The official Microsoft tool for removing Office from Windows 10 is the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA) , often referred to as the Uninstall Support Tool
. While it remains a critical resource for fixing corrupted installations, recent updates have significantly changed how users access it, shifting the primary interface to the built-in Windows Performance Review
If you cannot download external software, you can manually remove Office via Command Prompt in Windows 10. This is tedious but effective.
1. Stop Office Services: Open CMD as Administrator and run: microsoft office removal tool windows 10
net stop osppsvc
net stop ClickToRunSvc
2. Use the OffScrub Script (Microsoft’s Hidden Gem):
Microsoft used to distribute a VBS script called OffScrub. You can find it on GitHub or Microsoft docs. Run:
cscript OffScrub.vbs ALL /S /Q
(This runs a silent, forced removal of all Office suites.)
3. Manually Delete Registry Keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\OfficeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\OfficeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Office (for 64-bit Windows 10 with 32-bit Office)Warning: Editing the registry incorrectly can crash Windows 10. Always back up your registry first.
Option 1 – Use Microsoft’s official tool (recommended)
Option 2 – Manual removal (advanced users) The official Microsoft tool for removing Office from
Program Files and run registry cleaner (not recommended for average users).Step-by-step instructions to fully uninstall Microsoft Office (365, 2019, 2016, 2013, etc.) on Windows 10, including using built-in methods and Microsoft’s uninstall/support tools.
The Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA) is the official, recommended tool for diagnosing and removing Office installations on Windows 10. It is not a standalone "removal tool" but includes a specific workflow: "Fully uninstall Office" .