Windows Installer Cleanup Utility Retired

Since its original release, the Windows Installer Cleanup utility has been recommended countless times to resolve installation problems. The utility removed the installation files, not the program, providing the ability to start the process over.

Unfortunately, it was found that the Windows Installer Cleanup utility was could damage some other components of the Windows operating system. As a result, Microsoft removed the Windows Installer Cleanup utility from the Download Center.

In place of the Windows Installer Cleanup utility, Microsoft now provides a Fix it Solution to fully remove Office 2003, 2007 and 2010 suites without damaging other Windows components. The Fix it for Office 2003, 2007 and 2010 is available at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301.

Although Major Geeks is still hosting the Windows Installer Cleanup utility, the use is at your own risk since Microsoft no longer supports the utility.

Hat tip, The Windows Club, Microsoft retires Windows Installer Cleanup utility!

References:

• KB 290301: How do I uninstall Office 2003, Office 2007 or Office 2010 suites if I cannot uninstall it from Control Panel?
• Major Geeks: Windows Installer CleanUp Utility 7.2 Download

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