kubectl
How to uninstall kubectl from your PC
This web page contains detailed information on how to remove kubectl for Windows. The Windows release was developed by
Kubernetes. More information on Kubernetes can be found
here. You can see more info about kubectl at
https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/kubectl. The program is often installed in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages\Kubernetes.kubectl_Microsoft.Winget.Source_8wekyb3d8bbwe directory. Keep in mind that this location can differ depending on the user's decision. The full command line for removing kubectl is winget uninstall --product-code Kubernetes.kubectl_Microsoft.Winget.Source_8wekyb3d8bbwe. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might get a notification for admin rights. kubectl.exe is the kubectl's main executable file and it occupies around 48.66 MB (51022848 bytes) on disk.
kubectl contains of the executables below. They occupy 48.66 MB (
51022848 bytes) on disk.
This info is about kubectl version
1.29.0 alone. You can find below a few links to other kubectl versions:
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A way to delete kubectl with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO
kubectl is a program by Kubernetes. Sometimes, people choose to remove this program. Sometimes this is troublesome because performing this manually requires some experience regarding removing Windows programs manually. The best EASY action to remove kubectl is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:
1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and general tool to optimize your Windows computer.
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- download the program by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
- install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire the program's interface and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful PC management program.
3. Press the General Tools button

4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button

5. A list of the applications existing on your PC will be shown to you
6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate kubectl or simply activate the Search feature and type in "kubectl". If it exists on your system the kubectl program will be found very quickly. Notice that after you select kubectl in the list , some information regarding the program is made available to you:
- Star rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other people have regarding kubectl, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
- Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
- Technical information regarding the application you want to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
For example you can see that for kubectl:
- The software company is: https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/kubectl
- The uninstall string is: winget uninstall --product-code Kubernetes.kubectl_Microsoft.Winget.Source_8wekyb3d8bbwe
7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will come up. accept the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove kubectl.

8. After uninstalling kubectl, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong kubectl which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling kubectl with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or directories are left behind on your disk.
Your system will remain clean, speedy and able to run without errors or problems.
Disclaimer
The text above is not a recommendation to remove kubectl by Kubernetes from your computer, we are not saying that kubectl by Kubernetes is not a good application for your PC. This page simply contains detailed info on how to remove kubectl in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.
Last update on: 2025-08-20 07:27:15.827