Dahua ConfigTool is a utility used mainly by security technicians and system administrators to set up and manage Dahua IP cameras, DVRs, and other surveillance devices on a local network. I’ve used it when helping a friend configure a small business CCTV system—it scans the network, lets you change IP addresses, update firmware, and batch-configure multiple devices at once. It’s useful, no doubt. But here’s the problem: it’s built like old-school enterprise software, and it doesn’t play nice when you try to remove it. It installs background services, driver components, and registry entries that stick around long after the main app is gone. Plus, it often runs with elevated permissions, so standard uninstallers don’t always clean up everything. Even after removal, you might notice leftover folders, network services still running, or the app reappearing after a reboot—especially if it was installed for “all users” or used by another Dahua tool like SmartPSS. It doesn’t hijack your browser or spam ads, but the clutter it leaves behind can slow down system scans, conflict with other network tools, or just eat up space for no reason.
Uninstalling Dahua ConfigTool on Windows 10:
I’ve had to clean this off a few machines after camera setups were done, and here’s the way that actually works. Start by pressing Windows + I to open Settings, go to Apps > Apps & features. Search for “Dahua ConfigTool.” It should show up—click it, then Uninstall, and follow the prompts. This usually runs the built-in uninstaller, which removes the main program.
But don’t assume it’s gone. Press Windows + R, type appwiz.cpl, and hit Enter. This opens the classic Programs and Features window. Scroll through and make sure Dahua ConfigTool isn’t still listed. Sometimes it shows up under “Dahua” or “Dahua Technology,” so check carefully. If it’s there, uninstall it again.
Now, the manual cleanup. Open File Explorer and go to:
C:\Program Files\Dahua\ConfigTool\C:\Program Files (x86)\Dahua\ConfigTool\C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Roaming\Dahua\ConfigTool\
Delete these folders. The AppData one is hidden, so either enable “Hidden items” in the View tab or paste %appdata%\Dahua\ConfigTool directly into the address bar.
Also, press Windows + R, type %temp%, and delete any temporary files related to Dahua.
Next, stop any background services. Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), go to the Services tab, and look for anything like “ConfigToolService” or “DahuaService.” If it’s running, right-click and go to Go to Service(s), then stop it and open Services from there.
In Services (search in Start), find entries like:
ConfigToolUpdateServiceDahua ConfigTool Service
Right-click each, select Properties, set Startup type to Disabled, and click Stop if it’s running.
Now, check the registry. Press Windows + R, type regedit, and back up your registry first—right-click “This PC” > Export, and save it. Then navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\DahuaHKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Dahua
Look for any keys related to “ConfigTool” and delete them. Be careful—don’t touch other Dahua tools unless you’re removing those too.
Finally, open Task Manager > Startup tab, and disable any Dahua-related entries.
Uninstalling Dahua ConfigTool on Windows 11:
The process is almost identical, but Windows 11 hides some paths a little deeper. Click Start, press Windows + I, go to Apps > Installed apps. Search for “Dahua ConfigTool.” When it appears, click the three dots (⋯) and select Uninstall. Run through the uninstaller.
Still, it might not be fully removed. Press Windows + R, type appwiz.cpl, and double-check the list. Uninstall any related entries.
Now, clean up leftovers. Go to:
C:\Program Files\Dahua\ConfigTool\C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Roaming\Dahua\ConfigTool\C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Local\Dahua\ConfigTool\(if it exists)
Use Run with %appdata% and %localappdata% to get there fast.
Open Task Manager, go to Services, and stop any Dahua services. Then open Services app, disable their startup.
Check Startup in Task Manager and disable any Dahua entries.
For the registry, same as before: use regedit, back up first, then remove all ConfigTool-related keys under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Dahua and HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Dahua.
Even after all this, I’ve seen the ConfigTool service pop up during network scans or after driver updates. That’s why I don’t waste time on manual removal anymore. I use PerfectUninstaller. It scans deep—finds hidden services, leftover drivers, temp files, and registry traces that Dahua leaves behind. It removes everything in one go, without missing a piece. No more background processes, no phantom services, no leftover folders. If you’re done with your camera setup and want a clean system, just use PerfectUninstaller. It’s the only tool I trust to make sure Dahua ConfigTool stays gone for good.
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