AnyDesk Reset & Reinstall Script with Contact Restore

A batch utility to automatically remove and reinstall AnyDesk while optionally preserving your configuration and contact list (user.conf).

📄 Русскую версию этого файла см. README.ru.md

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🌐 Language Support

This script includes full bilingual output. When launched, it will prompt you to choose English or Russian.

🧩 Purpose

This script allows you to:

• Completely remove all components and traces of AnyDesk
• Backup the user.conf file (with settings and saved contacts)
• Reinstall AnyDesk from a previously downloaded installer
• Restore your configuration after reinstallation
• Or just completely uninstall AnyDesk without reinstalling

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⚙️ How to Use

1. Download the AnyDesk installer from the official website: https://anydesk.com/en/downloads

2. Place the .exe file into your Downloads folder

3. Run AnyDesk_reset_reinstall_keep_contacts.bat as Administrator

4. Follow the prompts:

   • Whether to back up your settings
   • Whether to reinstall or just uninstall

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🔐 Administrator Rights Required

The script stops services, terminates processes, and deletes system directories. Therefore, admin privileges are required.

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📁 Directories Removed

• C:\ProgramData\AnyDesk
• %APPDATA%\AnyDesk
• %LOCALAPPDATA%\AnyDesk
• %ProgramFiles(x86)%\AnyDesk

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📦 System Requirements

• Windows 10 / 11 (or compatible)
• Ability to run scripts as Administrator

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📜 License

GNU General Public License v3.0

You may freely use, modify, and distribute this script under the condition that the license is retained and modifications remain open-source.

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✍️ Author

dSave.ru — Technical blog offering scripts and automation for admins and users.

🔗 https://dSave.ru

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