We help IT Professionals succeed at work.
Get Started
How can I either get to a point where I can use my VS 2015 license key or get the software to uninstall?
I transferred by drive to a new computer using PC Mover.
EVERYTHING move over great except for Office 2016 which I uninstalled on the new computer and then reinstalled using the license key.
The problem that I came across today is the my Visual Studio 2015 (which I have an original license for) shows as 'expired promotional...' I've tried to do the same thing with VS with varying results that include a pop-up form that says working on it and the like which just hangs and I have to close through task manager. I've even let the form sit overnight and most of the way through a day which was about 34 hours. The form does not show any activity through task manager.
1. I went to apps and tried to uninstall however the only option I have is modify. The behaviors are the same as above.
2. The uninstall option through the menu repeats the behavior as above.
3. I can see due to the file size that VS 2015 is still installed
4. I would like to use the software.
5. I installed a trial copy of Visual Studio 2019 which I don't particularly want to spend the better part of the thousand dollars for however it did work just fine.
How can I either get to a point where I can use my VS 2015 license key or get the software to uninstall?
EVERYTHING move over great except for Office 2016 which I uninstalled on the new computer and then reinstalled using the license key.
The problem that I came across today is the my Visual Studio 2015 (which I have an original license for) shows as 'expired promotional...' I've tried to do the same thing with VS with varying results that include a pop-up form that says working on it and the like which just hangs and I have to close through task manager. I've even let the form sit overnight and most of the way through a day which was about 34 hours. The form does not show any activity through task manager.
1. I went to apps and tried to uninstall however the only option I have is modify. The behaviors are the same as above.
2. The uninstall option through the menu repeats the behavior as above.
3. I can see due to the file size that VS 2015 is still installed
4. I would like to use the software.
5. I installed a trial copy of Visual Studio 2019 which I don't particularly want to spend the better part of the thousand dollars for however it did work just fine.
How can I either get to a point where I can use my VS 2015 license key or get the software to uninstall?
Why Experts Exchange?
Experts Exchange always has the answer, or at the least points me in the correct direction! It is like having another employee that is extremely experienced.
Jim Murphy
Programmer at Smart IT Solutions
When asked, what has been your best career decision?
Deciding to stick with EE.
Mohamed Asif
Technical Department Head
Being involved with EE helped me to grow personally and professionally.
Carl Webster
CTP, Sr Infrastructure Consultant
Ask ANY Question
Connect with Certified Experts to gain insight and support on specific technology challenges including:
- Troubleshooting
- Research
- Professional Opinions
Did You Know?
We've partnered with two important charities to provide clean water and computer science education to those who need it most. READ MORE