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How to uninstall Dropbox from your system

Dropbox is a software application. This page contains details on how to uninstall it from your PC. It is written by Dropbox, Inc.. You can read more on Dropbox, Inc. or check for application updates here. More info about the app Dropbox can be found at . Dropbox is typically installed in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Dropbox\bin directory, but this location can vary a lot depending on the user's decision while installing the application. The full command line for uninstalling Dropbox is C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Dropbox\bin\Uninstall.exe. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might be prompted for administrator rights. The application's main executable file is named Dropbox.exe and its approximative size is 26.23 MB (27502520 bytes).

Dropbox installs the following the executables on your PC, occupying about 27.24 MB (28558680 bytes) on disk.

  • Dropbox.exe (26.23 MB)
  • DropboxUpdateHelper.exe (853.89 KB)
  • Uninstall.exe (177.52 KB)


The information on this page is only about version 1.4.8 of Dropbox. Click on the links below for other Dropbox versions:

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If you are manually uninstalling Dropbox we suggest you to check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders remaining:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Virtualized\C\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Dropbox
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Dropbox
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Dropbox
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Winamp\Plugins\dropBox

Check for and delete the following files from your disk when you uninstall Dropbox:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Dropbox\bin\DropboxExt.14.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Dropbox\bin\DropboxExt64.14.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Dropbox\bin\msvcp71.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Dropbox\bin\msvcr71.dll

Many times the following registry data will not be uninstalled:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Dropbox.AutoplayEventHandler
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Dropbox
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Dropbox

Registry values that are not removed from your PC:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{FB314ED9-A251-47B7-93E1-CDD82E34AF8B}\InProcServer32\
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{FB314EDA-A251-47B7-93E1-CDD82E34AF8B}\InProcServer32\
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{FB314EDB-A251-47B7-93E1-CDD82E34AF8B}\InProcServer32\
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{FB314EDC-A251-47B7-93E1-CDD82E34AF8B}\InProcServer32\


How to delete Dropbox from your computer with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Dropbox is an application offered by Dropbox, Inc.. Sometimes, computer users try to remove this program. This is efortful because removing this manually requires some skill related to removing Windows applications by hand. The best SIMPLE manner to remove Dropbox is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general utility to take care of your Windows computer.

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  • download the program by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful PC management program.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the programs installed on your PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find Dropbox or simply activate the Search field and type in "Dropbox". If it is installed on your PC the Dropbox application will be found automatically. Notice that after you click Dropbox in the list , the following information about the program is shown to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have about Dropbox, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the program you want to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for Dropbox:





  • The web site of the program is: http://www.dropbox.com
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Dropbox\bin\Uninstall.exe
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. Confirm the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall Dropbox.
Uninstall Dropbox


8. After removing Dropbox, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong Dropbox which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing Dropbox with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your system.

Your computer will remain clean, speedy and able to run without errors or problems.



Geographical user distribution

  • Windows 7 (6.1)
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Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall Dropbox by Dropbox, Inc. from your PC, nor are we saying that Dropbox by Dropbox, Inc. is not a good application. This text only contains detailed info on how to uninstall Dropbox in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2018-05-11 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2018-05-11 20:24:31.353