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A guide to uninstall Google Earth from your computer

This page contains complete information on how to remove Google Earth for Windows. It was created for Windows by Google. More information on Google can be seen here. More details about the application Google Earth can be seen at . Usually the Google Earth application is placed in the C:\Program Files\Google\Google Earth folder, depending on the user's option during install. You can remove Google Earth by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line RunDll32. Keep in mind that you might receive a notification for administrator rights. The program's main executable file is labeled googleearth.exe and occupies 37.00 KB (37888 bytes).

Google Earth installs the following the executables on your PC, taking about 505.00 KB (517120 bytes) on disk.

  • googleearth.exe (37.00 KB)
  • gpsbabel.exe (468.00 KB)


The current page applies to Google Earth version 4.0.1565 only. You can find below info on other releases of Google Earth:

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When planning to uninstall Google Earth you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall Google Earth:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth

Usually, the following files are left on disk:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\alchemy\dx\libIGAttrs.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\alchemy\dx\libIGGfx.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\alchemy\dx\libIGSg.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\alchemy\ogl\libIGAttrs.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\alchemy\ogl\libIGGfx.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\alchemy\ogl\libIGSg.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\apiloader.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\atl71.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\auth.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\base.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\basicingest.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\collada.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\common.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\componentframework.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\default_myplaces.kml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\drivers.ini
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\earth.ico
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\earthps.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\evll.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\fusioncommon.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\geobase.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\glu32.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\google_earth.ico
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\googleearth.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\googleearth.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\googlesearch.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\gpl.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\gps.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\gpsbabel.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\ijl20.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\ImporterGlobalSettings.ini
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\ImporterUISettings.ini
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\kh20
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\kml_file.ico
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\kmz_file.ico
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\kvw\default_lt.kvw
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\de.qm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\default_myplaces_de_DE.kml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\default_myplaces_en_AU.kml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\default_myplaces_en_CA.kml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\default_myplaces_en_NZ.kml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\default_myplaces_en_UK.kml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\default_myplaces_en_US.kml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\default_myplaces_es_ES.kml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\default_myplaces_fr_FR.kml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\default_myplaces_it_IT.kml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\es.qm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\fr.qm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\it.qm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\qt_de.qm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\qt_es.qm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\qt_fr.qm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\qt_it.qm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\layer.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\libexpatw.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\libIGCore.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\libIGExportCommon.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\libIGMath.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\libIGOpt.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\libIGUtils.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\math.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\measure.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\moduleframework.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\msvcirt.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\msvcp60.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\msvcp71.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\msvcr71.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\navigate.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\net.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\PCOptimizations.ini
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\pthreadVC.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\qt-mt335.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\render.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\ad_center.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\ad_l.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\ad_ll.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\ad_lo.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\ad_lr.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\ad_r.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\ad_ul.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\ad_up.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\ad_ur.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\american-flag.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\arrows_e_active.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\arrows_e_hover.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\arrows_n_active.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\arrows_n_hover.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\arrows_norm.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\arrows_s_active.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\arrows_s_hover.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\arrows_w_active.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\arrows_w_hover.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\asian-flag.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\auto-service.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\back.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\back-dis.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\balloon.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\balloon_center.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\balloon_left.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\balloon_ll.png

Registry keys:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Google Earth.etafile
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Google Earth.kmlfile
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Google Earth.kmzfile
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/vnd.google-earth.kml+xml
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/vnd.google-earth.kmz
  • HKEY_CURRENT_UserName\Software\Google\Google Earth Plus
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Google\Google Earth
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{3DE5E7D4-7B88-403C-A3FD-2017A8240C5B}


How to delete Google Earth from your PC using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Google Earth is an application offered by the software company Google. Sometimes, computer users try to uninstall it. Sometimes this is easier said than done because deleting this by hand takes some advanced knowledge related to Windows internal functioning. The best SIMPLE manner to uninstall Google Earth is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your system, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and general tool to optimize your computer.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the program by pressing the DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire the program's design and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good program.

3. Click on the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


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


5. All the programs installed on your PC will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find Google Earth or simply click the Search field and type in "Google Earth". If it exists on your system the Google Earth application will be found very quickly. Notice that when you click Google Earth in the list of applications, the following information regarding the program is made available to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding Google Earth, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the app you want to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
For example you can see that for Google Earth:





  • The software company is: http://www.keyhole.com
  • The uninstall string is: RunDll32
7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will appear. Confirm the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove Google Earth.
Uninstall Google Earth


8. After uninstalling Google Earth, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong Google Earth that have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Google Earth with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

Your PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.



Geographical user distribution

  • Windows 7 (6.1)
  • Windows 8.1 (6.3)
  • 10.0
Software Application


Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to uninstall Google Earth by Google from your PC, we are not saying that Google Earth by Google is not a good application for your computer. This page simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall Google Earth in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2016-08-29 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2016-08-29 04:02:11.600