Trados not able to start - Error message "Traados has not finished removing the last uninstalled plug in"

I cannot start Trados - I keep receiving an error message, that Traados has not finished removing the last uninstalled plug in.

First, I have not uninstalled any plug ins. Second - I tried all solutions, renamed all files and then run the fresh start app, but the problem continues. My version is Tr. 17- 2022

Error message in Trados Studio: 'Incomplete plugin uninstall. Trados Studio has not finished removing the last uninstalled plug-in. Restart Trados Studio after closing all active instances.'



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[edited by: RWS Community AI at 8:42 AM (GMT 0) on 18 Feb 2026]
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  • Hi 

    A reset might help you with this.  To do this just close Trados Studio and then delete these folders:

    %appdata%\Trados\Trados Studio\Studio18\

    %appdata%\Trados\Trados Studio\18\

    You will lose your plugins, and also your settings, but your projects and other resources will remain untouched. Putting the plugins back is trivial via the integrated appstore.

    If you can't find these folders then you need to unhide your hidden files/folders:

    www.howtogeek.com/.../

    Then restart Trados Studio and see if that helped.

    Kind regards,

    Ana Sabo | RWS Group

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  • Hi 

    A reset might help you with this.  To do this just close Trados Studio and then delete these folders:

    %appdata%\Trados\Trados Studio\Studio18\

    %appdata%\Trados\Trados Studio\18\

    You will lose your plugins, and also your settings, but your projects and other resources will remain untouched. Putting the plugins back is trivial via the integrated appstore.

    If you can't find these folders then you need to unhide your hidden files/folders:

    www.howtogeek.com/.../

    Then restart Trados Studio and see if that helped.

    Kind regards,

    Ana Sabo | RWS Group

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    You've done the courses and still need to go a little further, or still not clear? 
    Tell us what you need in our Community Solutions Hub

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