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A guide to uninstall Google Chrome from your computer

This page contains complete information on how to remove Google Chrome for Windows. The Windows version was developed by Google LLC. More info about Google LLC can be read here. Usually the Google Chrome application is placed in the C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application folder, depending on the user's option during setup. You can remove Google Chrome by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Installer\setup.exe. Keep in mind that you might get a notification for admin rights. chrome.exe is the programs's main file and it takes approximately 2.43 MB (2547816 bytes) on disk.

The executables below are part of Google Chrome. They occupy an average of 30.60 MB (32081328 bytes) on disk.

  • chrome.exe (2.43 MB)
  • chrome_proxy.exe (1,011.10 KB)
  • new_chrome.exe (2.43 MB)
  • new_chrome_proxy.exe (1,011.10 KB)
  • chrome_pwa_launcher.exe (1.28 MB)
  • elevation_service.exe (1.58 MB)
  • notification_helper.exe (1.17 MB)
  • setup.exe (3.92 MB)
  • chrome_pwa_launcher.exe (1.28 MB)
  • elevation_service.exe (1.58 MB)
  • notification_helper.exe (1.17 MB)
  • setup.exe (3.92 MB)
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The current page applies to Google Chrome version 127.0.6533.90 alone. You can find here a few links to other Google Chrome releases:

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

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

Usually, the following files remain on disk:
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.73\chrome.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.73\chrome_100_percent.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.73\chrome_200_percent.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.73\chrome_elf.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.73\d3dcompiler_47.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.73\dxcompiler.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.73\dxil.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.73\icudtl.dat
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.73\libEGL.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.73\libGLESv2.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.73\Locales\en-US.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.73\resources.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.73\v8_context_snapshot.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.73\vk_swiftshader.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\127.0.6533.90.manifest
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\chrome.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\chrome.exe.sig
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\chrome_100_percent.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\chrome_200_percent.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\chrome_elf.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\chrome_pwa_launcher.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\chrome_wer.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\d3dcompiler_47.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\default_apps\external_extensions.json
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\dxcompiler.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\dxil.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\elevation_service.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\eventlog_provider.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Extensions\external_extensions.json
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\icudtl.dat
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Installer\chrmstp.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Installer\chrome.7z
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Installer\setup.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\libEGL.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\libGLESv2.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\af.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\am.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\ar.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\bg.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\bn.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\ca.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\cs.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\da.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\de.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\el.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\en-GB.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\en-US.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\es.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\es-419.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\et.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\fa.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\fi.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\fil.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\fr.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\gu.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\he.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\hi.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\hr.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\hu.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\id.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\it.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\ja.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\kn.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\ko.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\lt.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\lv.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\ml.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\mr.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\ms.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\nb.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\nl.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\pl.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\pt-BR.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\pt-PT.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\ro.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\ru.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\sk.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\sl.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\sr.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\sv.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\sw.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\ta.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\te.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\th.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\tr.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\uk.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\ur.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\vi.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\zh-CN.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\Locales\zh-TW.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\MEIPreload\manifest.json
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\MEIPreload\preloaded_data.pb
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\mojo_core.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\notification_helper.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\optimization_guide_internal.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\resources.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\v8_context_snapshot.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\VisualElements\Logo.png
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\VisualElements\LogoBeta.png
  • C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\127.0.6533.90\VisualElements\LogoCanary.png

Generally the following registry keys will not be removed:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Google Chrome
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Google\Chrome
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Google Chrome

Supplementary registry values that are not cleaned:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\GoogleChromeElevationService\ImagePath


A way to uninstall Google Chrome from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Google Chrome is an application marketed by Google LLC. Sometimes, users try to uninstall this program. This is hard because performing this manually takes some advanced knowledge regarding PCs. One of the best EASY practice to uninstall 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 a very efficient uninstaller and general tool to optimize your computer.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful system utility.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


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


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

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find Google Chrome or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Google Chrome". If it exists on your system the Google Chrome program will be found very quickly. Notice that after you select Google Chrome in the list of apps, the following information about the program is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). This tells you the opinion other users have about Google Chrome, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the program you are about to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will come up. Confirm the uninstall by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall Google Chrome.
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8. After removing Google Chrome, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong Google Chrome that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Google Chrome using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and ready to serve you properly.



Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall Google Chrome by Google LLC from your computer, we are not saying that Google Chrome by Google LLC is not a good application for your computer. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Google Chrome supposing you decide this is what you want to do. 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' computers.

2024-08-06 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2024-08-06 18:42:15.693