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A guide to uninstall Claude from your computer

You can find below detailed information on how to remove Claude for Windows. It is produced by Anthropic PBC. More info about Anthropic PBC can be seen here. Usually the Claude program is placed in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude directory, depending on the user's option during install. C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\Update.exe is the full command line if you want to remove Claude. The application's main executable file has a size of 364.83 KB (373584 bytes) on disk and is titled claude.exe.

The executable files below are installed along with Claude. They take about 391.86 MB (410897888 bytes) on disk.

  • claude.exe (364.83 KB)
  • squirrel.exe (1.92 MB)
  • claude.exe (192.87 MB)
  • squirrel.exe (1.92 MB)
  • claude.exe (192.87 MB)


The information on this page is only about version 0.12.28 of Claude. For other Claude versions please click below:

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Claude has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Folders left behind when you uninstall Claude:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 4\IndexedDB\https_claude.tapnetic.pro_0.indexeddb.leveldb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempa\lib\net45\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\claude-native
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempa\lib\net45\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\claude-swift

Check for and remove the following files from your disk when you uninstall Claude:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-0.12.20\claude.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-0.12.20\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\claude-native\claude-native-binding.node
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 4\Extensions\jgjaeacdkonaoafenlfkkkmbaopkbilf\5.5.1_0\static\brandIcon\claude3.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 4\Extensions\jgjaeacdkonaoafenlfkkkmbaopkbilf\5.5.1_0\static\claude2.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 4\Extensions\jgjaeacdkonaoafenlfkkkmbaopkbilf\5.5.1_0\static\claude3.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 4\Extensions\jgjaeacdkonaoafenlfkkkmbaopkbilf\5.5.1_0\static\monica\claude3.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 4\Extensions\jgjaeacdkonaoafenlfkkkmbaopkbilf\5.5.1_0\static\supportModel\claude3.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 4\Extensions\nlhpidbjmmffhoogcennoiopekbiglbp\3.3.1_0\pixels\claude-install.js
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 4\Extensions\nlhpidbjmmffhoogcennoiopekbiglbp\3.3.1_0\pixels\claude-uninstall.js
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 4\IndexedDB\https_claude.tapnetic.pro_0.indexeddb.leveldb\000003.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 4\IndexedDB\https_claude.tapnetic.pro_0.indexeddb.leveldb\CURRENT
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 4\IndexedDB\https_claude.tapnetic.pro_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOCK
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 4\IndexedDB\https_claude.tapnetic.pro_0.indexeddb.leveldb\LOG
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 4\IndexedDB\https_claude.tapnetic.pro_0.indexeddb.leveldb\MANIFEST-000001
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Mesh Intelligent Technologies, Inc\Pieces OS\com.pieces.os\production\Config\applets\COPILOT\1.2.4\assets\packages\runtime_client\assets\icons\claude.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Mesh Intelligent Technologies, Inc\Pieces OS\com.pieces.os\production\Config\applets\COPILOT\1.2.4\assets\packages\runtime_client\assets\icons\claude_desktop.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Mesh Intelligent Technologies, Inc\Pieces OS\com.pieces.os\production\Config\applets\FUTURE_APPLET_MODULE_PLACEHOLDER_A\1.0.2\assets\packages\runtime_client\assets\icons\claude.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Mesh Intelligent Technologies, Inc\Pieces OS\com.pieces.os\production\Config\applets\FUTURE_APPLET_MODULE_PLACEHOLDER_A\1.0.2\assets\packages\runtime_client\assets\icons\claude_desktop.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Mesh Intelligent Technologies, Inc\Pieces OS\com.pieces.os\production\Config\applets\PIECES_OS_TOOLBAR\1.0.16\assets\packages\runtime_client\assets\icons\claude.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Mesh Intelligent Technologies, Inc\Pieces OS\com.pieces.os\production\Config\applets\PIECES_OS_TOOLBAR\1.0.16\assets\packages\runtime_client\assets\icons\claude_desktop.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Mesh Intelligent Technologies, Inc\Pieces OS\com.pieces.os\production\Config\applets\SAVED_MATERIALS\1.0.7\assets\packages\runtime_client\assets\icons\claude.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Mesh Intelligent Technologies, Inc\Pieces OS\com.pieces.os\production\Config\applets\SAVED_MATERIALS\1.0.7\assets\packages\runtime_client\assets\icons\claude_desktop.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempa\lib\net45\claude.exe.bsdiff
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempa\lib\net45\claude.exe.diff
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempa\lib\net45\claude.exe.shasum
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempa\lib\net45\claude_ExecutionStub.exe.diff
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempa\lib\net45\claude_ExecutionStub.exe.shasum
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempa\lib\net45\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\claude-native\claude-native-binding.node.diff
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempa\lib\net45\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\claude-native\claude-native-binding.node.shasum
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempa\lib\net45\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\claude-swift\build\Release\swift_addon.node.diff
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempa\lib\net45\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\claude-swift\build\Release\swift_addon.node.shasum
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempb\lib\net45\claude.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempc\lib\net45\claude.exe.bsdiff
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempc\lib\net45\claude.exe.diff
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempc\lib\net45\claude.exe.shasum
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempc\lib\net45\claude_ExecutionStub.exe.diff
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempc\lib\net45\claude_ExecutionStub.exe.shasum
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempc\lib\net45\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\claude-native\claude-native-binding.node.diff
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempc\lib\net45\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\claude-native\claude-native-binding.node.shasum
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\SquirrelTemp\tempd\lib\net45\claude.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\uv\cache\archive-v0\CzcMGTfInzNiNRkzP1Mee\mcp\cli\claude.py
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\uv\cache\archive-v0\yhpFWKvFp8Cfjq9R2Lv1R\fastmcp\cli\claude.py
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\data_0
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\data_1
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\data_2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\data_3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000001
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000002
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000003
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000004
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000005
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000006
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000007
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000008
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000009
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00000a
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00000b
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00000c
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00000d
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00000e
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00000f
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000010
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000011
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000012
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000013
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000014
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000015
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000016
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000017
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000018
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000019
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00001a
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00001b
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00001c
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00001d
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00001e
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00001f
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000020
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000021
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000022
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000023
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000024
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000025
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000026
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000027
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000028
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000029
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00002a
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00002b
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00002d
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00002e
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_00002f
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000030
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000031
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000032
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000033
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000034
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000035
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000036
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Claude\Cache\Cache_Data\f_000037

Frequently the following registry data will not be removed:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\claude
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows Script\Settings\Telemetry\claude.exe
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AnthropicClaude
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\RADAR\HeapLeakDetection\DiagnosedApplications\claude.exe

Supplementary values that are not cleaned:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-0.11.6\claude.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-0.11.6\claude.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-0.12.16\claude.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-0.12.16\claude.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-0.12.19\claude.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-0.12.19\claude.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\claude.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\claude.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\Downloads\Claude-Setup-x64.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\Downloads\Claude-Setup-x64.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2493343797-39480886-3416743606-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-0.12.16\claude.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2493343797-39480886-3416743606-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-0.12.19\claude.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2493343797-39480886-3416743606-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-0.12.20\claude.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2493343797-39480886-3416743606-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-0.12.28\claude.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2493343797-39480886-3416743606-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\UserName\Downloads\Claude-Setup-x64.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\TCP Query User{3264DD79-C1CB-4612-B8EC-03B5075014C6}C:\users\UserName\appdata\local\anthropicclaude\app-0.11.6\claude.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\UDP Query User{4EFEB8A4-0361-4837-85AF-11276759C65B}C:\users\UserName\appdata\local\anthropicclaude\app-0.11.6\claude.exe


How to remove Claude using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Claude is an application offered by Anthropic PBC. Some computer users choose to remove this application. Sometimes this is hard because performing this manually requires some know-how related to Windows program uninstallation. The best SIMPLE solution to remove Claude is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on 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 optimize your Windows computer.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the program by pressing the green DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful PC management program.

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


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs


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

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Claude or simply activate the Search field and type in "Claude". If it exists on your system the Claude program will be found automatically. Notice that after you select Claude in the list of apps, some information regarding the program is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other people have regarding Claude, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the program you are about to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. accept the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove Claude.
Uninstall Claude


8. After removing Claude, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items that belong Claude that have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing Claude using 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 able to take on new tasks.

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Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to remove Claude by Anthropic PBC from your computer, we are not saying that Claude by Anthropic PBC is not a good application for your PC. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to remove Claude in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2025-07-21 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2025-07-20 21:21:50.687