I want to totally DELETE iCloud from PC Computer

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October 07, 2019, 08:39 AM

erj_pilot

I want to totally DELETE iCloud from PC Computer

Calling all IT gurus...

I very STUPIDLY installed iCloud on my WIndows 7 PC some years ago...maybe 3 or 4 by now. I don't put ANYTHING in "the cloud" and am really getting tired of the pop-up box that wants me to update it.

I know the process is EXTREMELY laborious and involves getting into the Windows Registry, which I'm fine with. So is there a good resource that outlines the step by step process to rid myself of this piece of trash?? Thanks for any guidance!!

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October 07, 2019, 08:54 AM

Beancooker

Have you considered a clean install if windows? That would be a lot easier than deleting iCloud, and messing with the registry.

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October 07, 2019, 08:55 AM

smschulz

Programs and Features then uninstall.

October 07, 2019, 09:03 AM

erj_pilot

Thanks smschulz...I didn't think it was that easy or that obvious.

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Originally posted by Beancooker:
Have you considered a clean install [of] windows? That would be a lot easier than deleting iCloud, and messing with the registry.

That's on the horizon for next year when I upgrade this system to Windows 10. So if it keeps showing up, as hudr describes below, I can live with that for another 6 months.

October 07, 2019, 09:04 AM

hudr

Good luck. I’ve uninstalled it a couple times. I have had it show back up after major updates. But it is fairly easy to uninstall, as mentioned above.

October 07, 2019, 09:27 AM

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What smschultz indicated + running ccleaner (free ed) registry cleanup if you feel like it.

Wouldn't mess with the registry if i were you.
Some files and folders might get left behind but they will not be an issue in the future.

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