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managing-os/uninstalling-windows-tools-2.md
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Uninstalling Qubes Tools for Windows v2.x
=========================================
Uninstalling Qubes Windows Tools v2.x
=====================================
**Do not try to uninstall Qubes Tools for Windows (QTW) 2.x from Windows Control Panel. It will render your HVM unbootable and will require manual fixing.**
**Do not try to uninstall Qubes Windows Tools (QWT) 2.x from Windows Control Panel. It will render your HVM unbootable and will require manual fixing.**
Preface
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Version 2.x of QTW (used for Windows HVMs in Qubes R2) is difficult to uninstall due to issues with the Xen GPL PV drivers package that is used. However, uninstalling QTW version 2.x is required to migrate the HVM to Qubes R3.
HVMs with QTW 2.x *will not boot normally in Qubes R3* due to Xen drivers failing. They will boot in Safe Mode. It's easier to uninstall QTW 2.x from Qubes R2, but if that's not an option it's also possible in Qubes R3 (just a bit more complicated). Details below.
Version 2.x of QWT (used for Windows HVMs in Qubes R2) is difficult to uninstall due to issues with the Xen GPL PV drivers package that is used. However, uninstalling QWT version 2.x is required to migrate the HVM to Qubes R3.
HVMs with QWT 2.x *will not boot normally in Qubes R3* due to Xen drivers failing. They will boot in Safe Mode. It's easier to uninstall QWT 2.x from Qubes R2, but if that's not an option it's also possible in Qubes R3 (just a bit more complicated). Details below.
Uninstalling QTW 2.x in Qubes R2
Uninstalling QWT 2.x in Qubes R2
--------------------------------
1. Copy the uninstall script posted at the end of this document and save it in the HVM as a .BAT file.
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- Disk drives should be QEMU (emulated).
- Network adapter should be Realtek (emulated).
Now you can backup the HVM, migrate it to Qubes R3 and install QTW 3.x there.
Now you can backup the HVM, migrate it to Qubes R3 and install QWT 3.x there.
Uninstalling QTW 2.x in Qubes R3
Uninstalling QWT 2.x in Qubes R3
--------------------------------
HVMs with QTW 2.x will not boot normally in Qubes R3 due to the old Xen drivers failing. If removing QTW from Qubes R2 is not an option (see above) then you will need to boot the HVM in Safe Mode.
HVMs with QWT 2.x will not boot normally in Qubes R3 due to the old Xen drivers failing. If removing QWT from Qubes R2 is not an option (see above) then you will need to boot the HVM in Safe Mode.
### Preparation in dom0
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* Grab a drink or read a book while Windows tries to do something but ultimately the repair process fails.
* *Now* you're presented with a choice of *advanced options* that include a command prompt. Why isn't this available from the start?
* Launch the command prompt, log in and type `bcdedit /set {default} safeboot minimal`. The OS will now always start in Safe Mode until the setting is reverted.
* Reboot and proceed with the uninstallation instructions from the previous paragraph (*Uninstalling QTW 2.x in Qubes R2*).
* Reboot and proceed with the uninstallation instructions from the previous paragraph (*Uninstalling QWT 2.x in Qubes R2*).
If you need network access to copy the uninstall script to the HVM, use *Safe Mode with Networking* instead of pure Safe Mode (replace `minimal` with `network` in the bcdedit commands above). Disable the Xen PV network device first. You may need to manually configure IP settings for the emulated Realtek adapter.
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@echo off
:: This batch file uninstalls Qubes Tools for Windows version 2.x
:: This batch file uninstalls Qubes Windows Tools version 2.x
:: Needs to be run in safe mode
:: Registry cleanup