: It was designed to remove registry entries and leftover traces that a standard uninstaller might miss. The Shift (Versions 2022 and Newer)
However, the most commonly referenced dedicated tool is the included with product downloads (usually found in the product’s installation folder or the Autodesk folder in the Start Menu).
You don’t need it for a simple, healthy uninstall. But you should use it in these scenarios:
: Users could simply search "Uninstall Tool" in the Windows Start menu to find it.
Uninstalling Autodesk software (like AutoCAD, Revit, or Maya) is notoriously difficult. Standard Windows uninstallers often leave behind registry keys, license files, and configuration folders that cause errors when you try to reinstall or update the software.
(Note: AppData is a hidden folder. Enable "Hidden Items" in View tab of File Explorer)
Sometimes you need to delete the product key from the registry to force a reinstall.
