How To Completely Uninstall Microsoft Teams From Windows 10

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Uninstalling Microsoft Teams from your Windows 10 computer may present some challenges, but with proper guidance, it can be accomplished successfully. In this article, I will provide a detailed walkthrough on how to completely uninstall Microsoft Teams from your Windows 10 PC, based on my own personal experience.

Before You Begin

Before we dive into the uninstallation process, it’s important to understand the implications of removing Microsoft Teams. Teams is a popular collaboration tool used by many organizations to enhance productivity and communication. If you use Teams for work or personal purposes, make sure to back up any important data and inform your team members or colleagues about your intention to uninstall the application.

Step 1: Close Microsoft Teams

The first step is to ensure that Microsoft Teams is completely closed on your computer. To do this, right-click on the Teams icon in the system tray (located in the bottom right corner of your screen) and select “Quit”. This will terminate all Teams processes running in the background.

Step 2: Uninstall Teams from Control Panel

Now, let’s head to the Control Panel to uninstall Microsoft Teams. Here’s how:

  1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and type “Control Panel”. Click on the Control Panel app from the search results to open it.
  2. In the Control Panel window, click on “Uninstall a program” under the “Programs” section.
  3. A list of installed programs will appear. Scroll down and locate “Microsoft Teams”.
  4. Right-click on Microsoft Teams and select “Uninstall”.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.

Step 3: Remove Microsoft Teams Folders

Even after uninstalling Microsoft Teams from the Control Panel, there might be some residual files and folders left behind. To ensure a complete removal, let’s manually delete these folders. Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Open File Explorer by pressing the Windows key + E.
  2. In the address bar, type “C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming” (without quotes) and press Enter.
  3. Locate the “Microsoft” folder and delete it.
  4. In the address bar, type “C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local” (without quotes) and press Enter.
  5. Locate the “Microsoft” folder and delete it as well.

Step 4: Remove Teams Registry Entries

Removing the registry entries related to Microsoft Teams will ensure that no traces of the application remain on your system. Please note that modifying the registry can be risky, so it’s important to follow these steps carefully:

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type “regedit” (without quotes) and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  3. In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following location: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\Teams
  4. Right-click on the “Teams” folder and select “Delete”.
  5. Close the Registry Editor.

Conclusion

Uninstalling Microsoft Teams from Windows 10 involves a few steps, including closing the application, uninstalling it from the Control Panel, deleting residual folders, and removing registry entries. By following these steps carefully, you can ensure a complete removal of Microsoft Teams from your computer.

Remember, if you decide to reinstall Microsoft Teams in the future, you can download it from the official Microsoft website or through the Microsoft Store. Happy computing!