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How do I delete a Canvas app?

Published in Software Uninstall 3 mins read

To delete a Canvas app (specifically, assuming you're referring to Canvas X or a similar desktop application, not a Microsoft Power Apps Canvas app or a Learning Management System app), follow these steps:

Steps to Uninstall Canvas X (or Similar Desktop Application)

  1. Open the Control Panel:

    • On Windows, search for "Control Panel" in the Start menu and open it.

  2. Access Programs and Features (or Add or Remove Programs):

    • In the Control Panel, click on "Programs" or "Programs and Features." If you're using the older "Classic View," you might see "Add or Remove Programs."

  3. Locate Canvas X (or the specific application):

    • Scroll through the list of installed programs until you find "Canvas X" (or the specific Canvas application you want to uninstall).

  4. Uninstall the Application:

    • Select "Canvas X" (or the specific application) and click the "Uninstall" button that appears. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

  5. Delete Application Settings (Optional, but Recommended): After uninstalling the application, some application settings might remain in your user profile folder. Deleting these is optional but helps ensure a clean removal.

    • Locate the AppData folder: Open File Explorer and type %appdata% in the address bar, then press Enter. This takes you to the Roaming folder inside your AppData folder.
    • Find and delete the Canvas X (or relevant) folder: Look for a folder named "Canvas X" or something similar that relates to the application you uninstalled. Delete this folder.
    • Check Local AppData folder: Go back to the AppData folder (you can type %appdata% into File Explorer, then delete the "Roaming" part to just leave "AppData") and this time navigate into the "Local" folder within AppData. See if a Canvas X folder is there as well, and if so, delete it too.

Important Considerations:

  • Microsoft Power Apps Canvas App: If you are referring to a Canvas app within Microsoft Power Apps, the deletion process is different. You would need to go to the Power Apps portal (make.powerapps.com), navigate to the app, and delete it from there. These steps above are for a desktop application.
  • Learning Management System (LMS) App: If you are referring to an app within the Canvas LMS, the ability to delete it depends on your role (e.g., administrator). Contact your LMS administrator for assistance if needed.

By following these steps, you can effectively remove the Canvas app from your system.

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