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1.3. Uninstalling the Kubios HRV Analysis 13Analysis also starts the MATLAB R Component Runtime and may take some time especiallywith older computers.1.3 Uninstalling the Kubios HRV AnalysisThe Kubios HRV Analysis can be uninstalled either automatically using the uninstalleror manually if the uninstaller fails for some reason. Both methods for uninstallation aredescribed in the following.1.3.1 Automated uninstallThe preferred and the most straightforward way of uninstalling the Kubios HRV Analysisis to use the automated uninstaller. The uninstaller can be launched by selecting“Uninstall Kubios HRV Analysis” from the software’s Start menu folder (the default Startmenu folder is Kubios HRV Analysis). The software can also be uninstalled from the“Add or Remove Programs” under the Windows Control Panel. These are the two recommendedways of uninstalling the Kubios HRV Analysis and either one of them shouldalways be used for uninstallation. If, however, for some reason the uninstaller fails, a manualuninstallation may be necessary. Additionally, note that the Kubios HRV Analysisuninstaller does not uninstall the MATLAB R Component Runtime. Furthermore, the uninstallerdoes not remove your preferences settings. These have to be deleted manually fromC:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\HRV2.If you want to remove the Kubios HRV Analysis permanently from your computer, youshould also uninstall the MATLAB R Component Runtime. The MATLAB R ComponentRuntime can be uninstalled from the “Add or Remove Programs” under the Windows ControlPanel. Note, however, that if you are uninstalling Kubios HRV Analysis just to update itwith a newer version, you do not necessarily need to uninstall the MCR (detailed instructionsof such situations will be given at the Kubios HRV Analysis web site).1.3.2 Manual uninstallKubios HRV AnalysisThe manual uninstallation should be conducted only if the automated uninstallation fails.The Kubios HRV Analysis can be completely uninstalled manually by deleting the followingfiles, folders, and registry entries:• Delete the install folder (by default C:\Program Files\Kubios HRV Analysis) andall the subfolders and files in it• Delete the HRV2 folder (if exists) fromC:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\(NOTE: The Application Data folder is a hidden folder and you may need to enablethe “Show hidden folders” option in the “Folder Options” found under “ControlPanel”.)• Delete the Kubios HRV Analysis quick launch icons (if exist) fromC:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\and desktop icons (if exist) fromC:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Kubios HRV Analysisversion 2.0 betaBiosignal Analysis and Medical Imaging GroupDepartment of PhysicsUniversity of Kuopio, FINLAND