Run the tool to see help/usage:
015-ctrremove --help
Common patterns (assumptions):
Replace subcommands/flags with those shown by --help.
Disclaimer: This tool modifies system files. Use this guide at your own risk. The "015" designation often refers to a specific build or release version, so ensure the version matches your OS architecture (x64) if applicable. Download 015-ctrremove Tool
The 015-ctrremove tool (formally o15-ctrremove.diagcab) is a legacy Microsoft utility designed to completely uninstall Microsoft Office 2013, 2016, and Office 365. It is specifically used when the standard Windows "Programs and Features" uninstaller fails or when you need to remove all registry traces of "Click-to-Run" (CTR) installations. Status and Current Availability
While the specific o15-ctrremove file was widely used as part of the "Easy Fix" or "Fix it" suite, Microsoft has largely replaced it with more advanced tools.
Current Primary Tool: The Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA) is the official modern replacement. Run the tool to see help/usage: 015-ctrremove --help
Alternative: For command-line or silent removals, Microsoft now recommends the Office Scrubber Tool. How to Download and Use
If you specifically need a deep uninstallation tool, follow these steps to get the latest version: Uninstall Microsoft 365 or Office from a PC
Report: Download and Analysis of the 015-ctrremove Tool Common patterns (assumptions):
Date: October 26, 2023 Subject: Overview, Acquisition, and Usage Guide for the 015-ctrremove Utility
You can download the tool from reputable system administration repositories or archives.
Type 4 and press Enter.
What happens in the background:
Your antivirus might flag the removal tool as a "HackTool" because it manipulates registry permissions. Add an exclusion to your antivirus for the Desktop folder, or pause real-time protection for 15 minutes.