Windows Live Essentials

A way to uninstall Windows Live Essentials from your PC

Windows Live Essentials is a Windows program. Read below about how to remove it from your PC. It was coded for Windows by Microsoft Corporation. Take a look here where you can find out more on Microsoft Corporation. Click on http://explore.live.com/windows-live-essentials to get more data about Windows Live Essentials on Microsoft Corporation's website. The application is frequently located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live directory (same installation drive as Windows). The full command line for uninstalling Windows Live Essentials is C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\wlarp.exe. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might get a notification for administrator rights. The application's main executable file occupies 118.41 KB (121256 bytes) on disk and is titled MovieMaker.exe.

Windows Live Essentials installs the following the executables on your PC, taking about 4.65 MB (4880864 bytes) on disk.

• wlcomm.exe (35.91 KB)
• LangSelector.exe (321.44 KB)
• wlarp.exe (1.23 MB)
• wlsettings.exe (416.44 KB)
• wlstartup.exe (593.44 KB)
• MovieMaker.exe (118.41 KB)
• WLXAlbumDownloadWizard.exe (283.91 KB)
• WLXCodecHost.exe (56.44 KB)
• WLXPhotoAcquireWizard.exe (139.41 KB)
• WLXPhotoGallery.exe (139.44 KB)
• WLXPhotoGalleryRepair.exe (28.94 KB)
• WLXQuickTimeControlHost.exe (135.44 KB)
• WLXTranscode.exe (306.94 KB)
• WLXVideoAcquireWizard.exe (849.44 KB)
• WLXVideoCameraAutoPlayManager.exe (77.44 KB)

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The current page applies to Windows Live Essentials version 16.4.3503.0728 alone. Click on the links below for other Windows Live Essentials versions:

• 15.4.3508.1109
• 14.0.8117.0416
• 16.4.3528.0331
• 16.4.3505.0912
• 16.4.3508.0205
• 15.4.3502.0922
• 14.0.8089.0726
• 14.0.8050.1202
• 15.4.3538.0513
• 15.4.3555.0308
• 16.4.3522.0110
• 14.0.8064.0206
• 16.4.3286.0604
• 16.4.3300.0619

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Windows Live Essentials has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Folders remaining:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live

The files below are left behind on your disk when you remove Windows Live Essentials:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Contacts\abssm.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Contacts\condb.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Contacts\conmigrate.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Contacts\conproxy.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Contacts\consync.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Contacts\liveNatTrav.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Contacts\LivePlatform.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Contacts\livetransport.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Contacts\lmcdata.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Contacts\ObjectStore.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Contacts\PresenceIM.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Contacts\wlcomm.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\defmgr.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\ja\LangSelectorLang.dll.mui
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\ja\startuplang.dll.mui
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\ja\wlsettingslang.dll.mui
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\ja\wlsres.dll.mui
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\LangSelector.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\langselectorhc.thm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\LangSelectorLang.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\LangSelectorRes.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\settingshc.thm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\startuphc.thm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\startuplang.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\startupres.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\wlarp.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\wlsettings.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\wlsettingslang.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\wlsettingsres.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\wlshim.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\wlsres.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\wlstartup.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\wlupdate.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\ABImport.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\ja\maillang.dll.mui
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\mailacct.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\mailcomm.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\mailhc.thm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\mailimp.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\maillang.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\mailres2.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\mailrt2.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\msmail.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\Proof\prf0009\8\mssp7en.DLL
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\Proof\prf0009\8\mssp7en.lex
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\Proof\prf0009\8\spell.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\smapi.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\ucspell.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\vista.thm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\wabapi.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\wcics.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\wcstore.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\wcstoreproxy.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\wcsync.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\wlmail.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\wlmfilter.dat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Mail\wlmfilter.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\ErrorResponse.xml
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\highcont.thm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\ja\msgslang.dll.mui
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\ja\ShareAnythingControllang.dll.mui
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\msgrapp.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\msgrvsta.thm
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\msgsc.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\msgslang.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\msgsres.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\MUI\0411\uccapires.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\psmsong.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\rtmpltfm.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\scenex.mct
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\shareanything.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\ShareAnythingControllang.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\ShareAnythingControlRes.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\sounds.mct
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\uccapi.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\uccapires.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\usertiles.mct
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\vvpltfrm.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger\winks.mct
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\AlbumDownloadProtocolHandler.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\D3DCOMPILER_46.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\DmxBici.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\Imaging.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\ja\MovieMakerLang.dll.mui
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\ja\RegRes.dll.mui
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\ja\WLFacebookPlugin.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\ja\WLFlickrPlugin.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\ja\WLVimeoPlugin.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\ja\WLXAlbumDownloadWizardResources.dll.mui
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\ja\WLXMediaPublishSubscribe.dll.mui
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\ja\WLXPhotoAcq.dll.mui
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\ja\WLXPhotoLibraryDuiResourcesLocalized.dll.mui
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\ja\WLXSendMail.dll.mui
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\ja\WLXSlideshow.dll.mui
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\ja\WLXVideoAcquireWizardResources.dll.mui
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\ja\WLYouTubePlugin.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\MetadataSys.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\Microsoft.WindowsLive.PublishPlugins.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\Microsoft.WindowsLive.SubscribePlugins.dll

Many times the following registry keys will not be removed:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\E4B804800ADA7134FB316F6359387610
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WinLiveSuite

Supplementary values that are not removed:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\E4B804800ADA7134FB316F6359387610\ProductName

A way to delete Windows Live Essentials using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Windows Live Essentials is a program marketed by Microsoft Corporation. Frequently, people choose to remove this program. This is troublesome because performing this by hand takes some skill regarding removing Windows applications by hand. The best SIMPLE way to remove Windows Live Essentials 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, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and all around tool to maximize the performance of your Windows PC.

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• go to Download Link
• download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of tools.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs tool


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

6. Scroll the list of programs until you locate Windows Live Essentials or simply click the Search feature and type in "Windows Live Essentials". The Windows Live Essentials program will be found very quickly. After you click Windows Live Essentials in the list of applications, the following information regarding the application is available to you:

• Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding Windows Live Essentials, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the program you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

For example you can see that for Windows Live Essentials:

• The web site of the application is: http://explore.live.com/windows-live-essentials
• The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\wlarp.exe

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will appear. accept the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall Windows Live Essentials.


8. After uninstalling Windows Live Essentials, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items of Windows Live Essentials which have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Windows Live Essentials with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your system.

Your Windows PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to serve you properly.

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove Windows Live Essentials by Microsoft Corporation from your computer, we are not saying that Windows Live Essentials by Microsoft Corporation is not a good application for your computer. This text only contains detailed info on how to remove Windows Live Essentials supposing you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.