How do I remove an unsigned plugin?

Question

I have reinstalled Trados, but this message still appears. How can I correct the error? 
 
 If I click Yes to load the plug-in, I receive the following error message:

A previous uninstall of this plug-in was apparently incomplete,

Jesse Good · Accepted Answer

Anthony Rudd 
 There are generally 3 locations that the plug-in can be located (I'm guessing from your screenshot that you are using Trados Studio 2021): 
 c:\Users\[USERNAME]\AppData\Roaming\SDL\SDL Trados Studio\16\Plugins\ 
 c:\Users\[USERNAME]\AppData\Local\SDL\SDL Trados Studio\16\Plugins\ 
 c:\ProgramData\SDL\SDL Trados Studio\16\Plugins\ 
 Generally, they are located in the Roaming folder. You will notice 2 folders, one called Packages and one called Unpacked inside the Plugins folder, you will need to delete the plug-in (.sdlplugin from Packages and the corresponding folder from Unpacked) from both, or if you don't need any plug-ins, just delete all the folders.

Paul · Answer

Anthony Rudd 
 I only wanted the sdlplugin, not the msi. I'm assuming you are using 2019 based on this in your screenshot: 
 
 Sometimes I think we should have been detectives ;-) 
 The plugin is definitely signed. It is also here so I don't know why you couldn't find it: 
 c:\ProgramData\SDL\SDL Trados Studio\15\Plugins\Packages\Kaleidoscope.CheckTerm.Plugin.Studio.sdlplugin 
 I think you just have not deleted whatever you have in this folder and so even if you delete the ones you di find it won't help because they get unpacked every time you start Studio. I suggest your double check in both subfolders for the links Jesse provided. In the Plugins\Packages folder you'll find the sdlplugin that gets installed. In the Plugins\Unpacked you'll find the unpacked plugin which is what Studio creates on starting after your install the plugin.

Anthony Rudd · Answer

After taking a short break, it is obvious why renaming does not work: the "name" is only an identifier, the presence of the entry is critical.

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How do I remove an unsigned plugin?

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