Uninstalling tablet drivers

Overview

Just as they are installed, tablet drivers can also be uninstalled.

Normally, you would only uninstall a tablet driver if you do not plan to use your drawing tablet again. However, uninstalling and reinstalling is also a common troubleshooting technique, so it is useful to understand the process.

Windows uninstall process

Windows

• Steps

  • Go to Start > Apps > Installed apps

    • On earlier versions of Windows, search for Add Remove Programs and uninstall it from there

  • Locate the application for your tablet brand

  • Click it and choose Uninstall

  • The uninstall process may ask you to restart your computer, do that.

  • If you are not asked to restart your computer, restart it anyway after the uninstall process finishes.

• About restarting the computer

  • Uninstalling a driver may require a system restart. It is best to get this out of the way before you move to the next steps. Even if the driver uninstall did not ask for a restart, I strongly recommend restarting your computer.

Extended uninstall process

Some tablet drivers leave behind leftover files, even after the uninstall process. To ensure nothing remains, use the Tablet Driver Cleanup tool.

Starting the uninstall process from the driver

Although I normally use the standard operating system method, some tablet brands also let you launch the uninstall process from the driver app itself.

MacOS uninstall process

Wacom

• Search for Wacom Tablet Utility

• Under Tablet Software, click Uninstall

Resources

• Wacom - How do I uninstall and re-install the Wacom driver on Mac OS for a Pen Tablet, Pen Display, or Pen Computer?

• Huion - How to Uninstall Version 15 Driver (MacOS)

• Huion - How to Uninstall the HUION MAC Driver V13 or V14 Properly

Resources

• Huion - How to Uninstall Version 15 Driver (Windows)