6 Uninstalling the Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows

You can uninstall the Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows by using the Microsoft Windows control panel, or by running the installation program that you used to install the drivers.

To uninstall using the Microsoft Windows control panel, complete these steps:

1. Open the control panel and navigate to the Uninstall or change a program section.

   Note that the name of this section might be different, depending on your version of Microsoft Windows.

2. Locate, then select the Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows.

3. Right-click the Uninstall option.

   The installation program starts and prompts you to confirm the uninstallation.

4. Select Yes when prompted to remove the application.

   The installation program removes the Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows and deletes the binaries from your system.

5. When prompted, select Yes, restart the system and then click Finish to complete the uninstallation.

To uninstall using the installation program:

1. Double-click Setup.exe to start the Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows installer.

   The installation program starts and prompts you to modify the current installation. You are able to select either Repair or Remove.

2. Select Remove and then click Next.

3. Select Yes from the pop-up dialog.

   The installation program removes the Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows and deletes the binaries from your system.

4. When prompted, select Yes, restart the system and then click Finish to complete the uninstallation.