Delete a service on Windows

 - ↻  - Romain Drouche  - ⏱ 1 min

In this tutorial, we will see how to remove a Windows service by the registry.

Sometimes some software does not remove their service during the uninstall, here’s how.

Open the Service Console and make sure it is shut down.

Service list

Open the regedit registry editor.

Open regedit

Go to the following location : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services then look for the service to delete.

Registry

Right click on it and click on Delete.

Delete service

Confirm the deletion by clicking Yes.

Confirm delete service

Return to the Services console and refresh, the service should not be displayed anymore.

Service deleted
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Romain Drouche

Romain Drouche

System Architect | MCSE: Core Infrastructure

An IT infrastructure expert with over 15 years of hands-on experience. Currently serving as a Systems and Network Project Manager and Information Systems Security (ISS) Lead, I leverage my expertise to ensure the reliability and security of technological environments.

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