Uninstall Kodi on Windows 10

It is supposed to uninstall applications and programs in Windows 10 it's an easy process and there are even two functions you can use to uninstall apps: Control Panel and Settings. However, people are often unaware of the fact that certain applications can cause problems during the uninstall process and may malfunction.

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If that's the case, next time you want to install the same app, you may have problems, as certain files will remain and cause instability. Let's find out about Kodi and how it's causing problems during the uninstall process.

Uninstall Kodi on Windows 10

Code (formerly XBMC) is a free and open source software application for media players developed by the XBMC Foundation, a non-profit technology consortium. It is available for use in multiple operating systems and can be used with televisions and remote controls. Allows its users to play and stream most media, as videos, internet music and podcasts. It is customizable and allows you to install different skins and plugins that can add new features.

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However, Windows users 10 have reported that uninstalling this program from their computers was a difficult process and they were unable to uninstall it properly. Find out how to uninstall it yourself by following the instructions below!!

Solution 1: use conventional methods via control panel or settings

This is the first method you have tried yourself, but we will try again to make sure we try to uninstall it in the usual way. If this method helps you deal with Kodi related error messages, you don't have to move on to other solutions. This is also the simplest solution for occasional users.

1. First, make sure you are logged in with an administrator account, as you will not be able to remove programs with any other account.

2. Make a backup of the data you want to save because deleting Kodi will delete it.

3. Click on the Start menu and open the control panel by searching for it. Alternatively, you can click the gear icon to open Settings if you are using Windows 10.

4. In the control panel, select View as category in the upper right corner and click Uninstall a program in the Programs section.

5. If you use the Settings app, by clicking Applications, a list of all programs installed on your PC will immediately open.

6. Find Kodi in Control Panel or Settings and click Uninstall.

7. The Kodi uninstall wizard should open with two options: Repair and Remove. Select Remove and click Next to uninstall the program.

8. A message will appear asking: »Do you want to remove Kodi for Windows completely?»Choose Yes.

9. Click Finish when the uninstall is complete and restart your computer to see if the errors continue to appear.

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Solution 2: use Windows PowerShell to uninstall Kodi

Windows PowerShell is a powerful tool that can help you automate tasks using a command line shell and scripting language built with the .NET Framework and .NET Core. It was previously exclusive to Windows, but it was made open source and now available for all platforms. You can use PowerShell to uninstall various apps and you can even use it to remove pre-installed Windows apps like Photos, Video, Calculator, etc.

1. Type PowerShell in the search bar, right click on the first result and select Run as administrator.

2. Copy and paste the following command to receive the complete list of the applications you have installed along with detailed information about each one of them.

Get-AppxPackage - AllUsers | Select Name, PackageFullName

1. Wait for the list to load and try searching for Kodi. This may take a while, but be patient while looking at installed apps.

2. When I find it, copy everything next to the PackageFullName line by selecting all the text and using the Ctrl key combination + C.

3. Use the following command to uninstall Kodi from your PC. Replace the bold PackageFullName with the actual name you just copied and click Enter.

Remover-AppxPackage -package PackageFullName 

1. Restart your computer and see if there are any changes to the error messages.

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Solution 3: remove plugins

If both above solutions failed and you are still having Kodi related issues, Please refer to the instructions below to remove the plugins as well before proceeding. If some of the Kodi add-ons remain, you might get some error messages related to Kodi when uninstalling it.

1. To do this, just go to the specific folder of the plugin you want to clean.

2. The path of that folder depends on the platform you are on and the folder in which you have chosen to install it.

3. Please note that in older versions of the software, the Kodi directories were called XBMC.

4. In Windows, the folder where the plugins are located should normally be called

   C:N-UsersN "YourUserName"NAppDataNRoamingNKodi.

5. Another way to find it is to enter

   %APPDATA%kodiuserdata

   via the search box located on the left side of the taskbar, next to the start menu button.

Solution 4: use the built-in uninstaller

Follow the instructions related to this solution to use the built-in Kodi uninstaller, but also to delete the remaining files and registry entries once the process is complete. Carefully follow the instructions below to remove Kodi completely from your Windows PC 10.

First, let's make sure nothing related to Kodi is running on our computer, as this may prevent the uninstall process from running normally.

1. In the lower right corner of the screen, check the taskbar and systray to see the Kodi icon. Yes love, right click on it and select the related option to close the program.

2. To make sure nothing related to the program is running in the background, use the keyboard combination Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager. Find and end the processes related to the program.

Once we have disabled Kodi so that it does not run on our computer during the uninstallation process, let's proceed to the corresponding elimination.

1. Open File Explorer by clicking on the folder icon on the taskbar which will take you to the quick access feature.

2. Navigate to

   X:N- Program files (x86)NKodiN- / pre>
   
   Find the Uninstall.exe file and double-click on it to remove Kodi by activating the built-in uninstaller. (X represents the disk that installed the program.)
   
   

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the removal.

4. In the middle, you will be given the option (“Yes, i am sure and also grant permission to delete profile folder”) to delete the Kodi profile folder. Leave the option box unchecked to keep the folder containing the Kodi settings and library data for later use and click Uninstall. Otherwise, check the option and click Uninstall.

5. Wait for the built-in uninstaller to finish its work and remove Kodi from your computer.

After the uninstaller removes Kodi from your PC, it's time to delete all related registry keys as well. Let's proceed with this process, but first let's make sure to back up our work, the original record in case something goes wrong.

1. Open Registry Editor by searching for it in the search box located in the Start menu or by using the Ctrl key combination + R to open the Run dialog where you need to type “Regedit”.

2. Click the File menu at the top left of the window and select the Export option.

3. Choose where you want to save the changes in your registry.

4. In case you do any damage to the registry while editing it, just open the Registry Editor again, click File >> Import and find the .reg file that you exported earlier.

5. Alternatively, if changes made to the registry are not imported, the system can be restored to a previous working state using System Restore.

Since our registry is backed up and secure, We can delete the Kodi registry entries by following the instructions below.

1. In Registry Editor, navigate to this folder:

   HKEY_CURRENT_USERN-SoftwareKodiN

   and delete it.

2. In the browser, click edit> Search and log in “Code” to search for other files remaining in the program, and remove them if you find them to completely remove Kodi.

3. If you haven't restarted your computer once, restart it now. You can then check if the removal was successful and if your computer got rid of Kodi.

Solution 5: use Advanced Uninstaller Pro to remove Kodi

There are many different uninstallers designed to replace Control Panel and Settings, as they are often unresponsive and, sometimes, freeze in the middle of the uninstall process.

You don't have to use this particular uninstaller, but this one was able to help people who were dealing with this particular issue and that is exactly why we recommend it. It will also delete registry entries and app data if you don't like being the man for that job or if you are a casual user.

1. Download Advanced Uninstaller Pro from its official website or CNET.

2. Find the file you downloaded, double click on it and follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall it. Be careful not to install any additional programs that you may be asked to install and uncheck all. Select Custom Install and uncheck everything except Advanced Uninstaller Pro.

3. Open the program and open General Tools.

4. In General Tools, click Uninstall Programs and a list of all installed programs should appear.

5. Select Kodi and click the Uninstall button on the left below the information of the program you have selected.

6. After clicking the uninstall button, uninstaller is likely to fail, as it shows an error message or has already been used or removed.

7. However, this program implements a scanner whose purpose is to scan your hard drive and registry for debris. You will locate these files and you can click Select all and delete them.

8. Restart your PC and check if Kodi has been removed from your device.