Arduino

A way to uninstall Arduino from your computer

Arduino is a computer program. This page contains details on how to uninstall it from your PC. It is produced by Arduino LLC. Take a look here where you can find out more on Arduino LLC. Usually the Arduino program is placed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino folder, depending on the user's option during setup. The full command line for uninstalling Arduino is C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\uninstall.exe. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may get a notification for administrator rights. arduino.exe is the Arduino's main executable file and it takes close to 395.00 KB (404480 bytes) on disk.

Arduino installs the following the executables on your PC, taking about 115.79 MB (121417996 bytes) on disk.

• arduino-builder.exe (15.89 MB)
• arduino.exe (395.00 KB)
• arduino_debug.exe (392.50 KB)
• uninstall.exe (403.23 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 (6.78 MB)
• avr-addr2line.exe (594.00 KB)
• avr-g++.exe (857.00 KB)
• avr-c++filt.exe (591.50 KB)
• avr-cpp.exe (855.50 KB)
• avr-elfedit.exe (35.00 KB)
• avr-gcc.exe (854.00 KB)
• avr-gcc-ar.exe (51.50 KB)
• avr-gcc-nm.exe (51.50 KB)
• avr-gcc-ranlib.exe (52.00 KB)
• avr-gcov-dump.exe (428.00 KB)
• avr-gcov-tool.exe (472.00 KB)
• avr-gcov.exe (511.50 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 (549.50 KB)
• loaddrv.exe (17.00 KB)
• cc1.exe (11.67 MB)
• cc1plus.exe (12.69 MB)
• collect2.exe (521.50 KB)
• lto-wrapper.exe (758.00 KB)
• lto1.exe (10.92 MB)
• fixincl.exe (122.50 KB)
• jabswitch.exe (30.46 KB)
• java-rmi.exe (15.46 KB)
• java.exe (198.96 KB)
• javaw.exe (198.96 KB)
• jjs.exe (15.46 KB)
• keytool.exe (15.46 KB)
• kinit.exe (15.46 KB)
• klist.exe (15.46 KB)
• ktab.exe (15.46 KB)
• orbd.exe (15.96 KB)
• pack200.exe (15.46 KB)
• policytool.exe (15.46 KB)
• rmid.exe (15.46 KB)
• rmiregistry.exe (15.46 KB)
• servertool.exe (15.46 KB)
• tnameserv.exe (15.96 KB)
• unpack200.exe (160.96 KB)
• arduino-preprocessor.exe (25.15 MB)
• ctags.exe (277.15 KB)

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This web page is about Arduino version 1.8.11 alone. You can find here a few links to other Arduino releases:

• 1.8.2
• 1.6.10
• 1.8.14
• 1.8.15
• 1.8.8
• 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

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Some files and registry entries are frequently left behind when you uninstall Arduino.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall Arduino:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino

The files below remain on your disk by Arduino's application uninstaller when you removed it:

• 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

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be uninstalled; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Arduino file
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Arduino
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Arduino
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\MicroWorld\eScan for Windows\9b4f8f73-2dd5-413e-a73f-62fa5d4db107\InstalledSoftware\Arduino
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\MicroWorld\UrlES\cc\arduino

A way to erase Arduino from your PC using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Arduino is a program released by the software company Arduino LLC. Sometimes, computer users choose to remove it. Sometimes this can be easier said than done because performing this manually requires some skill regarding PCs. The best SIMPLE solution to remove Arduino 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 PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and all around tool to take care of your Windows computer.

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

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good program.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button


5. A list of the programs existing on your PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find Arduino or simply activate the Search field and type in "Arduino". The Arduino program will be found automatically. Notice that when you select Arduino in the list , some data about the program is available to you:

• Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have about Arduino, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Technical information about the app you want to remove, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will appear. accept the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Arduino.


8. After uninstalling Arduino, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong Arduino which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing Arduino with 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 run without errors or problems.

Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall Arduino by Arduino LLC from your computer, nor are we saying that Arduino by Arduino LLC is not a good application. This text only contains detailed info on how to uninstall Arduino in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.