How to uninstall programs in Windows Safe Mode

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Sometimes programs may not uninstall in the regular mode correctly, and you may at times have to boot in safe mode to uninstall software.

However, Windows Installer will not work under Safe Mode, this means that programs cannot be installed or uninstalled in safe mode without giving a specific command using msiexec in command prompt.

Make Windows Installer work in Safe Mode

To make Windows Installer to work under Safe Mode you need to create registry entries. To know how to do it manually, click : How to make Windows Installer work in Safe Mode.

Alternatively, you can also download and use this freeware utility which automates the entire process and makes thing easier for you.

Simply download SafeMSI, boot in safe mode and then run this utility.

uninstall safe mode How to uninstall programs in Windows Safe Mode

That’s it!  You will now be able to uninstall software in safe mode in Windows.

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Anand aka HappyAndyK is an end-user Windows enthusiast, a Microsoft MVP in Windows Desktop Experience since 2007, and the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, TheGeeksClub.com & WinVistaClub.com. Creating a System Restore Point before trying out a new software or a tweak is always recommended.

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    a very useful tool… Thank you very much bro ;)

  • Grr

    Thanks.

    This is of great help. I run into such issues at times.

    Thanks, Grr

  • diho

    thanks thanks

  • MOBILESPACE

    great tips very usefull for other

  • Anonymous

    SO USE A DIFFERENT UNINSTALLER YOU DONT HAVE TO USE WINDOWS UNINSTALL PROGRAM IN SAFE MODE ANYHOW