How to Uninstall MySQL v8.0.46 on Windows 10/11 (2026) | Step-by-Step Guide

Below is a step-by-step guide to uninstall MySQL v8.0.46 from Windows 10/11.

Step 1: Uninstall MySQL (Choose Any Method Below)

Method 1: Uninstall via Windows Settings

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Apps.
3. Click Installed apps.
4. Search MySQL Documents → click ⋮ → Uninstall → Uninstall.
5. Search MySQL Examples and Samples → Uninstall.
6. Search MySQL Workbench → Uninstall.
7. Search MySQL Shell → Uninstall.
8. Search MySQL Router → Uninstall.
9. Search MySQL Server → Uninstall.
10. Search MySQL Installer → Uninstall.
11. Click Yes if security prompt appears.

Method 2: Uninstall via Control Panel

1. Press Windows + R.
2. Type:

   appwiz.cpl

3. Press Enter.
4. Select each MySQL component and click Uninstall → Yes:
   • MySQL Documents
   • MySQL Examples and Samples
   • MySQL Workbench
   • MySQL Shell
   • MySQL Router
   • MySQL Server
   • MySQL Installer

Step 2: Remove MySQL from PATH

1. Press Win + R, type:

   sysdm.cpl

2. Go to Advanced tab.
3. Click Environment Variables.
4. Under System variables, select Path → click Edit.
5. Select and delete:

   C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 8.0\bin

6. Click OK → OK → OK.

Step 3: Cleanup Remaining Files

Delete the following folders if they exist:

• C:\Program Files\MySQL
• C:\Program Files (x86)\MySQL
• C:\ProgramData\MySQL
• %APPDATA%\MySQL

Step 4: Verify Uninstallation

1. Open Command Prompt.
2. Run:

   mysql -u root -p

3. If MySQL is successfully removed, you will see:

   'mysql' is not recognized as an internal or external command