How To Uninstall Forge?

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Forge is a great platform for building and customizing your Wordpress website. For example, it's Great for adding a booking software (iSeatBooking or Event Espresso) to your website. Unfortunately, we can't live in a perfect world. So sometimes you want to uninstall Forge from your website but don't know how to do it. Follow the instructions below based on what you are using Forge with:

Uninstall Forge

Minecraft Forge is among the simplest ways that allow you to modify your Enderman or world of diamonds. It is easy to use, which is why it is the primary go-to place for any modding needs in Minecraft.

However, the Forge is nowhere near perfect. It sometimes does not work if your OS is not compatible with the software, so many are considering uninstalling it. Unfortunately, uninstalling Forge is not as easy as installing it.

There are several reasons why you cannot uninstall Forge easily. Furthermore, interrupted or incomplete uninstallation will cause several problems to arise; hence why you must know exactly what you will be doing.

Luckily, in this article, you will learn of several Forge uninstallation methods that will save you from the hassles and headaches. Here they are:

Using System Restore

The Windows operating system has a utility called "System Restore." It enables the users to revert the system to its previous state and remove programs that are affecting the computer's operation. 

Take note that this method will only work if you have created a system restore point prior to installing Forge on your computer. If you haven't, then it is best to skip to other methods.

Here are the steps on how to uninstall Forge using System Restore

  1. Close all running programs and files.
  2. Go to the desktop. Right-click, then select "Properties." The system window will appear. 
  3. Click on "System Protection."
  4. Select the "System Restore" option, and then the restore window will appear.
  5. Click "Choose a different restore point," then select "Next."
  6. Select the date and time the options, then click "Next."
    System Restore
  7. To confirm your restore point, click "Finish."
  8. Click "Yes" to confirm your action again in the pop-up menu that will appear.

Using Uninstaller.exe

The majority of computer OS has uninstall.exe or uninst000 executable files. Here are the steps on how to uninstall Forge using uninstaller.exe:

  1. Open the installation folder of Forge.
  2. Search for unins000.exe or uninstall.exe.
    Search for unins000.exe
  3. Double click on the file and follow the wizard's prompts to uninstall Forge successfully.

That's it! By far, this one is the easiest and quickest method of uninstalling Forge on this list. 

Using Programs and Features

You will find newly installed programs on your Programs and Features list. When you want to uninstall a particular program, you can simply go to its list and select "uninstall." The same idea can also be applied when uninstalling Forge. 

Here are the steps for this method for Windows 7 and Windows Vista:

  1. Click on "start."
  2. Type "Uninstall a program."
  3. A list will appear then search for Forge.
  4. Click "uninstall" to begin the process.
  5. Wait until it is done.

Here are the steps for this method for Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1: 

  1. Go to the WinX menu.
  2. Click "Programs and Features".
  3. A list will appear. Look for Forge.
  4. Click "uninstall" to begin the process.
  5. Wait until it is done.

Re-installing Forge to Uninstall

Yes, you read it right. One solution to your Forge uninstallation dilemma is to re-install it. This is an effective method if your current Forge is not working due to being corrupted. Download the installation file again then start the installation.

Summary: How to uninstall Forge?

  • You can remove any Forge install from your computer with just a few simple steps.
  • First, open the Minecraft launcher and make sure you're logged in to the account you use for Minecraft.
  • The next step is to select the Installations tab.
  • Next, look for the version of Forge that you want to uninstall in the list of installs and click on it once with your mouse.
  • Find the slider labeled 'Show snapshot versions' in the bottom left corner of this window. Slide it over until it's selected.
  • Doing so will show you all installed Forge versions in full detail. This should help you find the exact version you want to delete and make sure no snapshots are deleted by mistake.
  • Once you've found that specific version, click on it once with your mouse, then click the Delete button.
  •  A pop-up window will appear and ask if you're sure you want to do this. Click Yes and voila! The Forge install is gone (as well as any mods associated with it).
  •  Uninstalling Forge is easy; here's how.

Final Words

Transfering the program to the Recycle Bin does not mean that it is completely uninstalled. Follow any of the methods above to save yourself from the headaches and hassle of figuring out what's wrong with your computer. Also, make sure to use the appropriate method that suits your needs and requirements.