How to Uninstall NetBeans v28 on Windows 10/11 (2026) | Step-by-Step Guide

Below is a Step-by-Step Guide to Uninstall NetBeans v28 on Windows 10/11:

Step 1: Follow any of the below methods:

Method 1 - Uninstall NetBeans via NetBeans Uninstaller

1. Go to NetBeans installed location:
   C:\Program Files\Apache NetBeans
2. Double-click on unins000.exe.
3. Click Yes if you get a security prompt.
4. Click Yes. Once uninstalled, click on OK.

Method 2 - Uninstall NetBeans via Windows Settings

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Apps.
3. Click Installed apps.
4. Search Apache NetBeans and click ⋮ (three dots) → Uninstall → Uninstall.
5. Click Yes if you get a security prompt.
6. Click Yes. Once uninstalled, click on OK.

Method 3 - Uninstall NetBeans via Control Panel

1. Press Windows + R.
2. Type the below command and press Enter:
   appwiz.cpl
3. Find Apache NetBeans and right-click → Uninstall.
4. Click Yes if you get a security prompt.
5. Click Yes. Once uninstalled, click on OK.

Step 2: Cleanup

Delete the below folders if present:

• %LOCALAPPDATA%\NetBeans
• %APPDATA%\NetBeans