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# 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](/drawtab/guides/drivers/tablet-driver-cleanup-tool.md).

### 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?](https://support.wacom.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500006264581-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)](https://support.huion.com/en/support/solutions/articles/44002222326-how-to-uninstall-version-15-driver-macos-)
* [Huion - How to Uninstall the HUION MAC Driver V13 or V14 Properly](https://support.huion.com/en/support/solutions/articles/44001164144-how-to-uninstall-the-huion-mac-driver-v13-or-v14-properly)

## Resources

* [Huion - How to Uninstall Version 15 Driver (Windows)](https://support.huion.com/en/support/solutions/articles/44002136887-how-to-uninstall-version-15-driver-windows-)