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A guide to uninstall Spotify from your system

Spotify is a computer program. This page contains details on how to uninstall it from your PC. The Windows release was developed by Spotify AB. More information about Spotify AB can be found here. You can read more about about Spotify at . Spotify is frequently set up in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Spotify directory, however this location can vary a lot depending on the user's decision while installing the application. The full command line for removing Spotify is C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Spotify.exe. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may be prompted for administrator rights. The program's main executable file has a size of 6.69 MB (7009904 bytes) on disk and is called Spotify.exe.

The executable files below are part of Spotify. They take about 9.88 MB (10363152 bytes) on disk.

  • Spotify.exe (6.69 MB)
  • SpotifyCrashService.exe (478.11 KB)
  • SpotifyLauncher.exe (112.11 KB)
  • SpotifyUWPLauncher.exe (544.11 KB)
  • SpotifyUWPLauncherStartupTask.exe (544.11 KB)
  • SpotifyWebHelper.exe (1.49 MB)
  • wow_helper.exe (72.61 KB)
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The information on this page is only about version 1.0.55.487.256699 of Spotify. You can find below info on other releases of Spotify:

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Following the uninstall process, the application leaves some files behind on the computer. Some of these are shown below.

Directories left on disk:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify

Files remaining:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\chromium\User Data\Default\Extensions\fabhkdeopjkcpkmofliimbjckmocfiom\1.1.2_0\icons\spotify.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AC\#!001\MicrosoftEdge\Cache\8DO1B50Z\spotify-314d6963e5[1].css
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AC\#!001\MicrosoftEdge\User\Default\DOMStore\I7L0PNI3\www.spotify[1].xml
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\data_0
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\data_1
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\data_2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\data_3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000001
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\index
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cookies
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Local Storage\http_zlogin.app.spotify.com_0.localstorage
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Visited Links
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Storage\index.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\User Data\Crashpad\metadata
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\User Data\Crashpad\settings.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\WidevineCDM\903\ia32\manifest.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\WidevineCDM\903\ia32\widevinecdm.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\WidevineCDM\903\ia32\widevinecdmadapter.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\Logs\CrashReporter\MobileDevice\iPad-edc0564e\Spotify-2016-11-30-000523.crash
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Maxthon5\Users\crabad@tiscali.it\Local Storage\https_www.spotify.com_0.localstorage
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Spotify.lnk
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\about.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\ad.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\album.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\artist.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\browse.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\buddy-list.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\chart.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\collection.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\collection-album.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\collection-artist.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\collection-songs.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\concert.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\concerts.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\daily-mix-hub.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\error.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\findfriends.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\full-screen-modal.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\genre.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\glue-resources.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\hub.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\licenses.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\lyrics.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\neo-search.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\notifications.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\playlist-desktop.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\playlist-folder.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\profile.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\radio-hub.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\recently-played.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\search.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\settings.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\share.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\show.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\station.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\stations.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\suggest.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\zlink.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\zlink-queue.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Apps\zlogin.spa
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\cef.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\cef_100_percent.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\cef_200_percent.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\cef_extensions.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\chrome_elf.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\crash_reporter.cfg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\d3dcompiler_43.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\d3dcompiler_47.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\devtools_resources.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\icudtl.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\libcef.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\libEGL.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\libGLESv2.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\am.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\ar.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\arb.mo
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\bg.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\bn.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\ca.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\cs.mo
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\cs.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\da.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\de.mo
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\de.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\el.mo
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\el.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\en.mo
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\en-GB.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\en-US.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\es.mo
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\es.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\es-419.mo
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\es-419.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\et.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\fa.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\fi.mo
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\fi.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\fil.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\fr.mo
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\locales\fr.pak

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be removed; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\spotify.com
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\www.spotify.com
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\EdpDomStorage\spotify.com
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\EdpDomStorage\www.spotify.com
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\spotify
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Spotify
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Spotify


How to erase Spotify with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Spotify is an application offered by the software company Spotify AB. Frequently, people decide to remove this program. Sometimes this is easier said than done because deleting this by hand takes some skill related to PCs. One of the best QUICK solution to remove Spotify 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 Windows system, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and all around utility to optimize your Windows computer.

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  • download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to get familiar with the program's interface and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful program.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the applications existing on the computer will appear

6. Navigate the list of applications until you find Spotify or simply click the Search field and type in "Spotify". The Spotify app will be found automatically. When you select Spotify in the list of applications, some data about the application is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other people have about Spotify, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information about the program you wish to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
For example you can see that for Spotify:





  • The software company is: https://www.spotify.com
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Spotify.exe
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will show up. accept the uninstall by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Spotify.
Uninstall Spotify


8. After removing Spotify, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items of Spotify that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Spotify using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to remove Spotify by Spotify AB from your PC, nor are we saying that Spotify by Spotify AB is not a good application. This page only contains detailed info on how to remove Spotify supposing you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2017-05-22 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2017-05-22 20:10:11.117