Step 1: Uninstall AnyDesk

1. Open Settings: Press Win + I to open the Settings window.
   
   

2. Navigate to Apps: Go to Apps > Installed Apps.
   
   

3. Find AnyDesk: Scroll through the list or use the search bar to locate AnyDesk.
   
   

4. Uninstall: Click on the three dots next to AnyDesk and select Uninstall. Confirm any prompts to proceed with the uninstallation.
   
   

Alternatively, you can use the built-in uninstaller:

Open Run Dialog: Press Win + R, type the following command, and press Enter:

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"C:\Program Files (x86)\AnyDesk\AnyDesk.exe" --uninstall

1.  Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
   
   

🗑️ Step 2: Delete Residual Files and Folders

After uninstalling, some residual files may remain:

1. Open File Explorer: Press Win + E.
   
   

2. Navigate to the following directories and delete the AnyDesk folders if they exist:
   
   

   • C:\ProgramData\AnyDesk
     
     

   • C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\AnyDesk
     
     

   • C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Temp (search for and delete any AnyDesk-related files)
     
     

3. Note: %USERNAME% should be replaced with your actual Windows username.
   
   

🧠 Step 3: Remove AnyDesk Registry Entries

1. Open Registry Editor: Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
   
   

2. Navigate to the following registry keys and delete AnyDesk-related entries:
   
   

   • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.anydesk
     
     

   • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AnyDesk
     
     

   • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.anydesk
     
     

   • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\RegisteredApplications (search for AnyDesk entries)
     
     

   • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\Media\AnyDesk
     
     

3. Caution: Be careful when deleting registry entries. Deleting the wrong entries can cause system instability.
   
   

4. Close Registry Editor and restart your computer to apply the changes.