Some extremely stubborn versions (especially volume-licensed or MSI-based) may require a second pass. Rerun the tool after reboot to confirm no Office components remain.
Manually delete the leftover shortcuts from C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs .
| Tool | Speed | Cleans registry | Removes activation | Safe for legitimate installs | Author | |------|-------|----------------|--------------------|------------------------------|--------| | (SetupProd_OffScrub.exe) | Slow | Partial | No | Yes | Microsoft | | Control Panel → Uninstall | Moderate | Minimal | No | Yes | Microsoft | | Office Uninstall 2.0.2 | Very fast | Aggressive | Yes | Risky | Ratiborus | | Revo Uninstaller (Free) | Moderate | Full but safe | No | Yes | VS Revo Group | Office Uninstall 2.0.2 Portable by Ratiborus
| Engine | Detection Name | |--------|----------------| | Microsoft | Not detected (usually) | | Kaspersky | Not-a-virus:HEUR:RiskTool.Win32.Ratiborus | | McAfee | Artemis! | | Avast/AVG | Win32:Evo-gen [Susp] | | ESET-NOD32 | a variant of Win32/Ratiborus.A | | Malwarebytes | HackTool.Ratiborus |
Microsoft Office is one of the most widely used productivity suites in the world, with millions of users relying on its applications for work, school, and personal projects. However, there may come a time when you need to uninstall Office from your computer, whether it's to free up space, resolve software conflicts, or simply switch to a different office suite. In such cases, the built-in uninstallation tool provided by Microsoft may not always be effective, leaving behind residual files and registry entries that can cause problems. | Tool | Speed | Cleans registry |
Office Uninstall 2.0.2 is a standalone executable developed by , a well-known figure in the software enthusiast community (famous for tools like KMSAuto and Microsoft Toolkit). Unlike the standard Microsoft Office uninstaller, which often leaves configuration files, activation tokens, and registry entries behind, this utility performs a deep, aggressive cleanup.
Clean Up Your PC: A Guide to Office Uninstall 2.0.2 Portable by Ratiborus In such cases, the built-in uninstallation tool provided
: Unlike standard uninstallers, this tool is effective against "corrupted" installations where the original uninstaller fails to launch. Registry & System Scrubbing
Right-click the .exe and select . Without elevation, the tool cannot delete protected registry keys or system service entries.