Understanding the Need for Force Uninstallation
Sometimes, the standard uninstallation process for Microsoft Office 2016 may not work as expected. In such cases, you might need to force uninstall the software. This guide will walk you through the process of forcefully removing Office 2016 from your Windows system.
Method 1: Using Control Panel
The first method to force uninstall Office 2016 involves using the Windows Control Panel:
Click the Start button and type “Control Panel”
Open Control Panel and navigate to “Programs and Features”
Locate Microsoft Office 2016 in the list of installed programs
Right-click on it and select “Uninstall”
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the uninstallation process
Method 2: Using the Office Uninstall Support Tool
If the Control Panel method doesn’t work, you can try using Microsoft’s official Office Uninstall Support Tool:
Download the Office Uninstall Support Tool from Microsoft’s website
Run the tool and select Office 2016 from the list of Office versions
Click “Next” and follow the prompts to uninstall Office 2016
Restart your computer after the process is complete
Method 3: Manual Removal Using PowerShell
For advanced users, PowerShell can be used to forcefully remove Office 2016:
Right-click on the Start button and select “Windows PowerShell (Admin)”
In the PowerShell window, type the following command:
textGet-AppxPackage -name “Microsoft.Office.Desktop” | Remove-AppxPackage
Press Enter and wait for the process to complete
Restart your computer
Cleaning Up After Uninstallation
After force uninstalling Office 2016, it’s important to remove any leftover files:
Open File Explorer and navigate to C:\Program Files and C:\Program Files (x86)
Delete any remaining Office or Microsoft Office folders
Empty the Recycle Bin to completely remove the files from your system
Verifying the Uninstallation
To ensure Office 2016 has been completely removed:
Open the Start menu and search for any Office applications
Check the Control Panel’s “Programs and Features” list for any Office components
If no traces are found, the force uninstallation was successful