The common way to uninstall a Vovsoft software product is to manually remove it through the "Add/Remove Programs" applet of Windows system. This is an inbuilt program which is accessible from the "Windows Settings" of your PC and allows you to uninstall programs.
Follow the steps below:
- Close the Vovsoft software if it is running on your computer. Check system tray icons and "Task Manager".
- Go to the "Control Panel".
- Locate the "Programs and Features" icon and click on it.
- Locate the Vovsoft software in the list of programs. Select it, then click "Uninstall".
- Your browser may launch an uninstall feedback web page.

Can't Find the Vovsoft Software?
If the Vovsoft software keeps opening automatically but you can't see the uninstall in the "Start menu", "Programs and Features" or "Apps and Features", do the following:
- Open "Task Manager" (Ctrl+Shift+Escape).
- Go to "Startup" tab.
- Locate the Vovsoft software.
- Right-click the Vovsoft software.
- Use "Disable", "Open file location" and delete it.

Additional Steps for Power Users
Although the above steps are sufficient for most users, if you want to clear registry settings and residual files as well, please follow the additional steps below:
Warning: The following procedure involves viewing the Windows Registry. Using the Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that could lead to data loss, and may require you to reinstall Windows. Use the Registry Editor at your own risk!
- Open "regedit" and delete the following keys:
➡️ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\VOVSOFT
➡️ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\VOVSOFT
➡️ HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\VOVSOFT
➡️ HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\VS\ServiceModules
- Open the following directories and delete their contents:
➡️ %PROGRAMFILES%\VOVSOFT
➡️ %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\VOVSOFT
➡️ %APPDATA%\VOVSOFT
- This location may also contain some files:
➡️ %TEMP%
Security Notice About Clipboard Reader
We have been receiving reports about Vovsoft Clipboard Reader. When downloaded from a reputable website, this program is safe and clean.
However, if you haven't intentionally downloaded the program and it's launching without your consent, it suggests a virus infection on your computer. Vovsoft cannot be held liable for such instances where the Clipboard Reader opens unexpectedly due to a virus. We strongly advise running a thorough antivirus scan to resolve this matter.
It appears that the virus copies the program into the user folder and renames clipboardreader.exe to GUBootService.exe.