Uninstalling/Removing MindManager completely

Applies to: MindManager 8, 7 and 6.

Sometimes it may be necessary to perform a complete uninstall/reinstall of the software. You may need local administration rights to use the attached registry script.

Follow these steps for a complete uninstall:

1. Uninstall MindManager 8/6/7 in Windows control panel: Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

2. Download and execute the attached registry clean script (Unzip the file, double-click it and confirm dialogs):

- MindManager 8: http://cssdl.mindjet.com/Remove all MindManager 8 reg-data.zip

- MindManager 7: http://www1.mindjet.de/downloads/support/Remove-all-MM7-reg-data.zip
- MindManager 6: http://www1.mindjet.de/downloads/support/Remove_all_MindManager_6_reg-data.zip

3. If the install directory C:\Program Files\Mindjet\MindManager <version> (default setup path) still exists, delete it manually. The path can vary if you have installed MindManager per custom setup.

4. Delete the user data:

- Windows 2000/XP: C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Local Settings\Application Data\Mindjet\MindManager\<version>
- Windows Vista: C:\Users\USERNAMEE\AppData\Local\Mindjet\Mindmanager\<version>

PLEASE NOTE: Local Settings and Application Data are hidden folders. By default hidden folders are not shown in Windows. To view hidden folders set the option "Show hidden files and folders" via Start > Settings > Control Panel > Folder Options. Select the tab View. Scroll down the list to entry Hidden Files and Folders and activate Show hidden files and folders. Apply the setting and close the dialog.

5. Search the directory C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Installations for any files named Mindjet MindManager Pro <version>.msi and delete these files. Depending on your Operating system the folder WINDOWS can also be named WINNT (Windows 2000 or Windows NT).

6. Now install MindManager again using the appropriate setup file. You can download the latest files from our website: http://www.mindjet.com/resources/downloads/default.aspx

7. Start MindManager and wait until the library is initialized. Before changing any setting in MindManager please make sure that your previous problem is solved. For additional queries, contact Mindjet support via the contact support form in our support center.