Autodesk Release Uninstall Script

Created By AI

This repository ships a PowerShell automation that removes Autodesk desktop applications for a single release year (for example 2024 or 2026). The script is designed for IT admins who need a repeatable way to wipe a workstation of a specific Autodesk suite while leaving shared Autodesk services in place.

How it works

• Scans both the 32-bit and 64-bit uninstall registry hives for Autodesk entries.
• Filters the results to entries that reference the chosen release year in the display name or version number.
• Skips Autodesk Access, Autodesk Identity Manager, Autodesk Genuine Service, and any other excluded support components that should remain installed.
• Runs Autodesk Installer (Installer.exe) for ODIS-based bundles and msiexec.exe for traditional MSI packages.
• Performs multiple uninstall passes and pauses briefly between products to honor dependency chains.
• Stops when no qualifying Autodesk products remain or the maximum number of passes is reached.

What to expect

1. The script prompts for the Autodesk release year to target. Press Enter to accept the default of 2024 or type another four-digit year (e.g. 2025).
2. Matching Autodesk products are listed, and you must confirm the list before any removal begins.
3. Progress messages identify which product is being processed and whether additional attempts are required.
4. When complete, the script recommends rebooting the machine. If products remain, rerun the script or remove the stragglers manually.

Requirements

• Windows device with Autodesk products installed.
• PowerShell running with administrative privileges.
• Execution policy set to allow the script (see example below).

Usage

1. Download or clone this repository on the target workstation.

2. Start PowerShell as Administrator in the folder that contains the script.

3. Temporarily relax the execution policy (if needed) and launch the script:

   Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope Process -ExecutionPolicy Bypass
   .\"uninstall_autodesk_release.ps1"

4. Enter the Autodesk release year when prompted, review the product list, and type Y to proceed or N to cancel.

Bypassing the prompt

If you already know which release to remove, pass the -TargetRelease parameter when calling the script. This skips the interactive question and uses the supplied value.

Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope Process -ExecutionPolicy Bypass
.\"uninstall_autodesk_release.ps1" -TargetRelease 2026

All filtering, logging, and messaging automatically adapt to the provided release year, so the script file itself never needs to be edited.

Troubleshooting tips

• No Autodesk products found – confirm the entered release year matches the products installed on the machine.
• Installer.exe warnings – verify that Autodesk ODIS metadata still exists under C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ODIS\metadata. The script will warn if required bundle manifests are missing.
• Products remain after completion – dependencies sometimes require additional passes. Run the script again or remove the remaining products manually through Apps & Features.