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A guide to uninstall Brave from your computer

Brave is a Windows application. Read below about how to remove it from your computer. The Windows version was created by Brave Software Inc. Additional info about Brave Software Inc can be found here. Usually the Brave program is installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application directory, depending on the user's option during setup. You can uninstall Brave by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Installer\setup.exe. Note that you might receive a notification for admin rights. Brave's main file takes around 1.98 MB (2075816 bytes) and is called brave.exe.

Brave is composed of the following executables which take 9.14 MB (9586848 bytes) on disk:

  • brave.exe (1.98 MB)
  • chrome_proxy.exe (697.16 KB)
  • chrome_pwa_launcher.exe (1.16 MB)
  • notification_helper.exe (871.66 KB)
  • setup.exe (2.24 MB)


This page is about Brave version 85.1.13.82 only. You can find below info on other versions of Brave:

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After the uninstall process, the application leaves some files behind on the computer. Some of these are shown below.

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

The files below are left behind on your disk by Brave when you uninstall it:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\85.1.13.82.manifest
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\brave.exe.sig
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\brave_100_percent.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\brave_200_percent.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\brave_resources.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\chrome.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\chrome_100_percent.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\chrome_200_percent.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\chrome_elf.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\chrome_pwa_launcher.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\d3dcompiler_47.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\eventlog_provider.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Extensions\external_extensions.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\icudtl.dat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Installer\chrmstp.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Installer\chrome.7z
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Installer\setup.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\libEGL.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\libGLESv2.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\am.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\ar.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\bg.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\bn.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\ca.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\cs.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\da.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\de.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\el.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\en-GB.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\en-US.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\es.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\es-419.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\et.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\fa.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\fi.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\fil.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\fr.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\gu.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\he.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\hi.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\hr.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\hu.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\id.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\it.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\ja.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\kn.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\ko.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\lt.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\lv.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\ml.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\mr.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\ms.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\nb.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\nl.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\pl.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\pt-BR.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\pt-PT.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\ro.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\ru.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\sk.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\sl.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\sr.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\sv.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\sw.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\ta.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\te.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\th.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\tr.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\uk.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\vi.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\zh-CN.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\Locales\zh-TW.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\MEIPreload\manifest.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\MEIPreload\preloaded_data.pb
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\mojo_core.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\notification_helper.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\am\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\ar\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\bg\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\bn\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\ca\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\cs\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\da\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\de\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\el\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\en_GB\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\en_US\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\es\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\es_419\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\et\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\fa\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\fi\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\fil\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\fr\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\gu\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\he\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\hi\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\hr\messages.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\85.1.13.82\resources\brave_extension\_locales\hu\messages.json

Registry keys:
  • 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_USER\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

Open regedit.exe to remove the values below from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\brave.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\Application\brave.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-320641896-2871191478-3988955057-1003\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\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 delete Brave from your PC using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Brave is an application by Brave Software Inc. Sometimes, users try to remove it. This can be difficult because performing this by hand requires some skill related to removing Windows programs manually. The best EASY way to remove 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 system, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and all around utility to take care of your PC.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to admire the program's interface and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good package of tools.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


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


5. A list of the programs installed on your PC will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Brave or simply click the Search field and type in "Brave". The Brave application will be found automatically. Notice that when you click Brave in the list , some data regarding the application is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other people have regarding Brave, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the program you are about to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. Confirm the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove Brave.
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8. After uninstalling Brave, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong Brave which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing Brave using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your PC.

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

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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. This page simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Brave 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' computers.

2020-08-27 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2020-08-27 16:32:52.720