How to Fully Uninstall Revit from Your Computer

About How to Completely Uninstall Revit

I have shared this article before, but many users still find it unclear. Today, I will provide a brief and clear explanation using Revit 2015 as an example.

Note: All the default paths mentioned below apply to Revit Architecture 2015. If you are uninstalling other Revit 2015 products, please replace the product names accordingly:

• Autodesk Revit Architecture 2015 / RAC 2015
• Autodesk Revit Structure 2015 / RST 2015
• Autodesk Revit MEP 2015 / RME 2015
• Autodesk Revit LT 2015 / RLT 2015
• Autodesk Revit 2015 / RVT 2015

Also, replace %username% with your current Windows login name.

Please make sure to back up all custom family files and templates before proceeding.

1. Log in as a local system administrator and temporarily disable all antivirus software.
2. Uninstall specific Revit 2015 products via the Windows Control Panel:
   Control Panel > Programs and Features > Uninstall specific Revit 2015 products
3. Uninstall the Autodesk Material Library 2015:
   Control Panel > Programs and Features > Uninstall Autodesk Material Library 2015
4. Use Windows Explorer to locate and delete the following folders as appropriate:
   • C:Program FilesAutodeskRevit Architecture 2015
   • C:ProgramDataAutodeskRAC 2015
   • C:Users%username%AppDataLocalAutodeskRevitAutodesk Revit Architecture 2015
   • C:Users%username%AppDataRoamingAutodeskRevitAutodesk Revit Architecture 2015
5. Open the system registry editor:
   Windows Start Menu > Run > regedit
   Find and delete the following registry keys as applicable:
   • HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareAutodeskRevitAutodesk Revit Architecture 2015
   • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREAutodeskRevitAutodesk Revit Architecture 2015
   • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREAutodeskRAC 2015

   Warning: Incorrect editing of the Windows registry can cause serious system issues, including rendering your operating system unusable. Please proceed with caution, and make sure to back up your registry and system beforehand. For detailed information, please refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Base and the official documentation of the Microsoft® Registry Editor.

6. Restart your computer to complete the uninstallation process.

That’s all for How to Completely Uninstall Revit. I hope this guide helps you successfully remove Revit from your system!

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