Uninstalling RingCentral apps using a PowerShell script on a Windows system

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Over time, user environments can become cluttered with multiple versions of different RingCentral apps. PowerShell commands let you remove all prior versions. Running these scripts removes any system-wide installations of some or all RingCentral apps, depending on which script you run. Once you’ve done that, you can install current versions of the apps. When you run this script on a computer that has multiple users, the process will uninstall some or all RingCentral apps for all users.

This article includes seven PowerShell scripts that you can download and run on your computer:

Uninstalling all RingCentral apps
Uninstalling all RingCentral apps except the RingEX app
Uninstalling all RingCentral apps except the RingEX and RingCentral Phone apps
Uninstalling only the RingCentral Classic app
Uninstalling only the RingCentral Meetings app
Uninstalling only the RingCentral Meetings Outlook plugin
Uninstalling only the RingCentral Meetings Rooms app

Usage notes

You should run the scripts while logged in as a system administrator. Doing so will remove all specified RingCentral apps for all users, as well as any shortcuts.

Legal notice

Please read this disclaimer carefully before using this script. This script is open-source and subject to the terms of the MIT license.

This script is provided as a tool for IT Administrators to programmatically remove all specified RingCentral applications from End Users’ devices. We also highly recommend that you first test this script to ensure that it achieves the desired results.

RingCentral makes no representation as to the script containing any errors or bugs. Any bugs or errors in the script may produce an undesirable outcome. Additionally, any modification or unintentional change made by you may have undesirable effects. If you discover any issue with the script, you should immediately cease use and manage the removal of RingCentral applications manually.

Your use of this software is undertaken at your own risk. To the full extent permitted under law, RingCentral will not be liable for any loss or damage of whatever nature (direct, indirect, consequential, or other) caused by the use of this script.

Uninstalling all RingCentral apps

Run this script as a system administrator to uninstall all RingCentral apps installed on your computer. This script cleans up the following apps from a Windows operating system:

RingCentral Meetings app
RingCentral Meetings Outlook plugin
RingCentral Classic app
RingEX app
RingCentral Phone
RingCentral Meetings Rooms app

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Uninstalling all RingCentral apps except the RingEX app

You should run this PowerShell script to uninstall other RingCentral apps except the RingEX app. Doing so will remove other RingCentral apps, such as:

RingCentral Classic app
RingCentral Phone app
RingCentral Meetings app
RingCentral Meetings Rooms app
RingCentral Rooms app

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Uninstalling all RingCentral apps except the RingEX and RingCentral Phone apps

You should run this PowerShell script to uninstall other RingCentral apps except the RingEX app and RingCentral Phone app. Doing so will remove other RingCentral apps, such as:

RingCentral Classic app
RingCentral Meetings app
RingCentral Meetings Rooms app
RingCentral Rooms app

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Uninstalling only the RingCentral Classic app

You should run this PowerShell script to uninstall the RingCentral Classic app on your computer. Doing so will remove the RingCentral Classic app, as well as any shortcuts for all users.

Download script

Uninstalling only the RingCentral Meetings app

You should run this PowerShell script to uninstall only the RingCentral Meetings app installed on your computer. Doing so will remove the RingCentral Meetings app, as well as any shortcuts for all users.

Download script

Uninstalling only the RingCentral Meetings Outlook plugin

You should run this PowerShell script to uninstall the RingCentral Meetings Outlook plugin installed on your computer. Doing so will remove the RingCentral Meetings Outlook plugin, as well as any shortcuts for all users.

Any running Outlook applications on your computer must be restarted for the changes to take effect

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Uninstalling only the RingCentral Meetings Rooms app

You should run this PowerShell script to uninstall the RingCentral Meetings Rooms app installed on your computer. Doing so will remove the RingCentral Meetings Rooms app, as well as any shortcuts for all users.

Download script