How to Uninstall IntelliJ IDEA on Windows 10/11 (2025) | Step-by-Step Guide

How to Uninstall IntelliJ IDEA on Windows 10/11 (2025) | Step-by-Step Guide

Below is a step-by-step guide to uninstall IntelliJ IDEA on Windows:

Method 1: Uninstall Using the IntelliJ IDEA Uninstaller (.exe)

  1. Go to: C:\Program Files\JetBrains\IntelliJ IDEA 2025.3.1\bin
  2. Run Uninstall.exe
  3. Follow the wizard to complete the uninstallation

Method 2: Uninstall via Windows Settings (Most Common)

  1. Press Windows + I to open Settings
  2. Go to Apps
  3. Click Installed apps
  4. Search IntelliJ IDEA
  5. Click ⋮ (three dots) ➡️ Uninstall ➡️ Uninstall
  6. Check the boxes delete cache and delete settings ➡️ click Uninstall

Method 3: Uninstall via Control Panel (Classic Way)

  1. Press Windows + R
  2. Type: appwiz.cpl
  3. Press Enter
  4. Find IntelliJ IDEA
  5. Right-click ➡️ Uninstall
  6. Check the boxes delete cache and delete settings ➡️ click Uninstall

Post-Uninstall Cleanup

Delete these folders if present:

  • %APPDATA%\JetBrains
  • %LOCALAPPDATA%\JetBrains
  • C:\Program Files\JetBrains

✅ Verify Uninstall

  • IntelliJ IDEA is no longer in the Start Menu
  • idea command is not found in CMD
  • No desktop shortcut remains

Demo:

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