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How to Properly Uninstall and Reinstall NinjaTrader 8 (NT8)

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to fully uninstall, reinstall, and restore NinjaTrader 8 using your existing data folder.

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Step 1: Close All Applications

Make sure NinjaTrader and any related applications are completely closed.

Step 2: Rename Existing Folder

  • Go to your Documents folder.

  • Locate the folder named “NinjaTrader 8.”

  • Right-click it and rename it to: “NinjaTrader 8 OLD.”

    ⚠️ Do NOT delete this folder. It serves as your backup.

Step 3: Uninstall NinjaTrader

  • Open Control Panel > Programs and Features

  • Find NinjaTrader 8 in the list and click Uninstall

Step 4: Remove Program Files

  • Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)

  • If a folder named “NinjaTrader 8” exists here, delete it

Step 5: Reboot Your VPS

Step 6: Reinstall NinjaTrader

Step 7: Rename Folders Again

After reinstalling:

  • Return to your Documents folder.

  • You will now see:

    • NinjaTrader 8 (new installation folder)

    • NinjaTrader 8 OLD (your original data)

  • Rename the new NinjaTrader 8 folder to: NinjaTrader 8 Fresh

  • Rename NinjaTrader 8 OLD back to: NinjaTrader 8

✅ This will restore your full environment (strategies, templates, workspaces, etc.) from your previous installation.

If you need further assistance, we’re happy to help.

—QuantVPS Support

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