Avid Pro Tools

How to uninstall Avid Pro Tools from your system

This web page is about Avid Pro Tools for Windows. Below you can find details on how to uninstall it from your computer. It is written by Avid Technology, Inc.. Further information on Avid Technology, Inc. can be seen here. You can see more info about Avid Pro Tools at https://www.avid.com. The application is often placed in the C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools folder. Keep in mind that this location can differ being determined by the user's decision. The program's main executable file is titled Pro Tools Helper.exe and occupies 366.50 KB (375296 bytes).

Avid Pro Tools contains of the executables below. They take 40.17 MB (42121536 bytes) on disk.

• Crash Reporter.exe (1.05 MB)
• Inspector.exe (35.50 KB)
• MMERefresh.exe (139.50 KB)
• Pro Tools Helper.exe (366.50 KB)
• ProTools.exe (24.07 MB)
• ProToolsUserSetup.exe (199.50 KB)
• DigiNetInstall.exe (121.50 KB)
• zip.exe (308.00 KB)
• SYNCSetup.exe (603.48 KB)
• ProToolsQuickTimeServer.exe (1.87 MB)
• acfcacheregister.exe (43.52 KB)
• AvidCrashReporter.exe (423.02 KB)
• AvidInspector.exe (49.02 KB)
• AvidVideoEngine.exe (1.79 MB)
• QtWebEngineProcess.exe (637.02 KB)
• QuickTime_OPServer.exe (1.76 MB)
• HWInstall.exe (659.32 KB)
• AAFDump.exe (175.01 KB)
• MXFDump.exe (243.01 KB)
• acfcacheregister.exe (43.52 KB)
• AvidCrashReporter.exe (423.02 KB)
• AvidInspector.exe (49.02 KB)
• AvidVideoEngine.exe (1.78 MB)
• QtWebEngineProcess.exe (636.52 KB)
• QuickTime_OPServer.exe (1.76 MB)
• AAFDump.exe (174.51 KB)
• MXFDump.exe (243.01 KB)

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This info is about Avid Pro Tools version 23.6.0.110 only. Click on the links below for other Avid Pro Tools versions:

• 10.3.2
• 18.7.0.201
• 11.1.2
• 21.6.0.101
• 18.1.0.208
• 12.6.1.634
• 10.3.5
• 10.3.6
• 12.5.1.476
• 12.8.0.840
• 10.3.7
• 22.5.0.192
• 11.3.2
• 10.3.8
• 23.12.0.136
• 21.10.0.67
• 10.3.4
• 23.12.1.138
• 12.0.0.456
• 12.8.0.772
• 20.9.1.123
• 22.4.0.168
• 11.0.0
• 12.1.0.94
• 22.9.0.112
• 21.7.0.127
• 21.3.0.171
• 18.1.0.241
• 12.9.0.150
• 12.8.2.30
• 12.8.2.106
• 11.1.1
• 12.4.0.294
• 22.12.0.326
• 22.6.0.88
• 10.3.9
• 11.1.3
• 12.8.0.764
• 12.3.1.260
• 11.2.2
• 20.9.0.119
• 12.8.2.72
• 12.9.0.185
• 11.2.0
• 12.2.0.152
• 22.10.0.134
• 12.9.0.155
• 18.4.0.317
• 12.8.0.825
• 18.12.0.307
• 20.11.0.157
• 12.2.1.185
• 19.12.0.534
• 18.10.0.246
• 18.1.0.236
• 12.5.2.511
• 12.7.0.676
• 10.3.3
• 11.1.0
• 22.7.0.104
• 12.9.0.187
• 10.3
• 19.6.0.370
• 12.8.0.816
• 12.3.0.241
• 22.7.0.105
• 12.7.1.703
• 12.7.1.729
• 21.3.1.176
• 20.12.0.190
• 23.3.0.89
• 12.8.0.834
• 18.1.0.226
• 24.3.0.133
• 12.5.0.395
• 10.0.1
• 10.2.0
• 12.7.1.733
• 18.3.0.285
• 12.8.0.748
• 12.8.3.178
• 11.3
• 10.3.1
• 23.9.0.155
• 24.3.1.162
• 10.0.0
• 11.2.1
• 19.5.0.322
• 11.3.1
• 11.0.2
• 12.8.1.921
• 12.7.1.727
• 10.3.10
• 12.7.0.672
• 12.7.0.661
• 19.10.0.494
• 12.6.0.585
• 12.8.0.864
• 12.8.0.758
• 21.12.0.97

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Avid Pro Tools has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Folders remaining:

• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools

Files remaining:

• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AAE.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AAE_Resource404.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AAE_Resource407.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AAE_Resource40C.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AAE_Resource411.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AAE_Resource412.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AAE_Resource804.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AAE_ResourceC0A.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AAFCOAPI.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AAXHost.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AAXShared.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\ACFPluginHost.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AFnd.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AFnd_Resource404.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AFnd_Resource407.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AFnd_Resource40C.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AFnd_Resource411.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AFnd_Resource412.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AFnd_Resource804.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AFnd_ResourceC0A.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\ARADX.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\atmos_storage.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\atmos_storage_adm_bwf.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\Avicudt51.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\Avicuuc51.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\AvOmfToolkit.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\ACFString.avx
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\AMAFI-AAC\AAC_ContainerHandler.acf
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\AMAFI-MP3\MP3_ContainerHandler.acf
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\AMAFI-MXF\MXF_ContainerHandler.acf
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\AMAFI-QTFF\QTFFContainerHandler.acf
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\AMAFI-SDK\FeederFactory.acf
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\AMAFI-SDK\LEPCore.acf
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\AMAFI-SDK\MetadataTranslator.acf
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\ByteBlock.avx
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\CATAAC.acf
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\CATALAC.acf
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\CATMP3Decoder.acf
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\CodecMaster.acf
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\aac.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\ac3.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\aces.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\aes3.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\apple_lossless.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\avc.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\avc_hires_proxy.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\avci.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\avci_sd.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\avcproxy.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\dnx.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\dnx_uncompressed.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\dpx.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\dv.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\hevc.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\j2k.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\m2v.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\mjpeg.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\mp2.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\mp3.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\mpeg4.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\openexr.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\packer.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\png.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\prores.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\prores_raw.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\qtrle.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\tga.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\dfm\tiff.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\shared\dfmbase.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\shared\forge_io.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\shared\multiset.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\shared\mxf.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\shared\node.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\config\shared\table.lua
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\CTExtra.acf
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\CTSharedCoreClasses.acf
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\CTSharedResourceHandling.acf
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\ErrorHandler\ErrorHandlerPlugin.acf
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\ProTools_QuickTime_OPClient.avx
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\ACFString.avx
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\AvidMXF_SDK_4.7.3_vc142.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\Elements.xml
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\mxf_file.bin
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\PXF.dll
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\PXFPlugin.acf
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\schemas\Asset.xsd
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\schemas\Clip.xsd
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\schemas\dcp-AM.xsd
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\schemas\dcp-pkl.xsd
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\schemas\ImfCpl.xsd
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\schemas\imf-cpl.xsd
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\schemas\ImfDataTypes.xsd
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\schemas\PackingList.xsd
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\schemas\PlayList.xsd
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\schemas\pxf-bundle.xsd
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\schemas\pxf-metadata.xsd
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\schemas\pxf-playlist.xsd
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\schemas\Track.xsd
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\Types.xml
• C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\avx2_plug-ins\PXF\xerces-c_3.2_vc142_x64_u.dll

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

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Avid Technology\Avid Pro Tools
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\8A13930AC070DF4439605AA5D483B59C
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{A03931A8-070C-44FD-9306-A55A4D385BC9}

Additional registry values that you should delete:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\Ethernet Support\DigiNetInstall.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\8A13930AC070DF4439605AA5D483B59C\ProductName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools\
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\WINDOWS\Installer\{A03931A8-070C-44FD-9306-A55A4D385BC9}\

How to uninstall Avid Pro Tools from your PC with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Avid Pro Tools is an application offered by the software company Avid Technology, Inc.. Some people try to erase this program. Sometimes this can be easier said than done because removing this manually requires some knowledge regarding removing Windows programs manually. One of the best SIMPLE way to erase Avid Pro Tools 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 PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general utility to clean your PC.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to get familiar with the program's interface and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of utilities.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs tool


5. A list of the applications existing on the PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of applications until you find Avid Pro Tools or simply activate the Search field and type in "Avid Pro Tools". If it is installed on your PC the Avid Pro Tools app will be found automatically. After you select Avid Pro Tools in the list of apps, the following data regarding the program is made available to you:

• Safety rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding Avid Pro Tools, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Details regarding the program you want to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. Confirm the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove Avid Pro Tools.


8. After removing Avid Pro Tools, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong Avid Pro Tools which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Avid Pro Tools with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

Your Windows PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to run without errors or problems.

Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to remove Avid Pro Tools by Avid Technology, Inc. from your PC, nor are we saying that Avid Pro Tools by Avid Technology, Inc. is not a good application for your computer. This page simply contains detailed info on how to remove Avid Pro Tools in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.