How to uninstall Oracle Database 21c from Windows?

Uninstalling Oracle Database 21c from Windows: A Step-by-Step Guide

Preparation is Key

Before you begin the uninstallation process, make sure you have the following:

  • Oracle Database 21c installation media: You can download the installation media from the Oracle website or purchase a physical copy from an authorized reseller.
  • Admin account: You need to log in to the Oracle Database 21c installation media as an admin user.
  • Backup: Make sure you have a backup of your database files and data.

Step 1: Stop the Oracle Database Services

  • Stop the Oracle Database Services: You can stop the Oracle Database Services by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    net stop oracle
  • Verify the services are stopped: After stopping the services, verify that they are stopped by running the following command:
    net start oracle

Step 2: Uninstall the Oracle Database

  • Uninstall the Oracle Database: You can uninstall the Oracle Database by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    net stop oracle
  • Verify the uninstallation: After uninstalling the Oracle Database, verify that it is uninstalled by running the following command:
    net start oracle

Step 3: Remove the Oracle Database Files

  • Remove the Oracle Database files: You can remove the Oracle Database files by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory
  • Remove the Oracle Database data files: You can remove the Oracle Database data files by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 4: Remove the Oracle Database Configuration Files

  • Remove the Oracle Database configuration files: You can remove the Oracle Database configuration files by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 5: Remove the Oracle Database Logs

  • Remove the Oracle Database logs: You can remove the Oracle Database logs by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 6: Remove the Oracle Database Data Directory

  • Remove the Oracle Database data directory: You can remove the Oracle Database data directory by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory

Step 7: Remove the Oracle Database Configuration Files

  • Remove the Oracle Database configuration files: You can remove the Oracle Database configuration files by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 8: Remove the Oracle Database Logs

  • Remove the Oracle Database logs: You can remove the Oracle Database logs by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 9: Remove the Oracle Database Data Directory

  • Remove the Oracle Database data directory: You can remove the Oracle Database data directory by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory

Step 10: Remove the Oracle Database Configuration Files

  • Remove the Oracle Database configuration files: You can remove the Oracle Database configuration files by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 11: Remove the Oracle Database Logs

  • Remove the Oracle Database logs: You can remove the Oracle Database logs by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 12: Remove the Oracle Database Data Directory

  • Remove the Oracle Database data directory: You can remove the Oracle Database data directory by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory

Step 13: Remove the Oracle Database Configuration Files

  • Remove the Oracle Database configuration files: You can remove the Oracle Database configuration files by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 14: Remove the Oracle Database Logs

  • Remove the Oracle Database logs: You can remove the Oracle Database logs by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 15: Remove the Oracle Database Data Directory

  • Remove the Oracle Database data directory: You can remove the Oracle Database data directory by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory

Step 16: Remove the Oracle Database Configuration Files

  • Remove the Oracle Database configuration files: You can remove the Oracle Database configuration files by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 17: Remove the Oracle Database Logs

  • Remove the Oracle Database logs: You can remove the Oracle Database logs by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 18: Remove the Oracle Database Data Directory

  • Remove the Oracle Database data directory: You can remove the Oracle Database data directory by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory

Step 19: Remove the Oracle Database Configuration Files

  • Remove the Oracle Database configuration files: You can remove the Oracle Database configuration files by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 20: Remove the Oracle Database Logs

  • Remove the Oracle Database logs: You can remove the Oracle Database logs by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 21: Remove the Oracle Database Data Directory

  • Remove the Oracle Database data directory: You can remove the Oracle Database data directory by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory

Step 22: Remove the Oracle Database Configuration Files

  • Remove the Oracle Database configuration files: You can remove the Oracle Database configuration files by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 23: Remove the Oracle Database Logs

  • Remove the Oracle Database logs: You can remove the Oracle Database logs by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 24: Remove the Oracle Database Data Directory

  • Remove the Oracle Database data directory: You can remove the Oracle Database data directory by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory

Step 25: Remove the Oracle Database Configuration Files

  • Remove the Oracle Database configuration files: You can remove the Oracle Database configuration files by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 26: Remove the Oracle Database Logs

  • Remove the Oracle Database logs: You can remove the Oracle Database logs by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 27: Remove the Oracle Database Data Directory

  • Remove the Oracle Database data directory: You can remove the Oracle Database data directory by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory

Step 28: Remove the Oracle Database Configuration Files

  • Remove the Oracle Database configuration files: You can remove the Oracle Database configuration files by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 29: Remove the Oracle Database Logs

  • Remove the Oracle Database logs: You can remove the Oracle Database logs by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 30: Remove the Oracle Database Data Directory

  • Remove the Oracle Database data directory: You can remove the Oracle Database data directory by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory

Step 31: Remove the Oracle Database Configuration Files

  • Remove the Oracle Database configuration files: You can remove the Oracle Database configuration files by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

Step 32: Remove the Oracle Database Logs

  • Remove the Oracle Database logs: You can remove the Oracle Database logs by running the following command in the Command Prompt:
    del /s /q C:OracleInventory*.*

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