1. Create or open an existing file and select File > Account (or it might say Office Account).

  2. Under Product information, find the About button and check for the following:

    Click-to-Run

    Uninstall Office from a PC (1)

    Click-to-Run installations have a Version and Build number, and include the phrase Click-to-Run.

    Follow the Click-to-Run or MSI steps below.

    MSI

    Uninstall Office from a PC (2)

    An MSI installation doesn't have a Version or Build number.

    Follow the Click-to-Run or MSI steps below.

    Microsoft Store

    Uninstall Office from a PC (3)

    Microsoft Store installations have a Version and Build number, and include the phrase Microsoft Store.

    If you have this installation type, select the Microsoft Store tab.

If you have a Click-to-Run or an MSI installation, uninstall Microsoft 365 using the Control Panel or download the uninstall support tool.

  1. Open the Control Panel.

    Tip:If you installed the Microsoft 365 apps as part of a suite, such as Office Home and Student or Microsoft 365, search for the suite name. For stand-alone apps search by the app name, such as Project or Visio.

    In most cases you can't uninstall an individual app if it's included in your Microsoft 365 suite. The only way to uninstall an individual app is if you purchased it as a stand-alone app.

    How you open the Control Panel depends on your version of Windows.

    Windows 10

    1. In the search box on the task bar, type control panel, then select Control Panel.

    2. Select Programs > Programs and Features, then right-click your Microsoft 365 product, and choose Uninstall.

    Windows 8.1 or 8

    1. Right-click the Start button Uninstall Office from a PC (4) (lower-left corner), and choose Control Panel.

    2. Select Programs and Features, then right-click your Microsoft 365 product, and choose Uninstall.

    Windows 7

    1. Click Start > Control Panel.

    2. Click Programs > Programs and Features.

    3. Right-click the Microsoft 365 application you want to remove, and then click Uninstall.

  2. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstall.

    Note:If Microsoft 365 isn't listed in the Control Panel you could have a Microsoft Store installation type. Select the Microsoft Store tab above and follow those uninstall steps instead.

  3. To reinstall Microsoft 365 select the version you want to reinstall and follow those steps.

    Microsoft 365 | Office 2021 |Office 2019 | Office 2016 | Office 2013 | Office 2010 | Office 2007

  1. Select the button below to downloadthe Microsoft 365 uninstall support tool.

    Download

  2. Follow the steps to open the download according to your browser, and when you're prompted in the Application Install window, select Install, and then I agree for the Microsoft Services Agreement.

    Tip:The tool may take a few minutes to download and install. After completing the installation, the Uninstall Microsoft 365 products window will open.

    Edge or Chrome

    • In the lower-lower left corner right-click SetupProd_OffScrub.exe > Open.

      Uninstall Office from a PC (5)

    Edge (older)

    • At the bottom of the browser window, select Run to launch the SetupProd_OffScrub.exe.

      Uninstall Office from a PC (6)

    Firefox

    • In the pop-up window, select Save Fileand then from the upper-right browser window, select the downloads arrow > SetupProd_OffScrub.exe.

      Uninstall Office from a PC (7)
  3. From the Uninstall Office products window, select the version of Microsoft 365 you want to uninstall, and then select Next.

  4. Follow the prompts on the remaining screens and when prompted, restart your computer.

    After you restart your computer, the uninstall tool automatically re-opens to complete the final step of the uninstall process. Follow the remaining prompts.

  5. If you want to reinstall Microsoft 365, select the steps for the version you want and follow those steps. Close the uninstall tool.

    Microsoft 365 | Office 2021|Office 2019 | Office 2016 | Office 2013 | Office 2010 | Office 2007

Tip:If the Microsoft 365 uninstall tool doesn't completely uninstall Microsoft 365 from your PC, you can try to manually uninstall Office.

Uninstall Microsoft 365 from Settings in Windows 10

  1. Select Start Uninstall Office from a PC (8) > Settings Uninstall Office from a PC (9) > Apps.

  2. Under Apps & Features select the version of Microsoft 365 you want to uninstall.

    Note:If you installed an Microsoft 365 suite such as Office Home and Student or you have an Microsoft 365 subscription, search for the suite name. If you bought an individual Microsoft 365 application, such as Word or Visio, search for the application name.

  3. Select Uninstall.

Tip:If you can't uninstall your Microsoft Store installation using Settings in Windows 10, then try to uninstall Office manually using PowerShell following the steps below.

Uninstall Microsoft 365 manually using PowerShell

Remove Microsoft 365

  1. Right-click Start Uninstall Office from a PC (10) and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).

  2. In the Windows PowerShell window, type the following:

    Get-AppxPackage -name “Microsoft.Office.Desktop” | Remove-AppxPackage

  3. Press Enter.

    This takes a few minutes. Once it's done, a new command prompt appears.

Verify Microsoft 365 was removed

  1. In the Windows PowerShell window, type the following:

    Get-AppxPackage -name “Microsoft.Office.Desktop”

  2. Press Enter.

    If only a command prompt appears and no additional information, it means you successfully removed Microsoft 365 and you can close the Windows PowerShell window.

Reinstall Microsoft 365

To reinstall Microsoft 365 see Install or reinstall Office on a PC.

Note:If you're not sure what operating system you have, see Which Windows operating system am I running?

Tip:If you're a small business owner looking for more information on how to get Microsoft 365 set up, visit .

Uninstall Office from a PC (2024)

FAQs

How do I completely remove Microsoft Office from my computer? ›

Select Control Panel from the list of results. Select Programs > Programs and features. Select your Microsoft 365 product and choose Uninstall. Tip: If you installed the Microsoft 365 apps as part of a suite, such as Office Home and Student or Microsoft 365, search for the suite name.

What happens if I uninstall Microsoft Office 365 on Windows? ›

Uninstalling Office 365 will remove all the Office applications, including Outlook, from your computer. When you reinstall Office 365, you will get a fresh version of Outlook. However, please note that uninstalling Office 365 will remove all your data, settings, and preferences associated with the Office applications.

Can I uninstall Microsoft Office on old computer and reinstall it on new computer? ›

Yes, you will be able to reinstall it as the license is now linked to your Microsoft account after redeeming the product key.

Will uninstalling Microsoft Office delete documents? ›

Uninstalling Microsoft Office will not remove any documents, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.

Is it OK to uninstall Microsoft Office? ›

If you decide to discontinue the use of one of your devices, get a new one, or decide you no longer want Microsoft Office installed, you can uninstall the applications and make available one of your free licenses to use on another device.

What happens if I uninstall Microsoft Office 365 and reinstall? ›

If you completely uninstall/reinstall Office 365 app, your Outlook profile may be removed. You have to create new Outlook profile and set up those accounts. It is better to take back up before uninstall Office 365 application.

How do I find my Microsoft Office product key on my computer? ›

Here's how to view your product key in the Microsoft Store: Go to www.microsoftstore.com. In the upper right-hand corner, select Sign in and enter the user ID and password you used to buy Office. After you sign in, select your name in the upper right-hand corner, and then select Order History.

Do I have to buy Microsoft Office again for a new computer? ›

If you have a new computer with Windows pre-installed it is common to also have Microsoft office pre-installed. the answer is Windows and Microsoft office are indeed separate products and require separate licenses.

Can Microsoft Office be installed on two computers? ›

We are happy to help you. As per your description, yes, you can use your Microsoft 365 package suite on two different computers. With a single Microsoft 365 subscription license, you can install Microsoft 365 Apps on up to 5 devices including PCs, Macs, tablets.

How do I clean up my registry after uninstalling a program? ›

Double-click on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, and then double-click SOFTWARE. These are sub-keys associated to applications installed on all user accounts in the computer. Check the entries and look for applications you know are already uninstalled. Right-click on the specific sub-key, and then select Delete.

How do I completely remove all traces of MS Office 2016? ›

Search Add or remove programs on your computer and open it. This will open Apps & features. From the displayed list, select Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016 or Microsoft Office Professional 2019. Select Uninstall.

How do I manually uninstall a program? ›

Uninstall from Control Panel

In search on the taskbar, enter Control Panel and select it from the results. Select Programs > Programs and Features. Press and hold (or right-click) on the program you want to remove and select Uninstall or Uninstall/Change. Then follow the directions on the screen.

Does resetting PC remove Microsoft Office? ›

Unfortunately, we have some tough news. You can't reset a computer and keep Microsoft Office as you left it. No matter what you do, you'll have to reinstall Office each time you reset your PC. This is because resetting Windows 11 removes all of your apps.

Do I need to Uninstall old Microsoft Office? ›

The Technology Support Center recommends that you uninstall your existing version of Microsoft Office before installing the latest version to avoid technical issues that may arise from having more than one version installed.

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