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title: Uninstall the Active Directory password synchronization plugin
description: You can uninstall the Active Directory Password Synchronization plugin from multiple locations:
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# Uninstall the Active Directory password synchronization plugin

You can uninstall the Active Directory Password Synchronization plugin from multiple locations:

* Uninstall from the Windows Control Panel (Control Panel > Programs and Features, select `OpenIDM Password Sync` from the list and select Uninstall).

* Run the uninstaller (`unins000.exe` ) found in the OpenIDM Password Sync install directory (by default, `C:\Program Files\OpenIDM Password Sync`).

After the uninstaller finishes, Windows will prompt you to restart. Restart to complete the uninstall process.

## Remove installed authentication certificates

If you selected to authenticate with mutual SSL authentication, you can manually remove the IDM certificates using the Microsoft Management Console:

1. Click the Start Menu, type mmc, and click mmc Run Command.

2. For each of the following nodes, expand the node, and delete the certificate.

   **List of Nodes**

   |                                                                                       |
   | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
   | Certificates - Current User > Personal                                                |
   | Certificates - Current User > Trusted Root Certification Authorities                  |
   | Certificates - Service > OpenIDM Password Sync\Personal                               |
   | Certificates - Service > OpenIDM Password Sync\Trusted Root Certification Authorities |
   | Certificates > Local Computer > Personal                                              |
   | Certificates > Local Computer > Trusted Root Certification Authorities                |

3. If the OpenIDM Password Sync Service is still listed with stored certificates:

   1. Select File > Add/Remove Snap-in.

   2. From the Selected snap-ins area, select Certificates - OpenIDM Password Sync, and click Remove.

   3. Click OK.