Install / Uninstall Instructions

Linux

Linux

Install

  1. Download ProtoSpace Designer .deb file.
  2. Open a terminal and cd to your downloads folder.
  3. Run: sudo dpkg -i ProtocaseDesigner.deb

Uninstall

  1. Run: sudo apt remove protocasedesigner
Note: Deleting ProtoSpace Designer will also delete any custom cutouts you might have created. To keep your files, copy the UserLibrary folder before deleting the /protocasedesigner directory.
~ = home directory
PREFIX = install directory (default: /usr/local)
Mac

Mac

Install

  1. Set security to allow identified developers (Apple Support).
  2. Go to Apple menu > System Preferences… > Security & Privacy > General.
  3. Download the correct version for your MacOS.
  4. Double-click the downloaded file.
  5. Drag the ProtoSpace Designer icon into Applications (required).
  6. Open from Applications. First launch may require two attempts for verification.

Uninstall

  1. Delete the app from Applications.
  2. Delete the ProtocaseDesigner directory from Users/.
Note: Deleting ProtoSpace Designer will also delete any custom cutouts you might have created. To keep your files, copy the UserLibrary folder before deleting the /protocasedesigner directory.
Windows

Windows

Uninstall (Windows 10)

  1. Click Start > All Apps.
  2. Scroll to ProtoSpace Designer, click the arrow, and choose Uninstall.
  3. Follow the Uninstall wizard.

Manual Uninstall

⚠️ Warning: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can cause serious problems. Make sure to back up the registry before making any changes. If you're not comfortable editing the registry directly, use the Windows Settings app or Control Panel to uninstall the software.
If installed as Administrator

1. Delete these folders:

c:\program files (x86)\ProtoSpace Designer\ c:\ProgramData\ProtoSpaceDesigner\ Documents\ProtoSpaceDesigner\

2. Remove Registry Entries

Option 1: Using Registry Editor (regedit)

  1. Press Windows + R, type regedit, press Enter
  2. Navigate to and delete these keys:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pda HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ProtoSpaceDesigner.pda HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ ProtoSpaceDesigner

Option 2: Using PowerShell (as Administrator)

Remove-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ProtoSpaceDesigner" -Recurse Remove-Item -Path "HKCR:\.pda" -Recurse Remove-Item -Path "HKCR:\ProtoSpaceDesigner.pda" -Recurse

3. Clean Up

  • Remove Desktop shortcuts
  • Remove Start Menu items
  • Empty Recycle Bin
If installed for a user

1. Delete these folders:

c:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\ProtoSpaceDesigner c:\Users\username\ProtoSpace Designer\ Documents\ProtoSpaceDesigner\

2. Remove Registry Entries

Open Registry Editor and remove these keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ProtoSpaceDesigner HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.pda HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\ProtoSpaceDesigner.pda

3. Clean Up

  • Remove Desktop shortcuts
  • Remove Start Menu items from your user profile
  • Empty Recycle Bin