When you install PDF Architect Desktop, there are a few add-ons that are installed. We provide a quick conversion tool for your web browsers and Microsoft Office applications. We also provide a previewer for Windows and Microsoft Outlook.
We recommend saving any open files in PDF Architect. PDF Architect will prompt you to close the application should it be open during the removal process.
How to launch the PDF Architect Desktop Installation Manager:
From Start Menu
Windows 10 + 11:
- Click on the Start Menu.
- Choose All Apps.
- Find the PDF Architect Desktop.
- Right-click on PDF Architect Desktop and choose Uninstall.
Windows 8:
Please refer to the Control Panel Uninstall section below.
Windows 7 + Vista:
- Click on the Start Menu.
- Choose All Programs.
- Expand the PDF Architect folder.
- Choose Uninstall or Modify PDF Architect.
- The PDF Architect installation wizard will now open.
From Control Panel
Windows 10+8:
- Right-click on the Start Menu.
- Choose the Control Panel option.
- Choose Uninstall a Program from the Programs (category view) section or Programs and Features (icon view).
Windows 7+Vista:
- Click to open the Start Menu.
- Choose the Control Panel option from the right side.
Choose Uninstall a Program from the Programs (category view) section or Programs and Features (icon view).
The PDF Architect Desktop Installation Manager will now open.
- Choose Modify.
Preview Plugins:
You can either disable the previewer entirely or you can pick and choose where it should remain active.
- Expand PDF Architect Desktop (Main Application).
Conversion Tools:
You can disable all the conversion tools, or decide the programs that should keep it.
- Click on Next to continue.
The removal process will now start.
PDF Architect will proceed to adjust its configuration to match your new settings. You will see this window as it completes the task.
Click on RUN PDF Architect to complete the process.