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How to uninstall CurseForge from your PC

CurseForge is a computer program. This page is comprised of details on how to remove it from your PC. The Windows release was created by Overwolf app. More information about Overwolf app can be seen here. Usually the CurseForge program is to be found in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Overwolf directory, depending on the user's option during install. The full command line for removing CurseForge is C:\Program Files (x86)\Overwolf\OWUninstaller.exe --uninstall-app=cchhcaiapeikjbdbpfplgmpobbcdkdaphclbmkbj. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might get a notification for admin rights. OverwolfLauncher.exe is the programs's main file and it takes close to 1.81 MB (1894144 bytes) on disk.

The executable files below are installed along with CurseForge. They take about 5.31 MB (5569064 bytes) on disk.

  • Overwolf.exe (53.25 KB)
  • OverwolfLauncher.exe (1.81 MB)
  • OWUninstaller.exe (129.20 KB)
  • OverwolfBenchmarking.exe (73.75 KB)
  • OverwolfBrowser.exe (220.75 KB)
  • OverwolfCrashHandler.exe (67.25 KB)
  • ow-overlay.exe (1.79 MB)
  • OWCleanup.exe (58.25 KB)
  • OWUninstallMenu.exe (262.75 KB)
  • owver64.exe (610.34 KB)
  • OverwolfLauncherProxy.exe (275.51 KB)
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The current web page applies to CurseForge version 1.280.0.6577 alone. Click on the links below for other CurseForge versions:

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CurseForge has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Folders remaining:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\OverWolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge

Generally, the following files remain on disk:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\OverWolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\background.html.1.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\OverWolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\background.html.2.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\OverWolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\background.html.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\OverWolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\CurseClient\20250611214748-1640.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\OverWolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\CurseClient\20250612140534-38E4.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\OverWolf\Log\Apps\CurseForge\CurseClient\20250624140824-22CC.json
  • 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\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Overwolf\CurseForge.lnk

Registry keys:
  • 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

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)\Overwolf\OverwolfLauncher.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Overwolf\OverwolfLauncher.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\Downloads\CurseForge - Installer.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\Downloads\CurseForge - Installer.exe.FriendlyAppName


How to erase CurseForge from your PC with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

CurseForge is a program marketed by the software company Overwolf app. Some users want to uninstall it. Sometimes this can be efortful because doing this manually takes some skill related to removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best QUICK way to uninstall CurseForge is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and all around tool to clean your computer.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the program by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system utility.

3. Press the General Tools button
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4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the programs installed on the computer will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate CurseForge or simply activate the Search field and type in "CurseForge". The CurseForge app will be found automatically. Notice that after you click CurseForge in the list of apps, the following information regarding the program is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other people have regarding CurseForge, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the application you want to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will come up. accept the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall CurseForge.
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8. After uninstalling CurseForge, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong CurseForge which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing CurseForge using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

Your PC will remain clean, speedy and able to run without errors or problems.



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall CurseForge by Overwolf app from your computer, nor are we saying that CurseForge by Overwolf app is not a good application for your PC. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall CurseForge 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 stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2025-06-12 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2025-06-12 13:57:11.147