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A way to uninstall Notepad++ from your PC

Notepad++ is a computer program. This page holds details on how to remove it from your PC. The Windows release was created by Notepad++ Team. More information on Notepad++ Team can be found here. You can see more info related to Notepad++ at . Notepad++ is commonly set up in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++ folder, however this location may differ a lot depending on the user's decision while installing the program. The full uninstall command line for Notepad++ is C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\uninstall.exe. Notepad++'s main file takes around 1.88 MB (1974272 bytes) and its name is notepad++.exe.

Notepad++ installs the following the executables on your PC, taking about 2.68 MB (2809973 bytes) on disk.

  • notepad++.exe (1.88 MB)
  • uninstall.exe (272.11 KB)
  • gpup.exe (412.00 KB)
  • GUP.exe (132.00 KB)


The current web page applies to Notepad++ version 6.6.7 alone. You can find below a few links to other Notepad++ releases:

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If you are manually uninstalling Notepad++ we recommend you to check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Directories left on disk:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Notepad++

Check for and delete the following files from your disk when you uninstall Notepad++:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\change.log
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\config.model.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\contextMenu.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\doLocalConf.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\functionList.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\langs.model.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\license.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\localization\arabic.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\localization\english.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\nativeLang.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\notepad++.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\NppShell_06.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\actionscript.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\c.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\cmake.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\cpp.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\cs.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\css.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\html.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\java.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\javascript.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\lisp.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\nsis.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\perl.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\php.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\python.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\rc.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\sql.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\tex.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\vb.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\vhdl.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs\xml.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\Config\Hunspell\dictionary.lst
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\Config\Hunspell\en_GB.aff
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\Config\Hunspell\en_GB.dic
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\Config\Hunspell\en_US.aff
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\Config\Hunspell\en_US.dic
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\Config\Hunspell\README_en_GB.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\Config\Hunspell\README_en_US.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\doc\NppFTP\license_libssh.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\doc\NppFTP\license_NppFTP.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\doc\NppFTP\license_OpenSSL.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\doc\NppFTP\license_TiXML.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\doc\NppFTP\license_UTCP.htm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\doc\NppFTP\license_ZLIB.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\doc\NppFTP\Readme.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\DSpellCheck.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\mimeTools.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\NppConverter.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\NppExport.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\NppFTP.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\PluginManager.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\readme.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\SciLexer.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\shortcuts.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\stylers.model.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\Bespin.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\Black board.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\Choco.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\Deep Black.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\Hello Kitty.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\HotFudgeSundae.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\khaki.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\Mono Industrial.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\Monokai.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\MossyLawn.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\Navajo.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\Obsidian.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\Plastic Code Wrap.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\Ruby Blue.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\Solarized.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\Solarized-light.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\Twilight.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\Vibrant Ink.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\vim Dark Blue.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes\Zenburn.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\uninstall.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\updater\gpl.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\updater\gpup.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\updater\GUP.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\updater\gup.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\updater\libcurl.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\updater\License.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\updater\readme.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\user.manual\documentation\document-properties\encoding.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\user.manual\documentation\notepad-online-document.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\user.manual\documentation\notepad-user-manual\command-line.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\user.manual\documentation\notepad-user-manual\commands.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\user.manual\documentation\notepad-user-manual\control-files.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\user.manual\documentation\notepad-user-manual\credits.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\user.manual\documentation\notepad-user-manual\display.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\user.manual\documentation\notepad-user-manual\display\folding.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\user.manual\documentation\notepad-user-manual\display\hiding-lines.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\user.manual\documentation\notepad-user-manual\display\multi-view.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\user.manual\documentation\notepad-user-manual\display\right-left-rtl.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\user.manual\documentation\notepad-user-manual\display\shortcuts-view-menu.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\user.manual\documentation\notepad-user-manual\display\system-tray.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\user.manual\documentation\notepad-user-manual\display\unprintable-characters.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\user.manual\documentation\notepad-user-manual\display\viewing-modes.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\user.manual\documentation\notepad-user-manual\display\wrapping.html

Usually the following registry data will not be cleaned:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Notepad++
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Notepad++


How to remove Notepad++ from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Notepad++ is a program offered by the software company Notepad++ Team. Some computer users want to uninstall this application. Sometimes this can be efortful because uninstalling this manually takes some advanced knowledge related to PCs. One of the best SIMPLE manner to uninstall Notepad++ is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and general tool to optimize your Windows PC.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of tools.

3. Click on 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 your PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find Notepad++ or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Notepad++". The Notepad++ app will be found automatically. Notice that after you click Notepad++ in the list of apps, the following data regarding the application is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding Notepad++, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the application you are about to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for Notepad++:





  • The software company is: http://notepad-plus-plus.org/
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\uninstall.exe
7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will appear. accept the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove Notepad++.
Uninstall Notepad++


8. After removing Notepad++, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong Notepad++ that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Notepad++ 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 serve you properly.



Geographical user distribution

  • 10.0
  • Windows 7 (6.1)
  • Windows 8.1 (6.3)
  • Windows XP (5.1)
  • Windows 8 (6.2)
  • Windows Vista (6.0)
  • Windows Server 2003 (5.2)
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Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall Notepad++ by Notepad++ Team from your computer, we are not saying that Notepad++ by Notepad++ Team is not a good software application. This page simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall Notepad++ in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2016-06-19 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2016-06-19 10:13:34.660