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How to Uninstall Archicad?
If you need to uninstall Archicad from your computer, follow these steps to do it correctly.
The process changes slightly depending on whether you use Windows or macOS, so both options are shown here.
Before you start
Before starting the uninstallation, make sure Archicad and any related application are completely closed.
Note: Closing Archicad before uninstalling it helps avoid errors during the process and ensures no files are left locked.
Uninstalling Archicad on Windows
Follow these steps:
- close Archicad and any related process,
- open the Control Panel or go to Settings > Apps,
- find Archicad in the list of installed programs,
- select it and click Uninstall,
- follow the on-screen instructions until the process is complete.
Uninstalling Archicad on macOS
Follow these steps:
- close Archicad and any related application,
- open the folder where Archicad is installed,
- find the Uninstall ARCHICAD application,
- double-click it to start the uninstaller,
- follow the on-screen instructions until the uninstallation is complete.
Note: On macOS, the uninstaller is usually located inside Archicad's installation folder.
Removing remaining files
Once the uninstallation is complete, some residual files or folders related to Archicad may remain.
If you want to do a more thorough clean-up, you can manually review and delete those files.
They can usually be found in locations such as:
- Windows: Program Files, Documents or AppData,
- macOS: Applications, Documents or the user Library.
Note: Removing residual files is only advisable if you want to uninstall Archicad completely or prepare a clean installation.
Final recommendation
If you are going to install another version of the program after uninstalling Archicad, it is best to restart your computer before starting the new installation.
Quick summary
- close Archicad,
- uninstall it from Windows or using Uninstall ARCHICAD on macOS,
- check for any residual files,
- restart the computer if you are going to reinstall it.