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A guide to uninstall Chrome from your PC

You can find below detailed information on how to remove Chrome for Windows. The Windows release was created by Google LLC. More information about Google LLC can be seen here. Chrome is usually set up in the C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application directory, regulated by the user's option. Chrome's complete uninstall command line is C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Installer\setup.exe. chrome.exe is the programs's main file and it takes approximately 1.46 MB (1527792 bytes) on disk.

The executable files below are part of Chrome. They take an average of 10.62 MB (11135376 bytes) on disk.

  • chrome.exe (1.46 MB)
  • chrome_proxy.exe (562.98 KB)
  • elevation_service.exe (922.98 KB)
  • nacl64.exe (3.22 MB)
  • notification_helper.exe (701.48 KB)
  • setup.exe (1.91 MB)
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The current page applies to Chrome version 81.0.4044.113 alone. You can find here a few links to other Chrome releases:

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

Directories left on disk:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Naver\Naver Whale\User Data\Default\Storage\ext\chrome-signin
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Naver\Naver Whale\User Data\Profile 1\IndexedDB\chrome-extension_fgjhgmbkbffhjogahkckmbfhnjpaiaed_0.indexeddb.leveldb

Usually, the following files remain on disk:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\81.0.4044.113.manifest
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\chrome.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\chrome.exe.sig
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\chrome_100_percent.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\chrome_200_percent.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\chrome_elf.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\chrome_watcher.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\d3dcompiler_47.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\default_apps\docs.crx
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\default_apps\drive.crx
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\default_apps\external_extensions.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\default_apps\gmail.crx
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\default_apps\youtube.crx
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\elevation_service.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\eventlog_provider.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Extensions\external_extensions.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\icudtl.dat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Installer\chrmstp.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Installer\chrome.7z
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Installer\setup.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\libEGL.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\libGLESv2.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\am.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\ar.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\bg.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\bn.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\ca.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\cs.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\da.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\de.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\el.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\en-GB.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\en-US.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\es.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\es-419.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\et.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\fa.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\fi.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\fil.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\fr.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\gu.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\he.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\hi.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\hr.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\hu.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\id.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\it.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\ja.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\kn.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\ko.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\lt.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\lv.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\ml.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\mr.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\ms.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\nb.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\nl.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\pl.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\pt-BR.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\pt-PT.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\ro.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\ru.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\sk.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\sl.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\sr.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\sv.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\sw.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\ta.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\te.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\th.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\tr.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\uk.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\vi.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\zh-CN.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\Locales\zh-TW.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\MEIPreload\manifest.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\MEIPreload\preloaded_data.pb
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\nacl_irt_x86_64.nexe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\notification_helper.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\resources.pak
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\swiftshader\libEGL.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\swiftshader\libGLESv2.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\v8_context_snapshot.bin
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\VisualElements\Logo.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\VisualElements\LogoBeta.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\VisualElements\LogoCanary.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\VisualElements\LogoDev.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\VisualElements\SmallLogo.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\VisualElements\SmallLogoBeta.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\VisualElements\SmallLogoCanary.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\VisualElements\SmallLogoDev.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\WidevineCdm\_platform_specific\win_x64\widevinecdm.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\WidevineCdm\LICENSE
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\81.0.4044.113\WidevineCdm\manifest.json
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.VisualElementsManifest.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome_proxy.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\debug.log
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\Dictionaries\en-US-8-0.bdic
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\master_preferences

Registry that is not uninstalled:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\chrome.sandbox.xrdevice00d242807df5953cddeebf7564f41d5f9c5443b7
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\chrome.sandbox.xrdevice0866081428b13635a6afb6496596c6a0a091b0e7
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\chrome.sandbox.xrdevice1dcb5e05cbf9cd982d13ea15e666fceb476b5072
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Google Chrome
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Google\Chrome
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Google\No Chrome Offer Until
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Google Chrome
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\NVIDIA Corporation\Global\Stereo3D\GameConfigs\Chrome
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EventLog\Application\Chrome

Additional registry values that are not removed:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-4196681914-1288584906-3823710073-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\GoogleChromeElevationService\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\GoogleChromeElevationService\ImagePath


A way to uninstall Chrome from your computer using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Chrome is a program released by the software company Google LLC. Some users want to erase it. Sometimes this can be easier said than done because performing this manually requires some knowledge regarding PCs. One of the best QUICK solution to erase Chrome is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and general utility to maximize the performance of your system.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire the program's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows optimizer.

3. Click on the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the programs installed on your computer will appear

6. Scroll the list of programs until you find Chrome or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Chrome". If it is installed on your PC the Chrome app will be found automatically. Notice that when you click Chrome in the list , some data regarding the program is shown to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding Chrome, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the program you are about to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will appear. Confirm the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Chrome.
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8. After removing Chrome, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of Chrome which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing Chrome with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

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



Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to uninstall Chrome by Google LLC from your PC, we are not saying that Chrome by Google LLC is not a good application for your PC. This text simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall Chrome supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2020-04-16 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2020-04-16 00:01:34.303