How To Completely Uninstall MySQL In Windows

Learn how to completely uninstall MySQL in Windows. Remove every trace of MySQL from your Windows PC—no leftovers, no registry entries, no data folders.

This will work whether you're using Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11. Ensure that you have Admin privileges on your PC.

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How To Uninstall MySQL In Windows:

Step 1 (Optional): Stop & Disable the MySQL Service. Simply open "Services":

Press  Win+R → type services.msc → Enter. Find any service named MySQL, MySQL80, or similar. Right‑click → Stop.

Perform a right‑click once again → Properties → set Startup type to Disabled → OK.

Alternatively, use an elevated Command Prompt:

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sc stop MySQL80
sc config MySQL80 start= disabled

However, this is optional. You can simply start with the uninstallation from the Control Panel

Step 2: Type Control Panel on your computer and select "Uninstall a Program", under the 'Programs' section to see all the programs in your computer.

Step 3: Locate the "MySQL Workbench". Simply click on it to highlight, then right-click and select "Uninstall". From the two prompts that come up, asking you to confirm the uninstallation, select "Yes" each time.

Step 4: Click to highlight the "MySQL Shell" option, then right-click and select "Uninstall". From the two prompts that come up, asking you to confirm the uninstallation, select "Yes" each time.

Step 5: Select "MySQL Server" to highlight it. Then right-click and select "Uninstall". From the two prompts that come up, asking you to confirm the uninstallation, select "Yes" each time.

Step 6: Finally, locate the "MySQL Installer". Click on it to highlight, then right-click and select "Uninstall". From the two prompts that come up, asking you to confirm the uninstallation, select "Yes" each time.

This removes the core program files but often leaves data directories and registry traces untouched. Close the Control Panel.

Step 7: Even after uninstalling, you’ll typically find folders here:

Program Files:

C:\Program Files\MySQL\

C:\Program Files (x86)\MySQL\

Data directory (default):

C:\ProgramData\MySQL\

Note: The ProgramData folder is hidden by default— enable “Show hidden files” in File Explorer (Windows 7/8). For Windows 10/11, simply click on "View" in the File Explorer options, select "Show" and enable "Hidden Items".

Delete these entire folders to wipe out binaries, libraries, and any remaining data files. Simply right-click on each folder and select the "Delete" or Bin icon. You can also press Shift+Delete to delete the folders permanently.

Step 8 (Optional): You can perform a system reboot if you so choose. This ensures locked files and service definitions are fully cleared from memory. After restarting, rerun the verification checks above.

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