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How to uninstall Arduino from your computer

You can find on this page detailed information on how to uninstall Arduino for Windows. It was developed for Windows by Arduino Srl. Additional info about Arduino Srl can be found here. More info about the software Arduino can be found at . Arduino is typically installed in the C:\Program Files\Arduino directory, however this location may vary a lot depending on the user's option while installing the application. Arduino's full uninstall command line is C:\Program Files\Arduino\uninst.exe. unpack200.exe is the programs's main file and it takes circa 155.53 KB (159264 bytes) on disk.

Arduino is composed of the following executables which occupy 1.82 MB (1913276 bytes) on disk:

  • uninst.exe (395.66 KB)
  • unpack200.exe (155.53 KB)
  • ctags.exe (277.15 KB)


The current web page applies to Arduino version 1.8.2 only. Click on the links below for other Arduino versions:

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Some files and registry entries are regularly left behind when you remove Arduino.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall Arduino:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Arduino
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Arduino

The files below are left behind on your disk by Arduino when you uninstall it:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\arduino.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\arduino.l4j.ini
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\Arduino.url
  • 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\WdfCoUserName01009.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\WdfCoUserName01009.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\WdfCoUserName01009.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\WdfCoUserName01009.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\UserName_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

Frequently the following registry keys will not be uninstalled:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Common\Internet\Server Cache\http://arduino.ua
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Arduino
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Arduino

Open regedit.exe in order to delete the following registry values:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\Downloads\arduino-1.6.13-windows.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\Downloads\arduino-1.7.7.org-windows.exe


How to remove Arduino with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Arduino is an application marketed by the software company Arduino Srl. Sometimes, users decide to erase this program. This can be troublesome because uninstalling this manually requires some know-how regarding Windows program uninstallation. The best EASY approach to erase 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, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general utility to take care of your Windows computer.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the program by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with the program's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful Windows optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the applications existing on your computer will appear

6. Navigate the list of applications until you find Arduino or simply click the Search field and type in "Arduino". The Arduino app will be found very quickly. When you click Arduino in the list of apps, the following information regarding the application is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding Arduino, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the app you want to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for Arduino:





  • The software company is: http://www.arduino.org
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\Arduino\uninst.exe
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. Confirm the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Arduino.
Uninstall Arduino


8. After uninstalling Arduino, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong Arduino which 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 folders are left behind on your computer.

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to remove Arduino by Arduino Srl from your PC, nor are we saying that Arduino by Arduino Srl is not a good application. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove Arduino supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2017-04-07 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2017-04-07 19:34:51.533