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Clear Visual Studio 2015 license

Overview​

About this script

This script improves your privacy on Windows.

These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.

This script removes the license information for Visual Studio 2015.

Visual Studio 2015 is an integrated development environment (IDE) by Microsoft 1. It was released on July 20, 2015 1 2 3.

Visual Studio 2015 improved support for various programming languages and platforms, especially for mobile and cross-platform development 2. It offered enhanced setup customization for lighter and quicker installations, and integrated a streamlined account management experience 1. It included tools for developing Android, iOS, and Windows apps, expanded debugging capabilities, and better support for web development technologies 2.

Microsoft ended official support for Visual Studio 2015 in October 2020, with extended support ending in October 2025 3. This means it no longer receives security updates or bug fixes, potentially exposing it to security risks.

Visual Studio 2015 uses the product GUID 4D8CFBCB-2F6A-4AD2-BABF-10E28F6F2C8F, to which the license is associated 4 5 6.

This script enhances privacy by removing identifiable license information from your system. It may also improve system performance by clearing unnecessary data and reducing registry clutter.

Caution

Removing the license information may require you to reactivate Visual Studio on the next use. You will need your license key and Microsoft account details for reactivation.

This script uses Batch (batchfile) scripting language.

Not Advised

This script should only be used by advanced users. This script is not recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality. Do not run it without having backups and system snapshots.

Implementation Details

  • Language: batch

  • Required Privileges: Administrator rights

  • Compatibility: Windows only

  • Reversibility: Some changes may be permanent

Explore Categories​

This action belongs to Clear Visual Studio licenses category. This category removes locally stored Visual Studio license information to enhance privacy. Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) for writing, editing, debugging, and building code. It offers tools like compilers, code completion, and supports various programming languages... Read more on category page ▶

Apply now​

Choose one of three ways to apply:

  1. Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
  2. Manually by downloading: Requires downloading a file.
  3. Manually by copying: Advanced flexibility.

Alternative 1. Apply with Privacy.sexy​

privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily.

Open privacy.sexy

privacy.sexy instructions
  1. Open or download the desktop application
  2. Search for the script name: Clear Visual Studio 2015 license.
  3. Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
  4. Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.

Alternative 2. Download​

Reversible

This script is reversible, you can restore your changes to the initial/default state. The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.

If something goes wrong, use the Revert script provided above.

  1. Download the script file by clicking on the button below:

    Download script

  2. Run the script file by clicking on it.

Alternative 3. Copy​

This is for advanced users. Consider automatically applying or downloading the script for simpler way.

  1. Open Command Prompt as administrator.
HELP: Step-by-step guide

  1. Click on Start menu

  2. Type cmd

  3. Right click on Command Prompt select Run as administrator

  4. Click on Yes to run Command Prompt

Animation showing how to open terminal as administrator on Windows 11

  1. Copy the following code:
Code to apply changes
:: Remove Visual Studio license for product 4D8CFBCB-2F6A-4AD2-BABF-10E28F6F2C8F
:: Remove the registry key "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Licenses\4D8CFBCB-2F6A-4AD2-BABF-10E28F6F2C8F" 
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$keyPath='HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Licenses\4D8CFBCB-2F6A-4AD2-BABF-10E28F6F2C8F'; $registryHive = $keyPath.Split('\')[0]; $registryPath = "^""$($registryHive):$($keyPath.Substring($registryHive.Length))"^""; Write-Host "^""Removing registry key at `"^""$registryPath`"^""."^""; if (-not (Test-Path -LiteralPath $registryPath)) { Write-Host "^""Skipping, no action needed, registry key `"^""$registryPath`"^"" does not exist."^""; exit 0; }; try { Remove-Item -LiteralPath $registryPath -Force -ErrorAction Stop | Out-Null; Write-Host "^""Successfully removed the registry key at path `"^""$registryPath`"^""."^""; } catch { Write-Error "^""Failed to remove the registry key at path `"^""$registryPath`"^"": $($_.Exception.Message)"^""; }"
  1. Right click on command prompt to paste it.
  2. Press Enter to apply remaining code.

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