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    Silent uninstall

    Learn how to perform a silent uninstall while retaining or removing personal user data using msiexec commands.

    Published on January 6, 2026
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    Silent uninstall

    To uninstall, use the following command, referencing the installer of the version on the workstation.

    msiexec -x "LegalWord365 8.0.2214.1 (No Shared).msi" AI_CLEAN_RESOURCES_UNINSTALL="0"

    The 'AI_CLEAN_RESOURCES_UNINSTALL' value is '0' to retain personal user data and '1' to remove personal user data. In the example above, profile data, favorites, text snippets, and templates are retained, which is recommended when updating the software.

    Instructions for command-line installation can be found via this link.

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