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A guide to uninstall Brave from your system

Brave is a Windows application. Read more about how to uninstall it from your PC. It was developed for Windows by Brave Software Inc. More information on Brave Software Inc can be found here. Usually the Brave application is found in the C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application directory, depending on the user's option during install. Brave's entire uninstall command line is C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Installer\setup.exe. brave.exe is the programs's main file and it takes about 1.90 MB (1995408 bytes) on disk.

Brave installs the following the executables on your PC, taking about 7.80 MB (8180144 bytes) on disk.

  • brave.exe (1.90 MB)
  • chrome_proxy.exe (694.14 KB)
  • notification_helper.exe (853.64 KB)
  • setup.exe (2.19 MB)


This data is about Brave version 79.1.1.23 alone. For other Brave versions please click below:

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

Folders left behind when you uninstall Brave:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application
  • C:\UserNames\UserNameName\AppData\Local\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser

Generally, the following files are left on disk:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\79.1.1.23.manifest
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\brave.exe.sig
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\brave_100_percent.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\brave_200_percent.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\brave_resources.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\chrome.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\chrome_100_percent.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\chrome_200_percent.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\chrome_child.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\chrome_elf.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\chrome_watcher.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\d3dcompiler_47.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Extensions\external_extensions.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\icudtl.dat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Installer\chrmstp.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Installer\chrome.7z
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Installer\setup.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\libegl.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\libglesv2.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\am.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\ar.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\bg.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\bn.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\ca.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\cs.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\da.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\de.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\el.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\en-GB.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\en-US.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\es.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\es-419.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\et.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\fa.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\fi.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\fil.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\fr.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\gu.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\he.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\hi.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\hr.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\hu.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\id.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\it.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\ja.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\kn.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\ko.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\lt.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\lv.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\ml.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\mr.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\ms.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\nb.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\nl.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\pl.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\pt-BR.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\pt-PT.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\ro.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\ru.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\sk.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\sl.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\sr.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\sv.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\sw.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\ta.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\te.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\th.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\tr.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\uk.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\vi.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\zh-CN.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\Locales\zh-TW.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\MEIPreload\manifest.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\MEIPreload\preloaded_data.pb
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\natives_blob.bin
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\notification_helper.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\am\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\ar\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\bg\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\bn\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\ca\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\cs\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\da\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\de\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\el\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\en_GB\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\en_US\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\es\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\es_419\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\et\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\fa\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\fi\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\fil\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\fr\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\gu\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\he\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\hi\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\hr\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\79.1.1.23\resources\brave_extension\_locales\hu\messages.json

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be cleaned; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/x-vnd.brave.oneclickctrl.9
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/x-vnd.brave.update3webcontrol.3
  • HKEY_CURRENT_UserName\Software\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Brave
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\BraveSoftware Brave-Browser
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\MozillaPlugins\@tools.brave.com/BraveSoftware Update;version=3
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\MozillaPlugins\@tools.brave.com/BraveSoftware Update;version=9
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\brave
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\eventlog\Application\Brave-Browser

Supplementary values that are not cleaned:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\brave.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\brave\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\brave\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bravem\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bravem\DisplayName


How to remove Brave from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Brave is a program offered by Brave Software Inc. Sometimes, computer users try to erase this program. Sometimes this is easier said than done because removing this manually requires some experience related to removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best SIMPLE way to erase Brave is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is 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 an efficient uninstaller and general utility to take care of your Windows computer.

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  • visit Download Link
  • download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful system utility.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the applications existing on your computer will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate Brave or simply click the Search field and type in "Brave". The Brave app will be found very quickly. Notice that after you select Brave in the list of programs, the following information about the application is made available to you:


  • Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have about Brave, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information about the application you wish to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will come up. Confirm the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove Brave.
Uninstall Brave


8. After uninstalling Brave, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items of Brave which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing Brave with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your system.

Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and ready to serve you properly.



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall Brave by Brave Software Inc from your computer, nor are we saying that Brave by Brave Software Inc is not a good application for your PC. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Brave supposing you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2019-12-20 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2019-12-19 22:29:15.067