The process of uninstalling driver software can vary depending on the operating system of your computer or device. In general, the process involves accessing the Device Manager on Windows or System Preferences on Mac and then finding the software that you wish to uninstall. Below are detailed steps to follow for uninstalling driver software on Windows and Mac operating systems.
Uninstalling Driver Software on Windows
Step 1: Open the Device Manager.
Open the Start menu and type “Device Manager” in the search bar. Then, click on “Device Manager” from the results.
Step 2: Locate the driver software you want to uninstall.
From the list of devices that appear in the Device Manager, click on the one which contains the driver software that you want to uninstall. Then, right-click on it and select “Uninstall Device.”
Step 3: Confirm the uninstallation.
A box will pop up asking you to confirm if you want to uninstall the driver software from your device. Click “OK” to continue.
Step 4: Restart your computer.
Once the driver software has been successfully uninstalled, restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Uninstalling Driver Software on Mac
Step 1: Open System Preferences.
Open the Apple menu and click on “System Preferences.”
Step 2: Select the Software Update option.
Once the System Preferences window is open, click on the “Software Update” option.
Step 3: Locate the driver software you want to uninstall.
Under the “Software Updates” tab, select the “Installed Software” option. This will open a list of all the software installed on your Mac. Find the driver software you want to uninstall and double-click it.
Step 4: Uninstall the driver software.
Once you’ve found the driver software you want to uninstall, click on the “Uninstall” button at the bottom of the window.
Step 5: Restart your Mac.
Once the driver software has been successfully uninstalled, restart your Mac for the changes to take effect.
In some cases, you may need to manually delete any files associated with the driver software before uninstalling it. To do this, open the Library folder and find the driver software folder. Right-click on the folder and select “Delete.” You will then be asked to confirm if you want to delete the driver software. Once you have confirmed the deletion, restart your computer and the driver software should be completely removed from your device.