How to Uninstall Citrix: A Step-by-Step Guide for Windows, macOS and Linux

Desinstalando Citrix en Windows

Standard Uninstallation Process

Los pasos estándar para la desinstalación son los siguientes:

1. Accéder au Panneau de configuration :

Premere Win + S , luego escribe "Panel de control" y presiona Enter.

2. Naviguer vers Programmes :

• Click on "Programs" and then "Programs and Features."

3. Localizar Citrix Workspace:

• Scroll through the list to find "Citrix Workspace" or "Citrix Receiver."

4. Initiar desinstalación:

• Right-click on the application and select "Uninstall."

5. Suivez les instructions :

• Proceed with the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.

Nota: This method may leave residual files or registry entries. For a more thorough removal, consider the advanced method below.

Désinstallation avancée à l'aide de l'utilitaire de nettoyage Citrix

Pour une suppression complète, Citrix fournit l'outil de nettoyage du récepteur :

1. Téléchargez l'outil de nettoyage :

Visitez la page de support de Citrix pour télécharger l'outil de nettoyage du récepteur.

2. Exécutez l'utilitaire :

Execute el archivo descargado. La utilidad escaneará y eliminará todos los componentes de Citrix.

3. Reinicie su computadora:

After the utility completes its process, reboot your system to finalize the uninstallation.

Nota: Ensure all Citrix applications are closed before running the utility to prevent potential issues.

Desinstalando Citrix en macOS

Using the .dmg Installer

Si tienes el archivo .dmg original de Citrix Workspace:

1. Ouvrir le fichier .dmg :

Locate and open the CitrixWorkspaceApp.dmg file.

2. Lancez le désinstalleur :

Inside the mounted volume, select "Uninstall Citrix Workspace App."

3. Suivez les instructions à l'écran :

Proceed with the prompts to complete the uninstallation.

Nota: If the .dmg file is unavailable, you can download it again from the Citrix Downloads page.

Manual Uninstallation via Terminal

Para un enfoque de línea de comandos:

1. Ouvrir Terminal :

Naviga a Applications > Utilities > Terminal .

2. Ejecutar el comando de desinstalación:

Input the following command:

sudo /Library/Application Support/Citrix Receiver/Uninstall Citrix Workspace.app/Contents/MacOS/Uninstall Citrix Workspace

3. Authentifizieren:

Enter your administrator password when prompted.

4. Finalización:

El sistema eliminará Citrix Workspace y sus archivos asociados.

Nota: Ensure no Citrix processes are running during this process to avoid errors.

Desinstalando Citrix en Linux

El proceso de desinstalación varía según la distribución de Linux:

Debian/Ubuntu

1. Ouvrir Terminal :

Premere Ctrl + Alt + T to launch the terminal.

2. Entfernen Sie das Paket:

Ejecutar:

sudo apt remove icaclient -y

3. Supprimer les dépendances :

Para eliminar las dependencias asociadas:

sudo apt autoremove -y

4. Purge Configuration Files (Optional):

Pour une suppression complète :

sudo apt purge icaclient -y

Fedora/RHEL/CentOS

1. Ouvrir Terminal :

Access the terminal from your applications menu.

2. Entfernen Sie das Paket:

Ejecutar:

sudo yum remove icaclient -y

Nota: Reemplazar yum con dnf si su sistema utiliza DNF como gestor de paquetes.

Verification Steps for a Successful Uninstallation

After completing the uninstallation process, it will be essential to ensure that all components have been entirely removed to prevent potential conflicts or residual issues. Here is how to verify a successful uninstallation:

Check for Residual Files:

1. Windows:

• Naviga a C:\Program Files\ e C:\Program Files (x86)\ directories to ensure no Citrix folders remain. If you do find any folders named 'Citrix', delete them.
• Controlla C:\Users\ \AppData\Local\ e C:\Users\ \AppData\Roaming\ for any Citrix-related folders and remove them.

2. macOS:

• Open Finder and select Go > Go to Folder... . Entrar ~/Library/ und suchen Sie nach Citrix-bezogenen Ordnern in Application Support, Preferences und Caches. Zum Beispiel, schauen Sie in ~/Library/Application Support/ e ~/Library/Preferences/ pour tous les fichiers liés à Citrix.. Supprimez ceux que vous trouvez.

3. Linux:

• Check your home directory and /opt/ o su directorio de inicio para cualquier directorio relacionado con Citrix y elimínalos.

Delete Residual Files from Windows:

Si encuentra alguno, es importante eliminar manualmente los archivos o directorios relacionados con Citrix que queden.

Registro de verificación:

Other folders to check in a final Registro de verificación Windows Only:

1. Premere Win + R Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is a proprietary protocol developed by Microsoft. [, type] regedit Remote Access allows you to connect to your computer from anywhere. [Remote Access ti consente di connetterti al tuo computer da qualsiasi luogo., and press Enter.]
2. Naviga a HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ e HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\ pour s'assurer qu'aucune entrée Citrix ne reste.
3. Reinicie su computadora: Reinicie su sistema para asegurarse de que todos los cambios surtan efecto y que no queden procesos residuales en ejecución.

Al seguir meticulosamente estos pasos, puede asegurarse de que Citrix Workspace o Receiver se elimine por completo de su sistema, allanando el camino para una reinstalación limpia si lo desea o para prevenir posibles conflictos con otro software.

Problèmes courants et dépannage lors de la désinstallation

Uninstalling Citrix software can sometimes present challenges. Below are common issues encountered during the uninstallation process and their respective troubleshooting steps:​

"Citrix Won't Uninstall" Error – Forcing Uninstallation of Citrix Components

As seen above, if standard uninstallation methods fail, forcing the removal of Citrix components may be necessary:​

1. Utilisez l'utilitaire de nettoyage Citrix :
   • Download the Citrix Receiver Cleanup Utility provided by Citrix.
   • Run the utility with administrative privileges to ensure all components are targeted.​
   • After completion, restart your computer to finalize the removal process.​
2. Manual Removal: As above, if the cleanup utility doesn't resolve the issue, manual deletion of Citrix files and registry entries may be required.​ Caution: Editing the registry can have unintended consequences. Ensure you back up the registry before making changes.​

For detailed guidance, refer to Citrix's official documentation on removing components.

Leftover Registry Entries or Files – Manually Removing Residual Citrix Components

Residual files and registry entries can hinder system performance. Delete them as described above. For additional troubleshooting, consult Citrix articles published online concerning removing Citrix and its client files. By addressing these common issues with the outlined steps, you can effectively manage the uninstallation of Citrix software, maintaining system integrity and performance.

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