How to Cancel IrfanView

To completely uninstall IrfanView from your computer, follow these steps:

Using the Control Panel

• Go to the Windows menu and select "Settings" or "Control Panel".
• Navigate to "Apps" or "Programs and Features".
• Find IrfanView in the list of installed applications.
• Click on IrfanView and then click the "Uninstall" button.
• Follow the uninstallation wizard to complete the process.

Using the IrfanView Uninstaller

• Right-click on the IrfanView shortcut and select "Open file location".
• In the IrfanView installation folder, find and double-click the iv_uninstall.exe file.
• Follow the uninstallation wizard to complete the process.

Manual Uninstallation

• Close all instances of IrfanView and any related processes.
• Go to the IrfanView installation folder, typically located in C:Program Files or C:Program Files (x86).
• Locate the iv_uninstall.exe or uninst000.exe file and double-click it to start the uninstallation process.
• Alternatively, you can use the Run command:

  • Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.

  • Enter the following command and click OK:
    plaintext
    "C:Program Files (x86)IrfanViewiv_uninstall.exe"

  • Follow the instructions to complete the uninstallation.

Cleaning Leftovers

• After the uninstallation, restart your computer.
• Check the installation folder to ensure all files have been removed. If some files remain, delete them manually.
• Open the Registry Editor by typing regedit in the Start menu search.
• Navigate to the registry entries related to IrfanView and delete them. Typically, these are found under keys like HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareIrfanView and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareIrfanView.
• Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer again.

Using a Third-Party Uninstaller

If the above methods do not completely remove IrfanView, you can use a third-party uninstaller like Total Uninstaller or Revo Uninstaller Pro:

• Launch the third-party uninstaller.
• Select IrfanView from the list of installed programs.
• Follow the prompts to analyze and remove all associated files and registry entries.
• Confirm the removal and restart your computer.

By following these steps, you should be able to completely uninstall IrfanView from your computer.