Uninstalling CKEditor for SharePoint 2010

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To remove CKEditor for SharePoint, run the Setup.exe file from the installation package. If you use the installer for the same version of CKEditor that is installed in your SharePoint, the Repair or Remove screen will open. If, however, you no longer have access to the installer package, you can remove CKEditor for SharePoint with an installer for the latest version, downloaded from the product website. When this is the case, choose the Remove option on the Upgrade or Remove screen.

Important note: To uninstall CKEditor for SharePoint, the following prerequisites must be met:

  • You must be the SharePoint Farm Administrator.
  • The following Microsoft Windows services must be running:
    • SharePoint 2010 Administration service
    • SharePoint 2010 Timer service
  • CKEditor for SharePoint must already be installed.

After you run the Setup.exe file, the CKEditor for SharePoint setup wizard will open. It will guide you through the removal process.

CKEditor for SharePoint 2010 setup wizard welcome screen


If you are ready to begin the removal process, click the Next button. If you want to cancel the removal process at any time, click the Abort button.

Before the package is removed, a system check must be run to confirm that the removal prerequisites are met.

CKEditor for SharePoint 2010 setup wizard system check


If all checks succeed, you will be able to proceed to the next step.

The Repair or Remove screen lets you choose between the "Repair" and "Remove" scenarios.

CKEditor for SharePoint 2010 setup wizard removal option


Choose the Remove option and proceed to the next step.

The progress of the removal process will be displayed in the Uninstalling screen.

CKEditor for SharePoint 2010 setup wizard removal progress


When the removal process is completed, you can click the Next button in order to view more details.

CKEditor for SharePoint 2010 setup wizard removal success


The details screen shows you a summary of all actions performed by the setup wizard.

CKEditor for SharePoint 2010 setup wizard removal details


You can now close the setup wizard by clicking the Close button. CKEditor for SharePoint was uninstalled from your system.