How to completely remove the FineReader PDF 15 version or earlier versions of FineReader

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Halyna Zernova

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How to completely remove FineReader PDF 15 or earlier versions FineReader 14, 12, 11 from the computer?

Answer

To remove the program, please use the standard Windows methods:

  1. Click Start > type Control Panel and select it.
  2. Select Programs > Programs and Features.
  3. Right-click the FineReader version you want to uninstall.
  4. Select Uninstall.
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Then delete the following program folders (if they still exist):

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\ABBYY FineReader <version>
  • C:\ProgramData\ABBYY\FineReader<version>
  • C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\ABBYY\FineReader\<version>
  • C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\ABBYY\FineReader\<version>
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\ABBYY\FineReader\<version>
  • C:\temp\FR<version>

Please note that the ProgramData and AppData folders can be hidden.

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    rajesh cheedalla

    Hi, How can I uninstall ABBYY FineReader 14 using PowerShell command? 
    This command doesn't help me:

    msixec /x {F14000CE–0001–0000–0000–074957833700}

    I am on Windows 2019.

     

    Thanks in advance.

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    Halyna Zernova

    Hi Rajesh,

    Thank you for your reply.

    I have created a ticket based on your comment - Question #421657.

    Please await answer to your email.

    Kind regards,

    Halyna Zernova

     

     

     

     

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