Can't uninstall XAMPP on Windows 10

[jj15]

Hello,

I've been using XAMPP 8.0.10 for a few years but I'd now like to uninstall it.

When I try to uninstall via "Add or remove programs" I get a compatibility error from Windows: "This app can't run on your PC". I get the same thing when trying to launch the "uninstall.exe" file directly. Running as administrator doesn't work.

I can't seem to find anything online regarding this happening, any idea how to get around it?

Thanks.

[hunt1127]

Have you tried uninstalling thought control panel?

[jj15]

Have you tried uninstalling thought control panel?

Good idea, I forgot that was a still a way to go about removing a program. I tried and it didn't give me a compatibility error this time but seemed to launch the uninstaller which gave me a message to the effect of "XAMPP may have already been uninstalled", yet it is still there. I guess I can try to restart and see if that magically fixes something otherwise using removing it manually may be the only option.