# Uninstalling WinForms Edition

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To uninstall WinForms controls, follow these steps:

1. Open the Control Panel using the **ComponentOneControlPanel** shortcut on the screen.
    The registration screen appears. In case you are an existing user, you can log in using the registered email address and password. Alternatively, if you are a new user, then register with ComponentOne and create an account by filling in the required fields.
    * A verification mail will be sent to your email address.
    * Visit the activation link to verify your email address.
    * In case you do not wish to log in or register, you can **proceed as an anonymous user**.
2. Unselect the checkbox in the WinForms Controls tile and click the Update Selected Controls button.
    ![winforms_uninstall.png](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/b74f7249-bbd5-4e1b-a2a4-8c598f7c5611/winforms_uninstall.79a834.png)

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> **Note**: The checkbox remains selected if you have already downloaded any version of the WinForms controls.

After successful uninstallation, the "**Installation/Uninstallation completed !!!**" message appears.
![winforms_removecontrols.png](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/b74f7249-bbd5-4e1b-a2a4-8c598f7c5611/winforms_removecontrols.a549cc.png)
3\. Click the **Close** button to complete the uninstallation of WinForms controls.