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Rob Meijer's avatar
Rob Meijer
Helpful | Level 5
2 years ago

The desktop app doesn't get removed, it's stuck when trying to remove it.

I need to remove and re-install the app from the laptop as synch has stopped. When I remove it, it holds and states: app is not removed. How to either re-activate synch or to remove and re-install th...
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  • Rob Meijer's avatar
    Rob Meijer
    2 years ago

    Sorry for the delay (off for a break), I have managed to remove and reinstall the app.

Jay's avatar
Jay
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Hi Rob Meijer, are you able to boot into Safe Mode in Windows 11, and delete the folder while in that mode?

Rob Meijer's avatar
Rob Meijer
Helpful | Level 5
2 years ago

Sorry for the delay (off for a break), I have managed to remove and reinstall the app.

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    2 years ago

    Glad to hear you managed to sort this out in the end and thanks for keeping us in the loop too Rob Meijer 

     

    Have a lovely week ahead and see you around the Community!

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