Arduino

A way to uninstall Arduino from your computer

Arduino is a Windows program. Read below about how to uninstall it from your PC. It was coded for Windows by Arduino LLC. Additional info about Arduino LLC can be read here. Usually the Arduino application is found in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino folder, depending on the user's option during install. You can uninstall Arduino by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\uninstall.exe. Keep in mind that you might get a notification for administrator rights. arduino.exe is the Arduino's main executable file and it occupies approximately 395.00 KB (404480 bytes) on disk.

The executables below are part of Arduino. They take about 103.36 MB (108377235 bytes) on disk.

• arduino-builder.exe (11.47 MB)
• arduino.exe (395.00 KB)
• arduino_debug.exe (392.50 KB)
• uninstall.exe (403.24 KB)
• dpinst-amd64.exe (1,023.08 KB)
• dpinst-x86.exe (900.56 KB)
• avr-ar.exe (616.00 KB)
• avr-as.exe (796.00 KB)
• avr-ld.exe (1.05 MB)
• avr-nm.exe (603.00 KB)
• avr-objcopy.exe (749.00 KB)
• avr-objdump.exe (868.00 KB)
• avr-ranlib.exe (616.00 KB)
• avr-readelf.exe (445.50 KB)
• avr-strip.exe (749.50 KB)
• arduinoOTA.exe (5.55 MB)
• avr-addr2line.exe (594.00 KB)
• avr-g++.exe (744.50 KB)
• avr-c++filt.exe (591.50 KB)
• avr-cpp.exe (743.00 KB)
• avr-elfedit.exe (35.00 KB)
• avr-gcc.exe (741.50 KB)
• avr-gcc-ar.exe (51.50 KB)
• avr-gcc-nm.exe (51.50 KB)
• avr-gcc-ranlib.exe (52.00 KB)
• avr-gcov-tool.exe (393.50 KB)
• avr-gcov.exe (410.50 KB)
• avr-gdb.exe (3.15 MB)
• avr-gprof.exe (652.00 KB)
• avr-size.exe (602.00 KB)
• avr-strings.exe (594.00 KB)
• avrdude.exe (549.00 KB)
• loaddrv.exe (17.00 KB)
• cc1.exe (9.69 MB)
• cc1plus.exe (10.61 MB)
• collect2.exe (438.50 KB)
• lto-wrapper.exe (605.50 KB)
• lto1.exe (9.08 MB)
• fixincl.exe (118.50 KB)
• jabswitch.exe (30.87 KB)
• java-rmi.exe (16.37 KB)
• java.exe (187.87 KB)
• javacpl.exe (72.87 KB)
• javaw.exe (187.87 KB)
• javaws.exe (293.37 KB)
• jjs.exe (16.37 KB)
• jp2launcher.exe (90.37 KB)
• keytool.exe (16.37 KB)
• kinit.exe (16.37 KB)
• klist.exe (16.37 KB)
• ktab.exe (16.37 KB)
• orbd.exe (16.87 KB)
• pack200.exe (16.37 KB)
• policytool.exe (16.37 KB)
• rmid.exe (16.37 KB)
• rmiregistry.exe (16.37 KB)
• servertool.exe (16.37 KB)
• ssvagent.exe (56.87 KB)
• tnameserv.exe (16.87 KB)
• unpack200.exe (157.37 KB)
• arduino-preprocessor.exe (25.15 MB)
• ctags.exe (277.15 KB)

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The information on this page is only about version 1.8.8 of Arduino. You can find below a few links to other Arduino releases:

• 1.8.2
• 1.6.10
• 1.8.14
• 1.8.15
• 1.6.54
• 1.5.4
• 1.8.5
• 1.8.6
• 1.6.5
• 1.8.19
• 1.8.18
• 1.6.2
• 1.8.10
• 1.8.16
• 1.0.6
• 1.8.3
• 1.6.9
• 1.6.13
• 1.8.7
• 1.6.7
• 1.8.12
• 1.8.9
• 1.6.52
• 1.5.7
• 1.8.13
• 1.6.6
• 1.8.0
• 1.5.8
• 1.6.11
• 1.6.8
• 1.6.12
• 1.8.4
• 1.6.1
• 1.6.0
• 1.6.55
• 1.6.3
• 1.6.4
• 1.8.1
• 1.0.5
• 1.8.11

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If planning to uninstall Arduino you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders left behind when you uninstall Arduino:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Arduino15

The files below remain on your disk when you remove Arduino:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\arduino.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\arduino.l4j.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\arduino_debug.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\arduino_debug.l4j.ini
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\arduino-builder.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\AdafruitCircuitPlayground.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\AdafruitCircuitPlayground.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\amd64\libusb0.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\amd64\libusb0.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\arduino.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\arduino.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\arduino_gemma.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\arduino_gemma.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\arduino-org.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\arduino-org.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\CP210x_6.7.4\slabvcp.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\CP210x_6.7.4\slabvcp.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\CP210x_6.7.4\x64\silabser.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\CP210x_6.7.4\x64\WdfCoInstaller01009.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\CP210x_6.7.4\x86\silabser.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\CP210x_6.7.4\x86\WdfCoInstaller01009.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\CP210x_6.7\ReleaseNotes.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\CP210x_6.7\SLAB_License_Agreement_VCP_Windows.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\CP210x_6.7\slabvcp.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\CP210x_6.7\slabvcp.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\CP210x_6.7\x64\silabenm.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\CP210x_6.7\x64\silabser.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\CP210x_6.7\x64\WdfCoInstaller01009.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\CP210x_6.7\x86\silabenm.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\CP210x_6.7\x86\silabser.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\CP210x_6.7\x86\WdfCoInstaller01009.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\dpinst-amd64.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\dpinst-x86.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\amd64\ftbusui.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\amd64\ftcserco.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\amd64\ftd2xx.lib
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\amd64\ftd2xx64.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\amd64\ftdibus.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\amd64\ftlang.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\amd64\ftser2k.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\amd64\ftserui2.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\ftd2xx.h
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\ftdibus.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\ftdibus.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\ftdiport.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\ftdiport.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\i386\ftbusui.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\i386\ftcserco.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\i386\ftd2xx.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\i386\ftd2xx.lib
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\i386\ftdibus.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\i386\ftlang.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\i386\ftser2k.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\i386\ftserui2.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\LogoVerificationReport.pdf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\Static\amd64\ftd2xx.lib
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\FTDI USB Drivers\Static\i386\ftd2xx.lib
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\genuino.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\genuino.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\ia64\libusb0.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\ia64\libusb0.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\license\libusb0\installer_license.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\linino.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\linino-boards_amd64.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\linino-boards_x86.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\Old_Arduino_Drivers.zip
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\README.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\x86\libusb0.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\drivers\x86\libusb0_x86.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\AnalogReadSerial\AnalogReadSerial.ino
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\AnalogReadSerial\AnalogReadSerial.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\AnalogReadSerial\layout.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\AnalogReadSerial\schematic.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\BareMinimum\BareMinimum.ino
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\BareMinimum\BareMinimum.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\Blink\Blink.ino
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\Blink\Blink.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\DigitalReadSerial\DigitalReadSerial.ino
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\DigitalReadSerial\DigitalReadSerial.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\DigitalReadSerial\layout.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\DigitalReadSerial\schematic.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\Fade\Fade.ino
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\Fade\Fade.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\Fade\layout.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\Fade\schematic.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\ReadAnalogVoltage\layout.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\ReadAnalogVoltage\ReadAnalogVoltage.ino
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\ReadAnalogVoltage\ReadAnalogVoltage.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\01.Basics\ReadAnalogVoltage\schematic.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\02.Digital\BlinkWithoutDelay\BlinkWithoutDelay.ino
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\02.Digital\BlinkWithoutDelay\BlinkWithoutDelay.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\02.Digital\BlinkWithoutDelay\layout.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\02.Digital\BlinkWithoutDelay\schematic.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\02.Digital\Button\Button.ino
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\02.Digital\Button\Button.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\02.Digital\Button\layout.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\02.Digital\Button\schematic.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\02.Digital\Debounce\button.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\02.Digital\Debounce\Debounce.ino
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\examples\02.Digital\Debounce\Debounce.txt

Frequently the following registry data will not be removed:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Arduino file
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Arduino
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Arduino

Open regedit.exe to remove the registry values below from the Windows Registry:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\arduino.exe
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\java\bin\javaw.exe

How to remove Arduino from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Arduino is an application offered by the software company Arduino LLC. Frequently, computer users choose to erase it. Sometimes this can be troublesome because deleting this manually takes some knowledge related to Windows internal functioning. The best SIMPLE solution to erase Arduino is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your system, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and general utility to take care of your PC.

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2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful package of tools.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs feature


5. A list of the applications existing on your computer will appear

6. Scroll the list of applications until you find Arduino or simply activate the Search field and type in "Arduino". If it is installed on your PC the Arduino program will be found automatically. After you select Arduino in the list of applications, some data about the program is available to you:

• Star rating (in the left lower corner). This tells you the opinion other users have about Arduino, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Details about the app you wish to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will show up. Confirm the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall Arduino.


8. After removing Arduino, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong Arduino that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Arduino with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

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

Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall Arduino by Arduino LLC from your PC, we are not saying that Arduino by Arduino LLC is not a good application. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Arduino in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.