In this article, you will find videos and step-by-step instructions for uninstalling and reinstalling UAD software in Windows.
- Uninstall UAD Software
- Uninstall UAD Device Drivers
- Delete UAD Preference Files
- Reinstall the UAD Software
Note: When troubleshooting an issue, please make sure to check the UAD device drivers and manually delete UAD preference files as described in this article.
How to Uninstall UAD Software on Windows 10
How to Uninstall UAD Software on Windows 11
Uninstall UAD-2 Software
- Search and open Installed apps using the Start menu.
- Locate UAD Powered Plug-Ins and select Uninstall.
- Select Uninstall in the UAD Powered Plugins Installer.
Uninstall UAD Device Drivers
Uninstalling the UAD Software should automatically clear all related UAD driver entries in Device Manager. If they remain, follow the steps below to remove them. If they are not listed here, proceed to next step.
- Search and open Device Manager using the Start menu.
- Expand Audio DSP Accelerator and uninstall UAD-2 System Driver.
If necessary, repeat this step for any other UAD entries on this list.
Delete UAD Preference Files
The UAD preference files are used to save various settings and parameters in the software. Deleting the preference files is advised when troubleshooting an issue or when fully uninstalling the UAD software.
- Type %appdata% into the Start menu to open the folder location of UAD preference files.
This will navigate directly to the following file path: C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming
- Locate and delete the Universal Audio folder.
Note: Saved UAD Console sessions are stored in the same location as the UAD preference files. To keep your saved UAD Console sessions, make sure to back up the Sessions folder inside the Universal Audio directory.
Reinstall the UAD Software
Visit this link to download and re-install the latest version of the UAD Software for UAD-2 devices.
Download Apollo & UAD-2 Software
The latest UAD Software can also be downloaded using the following link: