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How to uninstall DriverUpdate from your computer

This info is about DriverUpdate for Windows. Below you can find details on how to uninstall it from your computer. It was created for Windows by Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc.. More information on Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc. can be seen here. The program is often installed in the C:\Program Files\DriverUpdate folder. Take into account that this location can differ depending on the user's decision. The full command line for removing DriverUpdate is C:\Program Files\DriverUpdate\UninstallStub.exe. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might receive a notification for administrator rights. DriverUpdate.exe is the programs's main file and it takes about 38.86 MB (40746328 bytes) on disk.

DriverUpdate installs the following the executables on your PC, taking about 39.43 MB (41346424 bytes) on disk.

  • BsSndRpt.exe (316.52 KB)
  • DriverUpdate.exe (38.86 MB)
  • DriverUpdate.UpdateLauncher.exe (136.34 KB)
  • UninstallStub.exe (133.18 KB)


This info is about DriverUpdate version 4.1.3 only. You can find below info on other releases of DriverUpdate:

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

Folders that were found:
  • C:\Program Files\DriverUpdate

The files below remain on your disk by DriverUpdate when you uninstall it:
  • C:\Program Files\DriverUpdate\dbghelp.dll
  • C:\Program Files\DriverUpdate\dbghelp-app.dll
  • C:\Program Files\DriverUpdate\Microsoft.VC80.CRT.manifest
  • C:\Program Files\DriverUpdate\msvcp80.dll
  • C:\Program Files\DriverUpdate\msvcr80.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AC\#!001\MicrosoftEdge\Cache\36QMI5OG\driverupdate_robyn_33[1].dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AC\#!001\MicrosoftEdge\Cache\QU3HJDKR\driverupdate_robyn_25[1].dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AC\#!001\MicrosoftEdge\User\Default\DOMStore\9SYC32O1\www.driverupdate[1].xml

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be uninstalled; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\driverupdate.net
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\www.driverupdate.net
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\EdpDomStorage\driverupdate.net
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\EdpDomStorage\www.driverupdate.net
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\FF11A3526D5F0BB46995ABE5D8E61BFB

Registry values that are not removed from your computer:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\FF11A3526D5F0BB46995ABE5D8E61BFB\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\DriverUpdate\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\DriverUpdate\


How to remove DriverUpdate from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

DriverUpdate is an application released by the software company Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc.. Sometimes, computer users choose to remove this program. Sometimes this can be efortful because uninstalling this manually takes some advanced knowledge related to Windows internal functioning. The best EASY manner to remove DriverUpdate 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 PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and all around utility to clean your Windows PC.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the program by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful program.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs


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

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate DriverUpdate or simply activate the Search field and type in "DriverUpdate". The DriverUpdate application will be found very quickly. When you select DriverUpdate in the list of programs, some information regarding the program is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other users have regarding DriverUpdate, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the application you want to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will appear. accept the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall DriverUpdate.
Uninstall DriverUpdate


8. After removing DriverUpdate, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong DriverUpdate which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling DriverUpdate with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove DriverUpdate by Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc. from your PC, we are not saying that DriverUpdate by Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc. is not a good application for your computer. This text simply contains detailed info on how to remove DriverUpdate in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2017-08-26 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2017-08-25 23:47:31.650