How to stop voice over utility from running

Accidentally activated voice over utility and now I can get it to stop running, despite uninstalling it.

Hello Stixs424,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To turn off VoiceOver please follow the directions below.
You can turn VoiceOver on and off at any time; you don’t have to restart your Mac or log in again.
Press Command-F5. If VoiceOver is on, pressing Command-F5 turns it off.
VoiceOver Utility (Mountain Lion): Turn VoiceOver on and off
Cheers,
Alex H.

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Press your Home Button to get to the Home Screen.
Press Settings, then press again 2x fast - you will go to the Settings screen
Press on General, then press again 2x fast - you will go to the General screen
Use 2 fingers to indicate scroll up - Voice Over will begin to read the items on the screen, and will eventually get to the Accessibility option. When it says "Accessibility" press on it, then press on it 2x fast
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