Completely removing Microsoft Office from Windows 11 can be done in a few different ways, depending on how you installed it and your preferences:
1. Using the Control Panel:
- Open the Control Panel: Search for "Control Panel" in the Windows search bar and open it.
- Navigate to Programs and Features: Click on "Programs and Features" or "Uninstall a program".
- Find Microsoft Office: Locate the specific version of Microsoft Office you want to remove from the list.
- Uninstall: Right-click on the Office entry and select "Uninstall" or "Change". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
2. Using the Settings App:
- Open Settings: Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
- Go to Apps: Click on "Apps" in the left-hand menu.
- Find Microsoft Office: Scroll down the list of installed apps and find Microsoft Office.
- Uninstall: Click on the three dots next to the Office entry and select "Uninstall". Follow the prompts to complete the removal.
3. Using the Microsoft Office Uninstall Tool:
- Download the tool: Visit the Microsoft website and download the Office uninstall tool.
- Run the tool: Run the downloaded executable file.
- Select Office version: Choose the specific version of Office you want to remove.
- Uninstall: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
4. Manually Removing Office Files:
- Important: This method is not recommended for most users, as it can lead to data loss or system instability if done incorrectly.
- Backup your data: Ensure you have a backup of any important files before proceeding.
- Locate Office folders: Open File Explorer and navigate to the following locations:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office
- C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office
- C:\ProgramData\Microsoft Office
- C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Office
- Delete folders: Delete all folders and files related to Microsoft Office.
- Restart your computer: Restart your computer after removing the files.
Important Considerations:
- Uninstall any related programs: If you have any other programs associated with Microsoft Office, such as Skype for Business or OneNote, you may need to uninstall them separately.
- Check for leftover files: Even after uninstalling, there may be leftover files or registry entries. You can use a third-party cleaning tool to remove these.
- Reinstall Office: If you want to reinstall Office later, you'll need to reactivate it using your product key.
