How To Uninstall Adobe Illustrator

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Adobe Illustrator is a commonly used software for graphic design, known for its strong vector editing capabilities. Despite this, there might be situations where you need to remove the program from your computer. This could be for reasons like upgrading to a newer version, fixing problems, or simply not needing the software anymore. In this blog post, we will offer you a straightforward tutorial on how to uninstall Adobe Illustrator.

Uninstalling Adobe Illustrator on Windows

If you’re a Windows user, here are the steps to uninstall Adobe Illustrator:

  1. Press the Win + R keys simultaneously on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type appwiz.cpl into the Run box and hit Enter. This will open the Programs and Features panel in Control Panel.
  3. Scroll down through the list of installed programs until you find Adobe Illustrator.
  4. Click on Adobe Illustrator to select it and then click on the Uninstall button.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.

It’s also recommended to restart your computer after uninstalling the software to ensure that all the Adobe Illustrator components have been removed from your system.

Uninstalling Adobe Illustrator on macOS

If you’re using a Mac, you can uninstall Adobe Illustrator using the following steps:

  1. Open the Finder and go to the Applications folder.
  2. Find Adobe Illustrator in the Applications folder and click on it to select it.
  3. Drag the Adobe Illustrator icon to the Trash or right-click (control-click) on it and select Move to Trash.
  4. To completely remove Adobe Illustrator, you also need to delete its service files. To do this, open Finder and click Go from the menu bar, then choose Go to Folder.
  5. Type ~/Library in the Go to Folder field and hit Enter.
  6. In the Library folder, look for any files or folders with “Adobe Illustrator” in their names and move them to the Trash.

Note: Before uninstalling any software, ensure that you’ve saved any work and closed the software.

If you encounter any problems when uninstalling Adobe Illustrator, you can use an uninstaller tool which can help you completely remove the software and its associated files from your system. Remember to always have a backup of your important files before making major changes to your computer.