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How to uninstall the LightBox add-in
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Here are detailed instructions for uninstalling the LightBox Excel Add-In in two different scenarios:
🧍 Uninstalling for a Single User
This is applicable when the add-in was installed by the user through Excel or via a local installer (not deployed by IT or via admin center).
Option A: Via Excel Interface
Open Excel.
Go to the "Insert" tab on the ribbon.
Click "My Add-ins" (or "Add-ins" depending on Excel version).
In the Office Add-ins dialog:
Find LightBox Excel Add-In.
Click the three-dot menu (···) next to it.
Choose "Remove".
Option B: Via Windows Control Panel (if locally installed MSI)
Open Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
Locate LightBox Excel Add-In in the list.
Right-click and select "Uninstall".
Follow the prompts to complete the removal.
🛡️ Uninstalling for an Admin-Managed Deployment
This applies when the add-in was deployed through Microsoft 365 admin center (Centralized Deployment via Microsoft 365).
Instructions for Microsoft 365 Admins
Requires Microsoft 365 Global Administrator or equivalent privileges.
Go to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
Navigate to:
Settings > Integrated Apps.Find the LightBox Excel Add-In in the list.
Click on it, then select "Remove App" or "Unassign Users", depending on the deployment scope.
Confirm to uninstall it from all targeted users' Office environments.
Tip: Changes may take up to 24 hours to reflect on user machines.
✅ Verification
After uninstalling:
Restart Excel.
Confirm the LightBox add-in no longer appears under Insert > My Add-ins.
Let me know if you want a script-based method (e.g., PowerShell or registry edits) for bulk uninstall in enterprise environments.