How to Remove Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Programs from a Windows Vista Computer

The University of Delaware strongly urges all students and staff members to refrain from using Peer to Peer (P2P) file sharing programs for downloading or sharing copyrighted materials of any type.The copyright owners (or entities representing them) are continually scanning the network for computers that are illegally sharing their materials. Read more about the consequences of using such programs.

Please uninstall any file sharing programs before arriving on campus to prevent any possible charges against you. Most programs in Vista may be uninstalled by following these steps:

Click Start.
Click Control Panel.
Double-click Programs and Features.
Click to highlight the name of the program you want to remove.
Click Uninstall at the top of the window.
If necessary, highlight the name of any additional program(s) you want to remove.
Click Uninstall.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all programs you want to remove have been.
When you finish, close the Programs and Features window.
If prompted to do so, reboot your computer.

Remember: You are responsible for your computer and its activities–regardless of whether you installed the software or not. So be safe and remove any P2P software on your system. To review your responsibilities regarding your use of the campus network, please read the material at the following links.