# How to Uninstall the Server

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Updated: 2026-04-02T01:29:50Z

It is recommended to use the Windows standard uninstall method to uninstall the Ping32 server program; if the standard uninstall entry is unavailable or the uninstall fails, you can use the uninstall program in the installation directory as a supplementary method\. Before uninstalling, it is recommended to use an account with administrator rights and ensure \[…\]

It is recommended to use the

**Windows standard uninstall method**

to uninstall the Ping32 server program; if the standard uninstall entry is unavailable or the uninstall fails, you can use the uninstall program in the installation directory as a supplementary method. Before uninstalling, it is recommended to use an account with administrator rights and ensure that the relevant management Management Console/service has been exited.

#### **Method 1: Windows standard uninstall**

Complete the following steps to uninstall the Centralized Management Management Console using standard Windows methods:

-   Standalone Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features
-   Select \*\*Ping32 Endpoint Security Management System in the list
-   Click **Uninstall/Uninstall**, select **"Yes"** in the pop-up confirmation window and follow the wizard prompts to complete the uninstallation
-   Follow the wizard prompts to complete the uninstall process.
    -   It is recommended to select **Do not keep/do not save data** (no need to select "Save data")

#### **Method 2: Uninstall through the installation directory (optional)**

When uninstallation cannot be completed through the Windows standard uninstallation portal, you can manually run the uninstaller in the installation directory:

-   Enter the **Ping32 server** installation path
-   In the installation directory, double-click to run **`uninst.exe`**
-   When the **Ping32 Server Uninstall** window pops up, click **"Yes"** to confirm the uninstall.
-   Follow the wizard prompts to complete the uninstall process.
    -   No need to select "Save Data" during uninstallation\*\*

After the uninstallation is complete, the Ping32 server program will be removed from the current server.