SharePoint server 2016 uninstallation procedure.

SharePoint server 2016 uninstallation procedure.

We can remove SharePoint Server 2016 by uninstalling it from Control Panel. When we uninstall SharePoint Server 2016, most files and subfolders in the installation folders are removed. However, some files are not removed. Please find the below list of files which are not removed after the uninstallation of SharePoint.

• Web.config files, index files, log files, and customizations that you might have are not automatically removed when you uninstall SharePoint Server 2016.
• SQL Server databases are detached but are not removed from the database server.
• When you uninstall SharePoint Server 2016, all user data remains in the database files

Uninstallation of SharePoint Server 2016:


Please follow the steps mentioned below to uninstall the SharePoint product from the server.

1. Ensure that you are a member of the Farm Administrators group or a member of the Administrators group on the local computer.
2. On the computer that runs SharePoint Server 2016, log on as a local or domain administrator.
3. Start Control Panel.
4. For Windows Server 2012 R2:
5. On the Start screen, click Control Panel.
6. In the Programs area, click Uninstall a program.
7. In the Uninstall or change a program dialog box, click Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016.
8. Click Change.
9. On the Change your installation of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016 page, click Remove, and then click Continue.
10. A confirmation message appears.
11. Click Yes to remove SharePoint Server 2016.
12. A warning message appears.
13. Click OK to continue.
14. A confirmation message appears.
15. Click OK.
16. You might be prompted to restart the server.

Note: The Procedure mentioned above will be the same for Other versions of SharePoint un installation.

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