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A guide to uninstall Google Earth from your computer

You can find below details on how to uninstall Google Earth for Windows. It is developed by Google. Open here where you can find out more on Google. Please open if you want to read more on Google Earth on Google's website. Google Earth is commonly set up in the C:\Program Files\Google\Google Earth directory, however this location can differ a lot depending on the user's choice when installing the program. Google Earth's full uninstall command line is RunDll32. The application's main executable file occupies 68.00 KB (69632 bytes) on disk and is labeled googleearth.exe.

Google Earth contains of the executables below. They take 560.00 KB (573440 bytes) on disk.




  • googleearth.exe (68.00 KB)
  • gpsbabel.exe (492.00 KB)


This web page is about Google Earth version 4.0.2416 only. You can find below info on other versions of Google Earth:

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

Folders found on disk after you uninstall Google Earth from your computer:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth

The files below remain on your disk when you remove Google Earth:
  • 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\alchemy\optimizations\libIGOptExtension.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\alchemyext.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\input_plugin.dll
  • 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.kml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\default_myplaces_en.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_GB.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_US.kml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\default_myplaces_es.kml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\default_myplaces_fr.kml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\default_myplaces_it.kml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\default_myplaces_ja.kml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\en.qm
  • 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\ja.qm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\qt_de.qm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\lang\qt_en.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\lang\qt_ja.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-mt336.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\render.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\res\aboutlogo.png
  • 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

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:
  • 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_USER\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}

Registry values that are not removed from your computer:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\GoogleEarth.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google Earth\GoogleEarth.exe.FriendlyAppName


A way to uninstall Google Earth from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Google Earth is a program marketed by the software company Google. Sometimes, people try to erase it. Sometimes this can be troublesome because performing this by hand requires some know-how related to removing Windows programs manually. The best QUICK approach to erase Google Earth is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your system, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and general utility to optimize your system.

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  • navigate 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 get familiar with the program's interface and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful package of tools.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the programs existing on the computer will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find Google Earth or simply click the Search field and type in "Google Earth". The Google Earth program will be found automatically. Notice that after you click Google Earth in the list , the following data about the application is made available to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other people have about Google Earth, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the app you wish to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
For example you can see that for Google Earth:





  • The publisher is: http://www.keyhole.com
  • The uninstall string is: RunDll32
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will show up. Confirm the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove Google Earth.
Uninstall Google Earth


8. After uninstalling Google Earth, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong Google Earth that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Google Earth with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and able to take on new tasks.



Geographical user distribution

  • Windows 7 (6.1)
  • Windows XP (5.1)
  • Windows Vista (6.0)
  • Windows 8 (6.2)
  • 10.0
Software Application


Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall Google Earth by Google from your computer, nor are we saying that Google Earth by Google is not a good application for your PC. This text only contains detailed info on how to uninstall Google Earth in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2016-07-03 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2016-07-02 21:07:36.950