I can't delete PowerToys or Uninstall it

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Windows build number: [run "ver" at a command prompt]
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  • State:closed
  • Created 4 years ago
  • Comments:27 (6 by maintainers)

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xaviergmailcommented, Jul 18, 2021

I am also experiencing the same progmen as SWN-002. I am unable to uninstall, modify or repair. I also cannot use the .exe provided on the GH releases page, nor update powertoys from its own settings page.

Edit: I was able to launch the .exe installer found on GH releases corresponding to the currently installed version using cmd and passing the --extract_msi flag. Note the underscore rather than a traditional dash. From there, I was able to point the uninstaller to the directory containing the newly extracted .msi and complete the uninstallation process.

Cordially pinging @SWN-002 @grither @brian6932 ☝️

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FidelRomancommented, May 27, 2020

Go to control panel, instead of uninstall select change, then click in the option to remove. That works for me

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