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title: "Uninstalling Phoenix"
canonical: "https://documentation.chaos.com/space/PHX4MAX/125052702/Uninstalling%20Phoenix"
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This page provides information on uninstalling Phoenix.

## **Overview**

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When installing Phoenix, the installer will automatically uninstall any previous versions by default. The following steps can be taken to manually uninstall Phoenix.


## **Uninstalling Phoenix**

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Before uninstalling Phoenix, make sure that 3ds Max or Phoenix components are not being used. Then go to either of the following:** **

**Start menu** >** Uninstall Phoenix FD for 3ds Max ...**


![image](media://4aa2d24f-d075-41cf-b3d3-d3e74db4e19c)


This will start the Phoenix uninstaller. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove Phoenix from your system and restore any files overwritten by the installation.