Publishers

Google Chrome Google Chrome





How to uninstall Google Chrome from your system

This page contains detailed information on how to uninstall Google Chrome for Windows. It was created for Windows by Google LLC. Additional info about Google LLC can be found here. Google Chrome is typically set up in the C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application directory, but this location may differ a lot depending on the user's choice when installing the program. The full command line for removing Google Chrome is C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\98.0.4720.0\Installer\setup.exe. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might get a notification for administrator rights. chrome.exe is the programs's main file and it takes around 2.36 MB (2470744 bytes) on disk.

Google Chrome installs the following the executables on your PC, taking about 11.34 MB (11888656 bytes) on disk.

  • chrome.exe (2.36 MB)
  • chrome_proxy.exe (931.34 KB)
  • chrome_pwa_launcher.exe (1.46 MB)
  • elevation_service.exe (1.34 MB)
  • notification_helper.exe (1.12 MB)
  • setup.exe (4.14 MB)
...click to view all...

The current page applies to Google Chrome version 98.0.4720.0 alone. You can find here a few links to other Google Chrome releases:

...click to view all...
Some files and registry entries are frequently left behind when you remove Google Chrome.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall Google Chrome:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome

The files below remain on your disk when you remove Google Chrome:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\98.0.4720.0.manifest
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\d3dcompiler_47.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\default_apps\external_extensions.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\elevation_service.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\eventlog_provider.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Extensions\external_extensions.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\chrome.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\chrome.exe.sig
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\chrome_100_percent.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\chrome_200_percent.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\chrome_elf.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\chrome_pwa_launcher.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\icudtl.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Installer\chrome.7z
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Installer\setup.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\libEGL.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\libGLESv2.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\am.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\ar.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\bg.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\bn.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\ca.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\cs.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\da.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\de.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\el.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\en-GB.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\en-US.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\es.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\es-419.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\et.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\fa.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\fi.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\fil.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\fr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\gu.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\he.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\hi.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\hr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\hu.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\id.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\it.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\ja.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\kn.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\ko.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\lt.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\lv.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\ml.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\mr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\ms.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\nb.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\nl.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\pl.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\pt-BR.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\pt-PT.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\ro.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\ru.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\sk.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\sl.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\sr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\sv.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\sw.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\ta.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\te.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\th.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\tr.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\uk.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\vi.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\zh-CN.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\Locales\zh-TW.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\MEIPreload\manifest.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\MEIPreload\preloaded_data.pb
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\mojo_core.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\nacl_irt_x86_64.nexe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\notification_helper.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\resources.pak
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\swiftshader\libEGL.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\swiftshader\libGLESv2.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\v8_context_snapshot.bin
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\VisualElements\Logo.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\VisualElements\LogoBeta.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\VisualElements\LogoCanary.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\VisualElements\LogoDev.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\VisualElements\SmallLogo.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\VisualElements\SmallLogoBeta.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\VisualElements\SmallLogoCanary.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\VisualElements\SmallLogoDev.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\vk_swiftshader.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\vk_swiftshader_icd.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\vulkan-1.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\WidevineCdm\_platform_specific\win_x64\widevinecdm.dll
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\WidevineCdm\LICENSE
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\98.0.4720.0\WidevineCdm\manifest.json
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\CAN chrome.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\CANARY.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\debug.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\chrome.VisualElementsManifest.xml
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\chrome_proxy.exe
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\master_preferences
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\new_chrome_proxy.exe

Many times the following registry data will not be removed:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Google Chrome Canary.QCMTVOKQDVC4R24V2IF3TEZW5A
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Google Chrome.QCMTVOKQDVC4R24V2IF3TEZW5A
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Google Chrome
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\59987B93FBE5E923BA90CEF54FBC01CB
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Google\Chrome
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Google\Chrome

Additional values that you should delete:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\59987B93FBE5E923BA90CEF54FBC01CB\ProductName


A way to erase Google Chrome with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Google Chrome is a program by Google LLC. Some computer users decide to remove it. This can be difficult because removing this by hand takes some knowledge related to removing Windows programs manually. One of the best SIMPLE solution to remove Google Chrome 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 system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and all around utility to take care of your PC.

DOWNLOAD NOW

  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to get familiar with the program's design and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good PC management program.

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


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the applications installed on the computer will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you find Google Chrome or simply click the Search field and type in "Google Chrome". If it is installed on your PC the Google Chrome application will be found very quickly. After you select Google Chrome in the list , the following data about the program is made available to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have about Google Chrome, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information about the program you are about to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will appear. accept the uninstall by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove Google Chrome.
Uninstall Google Chrome


8. After removing Google Chrome, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of Google Chrome that have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling Google Chrome using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and able to serve you properly.



Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to remove Google Chrome by Google LLC from your PC, nor are we saying that Google Chrome by Google LLC is not a good application for your PC. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove Google Chrome in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2022-01-04 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

follow @danarm
Last update on: 2022-01-04 14:27:16.860