Hearts of Iron IV

A guide to uninstall Hearts of Iron IV from your system

Hearts of Iron IV is a software application. This page contains details on how to remove it from your computer. It was created for Windows by Paradox Development Studio. Further information on Paradox Development Studio can be seen here. You can read more about about Hearts of Iron IV at http://www.heartsofiron4.com/. Hearts of Iron IV is commonly installed in the C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Hearts of Iron IV directory, subject to the user's option. C:\Program Files\Steam\steam.exe is the full command line if you want to remove Hearts of Iron IV. Hearts of Iron IV's main file takes about 505.84 KB (517976 bytes) and is called DXSETUP.exe.

The following executables are installed beside Hearts of Iron IV. They take about 42.02 MB (44059144 bytes) on disk.

• hoi4.exe (23.15 MB)
• DXSETUP.exe (505.84 KB)
• vcredist_x64.exe (9.80 MB)
• vcredist_x86.exe (8.57 MB)

Some files and registry entries are regularly left behind when you uninstall Hearts of Iron IV.

Folders that were found:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Hearts of Iron IV

The files below were left behind on your disk when you remove Hearts of Iron IV:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Hearts of Iron IV\console_history.txt
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_alert_glow.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_categories.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_country_tab.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_entry_bg.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_entry_bg_2.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_entry_bg_2_cracked.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_entry_bg_3.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_entry_bg_4.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_espionage_tab.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_group_header.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_military_tab.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_political_tab.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_slot_air_chief.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_slot_aircraft_manufacturer.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_slot_army_chief.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_slot_high_command.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_slot_industrial_concern.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_slot_materiel_manufacturer.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_slot_naval_manufacturer.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_slot_navy_chief.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_slot_political_advisor.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_slot_tank_manufacturer.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_slot_theorist.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\idea_technology_tab.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_campsa.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_casa.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_class_war.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_collectivized_society.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_compania_telefonica_nacional.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_crush_the_revolution.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_disbanded_army.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_esperanza_y_cia.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_euskalduna.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_hispano_aviacion.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_hispano_suiza.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_industrias_de_guerra_de_cataluna.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_international_brigades.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_la_hispano.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_llama_gabilondo_y_cia_sa.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_masters_of_our_own_fate.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_nationalist_remnants.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_political_violence.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_relocate_the_gold_reserves.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_seize_the_gold_reserves.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_sociedad_espanola_de_construccion_naval.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_star_bonifacio_echeverria.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_subvert_soviet_control.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_the_maximum_concession.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_the_popular_front.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\spr_torchbearers_of_tomorrow.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\state_shintoism.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\strategic_bombing_focus.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\the_long_lance.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\the_war_to_end_all_wars.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\triumphant_will.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\trotskyite_plot.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\trotskyite_plot_purged.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\USA_Walter_Krueger.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\vickers_armstrong_eng.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\vittoria_mutilata.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\warrior_traditions_idea.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas\wilkies_new_deal.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideas_icon.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideologies\anarchism.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideologies\communism_group.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideologies\democratic_group.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideologies\fascism_group.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideologies\neutrality_group.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ideologies\unknown.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\import_icon.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\in_game_menu_dark_overlay.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\in_stock_icon.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\industrial_capacity_icon.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inf_art_checkbox.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inf_softness_icon.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\infobox_progressbar_frame.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\ingameclock_bg.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\albert_speer_available_small.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\albert_speer_selected_small.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\albert_speer_unavailable_small.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\ascended_advisor_name_box.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\ascended_advisor_trait_box.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\ascended_advisors_frame.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\ascended_advisors_unappointed_frame.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\blank_leader_portrait.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\circular_frame_fuhrer.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\fritz_todt_available_small.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\fritz_todt_selected_small.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\fritz_todt_unavailable_small.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\fuhrer_name_ribbon.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\heinrich_himmler_available_small.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\heinrich_himmler_selected_small.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\heinrich_himmler_unavailable_small.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\hermann_goring_available_small.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\hermann_goring_selected_small.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\hermann_goring_unavailable_small.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\inner_circle_decor_bg.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\inner_circle_decor_bg_solid.dds
• C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\STEAM\STEAMAPPS\COMMON\HEARTS OF IRON IV\gfx\interface\inner_circle\inner_circle_leader_adolf_hitler.dds

Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional values from the Windows Registry:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Hearts of Iron IV\hoi4.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Hearts of Iron IV\hoi4.exe.FriendlyAppName

A way to remove Hearts of Iron IV from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Hearts of Iron IV is a program released by the software company Paradox Development Studio. Frequently, people try to uninstall this application. This is hard because performing this manually takes some know-how related to Windows internal functioning. The best QUICK manner to uninstall Hearts of Iron IV 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 PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and general utility to clean your PC.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the program by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful package of utilities.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature


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

6. Scroll the list of programs until you locate Hearts of Iron IV or simply click the Search field and type in "Hearts of Iron IV". If it exists on your system the Hearts of Iron IV app will be found automatically. After you click Hearts of Iron IV in the list of apps, some information about the program is shown to you:

• Safety rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other users have about Hearts of Iron IV, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Details about the application you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

For example you can see that for Hearts of Iron IV:

• The web site of the program is: http://www.heartsofiron4.com/
• The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\Steam\steam.exe

7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will appear. Confirm the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove Hearts of Iron IV.


8. After removing Hearts of Iron IV, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of Hearts of Iron IV which have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Hearts of Iron IV with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

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

Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall Hearts of Iron IV by Paradox Development Studio from your computer, we are not saying that Hearts of Iron IV by Paradox Development Studio is not a good software application. This page only contains detailed info on how to uninstall Hearts of Iron IV supposing 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.