Uninstalling ColdFusion deletes all program files and related components from your computer. 
Uninstall ColdFusion from Windows
  - Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > Adobe ColdFusion 8.
 
  - Click Change/Remove.
 
  - When the program completes, remove any remaining files and directories in the cf_root directory.
 
  - In some cases, the uninstall program may require you to restart the computer.
 
ColdFusion is deleted from your server.
Uninstall ColdFusion from UNIX
  - Log in as root.
 
  - Enter the following command to go to the cf_root/uninstall directory:
cd cf_root/uninstall
   
  - Enter the following command:
./uninstall.sh
   
  - When the program completes, remove any remaining files and directories in the cf_root directory.
 
ColdFusion is deleted from your server.