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You can delete the CHAPI service from Windows through the following methods. CHAPI is required to run Control 5.1+ so this is not recommended except in cases where you are attempting to resolve a problem with CHAPI and a reinstall of the service is required. 



===== Cautions =====



Warning - Do not delete CHAPI when users are logged into Control.



===== Steps =====
  - We must obtain the exact name of the CHAPI service from Windows in order to delete it.
    * Open Control Panel
    * Open Administrative Tools
    * Open Services
  - Find the entry on the list that begins with CHAPI. Keep the Services window open.
  - Open a command prompt in Windows. 
    * In Windows 7, click Start then Accessories and right-click on Command Prompt to choose Run as Administrator.
    * In Windows 8, go to Metro Interface and type cmd. A command prompt icon will appear, right-click the icon and choose Run as Administrator at the bottom.
  - Type the following command
    * <code>
sc delete [service name]
</code>
    * Example:
    * <code>
sc delete CHAPI.ServiceHost_12556
</code>
  - Click on the Services window you still have open, press F5 to refresh the list of services. If the service still appears (a) wait a few minutes then refresh again or (b) restart the computer. 



===== Source =====



Contributor: Brandon & Seth, Cyrious



Date: 7/5/2013



Version: Control 5.1