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How to uninstall GNS3 from your system

You can find on this page detailed information on how to uninstall GNS3 for Windows. The Windows release was created by GNS3 Technology Inc.. More information about GNS3 Technology Inc. can be seen here. More details about GNS3 can be found at . The program is frequently installed in the C:\Program Files\GNS3 folder. Keep in mind that this path can vary being determined by the user's decision. The full command line for removing GNS3 is C:\Program Files\GNS3\Uninstall.exe. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might get a notification for admin rights. gns3.exe is the programs's main file and it takes approximately 376.00 KB (385024 bytes) on disk.

GNS3 is composed of the following executables which occupy 57.67 MB (60472335 bytes) on disk:

  • cat.exe (36.01 KB)
  • devcon.exe (81.00 KB)
  • gawk.exe (156.50 KB)
  • gns3.exe (376.00 KB)
  • gns3server.exe (376.00 KB)
  • gns3vmnet.exe (376.00 KB)
  • putty_standalone.exe (1.57 MB)
  • Solar-PuTTY.exe (2.22 MB)
  • strings.exe (687.53 KB)
  • tail.exe (40.51 KB)
  • tvnviewer.exe (1.01 MB)
  • ubridge.exe (253.50 KB)
  • Uninstall.exe (722.20 KB)
  • cpulimit.exe (81.88 KB)
  • dynamips.exe (1.30 MB)
  • nvram_export.exe (72.30 KB)
  • qemu-img.exe (249.00 KB)
  • qemu-io.exe (259.00 KB)
  • qemu.exe (2.04 MB)
  • qemu-edid.exe (84.96 KB)
  • qemu-ga.exe (391.46 KB)
  • qemu-img.exe (1.40 MB)
  • qemu-io.exe (1.35 MB)
  • qemu-system-i386.exe (9.19 MB)
  • qemu-system-i386w.exe (10.21 MB)
  • qemu-system-x86_64.exe (9.21 MB)
  • qemu-system-x86_64w.exe (10.24 MB)
  • qemu-uninstall.exe (83.06 KB)
  • ubridge.exe (138.58 KB)
  • vpcs.exe (132.00 KB)
  • gns3-webclient-config.exe (379.00 KB)
  • gns3-webclient-launcher.exe (379.00 KB)
  • putty.exe (536.00 KB)
  • putty_standalone.exe (1.12 MB)
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This web page is about GNS3 version 2.2.39 only. Click on the links below for other GNS3 versions:

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Quite a few files, folders and registry data can be left behind when you want to remove GNS3 from your PC.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall GNS3 from your computer:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp0lm170lw-gns3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp1t47hzbx-gns3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp4w7rdjeg-gns3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp6zr_bsgd-gns3

The files below are left behind on your disk by GNS3's application uninstaller when you removed it:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\IE\WVZEM13N\GNS3.VM.VMware.Workstation.2.2.39[1].zip
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\125\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_GNS3_dynamips-start_cmd
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\125\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_GNS3_gns3_exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\125\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_GNS3_GNS3_url
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\125\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_GNS3_loopback-manager_cmd
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\125\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_GNS3_network-device-list_cmd
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\125\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_GNS3_Uninstall_exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\125\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_GNS3_vmnet-manager_cmd
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\125\{6D809377-6AF0-444B-8957-A3773F02200E}_GNS3_vpcs-start_cmd
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp0lm170lw-gns3\2a45f9c65479fc28388a2332e7b3c526.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp0lm170lw-gns3\855e8cf4fe8848800855d1b9730328d1.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp0lm170lw-gns3\8ebdb8f0fe6895a42d27ed50b06de689.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp0lm170lw-gns3\94045dc1e27af247496de443eeb31a8f.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp0lm170lw-gns3\a616c005a4f5268127b2c4724fa6c1f1.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp0lm170lw-gns3\b7fc40772980613897e485197a957f88.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp0lm170lw-gns3\d8198a5d11a729a46b8074c9af9549c1.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp6zr_bsgd-gns3\2a45f9c65479fc28388a2332e7b3c526.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp6zr_bsgd-gns3\3c6c23d963adbfa5c4598c79efea3942.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp6zr_bsgd-gns3\855e8cf4fe8848800855d1b9730328d1.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp6zr_bsgd-gns3\8ebdb8f0fe6895a42d27ed50b06de689.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp6zr_bsgd-gns3\94045dc1e27af247496de443eeb31a8f.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp6zr_bsgd-gns3\a616c005a4f5268127b2c4724fa6c1f1.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp6zr_bsgd-gns3\b7fc40772980613897e485197a957f88.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmp6zr_bsgd-gns3\d8198a5d11a729a46b8074c9af9549c1.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpl4qa0e_8-gns3\2a45f9c65479fc28388a2332e7b3c526.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpl4qa0e_8-gns3\855e8cf4fe8848800855d1b9730328d1.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpl4qa0e_8-gns3\8ebdb8f0fe6895a42d27ed50b06de689.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpl4qa0e_8-gns3\94045dc1e27af247496de443eeb31a8f.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpl4qa0e_8-gns3\a616c005a4f5268127b2c4724fa6c1f1.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpl4qa0e_8-gns3\b7fc40772980613897e485197a957f88.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpl4qa0e_8-gns3\d8198a5d11a729a46b8074c9af9549c1.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpslvn_k3t-gns3\2a45f9c65479fc28388a2332e7b3c526.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpslvn_k3t-gns3\855e8cf4fe8848800855d1b9730328d1.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpslvn_k3t-gns3\8ebdb8f0fe6895a42d27ed50b06de689.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpslvn_k3t-gns3\94045dc1e27af247496de443eeb31a8f.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpslvn_k3t-gns3\b7fc40772980613897e485197a957f88.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpslvn_k3t-gns3\d8198a5d11a729a46b8074c9af9549c1.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpvx5wv0a9-gns3\2a45f9c65479fc28388a2332e7b3c526.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpvx5wv0a9-gns3\855e8cf4fe8848800855d1b9730328d1.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpvx5wv0a9-gns3\8ebdb8f0fe6895a42d27ed50b06de689.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpvx5wv0a9-gns3\94045dc1e27af247496de443eeb31a8f.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpvx5wv0a9-gns3\b7fc40772980613897e485197a957f88.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpvx5wv0a9-gns3\d8198a5d11a729a46b8074c9af9549c1.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpzr8dc_br-gns3\2a45f9c65479fc28388a2332e7b3c526.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpzr8dc_br-gns3\855e8cf4fe8848800855d1b9730328d1.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpzr8dc_br-gns3\8ebdb8f0fe6895a42d27ed50b06de689.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpzr8dc_br-gns3\94045dc1e27af247496de443eeb31a8f.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpzr8dc_br-gns3\a616c005a4f5268127b2c4724fa6c1f1.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpzr8dc_br-gns3\b7fc40772980613897e485197a957f88.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\UserName\tmpzr8dc_br-gns3\d8198a5d11a729a46b8074c9af9549c1.svg
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\GNS3\2.2\gns3_gui.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\GNS3\2.2\gns3_server.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\IDM\DwnlData\a.zardouz\GNS3.VM.VMware.Workstation.2.2_169\GNS3.VM.VMware.Workstation.2.2.zip
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\IDM\DwnlData\a.zardouz\GNS3.VM.VMware.Workstation.2.2_169\GNS3_169.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\GNS3.VM.VMware.Workstation.2.2.5.zip.lnk

Generally the following registry keys will not be cleaned:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gns3
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\GNS3

Registry values that are not removed from your computer:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\GNS3\gns3.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-873742054-1357975510-2613508526-10102\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\GNS3\gns3.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-873742054-1357975510-2613508526-10102\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Program Files\GNS3\npcap-0.9983.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-873742054-1357975510-2613508526-10102\\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Users\a.zardouz\Downloads\Programs\GNS3-2.2.5-all-in-one.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-873742054-1357975510-2613508526-10102\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\GNS 3 VM\GNS3.v2.2.39\GNS3-2.2.39-all-in-one.exe


A way to delete GNS3 from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

GNS3 is a program offered by GNS3 Technology Inc.. Sometimes, computer users choose to remove it. This is easier said than done because performing this by hand takes some advanced knowledge regarding Windows program uninstallation. One of the best EASY approach to remove GNS3 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 Windows PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general utility to optimize your Windows computer.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with the program's design and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful 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 installed on the PC will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate GNS3 or simply activate the Search feature and type in "GNS3". If it is installed on your PC the GNS3 program will be found very quickly. Notice that when you click GNS3 in the list of programs, some information about the program is made available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other people have about GNS3, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the application you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for GNS3:





  • The web site of the application is: http://www.gns3.com
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\GNS3\Uninstall.exe
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. accept the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall GNS3.
Uninstall GNS3


8. After removing GNS3, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong GNS3 that have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing GNS3 using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or directories are left behind on your system.

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



Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to remove GNS3 by GNS3 Technology Inc. from your computer, nor are we saying that GNS3 by GNS3 Technology Inc. is not a good application for your computer. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove GNS3 supposing 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' computers.

2023-05-11 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2023-05-11 06:54:35.010