Uninstalling Daemon Tools Pro on Windows 10: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Daemon Tools is a popular utility for mounting ISO files as virtual drives in your operating system, but sometimes you might need or want to remove it entirely. Unfortunately, the process of uninstalling this software isn't always straightforward and can be quite tricky if not done correctly.

In this article, we'll walk through each step necessary to completely eliminate Daemon Tools Pro from your Windows 10 machine. Follow these instructions carefully and precisely:

### Step 1: Open Control Panel

To begin with, you need to open the Control Panel on your computer. To do so:

- Press ⊞ + R together on your keyboard.

- Type 'Control' in the Run dialog box that appears.

- Click on 'OK.'

Alternatively, if you're using Windows Explorer (File Explorer in Windows 8.1 and later), navigate directly to this location: `C:\ProgramData\DAEMON Tools Group\DAEMON Tools Pro` or simply search for 'Control Panel' from your Start menu.

### Step

Once inside the Control Panel:

- Click on 'Programs' if you're using a classic view, otherwise select 'Uninstall a program.'

- In either case, look for 'Daemon Tools Pro' in the list of installed programs.

- Right-click (or hold down the right mouse button) on it.

### Step 3: Select Uninstall

From the context menu that appears:

- Hover your cursor over 'Uninstall.'

Alternatively, if you're using Windows 10's default Start menu layout and 'Settings' icon instead of traditional Control Panel icons are visible:

1. Click on the cogwheel icon in the bottom left corner.

2. Go to System > Apps & features.

### Step 4: Follow Uninstallation Wizard

After clicking 'Uninstall' or selecting it from the context menu, a wizard will appear asking for your confirmation and/or providing options. Follow these steps:

- Read through each option carefully before making any selections.

- Click 'Next' until you reach the final page of the uninstallation process.

### Step 5: Reboot Your Computer

Once the removal is complete, restart your computer to ensure all traces are removed completely. If prompted by a dialog box asking if you want to do so now or later, choose 'Restart' (or 'Reboot' in older versions).

After rebooting:

1. Open Windows Explorer again.

2. Navigate to `C:\ProgramData\DAEMON Tools Group`.

3. Look for the folder named `DAEMON Tools Pro`. If it still exists after following all previous steps, right-click on it and select 'Delete' or permanently move this entire directory elsewhere.

### Step 6 (Optional): Remove Remaining Files

If you're experiencing any lingering issues with Daemon Tools Pro even after completing step five above:

1. Press ⊞ + R again to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type `regedit` in it and press Enter when 'Registry Editor' appears at the top of your screen.

In the Registry Editor that now opens, navigate through these keys one by one:

- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software

- DAEMON Tools Group

DaemonTools Pro

Look for any entries or subkeys with 'DAEMON' in their names and delete them all. When finished, exit the Registry Editor without saving changes if prompted.

### Step 7: Uninstall Remaining Services (Optional)

If you're still encountering problems after completing steps six above:

1. Press ⊞ + R once more to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type `msconfig` and press Enter when 'System Configuration' appears at the top of your screen.

In System Configuration's Startup tab, look for any entries related to Daemon Tools or its components (such as 'DAEMONTools Service', etc.) under both 'Startup' and 'Services' sections:

- Uncheck all boxes beside these items.

- Click on OK when prompted by a warning message asking if you're sure about making changes.

### Step 8: Reboot Again

Finally, restart your computer once more to ensure that all remaining components of Daemon Tools Pro have been completely removed from your system.

That's it! Your Windows machine should now be free and clear of any traces left behind by the software. If you encounter any issues during this process or notice that some elements still remain after following these steps, feel free to post a comment below so we can help resolve them for future readers.

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