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)
- Go to: C:\Program Files\JetBrains\IntelliJ IDEA 2025.3.1\bin
- Run Uninstall.exe
- Follow the wizard to complete the uninstallation
Method 2: Uninstall via Windows Settings (Most Common)
- Press Windows + I to open Settings
- Go to Apps
- Click Installed apps
- Search IntelliJ IDEA
- Click ⋮ (three dots) ➡️ Uninstall ➡️ Uninstall
- Check the boxes delete cache and delete settings ➡️ click Uninstall
Method 3: Uninstall via Control Panel (Classic Way)
- Press Windows + R
- Type: appwiz.cpl
- Press Enter
- Find IntelliJ IDEA
- Right-click ➡️ Uninstall
- 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





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