Apache 2.4 - remove | delete | uninstall

Question

I have been searching the web for quite some time, but I could not found how to completely remove the apache 2.4 .

Using :
Windows 7
c:\\apache24\\

I've tried all commands, but nothing works.

httpd -k shutdown
httpd -k stop
httpd -k uninstall

keep getting the same result (for each command) :

<OS 5> access is denied.
failed to open the 'Apache2.4' service.

notice, that the service still running,
meaning that the apache is still working,
and I get the "It works!" in the localhost .

Answer 1

You are probably running these commands from terminal without Administrator privileges .

If httpd -k uninstall is not working for whatever reason, you should be able to remove service by sc command: Sc delete , other tutorial here .

Again, ensure that you run these commands as Administrator.

Answer 2

I've had this sort of problem.

The solution:

cmd/powershell 

run as ADMINISTRATOR!!! :D end! I always forget.....

Notice: In powershell need to put .\\ for example:

.\httpd -k shutdown
.\httpd -k stop
.\httpd -k uninstall

Result:

Removing the 'apache2.4' service
The 'Apache2.4' service has been removed successfully.

Answer 3

I noticed if you haven't added Apache to your path environment variables(call Apache from any folder/directory). You will have to cd.. to your Apache/bin directory and run
.\\httpd -k uninstall to uninstall. (Remember to run PowerShell as administrator)

Answer 4

Run the Command Prompt as an administrator and type:

C:\Apache24\bin>httpd -k uninstall

Worked in Windows 10