Windows 10: Slimware Driver

The question has been asked previously but not answered. How do I get rid of "Driver updates" after I have removed the programme.

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How to uninstall software "Driver update" SlimWare Utilities.inc?

Hi Lilien,

Welcome to Microsoft Community. I will surely help you.

To uninstall the SlimWare Utilities follow these steps and check if it helps.

You may try to uninstall and reinstall the SlimWare Utilities
and check if it works. To uninstall the software follow these steps:

• 
  Right-click on
  Start Button and click on Programs and Features.
  
• 
  Right-click on the
  SlimWare Utilities and click on
  Uninstall.
  

Note: Make sure you have the installation media for
SlimWare Utilities before uninstalling it.

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.

 

How do I remove the Slimware Driver Update?

Hi Judith,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

We regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me assist you.

Provide us with the below details for better clarity on the issue.

1. Did you remove the program from the Programs and Features?

2. Which driver have you updated using the Slimware program?

3. Are you not able to remove Slimware software or the drivers installed by it?

As Slimware is an application you can uninstall it from the Programs and Features
on your computer. This will remove the program as well as updates related to the program from the system. Refer the steps below to uninstall the application.

Steps:-

1. Press “Windows Key + X.”

2. Select “Control Panel.”

3. Click on Programs and Features.


4. Right click
Slimware program then click Uninstall.

5. Follow the on screen instructions and restart the computer.

I suggest you to follow the steps provided in the below article to uninstall and prevent an update from installing on Windows 10.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930?TEACUPRBBS=8c68e36ffd34a7f4cc95c1656b0df1eb

If device drivers are updated you can try rollback by Device Manager.

Steps:-

1. Press “Windows + X” and select
Device Manager.

2. Select Driver and expand the driver icon.

3. Right click on the driver icon and click on
Properties.

4. Go to Driver tab.

5. Select Roll Back Driver.

You may also contact the Slimware support
for assistance.

https://www.slimwareutilities.com/forum/index.php

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

slimware

Hi Brian,

Look through your Startup items and see if Slimware is listed

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager

Click on the Startup Tab

See if Slimware is listed there

If it is, select it and click 'Disable'

Close Task Manager

Click your Start Button, type msconfig and hit Enter

When the System Configuration dialog opens, click on the Services Tab

Check the box marked 'Hide Microsoft Services'

In the remaining list Look for Slimware, uncheck any you find

Click Apply and OK

Then Open WIndows File Explroer and go into C:\Program Files and delete any Slimware folder you find, then the same with C:\Program Files (x86)

Restart your System and this annoyance should be gone . . .