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A guide to uninstall Altium Designer 20 from your system

Altium Designer 20 is a computer program. This page holds details on how to uninstall it from your PC. It is written by Altium Limited. Open here for more details on Altium Limited. Click on to get more information about Altium Designer 20 on Altium Limited's website. Usually the Altium Designer 20 application is placed in the C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20 directory, depending on the user's option during setup. The full command line for uninstalling Altium Designer 20 is C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\System\Installation\AltiumInstaller.exe. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may receive a notification for administrator rights. X2.EXE is the Altium Designer 20's main executable file and it takes about 40.85 MB (42835360 bytes) on disk.

The following executable files are incorporated in Altium Designer 20. They occupy 157.39 MB (165031736 bytes) on disk.

  • AltiumMS.exe (12.88 MB)
  • X2.EXE (40.85 MB)
  • 7za.exe (722.50 KB)
  • ADElevator.exe (11.82 MB)
  • ComponentSync.Executor.exe (10.50 KB)
  • DxpPdfViewer.exe (5.19 MB)
  • ExtractDDB.exe (3.00 MB)
  • PCadB2AConverter.exe (112.50 KB)
  • CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess.exe (9.00 KB)
  • AltiumInstaller.exe (17.28 MB)
  • NDP461-KB3102436-x86-x64-AllOS-ENU.exe (64.55 MB)
  • TouchProxy.exe (997.00 KB)
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The current web page applies to Altium Designer 20 version 20.2.3.150 alone. Click on the links below for other Altium Designer 20 versions:

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Many files, folders and Windows registry data will not be removed when you remove Altium Designer 20 from your PC.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall Altium Designer 20 from your PC:
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Altium\Altium Designer {8E9D7BD2-A422-475A-B321-E15EFDA59B3C}
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Altium\Altium Designer {8E9D7BD2-A422-475A-B321-E15EFDA59B3C}

Generally, the following files are left on disk:
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\A3dEntry.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\Altium.Controls.Skins.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\Altium.CrashReport.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\Altium.Designer.Environment.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\Altium.DotNetSupport.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\Altium_SQLite3_x64.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\AltiumMS.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-core-file-l2-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-core-localization-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-1.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-2-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-core-timezone-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-crt-convert-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-crt-environment-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-crt-filesystem-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-crt-heap-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-crt-locale-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-crt-math-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-crt-multibyte-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-crt-stdio-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-crt-string-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-crt-time-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\api-ms-win-crt-utility-l1-1-0.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\ArcPour.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\avcodec-57.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\avfilter-6.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\avformat-57.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\avutil-55.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\c3d.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\COPYING.LGPLv2.1
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\d3dcompiler_47.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\d3dx9_33.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\d3dx9_43.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\EULA.pdf
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\EULA_CN.pdf
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\EULA_DE.pdf
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\EULA_FR.pdf
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\EULA_JP.pdf
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\EULA_RU.pdf
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\FastMM_FullDebugMode.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\FastMM_FullDebugMode64.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\GPUPourLib.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\Help\ADES.HelpID
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\Help\ServerDlls.txt
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\libcairo-2x64.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\libcairo-gobject-2.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\libcairo-script-interpreter-2.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\libiomp5md.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\fonts\DistanceFont.fontdef
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\fonts\verdanab.ttf
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\imgs\lightbox_bk.jpg
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\imgs\lightbox_dn.jpg
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\imgs\lightbox_fr.jpg
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\imgs\lightbox_lf.jpg
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\imgs\lightbox_rt.jpg
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\imgs\lightbox_up.jpg
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\imgs\skybox_bk.jpg
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\imgs\skybox_dn.jpg
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\imgs\skybox_fr.jpg
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\imgs\skybox_lf.jpg
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\imgs\skybox_rt.jpg
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\imgs\skybox_up.jpg
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\Collision\CollisionMeshFragmentProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\Collision\CollisionMeshVertexProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\Collision\CollisionWireFragmentProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\Collision\CollisionWireVertexProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\Component\ComponentFragmentProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\Component\ComponentTranslucentFragmentProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\Component\ComponentTranslucentVertexProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\Component\ComponentVertexProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\Copper\CopperFillFragmentProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\Copper\CopperFillVertexProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\Copper\CopperTrackFragmentProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\Copper\CopperTrackVertexProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\CopperHighlighted\CopperMidlayerFillFragmentProgramPass0.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\CopperHighlighted\CopperMidlayerFillFragmentProgramPass1.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\CopperHighlighted\CopperMidlayerFillVertexProgramPass0.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\CopperHighlighted\CopperMidlayerFillVertexProgramPass1.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\CopperHighlighted\CopperMidlayerTrackFragmentProgramPass0.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\CopperHighlighted\CopperMidlayerTrackFragmentProgramPass1.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\CopperHighlighted\CopperMidlayerTrackVertexProgramPass0.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\CopperHighlighted\CopperMidlayerTrackVertexProgramPass1.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\CopperSilk\CopperSilkFillFragmentProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\CopperSilk\CopperSilkFillVertexProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\CopperSilk\CopperSilkTrackFragmentProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\CopperSilk\CopperSilkTrackVertexProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\CopperSolderMask\CopperSolderMaskFillFragmentProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\CopperSolderMask\CopperSolderMaskFillVertexProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\CopperSolderMask\CopperSolderMaskTrackFragmentProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\CopperSolderMask\CopperSolderMaskTrackVertexProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\DefaultFragmentProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\DefaultVertexProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\FontFragmentProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\FontVertexProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\Getinax\GetinaxFragmentProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\Getinax\GetinaxVertexProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\Grid\GridFragmentProgram.hlsl
  • C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\media\materials\programs\HLSL\Grid\GridOrthoFragmentProgram.hlsl

Registry keys:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Altium\Altium Designer {8E9D7BD2-A422-475A-B321-E15EFDA59B3C}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Altium\Builds\Altium Designer {8E9D7BD2-A422-475A-B321-E15EFDA59B3C}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Altium Designer {8E9D7BD2-A422-475A-B321-E15EFDA59B3C}

Open regedit.exe to remove the values below from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\X2.exe.FriendlyAppName


A way to remove Altium Designer 20 using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Altium Designer 20 is a program released by the software company Altium Limited. Sometimes, users want to remove this program. This is easier said than done because performing this by hand requires some knowledge related to removing Windows programs manually. One of the best SIMPLE manner to remove Altium Designer 20 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 PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and general tool to optimize your computer.

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2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful system optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools button
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4. Press the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the programs installed on the PC will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find Altium Designer 20 or simply click the Search feature and type in "Altium Designer 20". If it is installed on your PC the Altium Designer 20 program will be found very quickly. Notice that when you select Altium Designer 20 in the list of programs, the following information about the program is shown to you:


  • Safety rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other users have about Altium Designer 20, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the app you want to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for Altium Designer 20:





  • The web site of the application is: http://www.altium.com
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\Altium\AD20\System\Installation\AltiumInstaller.exe
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. Confirm the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall Altium Designer 20.
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8. After removing Altium Designer 20, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items of Altium Designer 20 which have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Altium Designer 20 with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall Altium Designer 20 by Altium Limited from your PC, we are not saying that Altium Designer 20 by Altium Limited is not a good application for your computer. This page simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Altium Designer 20 supposing you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2020-09-06 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2020-09-06 12:08:09.367