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How to uninstall ScanSnap from your computer

ScanSnap is a Windows application. Read below about how to uninstall it from your computer. It was created for Windows by PFU Limited. Take a look here where you can get more info on PFU Limited. The program is usually located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\PFU\ScanSnap folder. Keep in mind that this location can differ depending on the user's choice. The program's main executable file is called ScanSnapTool.exe and occupies 388.26 KB (397576 bytes).

The following executables are contained in ScanSnap. They take 9.23 MB (9680888 bytes) on disk.

  • CfgDelete.exe (68.26 KB)
  • HotKeyDisable.exe (216.00 KB)
  • PfuSsMFThumbnail.exe (560.00 KB)
  • PfuSsMon.exe (1.05 MB)
  • PfuSsOcr.exe (328.00 KB)
  • PfuSsPDFOpen.exe (24.50 KB)
  • PfuSsQuickMenu.exe (916.00 KB)
  • PfuSsQuickMenuManager.exe (348.00 KB)
  • PfuSsUpdater.exe (404.00 KB)
  • ScanSnapTool.exe (388.26 KB)
  • ScanToCard.exe (276.00 KB)
  • SsRegSU.exe (85.90 KB)
  • P2IUNISET.exe (948.00 KB)
  • SSCheck.exe (276.26 KB)
  • SSClean.exe (209.90 KB)
  • SsDevSet-x64.exe (93.50 KB)
  • SsDrvRepair-x64.exe (483.76 KB)
  • SsMagAdjust.exe (304.26 KB)
  • SsSystemInfo.exe (276.26 KB)
  • SSFolderDel.exe (312.00 KB)
  • SSFolderEnDis.exe (307.15 KB)
  • SSFolderIntro.exe (298.00 KB)
  • SSFolderLink.exe (297.50 KB)
  • SSFolderPrev.exe (340.50 KB)
  • SSFolderTray.exe (620.00 KB)
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The current page applies to ScanSnap version 5.1.50.23 alone. Click on the links below for other ScanSnap versions:

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Some files and registry entries are frequently left behind when you uninstall ScanSnap.

Folders left behind when you uninstall ScanSnap:
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap
  • C:\Program Files\Common Files\PFU\ScanSnap
  • C:\Program Files\PFU\ScanSnap
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\PFU\QuickMenu\ScanSnap Manager

The files below remain on your disk by ScanSnap's application uninstaller when you removed it:
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\{2A9F6059-EDD6-498B-98E1-AF384DD6BCA0}.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\{53FB3EE7-2389-4618-AA2B-EBD04F864F8F}.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\{878D7BAD-5019-4FF9-B641-E2749CA9C99F}.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\{8A5CD635-00BF-4ED0-B1B8-98AB12F36F0F}.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\{A2E7295F-1CD3-4D47-84C5-1E534F5C68D3}.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\{B7824FD4-C55D-475E-BF7A-71D76D7ED5F1}.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\{B83CFF6C-579A-492C-BC01-86227EE452D9}.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Abkhaz.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\ACE.dll
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\AdobeXMP.dll
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Adyghe.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Afrikns.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\AGM.dll
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Agul.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Albanian.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Altaic.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\APDFLWrapper.dll
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\ARE.dll
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\ArmEast.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\ArmEast.amm
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\ArmEast.amt
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\ArmGrab.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\ArmGrab.amm
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\ArmGrab.amt
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\ArmWest.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\ArmWest.amm
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\ArmWest.amt
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Awar.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Awl.dll
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\AXE16SharedExpat.dll
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\AXE8SharedExpat.dll
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Aymara.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\AzeriCyr.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\AzeriLat.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Barcode.dll
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Bashkir.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Bashkir.amm
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Bashkir.amt
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Basic.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Basque.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Bemba.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\BIB.dll
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\BIBUtils.dll
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Blackft.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Bold.pat
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Bold.ptc
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Bold.str
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Brazil.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Brazil.amm
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Brazil.amt
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Breton.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Bugotu.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Bulgar.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Bulgar.amm
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Bulgar.amt
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Buryat.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Byelorus.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\C.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Catalan.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Catalan.amm
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Catalan.amt
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Chamorro.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Chechen.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Chemistry.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Chukcha.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Chuvash.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Cobol.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\CoolType.dll
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Corsican.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\CountriesRegistration.csv
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\CrimTat.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Croatian.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Croatian.amm
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Croatian.amt
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Crow.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Czech.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Czech.amm
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Czech.amt
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Da.dll
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Danish.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Danish.amm
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Danish.amt
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Dargwa.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Dungan.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Dutch.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Dutch.amm
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Dutch.amt
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Engine.dll
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\Engine5.dll
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\English.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\English.amm
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\English.amt
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\EnglishLaw.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\EnglishLaw.amm
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\EnglishLaw.amt
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\EnglishMedical.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\EnglishMedical.amm
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\EnglishMedical.amt
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\EskimoC.amd
  • C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader for ScanSnap\EskimoL.amd

Registry that is not uninstalled:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VirtualStore\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\PFU\ScanSnap Extension
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PFU\ScanSnap Extension
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PFU\ScanSnap Organizer
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\ABBYY\ScanSnap
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\000014BF200000000000709475387300
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\3E9BC458D2BBB094C87CD3CFB819A5D0
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\98CD35E0A96D8FE4DA6D23F8E9B56FF3
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\startupfolder\C:^ProgramData^Microsoft^Windows^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Conversión a PDF con ScanSnap Organizer.lnk
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\startupfolder\C:^ProgramData^Microsoft^Windows^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^ScanSnap Manager.lnk
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\startupreg\ScanSnap WIA Service Checker
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\PFU\ScanSnap

Open regedit.exe to delete the registry values below from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\000014BF200000000000709475387300\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\3E9BC458D2BBB094C87CD3CFB819A5D0\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\98CD35E0A96D8FE4DA6D23F8E9B56FF3\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1999479686-2442541699-2950520260-1624\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\Common Files\PFU\ScanSnap\ScanToOffice\Scan2Folder.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1999479686-2442541699-2950520260-1624\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\PFU\ScanSnap\Driver\PfuSsMon.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1999479686-2442541699-2950520260-1624\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\PFU\ScanSnap\Driver\PfuSsQuickMenu.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1999479686-2442541699-2950520260-1624\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\PFU\ScanSnap\Driver\SsWizard\PfuSsConnectionWizard.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1999479686-2442541699-2950520260-1624\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\PFU\ScanSnap\Organizer\PfuSsOrg.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1999479686-2442541699-2950520260-1624\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\PFU\ScanSnap\Update\ms_vcredist_x86\vcredist_x86.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1999479686-2442541699-2950520260-1624\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\PFU\ScanSnap\Update\ScanSnapUpdater.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1999479686-2442541699-2950520260-1624\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\Common Files\PFU\ScanSnap\ScanToOffice\Scan2Folder.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1999479686-2442541699-2950520260-1624\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\PFU\ScanSnap\Driver\PfuSsMon.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1999479686-2442541699-2950520260-1624\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\PFU\ScanSnap\Driver\PfuSsQuickMenu.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1999479686-2442541699-2950520260-1624\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\PFU\ScanSnap\Organizer\PfuSsOrg.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-1999479686-2442541699-2950520260-1624\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\PFU\ScanSnap\Update\ScanSnapUpdater.exe


A way to uninstall ScanSnap from your PC with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

ScanSnap is an application offered by PFU Limited. Frequently, users decide to remove it. Sometimes this can be efortful because performing this by hand requires some know-how related to removing Windows programs manually. The best SIMPLE procedure to remove ScanSnap 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 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 system.

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  • visit Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to get familiar with the program's design and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful package of tools.

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


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


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

6. Scroll the list of programs until you locate ScanSnap or simply activate the Search field and type in "ScanSnap". If it is installed on your PC the ScanSnap app will be found automatically. Notice that when you select ScanSnap in the list of applications, the following information regarding the program is available to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding ScanSnap, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the application you are about to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. Confirm the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall ScanSnap.
Uninstall ScanSnap


8. After uninstalling ScanSnap, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of ScanSnap that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing ScanSnap using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

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



Geographical user distribution

  • Windows Vista (6.0)
  • Windows 7 (6.1)
  • 10.0
  • Windows 8.1 (6.3)
  • Windows 8 (6.2)
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Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to uninstall ScanSnap by PFU Limited from your PC, nor are we saying that ScanSnap by PFU Limited is not a good application for your computer. This page only contains detailed info on how to uninstall ScanSnap in case you want to. 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' PCs.

2016-07-12 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2016-07-12 03:34:54.467