Google Earth

A way to uninstall Google Earth from your computer

Google Earth is a software application. This page holds details on how to uninstall it from your PC. The Windows version was created by Google. More information on Google can be seen here. You can see more info about Google Earth at http://earth.google.com. Usually the Google Earth application is placed in the C:\Program Files\Google\Google Earth directory, depending on the user's option during setup. The full command line for removing Google Earth is MsiExec.exe /X{528145C0-462A-11E1-B8B4-B8AC6F97B88E}. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might receive a notification for administrator rights. The program's main executable file is named geplugin.exe and occupies 70.00 KB (71680 bytes).

The executable files below are installed beside Google Earth. They take about 476.50 KB (487936 bytes) on disk.

• earthflashsol.exe (49.50 KB)
• geplugin.exe (70.00 KB)
• gpsbabel.exe (287.00 KB)

This info is about Google Earth version 6.2.0.5905 alone. You can find here a few links to other Google Earth versions:

• 4.0.2693
• 4.0.2091
• 4.3.7284.3916
• 3.0.0739
• 5.1.3533.1731
• 3.0.0762
• 5.2.0.5860
• 5.0.11729.1014
• 6.1.0.5001
• 7.0.3.8542
• 5.1.7938.4346
• 5.2.1.1329
• 4.2.180.1134
• 6.0.1.2032
• 6.1.0.4738
• 4.0.2740
• 4.0.2722
• 4.0.2744
• 7.0.2.8415
• 4.0.2737
• 7.1.2.2019
• 4.0.1693
• 4.0.2416
• 4.0.2080
• 4.0.2742
• 6.0.0.1735
• 4.2.205.5730
• 7.1.1.1888
• 3.0.0464
• 5.0.11733.9347
• 4.0.1565
• 6.2.1.6014
• 4.2.181.2634
• 7.0.1.8244
• 3.0.0548
• 5.2.1.1588
• 5.2.0.5932
• 4.2.196.2018
• 6.0
• 3.0.0763
• 4.0.2746
• 7.1.2.2041
• 4.2.198.2451
• 7.1.1.1580
• 3.0.0529
• 3.0.0693
• 4.1.7087.5048
• 4.0.1657
• 6.0.2.2074
• 4.1.7076.4458
• 3.0.0395
• 5.0.11337.1968
• 3.0.0616
• 4.3.7204.836
• 5.1.3506.3999
• 5.2.0.5920
• 5.2.0.5928
• 7.1.1.1871
• 5.1.3535.3218
• 6.0.3.2197
• 5.2.1.1547
• 7.1
• 6.1.0.4857
• 6.2.2.6613
• 5.1.7894.7252
• 4.1.7088
• 4.3.7191.6508
• 5.1.3509.4636

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Some files and registry entries are frequently left behind when you remove Google Earth.

Folders left behind when you uninstall Google Earth:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth

The files below remain on your disk by Google Earth's application uninstaller when you removed it:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\drivers.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\earthflashsol.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\earthps.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\ge_expat.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\google_earth.ico
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\googleearth.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\googleearth_free.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\gpl.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\gpsbabel.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\ImporterGlobalSettings.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\ImporterUISettings.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\kh20
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\kml_file.ico
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\kmz_file.ico
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\ar.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\bg.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\ca.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\cs.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\da.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\de.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\el.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\en.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\es.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\es-419.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\fa.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\fi.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\fil.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\fr.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\he.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\hi.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\hr.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\hu.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\id.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\it.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\ja.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\ko.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\lt.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\lv.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\nl.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\no.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\pl.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\pt.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\pt-PT.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\ro.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\ru.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\sk.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\sl.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\sr.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\sv.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\th.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\tr.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\uk.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\vi.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\zh-Hans.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\zh-Hant.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\lang\zh-Hant-HK.qm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\msvcp100.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\msvcr100.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\PCOptimizations.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\Plugins\npgeinprocessplugin.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\Plugins\npgeinprocessplugin.exp
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\Plugins\npgeinprocessplugin.lib
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\Plugins\npgeinprocessplugin.pdb
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\application.rcc
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\balloons.rcc
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\builtin_webdata.rcc
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\cursor_crosshair_inverse.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\cursor_crosshair_thick.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\default_myplaces.rcc
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\doppler.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\effects.rcc
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\aircraft\f16.acf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\aircraft\sr22.acf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\controller\generic.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\controller\genius_maxfighter_f16u.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\controller\logitech_attack3.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\controller\logitech_extreme_3d.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\controller\logitech_force_3d.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\controller\logitech_freedom.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\controller\saitek_cyborg_evo.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\controller\saitek_x52.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\controller\speed_link_black_hawk.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\controller\speed_link_black_widow.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\controller\speed_link_cougar_flightstick.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\controller\speed_link_dark_tornado.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\controller\xbox_360.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\flightsim.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\hud\generic.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\hud\sr22.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\keyboard\generic.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\keyboard\sr22.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\planet\earth.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\leftpanel-common.rcc
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\leftpanel-layer.rcc
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\localshapes.rcc
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\navcontrols.rcc
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\notifications.rcc
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\progress.rcc
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\renderui.rcc
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\client\res\search.rcc

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be removed; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{528145C0-462A-11E1-B8B4-B8AC6F97B88E}

How to erase Google Earth from your PC with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Google Earth is an application released by Google. Frequently, computer users decide to remove this program. This can be hard because doing this manually requires some knowledge related to Windows program uninstallation. One of the best SIMPLE practice to remove Google Earth is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and general tool to maximize the performance of your Windows computer.

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• download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with the program's design and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful package of utilities.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature


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

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Google Earth or simply click the Search field and type in "Google Earth". If it is installed on your PC the Google Earth application will be found automatically. Notice that when you click Google Earth in the list , the following information about the application is made available to you:

• Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have about Google Earth, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
• Details about the program you wish to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.

For example you can see that for Google Earth:

• The web site of the application is: http://earth.google.com
• The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /X{528145C0-462A-11E1-B8B4-B8AC6F97B88E}

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will show up. Confirm the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove Google Earth.


8. After uninstalling Google Earth, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of Google Earth that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing Google Earth with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

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

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall Google Earth by Google from your PC, we are not saying that Google Earth by Google is not a good application. This page simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall Google Earth supposing you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.