Windows - Software - Uninstall JAWS 2022

What the JAWS 2022 uninstaller does

This Automox Worklet™ identifies and removes JAWS 2022 from Windows endpoints by querying the system registry and executing targeted uninstall operations. The Worklet handles removal of the main JAWS 2022 application, JAWS Training Table of Contents, and FSReader 3.0.

The Worklet performs detection across both 32-bit and 64-bit registry locations to provide comprehensive coverage on all Windows system architectures. This approach captures JAWS 2022 regardless of the original installation method.

Why remove JAWS 2022 from your environment

Organizations often need to decommission legacy accessibility software when upgrading to newer versions or when JAWS 2022 is no longer required for endpoint users. Manual removal across multiple endpoints creates operational overhead and inconsistency.

Automating the uninstall process through this Worklet delivers consistent removal of JAWS 2022 and its associated components, freeing disk space and reducing potential conflicts with newer software versions. Silent uninstallation minimizes user disruption while maintaining compliance with software lifecycle policies.

How JAWS 2022 removal works

1. Evaluation phase: The Worklet queries the Windows registry at HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall and HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall to check for JAWS 2022 installations. It searches for matching DisplayName entries in both 64-bit and 32-bit registry hives.

2. Remediation phase: If detected, the Worklet downloads the JAWS 2022 uninstaller from the Automox cache, executes it with the /Type SilentSharedUninstall parameter for silent removal, and then cleans up the temporary installer file. For JAWS Training and FSReader, the Worklet uses WMI queries to locate the MSI GUID and invokes msiexec with silent uninstall parameters.

JAWS 2022 uninstall requirements

• Windows Server 2016 or later, or Windows 10 and later

• PowerShell v4 or later

• Local administrator privileges required for uninstallation

• Internet connectivity to download the JAWS 2022 uninstaller from Automox cache

• JAWS 2022, JAWS Training Table of Contents, or FSReader 3.0 must be installed to trigger remediation

Expected state after JAWS 2022 removal

After successful remediation, once the Worklet completes successfully, JAWS 2022, JAWS Training Table of Contents, and FSReader will no longer appear in the Add or Remove Programs list (Control Panel or Settings). The Worklet marks the endpoint as compliant and exits with a success code.

You can verify removal by checking the registry locations HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall and HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall for any remaining JAWS or Freedom Scientific entries. Disk space previously used by JAWS 2022 and its components becomes available for other applications.

How to validate uninstall jaws 2022 changes

1. Run this Worklet on a pilot Windows endpoint and review evaluation output for uninstall jaws 2022.

2. Confirm Automox activity logs show successful completion and exit code 0.

3. Verify endpoint state using checks aligned to evaluation script logic, such as FS-Reader, Write-Output, Get-ChildItem.

4. Validate remediation effects from script operations such as FS-Reader, Split-Path, Get-ChildItem, then rerun evaluation for compliance.

For technical validation, compare endpoint state to the Worklet evaluation logic and remediation flow for uninstall jaws 2022. This supports repeatable software lifecycle workflows, faster change control review, and auditable compliance evidence.

Useful script references for this Worklet include evaluation operations such as FS-Reader, Write-Output, Get-ChildItem and remediation operations such as FS-Reader, Split-Path, Get-ChildItem. Use these indicators to verify that endpoint changes match intended policy outcomes.