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A guide to uninstall Spotify from your PC

This info is about Spotify for Windows. Here you can find details on how to remove it from your PC. The Windows release was created by Spotify AB. Check out here for more info on Spotify AB. Further information about Spotify can be found at . Spotify is usually installed 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 program. Spotify's full uninstall command line is C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Spotify.exe. The application's main executable file is called Spotify.exe and its approximative size is 6.67 MB (6997104 bytes).

Spotify installs the following the executables on your PC, occupying about 8.70 MB (9125424 bytes) on disk.

  • Spotify.exe (6.67 MB)
  • SpotifyCrashService.exe (478.11 KB)
  • SpotifyLauncher.exe (112.11 KB)
  • SpotifyWebHelper.exe (1.38 MB)
  • wow_helper.exe (72.61 KB)


The information on this page is only about version 1.0.54.1079.3809528 of Spotify. For more Spotify versions please click below:

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Some files and registry entries are usually left behind when you remove Spotify.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall Spotify:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Spotify

The files below are left behind on your disk when you remove Spotify:
  • 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\f_000002
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000003
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000004
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000005
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000006
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000007
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000008
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000009
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00000a
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00000b
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00000c
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00000d
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00000e
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00000f
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000010
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000011
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000012
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000013
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000014
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000015
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000016
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000017
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000018
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000019
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00001a
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00001b
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00001c
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00001d
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00001e
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00001f
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000020
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000021
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000022
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000023
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000024
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000025
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000026
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000027
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000028
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000029
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00002b
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00002c
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00002d
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00002e
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00002f
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000030
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000031
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000032
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000033
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000034
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000035
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000036
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000037
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000039
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00003a
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00003b
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00003c
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00003d
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00003e
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00003f
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000040
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000041
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000042
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000043
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000044
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000045
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000046
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000047
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000048
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000049
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00004a
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00004b
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00004c
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00004d
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00004e
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00004f
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000050
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000051
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000052
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000053
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000055
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000056
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000057
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000058
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000059
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00005a
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00005b
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00005c
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00005d
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00005e
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_00005f
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000060
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000061
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000062
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Spotify\Browser\Cache\f_000063

Registry keys:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\spotify
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Spotify
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Spotify

Supplementary values that are not cleaned:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Spotify.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Spotify.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\TCP Query User{6417DDBD-D1CC-47B0-91AF-FED419B7E5CE}C:\users\UserName\appdata\roaming\spotify\spotify.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\TCP Query User{9CB5E66B-2B10-48EF-9FDF-5A0E5ED8A01F}C:\users\UserName\appdata\roaming\spotify\spotify.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\UDP Query User{74C7B514-ADC0-443F-982F-C578EBBDFB8D}C:\users\UserName\appdata\roaming\spotify\spotify.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\UDP Query User{92B5A5A0-B3E4-4C59-AF61-C88F4A9B16F1}C:\users\UserName\appdata\roaming\spotify\spotify.exe


How to uninstall Spotify from your PC with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Spotify is a program marketed by the software company Spotify AB. Frequently, computer users try to uninstall this program. Sometimes this can be difficult because doing this manually requires some advanced knowledge regarding Windows internal functioning. One of the best EASY solution to uninstall Spotify is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is 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 a very useful uninstaller and general tool to take care of your Windows PC.

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  • visit Download Link
  • download the program by pressing the green 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 interface and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Press the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs


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

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Spotify or simply activate the Search field and type in "Spotify". If it is installed on your PC the Spotify program will be found very quickly. After you select Spotify in the list of apps, some information regarding the application is shown to you:


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





  • The web site of the program is: https://www.spotify.com
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Spotify.exe
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will appear. Confirm the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove Spotify.
Uninstall Spotify


8. After removing Spotify, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of Spotify which have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Spotify with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall Spotify by Spotify AB from your computer, nor are we saying that Spotify by Spotify AB is not a good application for your PC. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Spotify supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2017-05-08 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2017-05-08 18:10:20.570