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A guide to uninstall CurseForge from your PC

This web page contains thorough information on how to uninstall CurseForge for Windows. It was coded for Windows by Overwolf app. Take a look here for more info on Overwolf app. CurseForge is usually installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Overwolf directory, depending on the user's choice. CurseForge's entire uninstall command line is C:\Program Files (x86)\Overwolf\OWUninstaller.exe --uninstall-app=cchhcaiapeikjbdbpfplgmpobbcdkdaphclbmkbj. CurseForge's primary file takes around 1.72 MB (1806680 bytes) and is called OverwolfLauncher.exe.

The following executable files are contained in CurseForge. They occupy 8.05 MB (8437224 bytes) on disk.

  • Overwolf.exe (42.34 KB)
  • OverwolfLauncher.exe (1.72 MB)
  • OverwolfUpdater.exe (2.37 MB)
  • OWUninstaller.exe (121.59 KB)
  • OverwolfBenchmarking.exe (69.34 KB)
  • OverwolfBrowser.exe (166.84 KB)
  • OverwolfCrashHandler.exe (53.84 KB)
  • ow-overlay.exe (1.48 MB)
  • ow-tobii-gaze.exe (300.84 KB)
  • OWCleanup.exe (52.84 KB)
  • OWUninstallMenu.exe (256.84 KB)
  • ffmpeg.exe (328.84 KB)
  • ow-obs.exe (214.34 KB)
  • owobs-ffmpeg-mux.exe (32.34 KB)
  • enc-amf-test64.exe (104.84 KB)
  • get-graphics-offsets32.exe (110.84 KB)
  • get-graphics-offsets64.exe (367.84 KB)
  • inject-helper32.exe (89.34 KB)
  • inject-helper64.exe (104.34 KB)
  • OverwolfLauncherProxy.exe (118.84 KB)
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The current web page applies to CurseForge version 0.182.3.4 alone. Click on the links below for other CurseForge versions:

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Following the uninstall process, the application leaves some files behind on the PC. Some of these are listed below.

Directories that were found:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge

Files remaining:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\background.html.17.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\background.html.18.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\background.html.19.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\background.html.20.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\background.html.21.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\background.html.22.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\background.html.23.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\background.html.24.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\background.html.25.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\background.html.26.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\background.html.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\CurseClient\20210613233831-35CC.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\CurseClient\20210624183310-2CD0.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\CurseClient\20210708221603-21F0.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\CurseClient\20210810181817-28B8.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\CurseClient\20210815221743-2298.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\CurseClient\20210913195034-2E7C.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\CurseClient\20211015223200-34E8.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\CurseClient\20211015223815-2DF8.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\desktop.html.10.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\desktop.html.11.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\desktop.html.12.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\desktop.html.13.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\desktop.html.14.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\desktop.html.15.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\desktop.html.16.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\desktop.html.7.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\desktop.html.8.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\desktop.html.9.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\desktop.html.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\PackagesCache\cchhcaiapeikjbdbpfplgmpobbcdkdaphclbmkbj\CurseForge.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Overwolf\ProcessCache\0.180.0.6\cchhcaiapeikjbdbpfplgmpobbcdkdaphclbmkbj\curseforge.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\ImplicitAppShortcuts\846c6e333526fc46\CurseForge.lnk
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Overwolf\CurseForge.lnk

Registry that is not uninstalled:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\curseforge
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Overwolf_cchhcaiapeikjbdbpfplgmpobbcdkdaphclbmkbj
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Overwolf\CurseForge
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\curseforge_RASAPI32
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\curseforge_RASMANCS
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting\LocalDumps\curseforge.exe

Additional registry values that are not removed:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\program files (x86)\overwolf\0.170.0.13\overwolfbrowser.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\program files (x86)\overwolf\0.170.0.13\overwolfbrowser.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\curseforge\minecraft\Install\minecraft.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\curseforge\minecraft\Install\minecraft.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\OverwolfUpdater\ImagePath


A way to remove CurseForge with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

CurseForge is an application offered by Overwolf app. Sometimes, computer users decide to uninstall this application. This is hard because uninstalling this by hand takes some knowledge regarding PCs. The best EASY manner to uninstall CurseForge 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 Windows system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general utility to optimize your Windows computer.

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  • navigate to Download Link
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  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with the program's design and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful system optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


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


5. All the applications existing on the PC will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate CurseForge or simply activate the Search field and type in "CurseForge". The CurseForge app will be found very quickly. When you click CurseForge in the list , some information about the application is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This tells you the opinion other people have about CurseForge, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the program you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will come up. accept the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove CurseForge.
Uninstall CurseForge


8. After uninstalling CurseForge, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong CurseForge which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing CurseForge using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

Your Windows PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove CurseForge by Overwolf app from your PC, nor are we saying that CurseForge by Overwolf app is not a good application. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove CurseForge in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2021-10-11 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2021-10-11 15:20:57.240