Uninstalling tablet drivers

Overview

Just as they are installed, tablet drivers can also be uninstalled.

Normally, you would only be interested in uninstalling a tablet driver if you don't plan to to use your drawing tablet again. However, uninstalling/re-installing is a common troubleshooting technique so it is useful to be familiar with the process.

Normal uninstall process

Windows

• Steps

  • Go to Start > Apps > Installed apps

    • On earlier version of Windowss, search for "Add Remove Programs" and then uninstall apps

  • Locate the applivation for your tablet brand

  • Click on it and select to uninstall

  • The uninstall process may ask you to restart your computer, do that.

  • If you are not asked to restart your compute, after the uninstall process is finished, restart your computer anyway.

• About the needed to restart the computer

  • Uninstalling a driver may require a restart of your system. So, get this out of the way before you proceed with the next steps. Even if a driver uninstalled without asking you to restart. I highly recommend you restart your computer after you uninstall a tablet driver.

Extended uninstall process

Some tablet drivers leave bits of themselves installed, even after an uninstallation process. To ensure nothing remains, use the Tablet driver cleanup tool.

Starting the uninstall process from the driver

Even though I normally use the standard operating system methods to start the uninstall process, for some tablet brands, you can launch the uninstall process from the driver app itself.

Resources

• Huion - How to Uninstall Version 15 Driver (Windows)