Uninstall Shared Computer Toolkit Software

Windows SteadyState version 2.5 succeeds Windows SteadyState version 2.0 while the Shared Computer Toolkit for Windows XP is an earlier version of Windows SteadyState. You must uninstall any previous versions before you can install Windows SteadyState version 2.5. Follow the steps below to uninstall the Shared Computer Toolkit.

Step 1: Turn off Windows Disk Protection

1. On the Start menu click Programs, then click Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit to open the Shared Computer Toolkit.

2. Click Windows Disk Protection.

3. Click Keep Off.

4. Restart the computer when prompted.

Step 2: Remove user accounts created by the Shared Computer Toolkit

1. From the Windows Control Panel, open User Accounts.

2. Select the user to be deleted.

3. Click Remove, then click Yes.

Step 3: Uninstall Shared Computer Toolkit

1. On the Start menu, click Programs, click Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit, then click Uninstall the Shared Computer Toolkit.

2. A message appears stating: "Removing the Toolkit will automatically restart the computer."

3. Click Remove to begin the uninstall.

4. Click Finish to restart your computer.

Step 4: Remove the User Profile Hive Cleanup Service (UPHClean)

1. On the Start menu, click Settings, click Control Panel, click Add or Remove Programs, then click Remove Program.

2. Select User Profile Hive Cleanup Service, then click Remove.

3. When prompted to confirm that you want to uninstall the program, Click Yes to begin uninstalling UPHClean. The uninstall takes approximately five seconds to complete.