After simulation proves safe, execute the real scrub. Use a timestamped log.
Use Performance Monitor counters to compare before/after:
is an official Microsoft troubleshooting utility designed to completely uninstall Microsoft Office from a Windows computer. Unlike a standard uninstallation through the Control Panel, this tool "scrubs" the system, removing all residual files, registry entries, and license information that might prevent a fresh installation from working correctly. What is SetupProd_OffScrub? setup prod offscrub
Write a custom metric:
Before live action, run a simulation:
The tool scanned the system for any lingering traces of Office 2013, 2016, or 365. The user selected the versions to be "scrubbed" away.
This article is your definitive guide. We will cover what OffScrub is, why a "prod" setup differs from a test environment, step-by-step configuration, automation strategies, risk mitigation, and monitoring best practices. After simulation proves safe, execute the real scrub
Once validated, deploy using a phased ring:
This article walks you through setting up a safe, repeatable, and production-ready OffScrub configuration. Unlike a standard uninstallation through the Control Panel,
In production, you need and exclusion logic .