How to Uninstall The Automation Batch Tools Software

It is usually not necessary to uninstall the Automation Batch Tools software before installing the newest version.

The installer will automatically try to suggest an appropriate installation path as the default. This is based on the following:

• If you have an earlier version installed from within the same version series, this program location can be reused. This means e.g. version 3.0.0 and 3.9.9 can be installed into the same directory.
• If you are installing a new major version, e.g. 4.x instead of 3.x the installation directory can not be reused.

Note: The Automation Batch Tools license is per user and not per computer, so you do not need to uninstall before moving Automation Batch Tools and data files to another computer.

Please note that support regarding this is only for non-modified distributions of our program. If you did not download our software from Microsys, reputable download site, magazine or similar, you may be using an altered software copy meaning the normal uninstall instructions may not apply.

The easiest way to uninstall is using the Windows add/remove software function found in Windows | Start | Settings | Control Panel | Add/Remove Software.

In the list, search for Automation Batch Tools. Depending on the version, the corresponding icon looks like this:



Note: You will often need to have a user account with administrator rights to successfully uninstall. You can configure user accounts in Windows | Start | Settings | Control Panel | Users and Passwords.

Note: You should close and exit the program before trying to uninstall it.

Note: If you can not locate the uninstall item for whatever reason, it is generally safe to simply delete the files of non-modified Automation Batch Tools software releases.

A few old versions prompted users if they wanted to provide feedback during uninstall. If you have such an old version, simply select No when asked to provide feedback.